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Mt Ararat Climb (5165m)

Tour Code TA01
Duration 7 Days
Difficulty IIII
Starts Ends
Van Van
Favorite Season
15 Jun15 Sep

Mountaineering

The highest mountain of Turkey, legendary Mt Ararat, is one of the best-known of all mountains because of its biblical attribution as the final resting place of Noah's Ark (as related in Genesis 8:4). A huge inactive volcano towering above the arid steppe of Eastern Turkey connects the borders of Armenia, Iran and Turkey. From the summit an over view of the cradle of ancient civilizations can be seen, high above the cloud line, it is simply stunning.

Ideal for those who enjoy intensive trekking. This tour includes a level of difficulty at high altitude.

Highlights

  • Mt Ararat (5165 m) Climb the legendary mountain with full porterage - difficulty III
  • Ishak Pasa Palace Visit 17th century Ottoman Palace

Brief itinerary

  • Day 1 Start Van, transfer to Dogubeyazit
  • Day 2 Begin ascent of Mt Ararat
  • Day 3 Acclimatization day
  • Day 4 Ascent to 2nd camp
  • Day 5 Early start for Mt Ararat summit (5165 m)and descent to 1st camp
  • Day 6 Continue descent, visit Ishak Pasa Palace, drive Van
  • Day 7 End Van
Group Size Price
5-6 Contact Us
7-10 Contact Us
11+ Contact Us
Single Supplement 110 €
  • Prices are per person according to the number of the participants in each group.
  • 1 room or tent for 2 people, so if you are willing to stay by yourself in a room or tent you need to pay the extra single supplement.

Trip Notes

  • Trip starts/ends in Van. Van has an airport but it is only for domestic flights. So it can be a good idea to fly Istanbul first and find a connection from there.
  • This trip is graded "Difficulty IIII" - This is where it gets serious. At this level we recommend previous experience of the activity involved, as conditions will be tough. You need complete confidence in your physical condition and your ability to participate in the activity, perhaps for long periods of time, over consecutive days or under difficult circumstances. Trips may experience high altitude, extremes of temperature, remoteness, long days or difficult terrain. Tough trips represent the ideal grade for those experienced in adventure travel who want to push themselves out of their everyday comfort zone.
  • You can combine this trip with any of our Istanbul, Cappadocia or Lycian Way itineraries.