Climbing Ararat

Mount Ararat (5165 m) is located in Eastern Turkey, almost on the border with Armenia. Ararat is a giant extinct volcano that erupted less than two hundred years ago. This mountain is great for those who want to make their first ascent in life.

On the mountain you will experience local hospitality. Base camps for climbing will be established by local residents, experienced chefs will always prepare for you, and hot Turkish tea will always be waiting for you in cozy tents. The whole ascent will take place light with small backpacks, where only the most necessary things will lie. All the time you will be accompanied by horses who will carry the rest.

For Russians, a visa to Turkey is not required.

What awaits you:

• Adventure Week
• Experienced team that has repeatedly organized climbs to Mount Ararat
• Turkey's highest mountain
• Attractions of Eastern Turkey
• Comfortable climb without heavy backpacks
• Service on the route: base camps, hot food, comfortable tents

Detailed description of the expedition

• The climb will take place in May, the mountain is already warm enough and there are no large number of tourists.
• The climb is organized by a team that has repeatedly organized climbs to Mount Ararat.
• After climbing we will see the main attractions of the region
• The whole journey will take place lightly without heavy backpacks, with us will always go pack horses that will carry the rest of the load.
• In the base camps, locals will wait for us, cook us lunch and treat us to Turkish tea.

Day 1

Beginning of adventure

Meeting of participants at the airport of Igdir. Transfer in a comfortable minibus to the city of Dogubayazit, from where Mount Ararat is only 25 kilometers away. After checking into the hotel, we will mark the beginning of the trip in a Turkish restaurant. In the evening we will discuss the upcoming trip and meet. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2

Base camp

After breakfast at the hotel, we take a minibus to the village of Eli, located at an altitude of 2200 meters. We're loading our stuff with horses to carry them to base camp. We'll go after them light with little backpacks. The base camp is located at an altitude of 3200 meters, the way to it will take about four hours. It consists of large group tents where we will eat and rest after hiking, and two-bed tents for sleeping. In the evening you will have a hot dinner and a well-deserved rest. Overnight in the tent.

Day 3

Acclimatization exit

After a hearty breakfast, we will go on an acclimatization hike to a height of 4200 meters. This is necessary so that your body is prepared for high altitude. The hike will take all day. We will have lunch at an altitude of 4200 meters and return to base camp in the evening. Hot dinner. Overnight in the tent.

Day 4

High camp

After breakfast we go up to the new camp, located at an altitude of 3800 meters. At an early dinner, we'll discuss tomorrow and check the climbing gear. Overnight in the tent.

Day 5

Ascent

The most important day of our adventure. Early rise. After breakfast we go to the top. The climb usually takes 6-7 hours. At the top we take pictures and admire the views. We go down to the high-rise camp where we have lunch. After a short rest with light backpacks, we descend to the base camp at an altitude of 3200 meters. Holiday dinner. Overnight in the tent.

Day 6

A spare day.

In order to have maximum chances for a successful ascent to Ararat, we left a day in case of bad weather or rest of the participants before the assault.

Day 7

Cultural programme

After breakfast we go down to the village of Eli, from where we will return to Dogubayazit. After lunch and check-in at the hotel, we will have a tour of the sights of the region. We will visit the remains of the fortress of the IV century and the majestic palace of Ishak Pasha, built in the XVIII century. This fortress has repeatedly become a battleground between Russia and Turkey in the past. We will end the day with a visit to the Turkish bath, and return to the hotel in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 8

Airport transfer

After breakfast at the hotel, we will move to the airport of Igdir, where our journey began.

• all movements within the tour
• accommodation in the hotel of the city of Igdir at the check-in and exit from the route
• Breakfast at the hotel in Igdir
• pack horses on the route for heavy things (no more than 25 kg)
• three meals a day during the ascent
• hot tea on the mountain in base camps
• Drinking water (3 liters per day) on ascent
• certification
• rental of tourist tents (double accommodation)
• rental of climbing cats and tourist mats
• climber
• master cook in base camps
• permite
• satellite phone
• detailed consultations on the upcoming route and equipment from instructors
• kit