Mount Ararat Trekking Tour 2027 / 7 Days

Since 2014 our company organizes trekking tours to Mount Ararat. Hundreds of participants have already shared with us their dream to step on the top of the Mount Ararat.

In 2026, another trekking tour to Mount Ararat will be organized and this is a great chance to join one of our many groups for this adventure of a lifetime.

Ararat may be the easiest among the world’s five-thousanders, so if you plan on starting to hike up high altitude mountains, then Ararat is a perfect option for that. But even if it’s the easiest one that doesn’t mean that you don’t have to prepare for it. Below you will find the detailed day by day description of the trip and articles on how to get in shape for it.

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Dates of hike

• 26.07-01.08
• 01.08-07.08
• 07.08-13.08  (6-day program)
• 16.08-22.08
• 22.08-28.08

The overall duration of this tour is 7 days (6 nights)

Day 1: Yerevan – Ani – Dogubayazit

Our trip starts at 4 am from Yerevan. We will drive to the Armenian – Georgian border, after crossing the Bavra checkpoint we’ll continue to the Georgian – Turkish border. Our first stop will be in Ani which has been the capital of Bagratuni kingdom. After an excursion in Ani, we will continue to Dogubayazit. Overnight in a hotel in Dogubayazit.

For the first day, please bring food with you. We will arrive in Bayazet in the evening, and there won’t be any convenient stops along the way where you can get food.

Day 2: First Camp / 3400m

From the hotel we will approach the mountain by bus. It will take us till 2400 meters from where we will start the ascent. The hike will take approximately 4-5 hours till the first base camp on 3400m. We will hike up to a nice camp on the slope of Mount Masis and be greeted with a table full of different kind of goodies.

After having rest and making ourselves comfortable at the camp, we will have dinner.

All the heavy stuff will be carried from camp to camp by horses.

Overnight in tents at an altitude of 3400 meters.

Length of the route – 5 km

Altitude gain – 1000 m

Day 3: Second Camp / 4200m

On the third day, after breakfast, we will start the ascent form the first base camp (3400m) to the second one at an altitude of 4200m. The duration of the hike will be from 4 to 5 hours.
After reaching the second camp, we will settle down in the tents after which our guides will provide the crampons and teach us how to put them on.

We will have an early dinner and prepare ourselves for sleep, as we’re gonna have a tough ascent on the next day.

Overnight in tents at an altitude of 4200 meters.

Length of the route – 4 km

Altitude gain – 800 m

Day 4: The summit of the mountain Ararat / 5165m

The day starts at 12 am. We wake up, have some light breakfast and at 1 am approximately start our ascent to the top of the mountain Ararat. The ascent from camp to the summit takes some 6-7 hours. On the way to the summit we will have a great opportunity to enjoy a unique phenomena – the shadow of Masis behind us. The time spent on the summit depends on the weather conditions, it can last from 10 mins to 1 hour.

After we’ll return to the second base camp at 4200m, pack our bags and descend to the first camp on 3200m, where we will have dinner and an overnight sleep.

Length of the route – 12 km

Altitude gain – 1000 m

Day 5: Returning to Dogubayazit

After the breakfast we will descend to 2200 meters from where the minibus will take us to Dogubayazit. On the second half of the day, after having some rest and a long-awaited shower we will drive to the Ishak Pasha palace.

Length of the route – 5 km

In the evening we will celebrate our ascent together at a restaurant. Overnight in a hotel in Dogubayazit.

Day 6: Exploring Van

In the morning, after breakfast, we will head to Van. We’ll visit the Berkri waterfall and continue to Van fortress to see panoramic views of the city, the ruins of Van’s urban district, and Mount Varag. A delightful encounter with the famous Van cats is also on our list. After that, we’ll take a boat to Aghtamar island, where we will explore Aghtamar church and swim in the azure waters of lake Van. . 

In the evening we will return to Dogubayazit.

Overnight at a hotel in Dogubayazit.

Day 7: Dogubayazit – Kars – Yerevan

After breakfast we will drive to Kars and see the Holy Apostles Church and Kars fortress, Vardan’s bridge and the remnants of Charent’s house. After we will return to Yerevan.

Price of the tour: 950 USD

If you would like to stay in a single room, there will be an additional charge of $100 (or the equivalent amount in AMD).

The price includes:

• Transportation
• Accommodation
• Breakfasts in hotel
• Three meals a day only at the camps on the mountain
• The service of a mountain cook
• The service of mountain guides
• Entrance tickets for Ani
• Entrance tickets for Ishak Pasha castle
• Entrance tickets for Aghtamar
• Boat to Aghtamar island
• The rent of tents, mats and crampons 
• The service of horses

The price doesn’t include:

• Accommodation in Yerevan
• Meals in the cities
• Adventure insurance (mandatory)
• Mandatory health insurance for entering Georgia
• Visa fee

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Popular questions about climbing Ararat

 

  Below, we present articles that will help you prepare for Ararat trekking tour.

  

6 reasons why you should climb Mount Ararat with us

1. We specialize in hiking and mountaineering.
2. We’ve organized more than 5 000 hikes and ascents in Armenia and beyond, including Kazbek, Elbrus and Kilimanjaro.
3. More than 500 people have already climbed the summit of Ararat with us.
4. The group is led only by experienced mountain guides.
5. We work with locals, who have many years of experience in organizing Ararat climb.
6. Throughout the year we organize preparatory hikes and give comprehensive answers to all participants’ questions through the exchange of practical experience.

 

In case of having any kind of inquiries please do not hesitate to contact us.

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