MOUNT AGRI (ARARAT) (5137 Mt)

LOOKING FOR NOAH'S ARK WITH TEMPO 

THE NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS IS LIMITED TO 15

THE PHOTOS HAVE BEEN TAKEN BY OUR GROUP WHEN THEY CLIMBED TO MT.ARARAT

The Mount Ararat is a non-active vulcano rising out of the East-Anatolian plateau. Its fertile mountain sides are visited during summer by nomads that graze their flock.  Their hospitality is proverbial as they invite tourists into their black tents to share a meal and a glass of ayran (a yoghourt drink) with them.  Our trek starts in Dogubeyazit, a famous smuggler's nest, where Ishak Pasha built his palace on a lonely pass.  For the ascent we use the southern route which offers the easiest climb and the best facilities.  In spite of repeated searches the biblical Noah's Ark, that according to the Old Testament came to rest on the side of the mountain, has not been found as yet.  Maybe we'll have more luck.

DAY 1 : Transfer (plane) from Istanbul or Ankara to Van or ErzurumTransfer with minibus to Dogubeyazit and stay at hotel (D)

DAY 2 : Transfer to Elikoy (2250 m) - trekking to base camp 2,950m. (about 4 hours) (B,L,D) 

DAY 3 : Trekking to 4,200 m and stay in second camp (B,L,D)

DAY 4 : Small walks in the immediate surroundings to acclimatize. (B,L,D)

DAY 5 : We get up at 2.30 am in the morning and start the ascent at 3.30 am. Weather permitting there is a one hour stay at the top, then return to camp 2 and overnight. (4,200m) (B,L,D)

DAY 6 :  Return to Eliköy and from there to Dogubeyazit with local transport. (B,L,D)

DAY 7 :  After breakfast departure to Van  or Erzurum airport and flight to Ankara. (B)

 

PRICE : 390 Euro (AIR FARES & AIRPORT TRANSFERS ARE NOT INCLUDED) 

TOURS CAN BE ORGANIZED IN OTHER PERIODS - PLEASE ASK OUR PRICE QUOTE 

PHYSICAL CONDITION REQUIRED :

A good general physical condition and experience with trekking in mountainous area  is necessary - the last 500 meter to the top are covered with glacier ice and crampons are used - this last stretch is relatively flat and requires no ice climbing, mules will carry the backpacks up to the second camp at  4200 m, climbers carry daypacks only.

NECESSARY MATERIAL :

Backpack and daypack (60 and 30 lt resp.), sleeping bag, windbreaker (Gore-Tex type or similar, down or fibre fill parka, sweater, thermic underwear, hiking boots that permit the use of crampons, crampons, ice axe, walking stick, sleepers and spare clothing, hat to extend over ears, sunscreen (at least factor 15), gloves, torch, sunglasses that block UV and can be used on ice, camera and film.  

SERVICES PROVIDED :

2 nights hotel, 4 nights in tent (provided with mats), breakfasts, lunches, and evening meals consisting of nutritious high-energy food, services of guide, mule-drovers, cooks and camp-setters.

NOTE: YOU HAVE TO PAY TAX TO CLIMB TOMT. ARARAT. IT WILL COST 50 USD PP 

ADMINISTRATION :

Valid passport 

A climbing permit must be obtained from the Turkish authorities.  Therefore the name and passport numbers of participants have to be sent to Tempo Tourism two month before departure. At the moment, no climbing fee is required by the local authorities. Any changes will be notified by Tempo.

TRANSFERS :

VAN/DOGUBEYAZIT/VAN

1PAX: 160 EURO

2PAX: 90 EURO

3 PAX:70 EURO

4 PAX:60 EURO

5 PAX AND MORE: 50 EURO

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