TOUR ITINERARY

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Day 1: Van

Meet in Van at the airport or hotel, transfer to the hotel, overnight stay.

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Day 2: Climbing Mt. Artos (3,537 m)

Early in the morning, we drive to Gevas. From here, we climb to the summit from the south. The mountain offers a fantastic view over Lake Van. If the weather is clear, you can already see Mount Ararat from here. We stay another night at the hotel in Van.

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Day 3: Around Lake Van to Dogubayazit

In the morning, we first drive to Gevas, take a boat tour to Akdamar Island from here, and visit the medieval Armenian church. Then we drive around the lake to Dogubayazit.

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Day 4: To the Base Camp

After breakfast, we drive to Cevirme, the starting point of our Ararat tour. After loading the luggage onto horses, we hike comfortably for about 5 hours to the base camp at an altitude of 3200 m. Overnight in tents.

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Day 5: Camp II

After a good night's sleep, we ascend again to the high camp. Those who are not yet exhausted from the 4-hour climb can go a bit further towards the summit. Early dinner, as the summit ascent begins at night.

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Day 6: Summit of Ararat, 5,165 m

At about 2-3 am, it’s time to get up and have breakfast. A steep climb of about 5 hours brings us to the summit. At an altitude of around 4900 m, the glacier begins, and from then on, we continue with crampons. After 5 to 6 hours of ascent, we made it! We stand on the highest peak in Turkey, Mount Noah. In good weather and visibility, the view extends to Iran and the Caucasus; Eastern Anatolia lies at our feet! Then the descent begins, first to the high camp (2 to 3 hours). After a break and a snack, we break camp and descend to the base camp. The walking time from the summit to the base camp is about 5-6 hours. Overnight stay at the base camp.