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Daily Tour
30 people
English
Mount Ararat (5137m) is the highest peak in Turkey and Europe. It is a volcanic mountain made up of basalt, which changes to andesite lava around 4000 m. At the summit there is a glacier, and on the eastern slope is the Serdarbulak ridge, with Kucuk (Little) Ararat at 3896m. The height of Mount Ararat, along with its glaciers, geological formations, people, and mountain meadows covered snow has an alluring, almost magical appearance. Turkey’s highest mountain Ararat, has a legendary status due to its geologic location and the fact that it is believed to have been the final resting place of Noah’s Ark. This peak, mentioned in the Bible, has several names in different languages, the main ones being Ararat, Kuh. Climbers staying atDogubeyazitcan make their final preparations for climbing here and continue by car to the village of Eli. After getting water here, the first campsite, which is at 2800 m, takes 7-8 hours to reach. On the second day, after a 4-6 hour climb, one can expect to reach the next campsite at around 4200 m. It is obligatory for climbers to be equipped with crampons, rope and ice-picks. It takes about 8-10 hours to reach the MountArarat Summitand to return to the first campsite at 2800 m. In order to climbMount Araratand / or Little Ararat, permission is required and it is mandatory that climbers begin their journey from the following points. Ascents of Mount Ararat can only be attempted on the portion of the face that is within the district boundaries Dogubeyazit, and must follow the Dogubeyazit – Topcatan village – cevirme vilage route. Ascents up Little Mount Ararat may only be made along the northwest face. The easiest route in terms of communication and accessibility, and the most commonly followed one, is the southern route. Summer Ascents: Sleeping bags made for temperatures of -5, -10 ºC, anorak, wind jacket, other camping gear and important supplies.
We will meet in agri or igdir or van airport and Transfer to directly Dogubayazit overnight stay in a comfortable hotel 3 Star
In the morning after breakfast transfer to Eli village 2200 meters and hiking to 4 or 5 hours 3200 meters base camp lunch and hot dinner overnight in the first camp in a tent.
In the morning After breakfast, hiking to the second camp at 4200 meters 3 or 4 hours Trekking on Mount Ararat breakfast lunch hot dinner overnight stay in tent in the 2nd camp 4200 , we should sleep early in the evening, we will wake up early.
Summit day climbing very to early in the midnight 1 or 2 am start from the second camp After 5-7 hours we reach Mount Ararat summit at 5137 meters. Afterwards we return to Camp 2, we have a rest, eat meal and pack Equipment. And Then we back down to first camp lunch dinner is hot 3200
overnight stay at first camp 3200.
In the morning After breakfast, landing at the 2200 meter car point Eli village, descending towards the city of Dogubayazit, resting at the hotel, then taking a shower, and then cultural tour Ishakpasa palace Noah's Ark tour. then we give everyone a mount Ararat climbing certificate We provide overnight stay in a comfortable hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel in the morning, we drop you to Van and Igdir Agri airport for you to return home. And our program ends.