Hiking Mount Ararat 5-Days Ararat Tour 08-12 June
Day 1 | 3,200m “Mount Ararat Base Camp”
We will meet you at the prearranged meeting point in the city. After a welcome and briefing session, we’ll transfer by vehicle to Mount Ararat Çevirme Village, located at an altitude of 2,200 meters. Here, your equipment will be loaded onto mules for transport to the campsite, and the adventure begins. A light hike will take us to the base camp at 3,200 meters, where we’ll settle in and spend the night under the stars.
Accommodation: 3,200 meters Mount Ararat Base Camp
Day 2 | 4200m “Acclimatization Hike”
Today, we ascend to 4,200 meters for an acclimatization hike. This is a more challenging stage compared to Day 2, but after a 4-5 hour hike, we’ll arrive at the altitude needed for acclimatization. Once there, we’ll rest for an hour and go on short exploratory walks. We’ll then head back down to the base camp at 3,200 meters to rest and regain our energy for the summit climb.
Accommodation: 3,200 meters Mount Ararat Base Camp
Day 3 | 4,200m “Second Camp on Mount Ararat”
After an early breakfast, we set off to climb to the second camp at 4,200 meters. Once we reach the second camp, we’ll settle in for the night. Later in the day, we’ll conduct an equipment check and prepare our backpacks for the summit attempt, which will begin at midnight.
Accommodation: 4,200 meters Mount Ararat Second Camp
Day 4 | 5,137m “Summit Day”
The summit day begins early in the morning as determined by our guide. After an approximately 6-hour trek, we’ll reach the summit at 5,137 meters. You will have about 30 minutes to rest and take in the breathtaking views. Afterward, we’ll begin our descent back to the second camp at 4,200 meters. After resting for about an hour, we will descend to the base camp at 3,200 meters, where we will spend our last night on Mount Ararat, resting at the base camp.
Accommodation: 3,200 meters Mount Ararat Base Camp
Day 5 | “Return and Farewell”
On the final day, we’ll descend back to the 2,200-meter point, the vehicle transfer location. This trek takes around 4 hours. From here, we’ll transfer back to the designated city meeting point. Your incredible Mount Ararat adventure concludes here, leaving you with lasting memories of this breathtaking experience.
Note:
The daily itinerary may be adjusted by the guide depending on the weather and other conditions.
This tour does not include airport pickup, hotel accommodation, and climbing permit fees. To include these features, explore our 7-days tours. If an acclimatization day isn’t necessary for you, consider our 4-days tours instead.
Included: Travel Insurance, a chef for all meals and hot meal service on the mountain, with all meals included, guide, mountain transfers, transportation of your equipment between camps by pack mules, toilet and hygiene supplies, tent, sleeping mat, Ice crampons, hot drinks, bottled water, certificate of participation.