Mount Ararat climb, Turkey

Summary:

Just the facts:

Mount Ararat is a snow-capped and dormant compound volcano in the extreme east of Turkey. It consists of two major volcanic cones: Greater Ararat and Little Ararat. Greater Ararat is the highest peak in Turkey and the Armenian plateau with an elevation of 5,137 m (16,854 ft); while, Little Ararat's elevation is 3,896 m (12,782 ft). The Ararat massif is about 35 km (22 mi) wide at ground base.

It is the principal national symbol of Armenia and has been considered a sacred mountain by Armenians. It is featured prominently in Armenian literature and art and is an icon for Armenian irredentism. Along with Noah's Ark, it is depicted on the coat of arms of Armenia.

In the Book of Genesis, the mountains of Ararat is the term used to designate the region in which Noah's Ark comes to rest after the Great Flood. It corresponds to ancient Assyrian Urartu, an exonym for the Kingdom of Van (more from Wikipedia)

Why we like it:

• Noah's Ark, the Great Flood, this is the mountain where it all started...

• Mount Ararat is above 5km yet the ascent is non-technical. Ideal for new mountaineers and getting acquainted with altitude above 5km

• One of the most beautiful volcanos, Ararat is a rare find on most adventure travel itineraries.

Day 1

Meet at the Iğdır or Agri city airport, transfer to a hotel in the city of Doğubayazıt.

Day 2

Drive to the village of Eli (2200m), then hike to the first camp (3350m). Our backpacks are carried by horses and mules.

Day 3

Acclimatization climb from the first camp - elevation gain of 800 meters (to 4140m) then descend back to the first camp (total of 6-8 hours), dinner.

Day 4

After breakfast we climb to the second camp (4140m).

Day 5

Early rise at 1 am, ascent to the Ararat summit (5137m) lasting 6-7 hours, then descent to the second camp, dinner.

Day 6

Reserve day in the mountains in case of bad weather.
If this day is saved, it is possible to spend it in Doğubayazıt.
The cost of staying in this day is not included in the main program.

Day 7

Our backpacks are carried by horses and mules to the village of Eli (2200m). We descend. Excursions to the palace of Ishak Pasha, museum and Noah's Ark. Night spent at a hotel.

Day 8

Transfer to the Iğdır or Ağrı city airport.

Due to weather conditions and other circumstances, minor changes to the program are possible.

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Included

The price includes:

• All internal transportation costs and transfers;


• Stay in a hotel for 2 nights as well as breakfast on these days;


• Stay in tents during the climb;


• Meals in the mountains (with cook's service) and 2-3 liters of water a day;


• Services of a local Turkish tour guide (English language);


• Baggage/backpacks transportation by horses and mules;


• Rental of crampons and hiking gear;

The price includes:

• Flight tickets to the Iğdır or Ağrı city airport;


• Insurance;


• Entrance tickets where necessary;


• The cost of staying in day 6 (reserve day);


• Lunch and dinner on days 1 and 7.

€ 595 / per person

Departure location

Iğdır, Turkey or Agri, Turkey

Return location

Iğdır, Turkey or Agri, Turkey

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