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Ararat 2024
The ascent of Ararat with our company lasts 7 days, of which we will spend 4 days on the mountain, and 3 days on excursions around Western Armenia. Also, in the climbing program, we have provided reserve days that can be used in case of worsening weather conditions, which increases the chances of a successful ascent to the top.
The ascent of Ararat with our company lasts 7 days, of which we will spend 4 days on the mountain, and 3 days on excursions around Western Armenia. Also, in the climbing program, we have provided reserve days that can be used in case of worsening weather conditions, which increases the chances of a successful ascent to the top.
Join us on our grand journey through Turkey, during which we will ascend Mount Ararat, visit the most interesting architectural monuments and natural landmarks of Western Armenia, and relax on the shores of the largest soda lake in the world.
✔️ Transfer from Yerevan to Dogubayazit and back
✔️ All transfers according to the program in Turkey
✔️ Welcome dinner
✔️ Accommodation in a hotel in Dogubayazit (3 nights) with breakfast
✔️ Camping in base and summit camps (2-person tents, 3 nights)
✔️ Services of a Russian-speaking guide from the Wehike.am club
✔️ Services of local guides from the Wehike.am club
✔️ Horseback transport of personal and communal equipment to base and summit camps
✔️ Three meals a day during the ascent of Ararat (breakfast, packed lunch for excursions, dinner)
✔️ Services of a cook in base and summit camps
✔️ Rental of tents, camping mats, and crampons
✔️ Bivouac and communal mountaineering equipment, radios
✔️ Group medical kit for first aid
✔️ Visit to Lake Cildir, Satan Castle, the city of Kars, Kars Fortress, the museum city of Ani, the salt cave, Bayazet Fortress
✔️ Visit to thermal springs
✔️ Excursion day at Lake Van (services of an English-speaking tour guide, lunch, visit to Berkri waterfalls, excursion to Akhtamar Island by boat, visit to Van Fortress, Mher's Doors, Van cat sanctuary)
✔️ Consultations on preparation: recommendations on equipment, air tickets, program specifics, and mountain behavior rules.
❌ Air ticket to Yerevan (Armenia)
❌ Medical insurance
❌ Pocket expenses
🔹 Assault backpack (10-20 liters)
🔹 Equipment backpack (30-40 liters)
🔹 Trekking poles
🔹 Camping seat
🔹 Headlamp + spare batteries
🔹 Gaiters
🔹 Sleeping bag (comfort temperature -5/-10°C)
🔹 Thermos (capacity of at least 1 liter)
🔹 Sunglasses (with UV protection of at least 3)
🔹 Sunscreen with SPF of at least 50
🔹 Knife, fork, spoon, bowl
🔸 Trekking boots
🔸 Crocs, sneakers
🔸 Thermal underwear (for activity and sleeping)
🔸 Trekking pants
🔸 Fleece sweater
🔸 Spare sweater
🔸 Hat, buff
🔸 Waterproof membrane jacket
🔸 Warm climbing jacket (down jacket)
🔸 Raincoat
🔸 Short-sleeved t-shirt - 3 pieces
🔸 Socks, underwear
🔸 Swim trunks
🔸 Wool socks / socks - 1 pair for sleeping
🔸 Cap/panama hat
🔸 Gloves (lightweight and warm)
🔸 Insulated climbing pants
🔸 Warm socks - 1 pair
🔸 Trekking socks - 1-2 pairs
🔸 Ladies may bring a light dress for nice photographs
🔹 Personal first aid kit
🔹 Power bank
🔹 Hygienic lip balm with SPF
🔹 Phone and camera
🔹 Personal hygiene products
🔹 Personal treats kit - chocolates, snacks, dried fruits
🔹 Documents and money (in waterproof packaging)
🔹 Moisturizing hand cream
🔹 Microfiber towel
Day 1. Yerevan - Ani - Dogubayazit
✓ Visit to the Devil's Castle, one of the oldest architectural landmarks in the region.
✓ Relaxation on the shores of Lake Çıldır.
✓ Exploration of the city of Kars - one of Turkey's coldest cities, visited by A.S. Pushkin. Stroll through the city center, visit the fortress, and the Russian church.
✓ Visit to the ancient Armenian capital Ani, the city of 1001 churches.
✓ Arrival in the city of Dogubayazit, check-in at the hotel, and an evening stroll through the city.
✓ Overnight stay at a hotel in Dogubayazit.
Day 1. Yerevan - Ani - Dogubayazit
✓ Visit to the Devil's Castle, one of the oldest architectural landmarks in the region.
✓ Relaxation on the shores of Lake Çıldır.
✓ Exploration of the city of Kars - one of Turkey's coldest cities, visited by A.S. Pushkin. Stroll through the city center, visit the fortress, and the Russian church.
✓ Visit to the ancient Armenian capital Ani, the city of 1001 churches.
✓ Arrival in the city of Dogubayazit, check-in at the hotel, and an evening stroll through the city.
✓ Overnight stay at a hotel in Dogubayazit.
