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Turkey Ararat Climbing

MOUNT ARARAT CLIMBING

15 km

Distance

8 days

Duration

1/3

Difficulty

2/4

Comfort

9 tours trips and available on request starting 09.06.2025, more 8 tours trips and available on request starting

MOUNT ARARAT CLIMBING

All inclusive Turkey Climbing

days

1/3

difficulty

2/4

comfort

9 tours and on request — 09.06.2025, more 8 tours trips and available on request

€73077 100 ₽$802£613¥5673₹ 67,283¥118 800$1 092$1,186₣685$1,308kr8,298kr8,524kr5,443HK$6,222$1,045R13,915R$ 4,398$15,450₺27,455₴32,992Dh2,943₪3,0363,157 zł

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9 tours trips and available on request starting 09.06.2025, more 8 tours trips and available on request starting

9 tours and on request — 09.06.2025, more 8 tours trips and available on request

€73077 100 ₽$802£613¥5673₹ 67,283¥118 800$1 092$1,186₣685$1,308kr8,298kr8,524kr5,443HK$6,222$1,045R13,915R$ 4,398$15,450₺27,455₴32,992Dh2,943₪3,0363,157 zł

About the Program

Ararat is one of the most famous and popular mountains at elevations of over 5000 meters. Its height is 5137 m, and its peak is covered in ice. Climbing Mount Ararat is quite suitable for novices because it presents no technical challenges. The service level on our tour is the highest possible in the region: transportation of luggage and personal belongings by mule, chef services. Everything from airport pickup to airport dropoff is included.

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Start: Iğdır Airport (IGD) or Van Airport (VAN)

End: Iğdır Airport (IGD) or Van Airport (VAN)

DIFFICULTY LEVEL

The program does not involve backpack-laden treks. Accessible to any regular person. No climbing experience required.

ACCOMMODATIONS

1-star hotel, tents in a base camp View Photo

FOOD

Includes full board (3 meals a day) on the route and breakfast at the hotel.

Highlights

What Will You Do?

We will climb to the top of Mount Ararat, elevation 5137 m.

We will sample Turkish dishes: kebab, Abdigor meatballs, Imam Bayildi stuffed eggplants, Turkish sweets, and tea

We will visit Ishak Pasha Palace - a grand Ottoman-period palace that is second only to the Istanbul Palace in size

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Day 1

Meeting day.

We meet you at the Iğdır city airport (IGD) at the appointed time. The transfer to Doğubayazıt takes about an hour. Hotel check-in, checking gear. Resting after the flight. Dinner together at a Turkish restaurant. You can also fly into Van airport (VAN), but it is farther away (the transfer takes 2.5 hours) and requires additional payment for the transfer (see the Additional Services section). Special of the day: authentic Turkish kebab, with a large selection available.

Day 2

Hike to Camp 1.

Transfer to Cevirme village at an elevation of 2200 m, where our route begins. We will load our backpacks and food onto horses and walk unburdened. Today we will ascend 1000 m. The hike will take us 4-5 hours. We will set up our tents at the campsite. The chef will prepare dinner.

Day 3

Acclimatization.

Acclimatizational ascent to an elevation of 4200 m and return to Camp 1. We will bring along small backpacks with lunchboxes and thermoses. The whole hike up and back will take about 6 hours. Today we will reach an elevation of 4000 m for the first time. However, because of the temperate climate and good trail, we should be feel greating! Return to Camp 1. Dinner.

Day 4

Hike to Camp 2.

Today, we will gather up our things and move to Camp 2 at an elevation of 4200 m. All the items will be delivered by horse. We will set up tents at Camp 2. Early bedtime to rest up for our climb.

Day 5

Climbing Mount Ararat.

We will wake up at 1 a.m. We will have breakfast and get ready for our climb. The hike to the top takes 5-7 hours. After the climb, we will descend to Camp 2, have lunch, and rest. After that, we will continue down to Camp 1.

Day 6

Descent. Turkish bath.

