Conquering the Heights: 7-Day Mount Ararat Trekking Tour in 2025
Since 2014, our company has been organizing trekking tours to Mount Ararat. Hundreds of participants have already shared with us their dream to step on the top of the mountain. In 2025, 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.
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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.
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. The hike will take approximately 4-5 hours till the first base camp on 3200m. We will hike up to a nice camp on the slope of Mount Masis and be greeted with a table full of different kinds 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 3200 meters.
Day 3: Second Camp / 4200m
On the third day, after breakfast, we will start the ascent from the first base camp (3200m) 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.
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 phenomenon – 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.
After breakfast on Day 5, we will descend to 2200 meters and take a minibus to Dogubayazit. In the afternoon, after some rest and a shower, we will drive to Ishak Pasha palace. In the evening, we will celebrate our ascent together at a restaurant. Overnight in a hotel in Dogubayazit.
On Day 6, after breakfast, we will head to Van. We'll visit the Berkri waterfall and continue to Van fortress to catch 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.
On Day 7, 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 that, we will return to Yerevan.
The price of the tour is $950, which includes transportation, accommodation, breakfasts in hotel, three meals a day at camps on the mountain, service of a mountain cook, service of mountain guides, entrance tickets for Ani, Ishak Pasha castle, and Aghtamar, boat to Aghtamar island, rent of tents, mats, and crampons, and service of horses.
The price does not include accommodation in Yerevan, meals in the cities, adventure insurance (mandatory), and visa fee.
Below, we present articles that will help you prepare for Ararat trekking tour: Gear List for Climbing Mount Ararat; How to prepare for Ararat climb?
6 reasons why you should climb Mount Ararat with us:
- We specialize in hiking and mountaineering.
- We've organized more than 5,000 hikes and ascents in Armenia and beyond, including Kazbek, Elbrus, and Kilimanjaro.
- More than 500 people have already climbed the summit of Ararat with us.
- The group is led only by experienced mountain guides.
- We work with locals who have many years of experience in organizing Ararat climb.
- 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.
Mount Ararat Trekking Tour 2025 / 7 Days
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