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. Trekking Ararat

Mt Ararat is a standard four day trek, although some people manage to climb to the top in three. All measurements are estimates because distance and elevation markers do not exist. We arrange all equipment for the climb including tents, sleeping bags, pickaxe, hand lamp, mountaineering clothing and shoes. You will have a professional and certified local guide who will prepare three meals a day for you, and, of course, tea. We will also obtain all required official permissions from the state and local authorities for you. A hired 4-wheel drive truck will take us 10-15 km up the side of the mountain on a dirt road, but beyond this point, the road deteriorates too severely for vehicles. Most people start hiking from here. You must carry water filtration devices if you wish to drink from the mountain streams.
Mt. ararat guided expedition
Mt. Ararat

The ascent to Mt. Ararat. A 5 day guided tour in Turkey
The acsent from Base camp

Local transportation on the guided tour
Beautiful views on the climb to the summit

 
Day 1

Arrive in Van airport. You will be greeted and brought to your hotel or camp site, where you will meet your mountain guide. Dinner and overnight in dogubeyzit.


Day 2

After an early breakfast, we will we drive to the highest truck stop (approximate elevation 2000 meters/6562 ft), then begin a four hour hike that ascends about 1100 meters to Base Camp 1 (approximate elevation 3100 meters/10,170 ft.) The distance is about 8-10 km. Base Camp 1 is a green pasture with stone walls to shield tents from the wind. Dinner and overnight in your tent.


Day 3 - High altitude acclimatisation day

A climb to 4200 metres then return to base.

Day 4

A steeper six hour hike to Base Camp 2 (approximate elevation 4200 meters/13,780 ft). The distance is 10 km. Circular clearings among the rocks provide our tent sites with a natural wind shield. Melted glacier water runs freely near the campsite. Dinner and overnight in your tent.


Day 5

The climb from Base Camp 2 to the summit (elevation 5137 meters/16,854 feet) is 6 hours. We usually start this ascent at 2:00 am. Crampons and an ice axe are needed for the final hour of ascent. Most people return to Base Camp 2 by 11:00 am, pack, and descend to Base Camp 1. Dinner and overnight in the tent.


Day 6

A 4-hour descent from Base Camp 1 to where our vehicle will be waiting, and then, back to lodgings in Dogubeyazit and a well deserved visit to a Turkish bath to loosen up those tired muscles and a relaxing dinner on the shores of Lake Van and an opportunity to reflect on your achievement.

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Ararat Ski Touring Ararat 4 Day

MOUNT ARARAT SKI TOURING 4-DAYS 5137 m

Day 1: Transfer from Doğubayazıt to 1800m by truck at 7am, ascent to 2800m (1st camp) by cross-country skiing (4 hours). We pitch tents and hot food is served for dinner.

Day 2: Start in the morning at 8am, ascent to 3800m (2nd camp) by cross-country skiing (4 hours). We pitch tents and hot food is served for dinner.

Day 3: Start in the morning at 8am, ascent to 4600m for acclimatisation, return to the 2nd camp at 3800m. All-day cross-country skiing. Hot food is served for dinner.

Day 4: Start at 5am, ascent by ski up to 4700m, then climb (using crampons) up to the summit (5137m). We reach the summit by about 10am. We return to the 2nd camp, where hot soup and tea is served. After some rest, we pack the tents and return to 1800m by ski. There, the car is already waiting for us and takes us back to the hotel in Doğubayazıt. Dinner in Doğubayazıt.

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Trekking In Turkey
From the fairy chimney rock formations of Cappadocia to the snow-covered peak of Mount Ararat, we trek across some of Turkey's most magnificent landscapes. We hike through the Taurus Mountains to the summit of Mount Embler (3723m) and climb to the top of Mount Ararat (5137m). En route we also experience nomad and mountain village life, visit elegant mosques in eastern Anatolia and explore Byzantine architecture in Istanbul.
Tour Highlights
Taurus Mountains - Trek through these magnificent mountains, exploring dark gorges and steep canyons
Mount Ararat - Ascend this iconic Old Testament landmark, Turkey's highest point at 5,137m
Stunning views - From the peaks of the Ala Daglar and the summit of Mount Embler
Cappadocia - Explore this surreal landscape of 'fairy chimneys', rock-cut churches and underground cities on foot
Istanbul - Discover the remnants of the Ottoman Empire and Old Constantinople amongst the bustle of the modern day city

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