120 hours
2 languages
Instant confirmation
Mobile ticket

Highlights

Mount Ararat (5,137m) is one of the world's most iconic peaks the legendary resting place of Noah's Ark, rising above the borders of Turkey, Armenia, and Iran. This 5-day guided expedition is led by experienced local guides with hundreds of summits, supported by mules for equipment carry and including a dedicated acclimatization day to maximize your summit chances. Your journey begins and ends at Hotel Kenan, Doğubayazıt.

Inclusions

What's included

Climbing Transportation
Health and Tour Cancellation Insurance
Carrier (mule)
Summit Certificate
Crampons, Mat
Local Guide
Hot food for the duration of the climb
Non-alcoholic beverages for the duration of the climb
Personal Tent (One tent is for two people)

What's not

Plane tickets for international and domestic flights,
Personal Climbing Equipment
Alcoholic beverages
Food in the city
Climbing permits Fees

Itinerary

Day 1 — Meeting Point & Trek to Base Camp (3,200m) Meet at Hotel Kenan, Doğubayazıt. Depart by vehicle to Çevirme Village (2,200m). Trek 7km through volcanic terrain to our Base Camp at 3,200m with tents, kitchen, and dining area ready. Dinner with Ararat plateau views.
24 h
Day 2 — Acclimatization Start your second day with a 6km round trip hike from Base Camp (3,200m) up to 4,200m the most important step in preparing your body for the summit. At 4,200m, we rest for approximately 1 hour at the rim of one of Mount Ararat's two great canyons a dramatic natural feature offering sweeping views into the gorge below, with Little Ararat visible beyond in the distance. The area is a rugged, rocky terrain shaped by ancient volcanic activity, adding to the raw and untamed character of the landscape. We then descend back to Base Camp for dinner and a well-deserved rest ahead of the days to come.
1 h
Day 3 — Climb to High Camp (4,200m) Ascend to our High Camp at 4,200m. Check summit equipment with your guide, early dinner, and rest summit push begins at midnight. Important: You must arrive at the meeting point (Hotel Kenan, Doğubayazıt) the day before Day 1 to join the expedition.
24 h
Day 4 — Summit Day (5,137m) & Descent Depart midnight. Climb snow and glacier slopes for 6 hours to the 5,137m summit at sunrise views into Armenia, Iran, and Azerbaijan. Descend to High Camp for a 1-hour rest, then continue to Base Camp (3,200m).
24 h
Day 5 — Descent & Return to Meeting Point Hike to Çevirme Village (2,200m) in 3 hours. Vehicle transfer back to Hotel Kenan, Doğubayazıt expedition ends.
12 h

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Reviews

4.9

Ratings come from 44 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

Know before you go

Meeting point: All participants must arrive in Doğubayazıt one day before the tour. A mandatory pre-climb briefing will be held at Hotel Kenan on the evening of arrival, covering equipment, safety, route details, and team introductions.
Pickup: Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size: Up to 15 travellers
Operated by: Two Ararat - Mount Ararat Climbing Tours Operator

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

How it compares in Turkey, outside the cities

Its from-price is 258% above the median of the 192 experiences we list in Turkey, outside the cities.
It is longer than most of them.
By number of reviews it ranks 5 of 192.