Ararat climbing · Tour overview
About Mount Ararat 7-Day Climb
This seven-day ascent adds time to adapt to the altitude before the summit push. The journey combines the mountain route with Eastern Anatolian history and local support.
- Dedicated acclimatization day
- Summit attempt with local guides
- Full board and camping support
- Ishak Pasha Palace visit
At a glance
- Duration
- 7 days
- Difficulty
- 3/5 · Moderate
- Group size
- 4+ participants · solo travelers welcome
- Best season
- May–October
From
650 EUR
Reserve first. We confirm availability and details with you before any payment.
One person may send a request. This departure is confirmed only after 4 participants are confirmed.
Departure minimum: 4 participants.
Ararat climbing · itinerary
Full itinerary · Mount Ararat 7-Day Climb
Read the complete route, day by day, without leaving this tour page. Weather, safety, and local operating conditions can require reasonable changes to the program.
Day 1
Arrival in Doğubayazıt
Arrive at Van, Iğdır, or Ağrı airport and transfer to your hotel in Doğubayazıt, the gateway city to Mount Ararat. Accommodation: hotel.
Day 2
Ascent to Camp 1
Drive to the trailhead and ascend to Camp 1 at about 3,300 metres. Horses transport the main luggage while the group climbs with daypacks. Accommodation: tent. Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Day 3
Acclimatization day
Make a five-hour acclimatization ascent without the main luggage, then return to Camp 1. Use the afternoon to rest and prepare for the higher camps. Accommodation: tent. Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Day 4
Ascent to Camp 2
Ascend to Camp 2 at about 4,200 metres. The tents are positioned behind a stone windbreak, and the evening is reserved for summit preparation. Accommodation: tent. Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Day 5
Summit attempt
Set out early for the summit at 5,137 metres. After reaching the summit, descend to Camp 2 and continue toward Camp 1. Accommodation: tent. Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Day 6
Descent and İshak Paşa Palace
Descend to Eli, meet the transport, and visit the historic İshak Paşa Palace before returning to Doğubayazıt. Accommodation: hotel. Meal: breakfast.
Day 7
Departure
Transfer to Van, Iğdır, or Ağrı airport for your onward journey. Meal: breakfast.
Ararat climbing · tour inclusions
What is included · Mount Ararat 7-Day Climb
- State-certified mountain guide, as required in Ararat National Park
- German- or English-speaking mountain guide
- Climbing permit for Mount Ararat
- Entrance fee to Ararat National Park
- All transfers according to the program
- Horse transport for the main luggage on Mount Ararat
- Support team and local cook
- Full board and picnic equipment on the mountain
- Hotel accommodation in double rooms; single room available for a supplement
- Two-person tents; single tent available for a supplement
- Sleeping mats (5–7 cm)
- Crampons when required by the conditions
- Excursions and entrance fees according to the program
Not included
- Flights, available on request
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Alcoholic beverages
- Individual excursions and visits outside the program
- Early descent from the mountain, including the 45 EUR per-person extra-day fee
- Personal expenses and tips
- Single-room or single-tent supplement: 15 EUR per day
Route-specific equipment
Pack for this itinerary, not a generic mountain.
The summer Ararat routes use long approach days, high camps and an early summit attempt. Technical equipment depends on snow and ice at the time of travel. This checklist follows the selected route, season, accommodation, and published inclusions. Read the four categories separately: bring, consider, provided, and confirm or rent.
Essential personal equipment
- Passport and a copy stored separately
- Travel insurance that covers the route, rescue and evacuation where relevant
- Personal medication and any prescription details
- Comfortable daypack for water, layers and personal essentials
- Water bottles or hydration system sized for the day
- Headlamp with spare batteries
- Sun hat, high-SPF sunscreen and lip protection
- Glacier glasses or ski goggles with reliable UV protection
- Waterproof jacket and overtrousers
- Layered clothing with a warm mid-layer and insulated jacket
- Warm hat, neck protection and gloves with a spare pair
- Mountaineering boots compatible with the confirmed crampons
- Spare walking socks and a dry base layer
Recommended or optional
- Trekking poles suited to uneven ground
- Personal energy snacks for long walking or summit days
- Dry bags or waterproof protection for clothing and electronics
- Small personal first-aid and blister-care kit
- Cold-rated sleeping bag for high camps; confirm the comfort rating with the team
- Thermos for early starts and cold camps
- Gaiters for snow, wet grass and loose ground
- Light shoes or sandals for accommodation and rest
TAF Travel provides or arranges
- State-certified and local mountain guides according to the confirmed program
- Mount Ararat climbing authorization or permit
- Ararat National Park entrance fees when listed in the route program
- Program transfers between the airport, Doğubayazıt and the mountain
- Horse support for the main luggage where stated in the selected Ararat itinerary
- Mountain support team, cook, full board and picnic equipment where listed
- Hotel rooms, two-person tents and sleeping mats when included in the selected program
- Crampons when required by conditions on the 7-day Ararat program
Rent or confirm with the team
- Availability and rental price of crampons, ice axe or helmet for this exact Ararat route
The list is based on the published itinerary and included services. Weather, snow, access, and the guide’s final equipment check take precedence.
Not verified in the published program — ask TAF Travel before buying or packing it.
frequently asked questions · Mount Ararat 7-Day Climb
Questions about this tour
The practical answers below cover the route, preparation, changes, and the reservation process.
How is the seven-day route different?
It adds an acclimatization day at Camp 1 before the move to the approximately 4,200-metre Camp 2. The summit attempt is followed by a descent and an İshak Paşa Palace visit.
Can a solo traveler request this departure?
Solo travelers may submit a request. The departure minimum is four confirmed participants, and TAF Travel confirms availability before any payment.
What can change the summit plan?
Weather, snow and ice, altitude response, participant health, access, and the guide’s safety decision can require a delay, route change, or a decision not to continue.
What equipment is included or conditional?
The published program includes mountain support, camps, sleeping mats, horse luggage transport, and crampons when conditions require them. Check the route equipment section and confirm the final setup with the team.
No payment is taken with this inquiry.
2027 Mount Ararat 7-Day Climb departures
2027 departure dates for Mount Ararat 7-Day Climb
One person may send a request. This departure is confirmed only after 4 participants are confirmed. Departure minimum: 4 participants. These are the planned 2027 departures for this route. Send a reservation inquiry and we will confirm availability with you.
Availability guide
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One person may send a request. This departure is confirmed only after 4 participants are confirmed. Departure minimum: 4 participants. Tell us your preferred departure and group details. This is a reservation inquiry, not an upfront payment.