Organization
Mount Ararat 5165 m Ski Tour
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TOUR SCHEDULE (10 DAYS)

1 DAY :
Istanbul Airport pickup to hotel. City tour, the Grand Bazaar, Blue Mosque, Bosphorus, and the Galata Tower.

2 DAY :

Flight from Istanbul to Kars. Border with Armenia, monasteries and churches in Ani. Hotel accommodation in Dogubayazit.


3 DAY :

: In the morning by car from Doğubayazıt to Eli Village on 2200 m of Mount Ararat. Ski hiking to the base camp on 3200 m. Porters carry bags and other stuff.


4 DAY :
From 3200m ski hiking to 4200m and then descending down for acclimatization. Overnight camp on 3200m.  Free time in the afternoon in the camp. After dinner, meeting for preparation for summit climb.

5 DAY :

Early morning ski hiking to the camp on 4200m. Kitchen, camping tents and camping equipment to be carried by porters.


6 DAY :

Early morning, depending on the weather condition, ski hiking to 4700m, 4900m, or the summit 5165m. Skiing down to the main camp on 3200m for accommodation..


7 DAY :

Skiing to 2200 m. By car to Dogubayazit. Visiting İshakpaşa Palace and Urartu Castle. Dinner with local folklore show. Hotel in Dogubayazit.

8 DAY :

By car to Van via Muradiye Waterfall. Visiting Lake Van, Van Castle and ferry ride to Akdamar Island.

9 DAY :

Flight from Van to Istanbul. Visiting Florya Aquarium. Free time in the afternoon. Accomodation in Istanbul.

10 DAY :

Airport for departure.

NOT :

Please note that climbing Mount Ararat requires an official permit from the authority.  Passport information has to send to us at least 1 month prior to the scheduled trip. For more information, please contact us.



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