Be Adventurous and Take a Tour Trekking in Mount Ararat
At a glance
Be Adventurous and Take a Tour Trekking in Mount Ararat is a 6 days small-group experience in Van, Turkey, operated by Goodman Tours. Prices start from $5,269.75 per person. Included: Climbing Permit, Professional guide, All accommodations.
Highlights
- Small group of up to 15 people for a more personal experience
- Hotel pickup included
- 6 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 6 days
- Group
- Small group, up to 15 travellers
- Languages
- German, English, French
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup included
- Confirmation
- Confirmed within 48 hours
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Travellers
- 1–15 per booking
- Ages
- Adult 18–70
- Cancellation
- See cancellation policy
Options & availability
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Be Adventurous and Take a Tour Trekking in Mount Ararat
from $5,056.75
Pickup included
- Days:
- Every day
- Start times:
- 00:00
Times and prices come from the operator’s live schedule and are confirmed when you book.
Overview
Mount Ararat is 5137m (16854 ft), and you will need a special permit to climb the mountain which your guides will organise. However, this can take a couple of months to process.
We have an acclimatisation process as altitude sickness can be a problem with some climbers. This is something our professional guides are familiar with and are happy to direct you to good sources of information.
For those who wish to experience the impressive, beautiful scenery of this region without the trek to the summit, we are happy to arrange treks on foot or horseback.
We arrange all equipment for the climb including tents, sleeping bags, pickaxe, hand lamp, mountaineering clothing and shoes and you will have a professional and certified local guide who will prepare three meals a day for you, and, of course, tea.
What's included
What's included
- Climbing Permit
- Professional guide
- All accommodations
- All state and local taxes
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- All road transport (tolls etc)
- Breakfast and Dinner
Not included
- Other services not mentioned
- Lunch
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities (optional)
- Drinks
- Insurance
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival to Van Airport · 1h
Arrive at Van airport where you will be greeted and brought to your hotel or campsite, where you will meet with your mountain guide and enjoy dinner and overnight stay in Dogubeyzit.
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Day 2: Begin your hike on Mount Ararat · 4h
After early morning breakfast, start your trek with a drive to the highest truck stop (approximate elevation 2000 meters/6562 ft), then begin a four-hour hike that ascends around 1100 meters to Base Camp 1 (approximately 3100 meters/10,170 ft.) and the distance is 8-10 km.
Base Camp 1 is a green pasture surrounded by stone walls that shields the tents from the wind. -
Day 3: High altitude acclimatisation day · 6h
Today you will have a climb to 4200 metres then return to base to acclimatise yourself to the high altitude.
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Day 4: Hike to Base Camp 2 · 6h
Today you will have a steeper six-hour hike to Base Camp 2 (approximate elevation 4200 meters/13,780 ft) with a distance of 10 km.
Circular clearings among the rocks provide our tent sites with a natural windshield, and melted glacier water runs freely near the campsite. -
Day 5: Base Camp 2 to the summit · 6h
Today climb from Base Camp 2 to the summit (elevation 5137 meters/16,854 feet) taking around 6 hours and we usually start this ascent at 2:00 am.
Crampons and an ice axe are needed for the final hour of ascent.
Most people return to Base Camp 2 by 11:00 am, pack, and descend to Base Camp 1. -
Day 6: Descent from Base Camp 1 · 5h
Take a 4-hour descent from Base Camp 1 to where a vehicle will be waiting to you back to lodgings in Dogubeyazit and a well-deserved visit to a Turkish bath and loosen up your tired muscles and then enjoy a relaxing dinner on the shores of Lake Van and with an opportunity to reflect on your achievement.
Meeting point
Pickup from Van Airport
Good to know
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Be Adventurous and Take a Tour Trekking in Mount Ararat take?
The experience lasts about 6 days.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $5,269.75 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Climbing Permit; Professional guide; All accommodations; All state and local taxes; Dinner; Breakfast.
Where does it start?
Pickup from Van Airport
Can I cancel?
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in German, English, French.
