Day 1 | “Meeting and Transfer to Mount Ararat”

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 2,800 meters, where we’ll settle in and spend the night under the stars.

Accommodation: 2,800 meters Mount Ararat Base Camp

Day 2 | 3,900m “Acclimatization Day”

On the second day, we continue our adventure with an acclimatization hike up to 3,900 meters. The trek takes about 4-5 hours and offers stunning views of the surrounding landscapes. Once at 3,900 meters, we’ll rest for an hour and take short walks around the area to adapt to the altitude. We’ll then head back down to the base camp at 2,800 meters for an evening of rest and preparation for the climb ahead.

Accommodation: 2,800 meters Mount Ararat Base Camp

Day 3 | 3,500m “Second Camp Establishment”

After breakfast, we’ll ascend to the second camp, located at 3,500 meters. This trek will take 3-4 hours and provide opportunities to marvel at the mountain’s diverse terrain. Once at the camp, we’ll set up for the night, conduct a final equipment check, and prepare our packs for the summit climb, which begins early the next morning.

Accommodation: 3,500 meters Mount Ararat Second Camp

Day 4 | 5,137m “Summit Day”

On summit day, the climb begins in the early hours as set by your guide. The hike to the summit at 5,137 meters is approximately 8 hours of challenging yet rewarding effort. Once at the summit, we’ll take about 30 minutes to enjoy the incredible panoramic views across the region. After this unforgettable experience, we’ll begin our descent back to the second camp at 3,500 meters, where we’ll rest for the night.

Accommodation: 3,500 meters Mount Ararat Second 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.