Descent to the spot where our trek began, and transfer to Doğubayazıt. Checking into our hotel. After lunch, we will head to the Turkish bath (if desired). Dinner at a Turkish restaurant. Special of the day: "Imam Bayildi" stuffed eggplants - literally, "the imam fainted." According to legend, the Turkish imam fainted from the aroma when his wife presented the dish to him. Another version of the story holds that he fainted after finding out the cost of the ingredients for this dish.

Day 7

Ishak Pasha Palace and departure home.

We will visit the main attraction of the area—the enormous Ishak Pasha Palace, built on the Silk Road near the Iranian border. You will have time to visit the palace if your flight is in the evening. If needed, you can book your return flight for any time that day or the following day.

Day 1. Meeting day.

Day 2. Hike to Camp 1.

Day 3. Acclimatization.

Day 4. Hike to Camp 2.

Today, we will gather up our things and move to Camp 2 at an elevation of 4200 m. All the items will be delivered by horse. We will set up tents at Camp 2. Early bedtime to rest up for our climb.

Day 5. Climbing Mount Ararat.

Day 6. Descent. Turkish bath.

Day 7. Ishak Pasha Palace and departure home.

Cost

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€73077 100 ₽$802£613¥5673₹ 67,283¥118 800$1 092$1,186₣685$1,308kr8,298kr8,524kr5,443HK$6,222$1,045R13,915R$ 4,398$15,450₺27,455₴32,992Dh2,943₪3,0363,157 zł

Price per person

Booking deposit €25026 400 ₽$275£210¥1943₹ 23,043¥40 700$374$407₣235$448kr2,842kr2,919kr1,864HK$2,131$358R4,766R$ 1,506$5,291₺9,403₴11,299Dh1,008₪1,0401,081 zł

Cancellation Policy

Private Tour

For a single participant or for a private
group on any agreed dates

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€1 800190 100 ₽$1 976£1,510¥13987₹ 165,903¥292 800$2 691$2,924₣1,688$3,225kr20,459kr21,017kr13,421HK$15,342$2,577R34,310R$ 10,844$38,095₺67,698₴81,349Dh7,256₪7,4857,783 zł

Price for the first (or only) participant+€65068 700 ₽$714£546¥5051₹ 59,910¥105 800$972$1,056₣610$1,165kr7,388kr7,590kr4,847HK$5,540$931R12,390R$ 3,916$13,757₺24,447₴29,376Dh2,621₪2,7032,811 zł

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INCLUDED IN THE COST:

English-speaking support at all stages up to the end of the tour
Services of a professional mountain guide
Personal airport pick-up and drop-off at the end of the program
All transfers according to the program
Accommodation in a 1-star hotel in (2 nights, double occupancy) and in tent camps along the route
Three meals a day on the route (with cook services) and two breakfasts at the hotel
All group equipment (ropes, gas, kitchen, etc.), as well as a tent and sleeping mat
Transportation of personal and group equipment by mules
Permit fee
Excursion to the Ishak Pasha Palace
Summit certificate for climbing Mount Ararat

NOT INCLUDED IN THE COST:

Flight to Iğdır Airport (IGD) or Van (Van)
Personal equipment and clothing (list is below)
Tips for guide and staff (expected that guides and cooks each receive 50 EUR or more from the group)
Hammam after Climb
Lunches and dinners in Doğubayazıt

INCLUDED IN THE COST

English-speaking support at all stages up to the end of the tour
Services of a professional mountain guide
Personal airport pick-up and drop-off at the end of the program
All transfers according to the program
Accommodation in a 1-star hotel in (2 nights, double occupancy) and in tent camps along the route
Three meals a day on the route (with cook services) and two breakfasts at the hotel
All group equipment (ropes, gas, kitchen, etc.), as well as a tent and sleeping mat
Transportation of personal and group equipment by mules
Permit fee
Excursion to the Ishak Pasha Palace
Summit certificate for climbing Mount Ararat

NOT INCLUDED IN THE COST

Flight to Iğdır Airport (IGD) or Van (Van)
Personal equipment and clothing (list is below)
Tips for guide and staff (expected that guides and cooks each receive 50 EUR or more from the group)
Hammam after Climb
Lunches and dinners in Doğubayazıt

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09.06.2025 -
16.06.2025