7-DAY MOUNT ARARAT  TOUR PROGRAM

DAY 1 — ARRIVAL & DOĞUBAYAZIT

Participants are welcomed at the designated meeting point and transferred to Doğubayazıt.

After hotel check-in, our mountain guides provide a detailed briefing covering the climbing program, route, camp organization, mountain conditions, and safety procedures.

Climbing equipment is checked and final preparations are completed for the following day.

Overnight: Doğubayazıt

DAY 2 — DOĞUBAYAZIT → ÇEVİRME VILLAGE → 3,200 m BASE CAMP

In the morning, we depart from Doğubayazıt by vehicle and drive to Çevirme Village, where the trek begins.

From Çevirme Village, we ascend directly to Halis Çeven Base Camp at approximately 3,200 meters.

After reaching the base camp, participants settle into their tents, have a meal, and rest.

The remaining time is used to prepare for the following day’s acclimatization climb.

Overnight: Halis Çeven Base Camp – 3,200 m

DAY 3 — ACCLIMATIZATION DAY | 3,200 m → 4,000 m → 3,200 m

This day is dedicated to acclimatization and adaptation to high altitude.

After breakfast, we leave the 3,200 m Base Camp and ascend along the classic route toward 4,000 meters.

We spend time at approximately 4,000 m before descending back to Halis Çeven Base Camp at 3,200 m.

Overnight: Halis Çeven Base Camp – 3,200 m
Maximum Altitude: 4,000 m
Activity: Acclimatization climb

DAY 4 — 3,200 m → 4,000 m HIGH CAMP

After breakfast, we leave Halis Çeven Base Camp and continue our ascent along the classic Mount Ararat route.

We reach the 4,000 m High Camp, where the tents are prepared and the group settles in.

The remainder of the day is dedicated to rest, nutrition, and final preparations for the summit attempt.

Overnight: High Camp – 4,000 m
Activity: Ascent to High Camp and summit preparation

DAY 5 — SUMMIT DAY | 4,200 m → 5,137 m → 4,000 m → 3,200 m

Summit day begins during the night with an early departure from the 4,000 m High Camp.

Under the supervision of our professional mountain guides, we ascend along the classic route toward the summit of Mount Ararat at 5,137 meters.

After reaching the summit, the group has time for photographs before beginning the descent.

We first descend to the 4,000 m High Camp, where participants have several hours to rest and recover.

After the rest period, we continue descending to Halis Çeven Base Camp at 3,200 m, where we spend the night.

Summit: 5,137 m
Overnight: Halis Çeven Base Camp – 3,200 m
Activity: Summit climb, descent to 4,000 m, rest, and further descent to 3,200 m

DAY 6 — 3,200 m → ÇEVİRME VILLAGE → DOĞUBAYAZIT

After breakfast, we begin our final descent from the 3,200 m Base Camp.

Following the classic route, we descend to Çevirme Village, where our vehicle will be waiting for the transfer back to Doğubayazıt.

After arriving at the hotel, the remainder of the day is reserved for rest and recovery following the climb.

Overnight: Doğubayazıt

DAY 7 — DEPARTURE

After breakfast, participants check out of the hotel.

According to individual travel arrangements, the final transfer is organized and the 7-Day Mount Ararat  Tour comes to an end.

SERVICES INCLUDED

• Official Mount Ararat climbing permit
• Professional mountain guide
• 2 nights of hotel accommodation in Doğubayazıt
• Mountain camp accommodation at 3,200 m and 4,200 m
• All meals and non-alcoholic drinks during the mountain section
• Horses and porters
• Crampons
• Two-person tents and sleeping mats
• Transfers related to the climbing program
• Mount Ararat summit certificate ceremony

SERVICES NOT INCLUDED

• International and domestic flights
• Personal travel insurance
• Personal mountain clothing and equipment
• Meals and drinks outside the mountain program
• Museum and archaeological site entrance fees
• Personal expenses
• Additional accommodation or services not specified in the program