ARARAT 2022 / September 06-12

Ararat is one of the most important symbols of Armenia. In the first half of September 2022 you will have an opportunity to participate in an ascent by joining our six-day Mount Ararat trip. As a part of the tour, we will climb the biblical mountain Ararat and get acquainted with many historical sights.

Dates:

06-12.09.2022

Day 1: Yerevan – Bayazet

We start our tour at 4 am from Yerevan. We will drive to the Armenian – Georgian border, after crossing the Bavra checkpoint we’ll drive to the Georgian – Turkish border and continue to Dogubayazit. Overnight in a hotel.

Day 2: First Camp / 3200m

From the hotel we will approach the mountain by bus. It will take us till 2200 meters from where we will start the ascent to the first camp located on 3200 meters. The hike will take approximately 4-5 hours till the first base camp. All the heavy stuff will be carried by horses. Overnight in tents.

Day 3: Acclimatization day

On this day we will wake up in the morning, have breakfast and start our acclimatization climb to the 3800 meters, spend some time on that altitude and return to camp 2 on 3200 meters. We will have some rest, enjoy our free time and prepare for the next day’s ascent.

Day 4: Second Camp / 4200m

On the next day we will start our ascent form the first base camp (3200m) to the secondone on 4200m. The duration of the hike will be from 4 to 5 hours. All the heavy stuff will be carried by horses.

On this day we will go to sleep early in the evening to prepare ourselves for the most important and difficult ascent of the trip – the summit push.

Overnight in tents.

Day 5: The summit of the mountain Ararat / 5165m

At night, approximately at 1 am, we we will start our ascent to the top of the mountain (6-7 hours).

If the weather is good and there is no strong wind we can spend there from 30 mins to 1 hour. After the climb we’ll return to the second base camp at 4200m, pack our bags, have some rest and descend to the first camp on 3200m, where we will have dinner and an overnight sleep.

Day 6: Returning to Bayazet

After the breakfast we will descend to 2200 meters from where the minibus will take us to Bayazet. On the second half of the day we will drive to the Ishak Pasha palace and the Daroink fortress. In the evening we will celebrate our ascent altogether. Overnight in a hotel in Bayazet.

Day 7: Bayazet – Yerevan

After breakfast we will drive to the border and return to Yerevan.

 

The price per person is 750$

 

The price includes:

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

The price doesn’t include:

• Air tickets
• Accommodation in Yerevan
• Meals in the cities
• Medical insurance (highly recommended)

 

How to prepare for Ararat climb

 

7 reasons why you should climb Mount Ararat with us

1. We specialize in hiking and mountaineering and organize Ararat trip since 2014.
2. We’ve organized more than 800 hikes and ascents in Armenia and beyond, including Kazbek and Elbrus.
3. More than 400 people have already climbed the summit of Ararat with us.
4. We already have 3 successful ascent and 111 participants who climbed the summit of Ararat with us in 2022.
5. The group is led only by experienced mountain guides.
6. We work with locals, who have many years of experience in organizing Ararat climb.
7. Throughout the year we organize preparatory hikes and give comprehensive answer to all participants’ questions through the exchange of practical experience.

 

Participants are required to have appropriate mountain clothing and hiking equipment.

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

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