Overview
9 - YEARS EXPERIENCE IN THE MOUNTAIN TOURISM INDUSTRY
Since 2015 our company has been making 5000m+ mountain climbs, such as Elbrus, Ararat, Kazbek, Damavand, Kilimanjaro.
SAFETY
One of the main principles of the club is to ensure the safety of the participants.
TECHNICAL AND PHYSICAL PREPARATIONS
Our experienced staff will help you better prepare for your ascent. We also help you choose the right mountain equipment.
During the ascent to Mount Ararat, the heavy items of the participants will be moved by horses.
Depending on weather conditions, one additional overnight stay on the mountain is possible, for which no additional fee will be charged from the participants.
Our company will help you in choosing the necessary equipment, and in a specialized clothing store that cooperates with us group members will be given discounts.
After climbing all participants will be given certificates for climbing Mount Ararat from Armland Adventure Club and Alpinism Federation of Armenia.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Service of professional mountain guides
Transfer of heavy items and backpacks by horses
Tents, mattresses, crampons
Permit
Cook service on the mountain
Lunch
Dinner
In-vehicle air conditioning
Breakfast
Overnights in high quality hotels
All fees and/or taxes
Entrance tickets to all visiting places
International or domestic flights
Personal gear
Dinners in Kars, Dogubayazit, Van
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Go to the Marriott hotel
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
Day 1 DAY 1. YEREVAN - GEORGIAN -TURKISH BORDER - DOGUBAYAZIT
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Kars
10 hours
Our first day will start with the road trip Armenia-Georgia-Turkey. First, we will visit Kars, will see the Castle of Kars (12th century) and the Cathedral of Kars (Holy Apostles Church, 10th century). Afterwards, we will take the direction to Dogubayazit. Hikers will take an overnight in a high quality hotel of Dogubayazit.
Day 2 DAY 2. ARARAT BASE CAMP (3200 METERS)
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Mount AgrI
6 hours
The next day we will approach up to 2200 meters by offroad cars, where we will begin hiking. After 4-5 hours of hiking, the group will get to the first camp at the altitude of 3200 m, where they will have an overnight in the base camp in tent.
Day 3 DAY 3. ARARAT CAMP 2 (4200 METERS) - ACCLIMATIZATION
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Mount AgrI
6 hours
In the morning the group will climb to the second camp at 4200 m, where hikers will have a rest and will get prepared for the last push to the summit. Overnight will be at 4200 m (second camp).
Day 4 DAY 4. ARARAT SUMMIT (5137 METERS)
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Mount AgrI
9 hours
At 2:00-3:00am we will start to climb to the summit. When the group reaches the top of Mt Ararat, we will celebrate our successfull ascent and take some photos. Afterwards, the group will start to descent to the camp located at 4200 m, then to the camp at 3200 m, and will take an overnight there.
Day 5 DAY 5. ARARAT BASE CAMP - DOGUBAYAZIT
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6 hours
After the breakfast hikers will go down to the base camp and will be transferred to the hotel in Dogubayazit and will have a rest. In the evening we will celebrate our ascent.
Day 6 DAY 6. DOGUBAYAZIT - LAKE VAN - AKHTAMAR ISLAND
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Lake Van
10 hours Admission ticket included
In the morning our group will arrive in Van. We will visit the Armenian St. Kach church in Akhtamar island. Afterwards, the group will arrive in Tushpa fortress (Van castle, 9th century BC), where the mausoleums of Urartian kings (Sarduri and Argishti) and cuneiform inscriptions are kept.
Next, we will return to Dogubayazit and take an overnight there.
Day 7 DAY 7. DOGUBAYAZIT - ANI - YEREVAN
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Ani Cathedral
10 hours Admission ticket included
In the morning the group will go to Ani, the city of thousand and one churches. Then we will head to Yerevan.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Asia/Yerevan).
Additional Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
FAQs about Climbing - The Biblical (Holy) Mount Ararat (2024)
Can I cancel Climbing - The Biblical (Holy) Mount Ararat (2024) for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 7 days.
Where does it start, and is pickup offered?
Go to the Marriott hotel Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Service of professional mountain guides
- Transfer of heavy items and backpacks by horses
- Tents, mattresses, crampons
- Permit
- Cook service on the mountain
- Lunch
- Dinner
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's not included?
- International or domestic flights
- Personal gear
- Dinners in Kars, Dogubayazit, Van
Which places does it visit?
It visits Kars, Mount AgrI, Lake Van, Ani Cathedral.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
What fitness level is needed?
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness.
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