Short Ararat Trekking Tour

This tour is recommended for travelers, who feel well in high mountains and don’t need acclimatization.

Day 1: from Dogubayazit to Base Camp

Transfer from hotel in Dogubayazit  to Eli Village at 2200 meters (with minibus). Then we ascent to Yesil Yayala Base Camp at 3200 meters (equipment is transported by pack animals).
We pitch our tents, eat diner and have a rest.

Day 2: From Base Camp to Camp 2 at 4200 meters

We start our hiking in the morning, about 9 a.m. We climb to Camp 2 at 4200 meters (equipment is transported by pack animals).
We pitch our tents, eat dinner and prepare ourselves for reaching the summit of Mount Ararat the following day.

Day 3: Summit Day

We start climbing very early in the morning (about 1 - 2 a.m.). After 5-7 hours we reach Mount Ararat summit. Depending on snow conditions crampons may be needed for the last 200-300 meters.
Afterwards we return to Camp 2, we have a little rest, eat meal and pack our equipment.
Then we start to descent to Eli Village at 2200 meters, where minibus wait us.
We back to Dogubayazit, to our hotel.