Day 2. Dogubayazit - base camp
✓ Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer by off-road vehicles from Dogubayazit to the foot of Ararat at an altitude of 2200 m.
✓ Sending heavy items on horseback to the base camp. Trekking light to the base camp, located at an altitude of 3200 m. Along the way, we will be able to observe the life of local cattle breeders.
✓ Rest at the base camp.
✓ Acclimatization exit light to a height of 3700 m.
✓ Dinner at the base camp.
✓ Overnight in tents.
Day 2. Dogubayazit - Base camp
✓ Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer by off-road vehicles from Dogubayazit to the foot of Ararat at an altitude of 2200 m.
✓ Sending heavy items on horseback to the base camp. Trekking light to the base camp, located at an altitude of 3200 m. Along the way, we will be able to observe the life of local cattle breeders.
✓ Rest at the base camp.
✓ Acclimatization exit light to a height of 3700 m.
✓ Dinner at the base camp.
✓ Overnight in tents.
Day 3. Base Camp - Assault camp
✓ Breakfast at the base camp.
✓ Sending heavy items on horseback to the assault camp. Trekking light to an assault camp located at an altitude of 4,100 m.
✓ Rest in the assault camp.
✓ Acclimatization exit light to a height of 4,500 m.
✓ Dinner at the assault camp.
✓ Overnight in tents.
Day 3. Base Camp - Assault camp
✓ Breakfast at the base camp.
✓ Sending heavy items on horseback to the assault camp. Trekking light to an assault camp located at an altitude of 4,100 m.
✓ Rest in the assault camp.
✓ Acclimatization exit light to a height of 4,500 m.
✓ Dinner at the assault camp.
✓ Overnight in tents.
Day 4. Summit day
✓ Rise at 00.15.
✓ Light breakfast at the assault camp.
✓ Access to the summit at 01.00.
✓ Rest and photo shoot at the top (5137 m).
✓ Descent to the assault camp, rest.
✓ Descent to the base camp, rest.
✓ Descent to the mountain village of Eli.
✓ Transfer to the city of Dogubayazit.
✓ Free time (you can walk around the city or relax at the hotel)
✓ A festive dinner.
✓ Overnight at a hotel in the city of Dogubayazit.
Day 4. Summit day
✓ Rise at 00.15.
✓ Light breakfast at the assault camp.
✓ Access to the summit at 01.00.
✓ Rest and photo shoot at the top (5137 m).
✓ Descent to the assault camp, rest.
✓ Descent to the base camp, rest.
✓ Descent to the mountain village of Eli.
✓ Transfer to the city of Dogubayazit.
✓ Free time (you can walk around the city or relax at the hotel)
✓ A festive dinner.
✓ Overnight at a hotel in the city of Dogubayazit.
Day 5. Van City and Akhtamar Island
✓ Breakfast at the hotel.
✓ Transfer from Dogubayazit to Van city.
✓ Visit to Van city (Van Lake, famous Van cattery, Akhtamar Island and Surb Hach Church, Berkri Waterfall, Tushpa Fortress).
✓ Vacation on the shore of Lake Van.
✓ Lunch at a Turkish restaurant.
✓ Transfer to the city of Dogubayazit.
✓ Free time (you can walk around the city, have a snack in one of the colorful Turkish cafes or relax in a hotel)
✓ Overnight at the hotel.
This day can be used as a backup in case of bad weather.
Day 5. Van City and Akhtamar Island
✓ Breakfast at the hotel.
✓ Transfer from Dogubayazit to Van city.
✓ Visit to Van city (Van Lake, famous Van cattery, Akhtamar Island and Surb Hach Church, Berkri Waterfall, Tushpa Fortress).
✓ Vacation on the shore of Lake Van.
✓ Lunch at a Turkish restaurant.
✓ Transfer to the city of Dogubayazit.
✓ Free time (you can walk around the city, have a snack in one of the colorful Turkish cafes or relax in a hotel)
✓ Overnight at the hotel.
This day can be used as a backup in case of bad weather.
Day 6. Dogubayazit - Kars - Yerevan
✓ Breakfast at the hotel.
✓ Mini-hike to the walls of the Daruink fortress.
✓ Excursion to the palace of Ishaq Pasha.
✓ Transfer from Dogubayazit to Kars.
✓ Visit to the city of Kars, one of the coldest cities in Turkey, which A.S. Pushkin visited. A walk through the city center, a visit to the fortress and the Russian church.
✓ Transfer from Kars to Yerevan.
Day 6. Dogubayazit - Kars - Yerevan
✓ Breakfast at the hotel.
✓ Mini-hike to the walls of the Daruink fortress.
✓ Excursion to the palace of Ishaq Pasha.
✓ Transfer from Dogubayazit to Kars.
✓ Visit to the city of Kars, one of the coldest cities in Turkey, which A.S. Pushkin visited. A walk through the city center, a visit to the fortress and the Russian church.
✓ Transfer from Kars to Yerevan.
Day 7. Reserve day
A reserve day is provided for choosing the most favorable weather conditions for the summit assault.
Day 7. Reserve day
A reserve day is provided for choosing the most favorable weather conditions for the summit assault.