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Mount Ararat is a dormant volcano forming a near-quadripoint – a point on Earth where four distinct territories meet – between Turkey, Armenia, Iran and the Nakhchivan exclave of Azerbaijan.Made up of two volcano peaks – Great Ararat which rises 5,165masl is the highest point in Turkey; while Little Ararat rises in a smooth, steep, nearly perfect cone to around 3,896 masl.
Traditionally associated with the mountain on which Noah’s Ark came to rest at the end of the Flood – above the sea in the zone of eternal freeze – Ararat’s northern and eastern slopes rise from the broad alluvial plain of the Aras River; and on the west a low pass separates it from the long range of other volcanic ridges, extending westward toward the eastern Taurus ranges.
Although trekking on Mount Ararat doesn’t require any technical skills, crampons are required for the last 1.5 hours of the climb to the summit. However, for most of the way the path is a pleasant walk – and the only real challenge here is the altitude. Yet slow, and steady wins the race as they say; so we will take be taking it slow, adding an acclimatization day to ensure everyone makes it to the top – let’s go!
DAY 1 // Flight to Tbilisi and drive to Turkey
Meeting at airport at 2am for a flight to Georgia / Tbilisi at 04.30am.
Arrival, breakfast, drive to Turkey / Dogubayazit which is a town where all climbers begin their ascent of Mount Ararat. Drive will take approx. 8hrs.
Alternatively you can connect on Turkish Airlines via Istanbul to IGDIR (approx. 3200 AED).
This evening we will have a briefing with our mountain guide at dinner. Tonight, we stay in the hotel.
Day 2 // Dogubayazit – Mount Ararat
After breakfast we will drive to a small village called Cevirme, located at the foot of Mount Ararat at around 2,200 masl. From here we will strap on our day packs filled with water and lunch, and begin our ascent to the first camp at 3,300 masl – which should take around 4-5 hours. Today’s elevation gain will be around 1,100 meters and we will walk for around 7.3kms. Tonight, we camp in tents.
Day 3 // Acclimatisation hike
Today we acclimatise and adapt to the high altitude. After breakfast at camp, we will set off on our ascent to camp two at 4,200 masl. Today’s elevation gain will be around 900 meters and we will walk for around 13kms (up and down). Tonight, we have dinner and spend the night in tents.
Day 4 // Ararat high camp
After breakfast we pack up camp, load up the horses, and make our way to camp two at 4,200 masl, where we will spend the rest of the day. Today’s elevation gain will be around 900 meters and we will walk for around 6.5kms. Tonight, we have dinner and spend the night in tents.
Day 5: Ararat summit
Today we wake up just after midnight – usually around 1 or 2 am – to have breakfast and a hot drink, before rechecking our equipment and heading out to tackle the summit of Mount Ararat.
Keeping a slow tempo, we should reach the peak within five to seven hours, to enjoy a well-deserved hot meal and a couple hours rest; before heading down to camp one for the night. Today’s elevation gain will be around 937 meters, followed by a descent to 3,300 meters. We will walk for around 13 to 14 kms (up and down) on alpine tundra terrain.
Day 6: Ararat – Cevirme – Dogubayazit
After breakfast at camp, we will begin our descent to Cevirme. From the village, we will drive to our hotel in Dogubayazit. And after a hot shower we’ll head out for lunch in the city centre followed by a tour of the Ishak Pasha Palace, Ahmed-i Hani’s tomb, an Urartian Castle, and Meteor Crater located just next to the Iranian border. Tonight however, we celebrate our victory!
Day 7: Homebound
After breakfast we leave the hotel for the airport to catch our bus to Georgia. Overnight in Tbilisi.
If you’ve chosen connecting flight via Turkish Airlines, you can wave goodbye to Mount Ararat from the sky.
Day 8: Tbilisi
We ll enjoy our rest day in Tbilisi before heading back to airport for an evening flight to Dubai.
Level of difficulty: Moderate with high altitude ahead . N/A for beginners.
Activities: trekking
Duration: 8 days
Cost: 5450 AED via Georgia incl. flight and bus.
3900 AED excl. flight, if you wish to fly on Turkish Airlines.
Accommodation & meals: hotels and tents on the mountain. Meals on the mountain included.
Crew: Trekkup Team Leader, 2 guides , 1 cook , 2 horseman + staff in camp who take care of cleaning around , security and assistance
Other:
portering up to 15 kg on horses
- boiled water for trek is included and available in the tents, bottled water is included
Specifically excluded: Any costs related to visas, insurance, tips to porters team, meals outside the mountain, PCR test if required.
Detailed briefings, gear lists available to confirmed RSVPS.
See yah at Ararat x
Piotr / 050 4848238 / [email protected]
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