Since 1994, our company has been organizing Mount Ararat Tours and trekking expeditions to Mount Ararat. Hundreds of participants have already fulfilled their dream of standing on the summit of Turkey’s highest mountain and have trusted us for an unforgettable Mount Ararat climbing experience.
In 2026, another Mount Ararat Expedition will be organized, offering a great opportunity to join one of our groups for the adventure of a lifetime. Whether you are an experienced trekker or a first-time high-altitude climber, this tour is designed to provide a safe and rewarding experience.
Mount Ararat is not only breathtaking to admire, but it is also the highest peak in Turkey at 5,137 meters. Thanks to its relatively straightforward route, excellent logistics, and experienced local mountain guides, the Mount Ararat Trek has become one of the most popular trekking adventures in the region.
The actual Mount Ararat climb lasts five days, with four nights spent camping on the mountain’s slopes. Although the final 200 meters usually require the use of crampons and ice axes depending on the conditions, no advanced technical climbing skills are necessary to reach the summit. This makes the Mount Ararat Tour an excellent choice for adventurous travelers looking to experience one of Turkey’s most iconic mountains.
IGD/LTCT Igdir Airport-van airport ( Google Haritası )
Dogubeyazit
Join an unforgettable Mount Ararat Tour and experience the adventure of climbing Turkey’s highest mountain at 5,137 meters. This five-day itinerary is carefully designed to provide the ideal balance of acclimatization, safety, and adventure while maximizing your chances of reaching the summit of Mount Ararat.
Throughout the expedition, you will be accompanied by experienced local mountain guides who will provide professional support, quality camping equipment, and well-organized logistics. The Mount Ararat Trek follows the standard southern route, offering spectacular volcanic landscapes, breathtaking sunrises, and panoramic views stretching across Eastern Turkey.
No advanced technical climbing experience is required for this Mount Ararat Expedition. With proper acclimatization, expert guidance, and a moderate level of fitness, this tour is suitable for most adventurous travelers seeking to climb Mount Ararat safely and confidently.
Reaching the summit of Mount Ararat is far more than a climbing achievement. It is an unforgettable journey through one of Turkey’s most iconic landscapes, combining natural beauty, local culture, and the excitement of standing on the country’s highest peak.
We will pick you up from either Van, Iğdır, or Ağrı airports with our private vehicles and transfer you to our hotel in Doğubayazıt. We will have a traditional dinner with an excellent historical view of the city at our hotel. Then we will rest in our rooms to climb to the 2900-meter campsite for the next day.
Your first day in Dogubayazit is the perfect start to your Mount Ararat Tour. After meeting your guides and settling into the hotel, you will have time to relax and prepare for the unforgettable Mount Ararat climbing adventure ahead.
After having an excellent breakfast at our hotel, accompanied by a city view in the morning, we pack our bags and go to the çevirme village by private vehicles around Mount Ararat (2200 m). Then our guides, who are waiting for us there, will take our tents and other equipment and they will go with our vehicles to the 2900 meters campsite, we’ll arrive at the first campsite. At that time, we take our lunch packages and small backpacks and start climbing towards 3200 meters; the climb will take approximately 4-5 hours, then we will set up our tents in the camping area; we will drink hot or cold drinks (based on your request), have lunch, and eat fruit and snacks. For dinner, you will be offered hot soup and two choices for the main course, and you will sleep in your tents during the first night.
Reaching Camp 1 at 3,200 meters marks the beginning of your Mount Ararat Trek. Our experienced local guides will ensure a safe and enjoyable ascent while you adapt to the mountain environment.
After an excellent breakfast in the morning, we will take our small backpacks and necessary belongings and set off for Mount Ararat 3600-3700 base camp, which will take almost 2-3 hours. Before returning to the first campsite, we will have a rest break at the base camp. After hot and cold drinks and snacks, we will finish dinner; then relax in our tents.
This acclimatization hike is one of the most important stages of the Mount Ararat Expedition. It helps your body adjust to the altitude and increases your chances of reaching the 5,137-meter summit successfully.
After breakfast in the morning, we will climb towards the 3600-3700 base camp, and the horses will take our carriage. After the climb, which will last 4-5 hours, we will have hot drinks and lunch. We will prepare for the next day’s routine in the afternoon and check the equipment. For the Ararat 5137 m summit journey, where we will go out in the evening, we will have dinner earlier than usual; then we will return to our tents and spend the night resting.
High Camp is the final stop before summit day. Your guides will provide a detailed briefing and equipment check to ensure you are fully prepared for the Mount Ararat Summit.
We will wake up around 1-2 a.m. and have breakfast and hot drinks; then, we will take the necessary supplies and lunch packages and start climbing towards the peak of the Ararat. We will reach the highest point in Türkiye within 8-9 hours. We will have celebrations and photo shoots. Then we will return to the base camp 3600-3700 m to get something to eat. After the preparations, we will move towards the point where the vehicles are waiting for us. After a short break at 2900 meters intervals, we will get into our cars. They will be waiting for us at 2200 meters and transferring to our hotel. Decembers. We will spend the evening with a nice meal and celebration in the hotel with the city view.(the next day after breakfast, you will be transferred to Ağrı, Iğdır or van Airport by our private vehicles.)
Standing on the summit of Mount Ararat at 5,137 meters is an unforgettable achievement and the highlight of the entire Mount Ararat Tour. After celebrating your success, you will safely descend with our professional guides, completing one of the most rewarding trekking experiences in Turkey.
Travel: Recommended arrival and departure airport is : IGDIR (There are winter flights available via Istanbul). Alternatively Transfers VAN or AGRI airports is also available to a minimum extra cost.
Please note that the flight information may change rapidly and not all flights run daily. Please check directly with the airlines website.Please do not book your flights before we have confirmed your booking.
Private Transfers: All private transfers will be arranged according to the itinerary and you will find the confirmation and the details for your private transfer in the itinerary .
Luggage transfers & logistics : Luggage transfer on hiking (Walking) days is included and your baggages will transfered from the current hotel to the next one. After the checkout you will leave the baggages at the hotel reception and begin to hike. On arrival to the next hotel , baggages will there waiting for you arrival.
