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9 Days Mount Ararat Ascent Trekking Tour
|9 Days, 4 Destinations |Starts from Van
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Duration
9 days

Max Group Size
40

Tour Code
9DMAATT

Tour Type
Request as private tour

Departure Type
Scheduled

Age Requirement
1 - 90 Ages

Guiding Method
Fully guided

Operated In
English

Physical level
relax

Tour route map

Van

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Activities

AdventureCampingCanyoningDiscoveryExplorerHiking & TrekkingIn-depth CulturalMulti-sportPhotographySightseeingSolo TravelWalking TourBird watchingSee Itinerary

Tour Overview

Welcome to Turkey! Very few people have climbed Mount Ararat. It is only in the last few years that it has become accessible to trekkers. Because of the new nature of tourism in eastern turkey we recommend that you only travel with experienced guides on our tours. Our company has been offering treks to Mount Ararat for the past 7 years - so if you travel with us you will get a truly enriching local experience.

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OVERVIEW
HIGHLIGHTS
ITINERARY
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AVAILABILITY

Highlights

  • Mount Ararat
  • Ascent Trekking
  • Camping
  • Dogubeyazit
  • Van Lake
  • Akdamar Church
  • Van Castle
  • Ishak pasha palace

Itinerary

(Dinner included)

You will be met at Van airport by our staff. Drive to Dogubeyazit, taking the opportunity to visit the Waterfall of Muradiye on the way. Check into your hotel for Dinner with your guide and other members of your group. Overnight in Dogubeyazit.

(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)

We depart for Mount Ararat by truck. On the way you will see some small Kurdish villages. Here your Trek begins to your first overnight camp at 3,200 - the Green camp. On the way up to green camp you can observe some of the nomadic people who live on the mountain. In the summer months the local people herd their sheep and goats in the rugged terrain of Mount Ararat. We can also arrange for you to visit the nomadic people and experience their way of life. Dinner and overnight at Camp.

(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)

Acclimatization day. Today it is important for you to acclimatize before we trek up 4,200m. Overnight at Camp.

(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)

Today we will trek to 4,200 to the Beach Camp - the highest beach camp in the world. Today will also be an important day for you to acclimatize before we head to the peak. Overnight at Camp.

(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)

Early in the morning we will begin our ascent to the peak. You will have plenty of time to explore the peak before we return to green camp at 3,200m. Depending on what you want to do we can stay overnight in the green camp or return back to a warm hotel and a hot shower in Dogubeyazit.

(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)

If you chose to stay the extra night at green camp then today we will trek back down to 2,000m and then return to Dogubeyazit. If you're already at Dogubeyazit then there is a free day for you to explore the town and the culture. Overnight in Dogubeyazit.

(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)

Today we will visit the Dogubeyazit Ishak pasha palace and ark of Noah. There is also an opportunity to take an optional visit to the hot springs of Diyadin. Overnight in Dogubeyazit.

(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

Today we will head to Van and visit Van Castle and Akdamar church. Other sightseeing in Van includes the local bazaar and museum. Overnight at Van.

(Breakfast included)

End of your tour, transfer to Van airport. We hope you had a memorable tour and we look forward to seeing you in the future on another TravelShop Booking Tour. Have a safe trip back home and thanks for choosing TravelShop Booking.

Trip includes

Included

4 nights’ hotel in Dogubeyazit -Tehran Boutique Hotel

1 night hotel in Van - Ronesans Life Hotel

3 nights’ camp at Mount Ararat

PS: If This hotel list not available at the time of your booking then we will arrange similar other hotel for your group. If you prefer a Different category hotel, there might be an additional cost.

Professional English-speaking tour guides

Guiding Method
Fully guided

English

• 8 breakfasts

• 7 lunches

• 8 dinners

Transportation in a fully air - conditioned, non - smoking coach 

Arrival transfer from Van Airport

Return transfer to Van Airport

Coach / BusMini-coachPrivate Vehicle

3 nights’ camp at Mount Ararat

Guided Dogubeyazit and Muradiye waterfall tour

Guided Mount Ararat trekking tour

Guided Van Castle, Akdamar church and Van tour

All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary

Mules to carry climbing equipment and your luggage

Camping equipment, sleeping mattress, tent, climbing ropes, safety equipment

Summit certificate upon completion of trek

Excluded

International and domestic flights

Please Note: Domestic flight price for adult travelers is approximately: 80,00 Euros for one way. For the last-minute arrangements, the price might differ. You will be informed during the ticket arrangements.

Please Note: Domestic flight price for under 2 years old, approximately: 20,00 Euros as an insurance policy.International and domestic flights
International and domestic flights


Insurance: All types

Climbing permit for Mt. Ararat

Personal climbing equipment

City tax

Turkey entry visa

Personal expenses: Extras at hotel or additional meals

Tipping: Tips for guides and drivers

Insurance: All types

Any others expenses which are not mentioned in the "included" section

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