We depart from Yerevan and travel toward the Armenian–Georgian border, then continue into Turkey.
Along the way, we stop at Ani, the medieval capital of the Bagratuni Kingdom, to explore its impressive ruins and ancient churches overlooking the Arpa River canyon.
After the visit, we continue to Doğubayazıt, the town at the foot of Mount Ararat, and settle in for the night.

Transfer: 552 km, 8 hours

Overnight stay: Hotel in Doğubayazıt

From the hotel, we drive to the mountain’s base at about 2400 meters, where our trek begins.
The hike to Base Camp takes around 4-5 hours, gradually gaining altitude to 3400 meters.
The camp lies on the slopes of Mount Ararat, offering wide views and a first real taste of high-mountain atmosphere. After settling in and resting, we share a hearty dinner at camp.
All heavy equipment is carried by horses, so we hike only with our personal essentials.

Transfer: 40 minutes
Hike: 10 km
Elevation gain: 800 m

Overnight: Tents at Base Camp (3400 m)

After breakfast, we begin the hike from Base Camp (3400 m) to Second Camp at 4200 meters. The trek takes around 4–5 hours, gradually gaining altitude as we approach the higher slopes of Mount Ararat.
Once at Second Camp, we settle into our tents, and our guides provide crampons and a short demonstration on how to use them.
After an early dinner, we prepare for an early night to rest for the challenging summit push ahead.

Hike: 7 km

Elevation gain: 800 m

Overnight: Tents at 4200 m

As soon as we wake up, we will have breakfast, after which, at around 01:00 AM, we will begin our ascent to the summit.
The ascent from Second Camp (4,200 m) to the summit takes approximately 6–7 hours.
Along the way, we will be rewarded with a breathtaking view of Mount Ararat’s shadow. The time spent at the summit will depend on weather conditions and may range from 10 minutes to one hour.
After celebrating our summit achievement, we will descend to Second Camp. Once we have packed our belongings, we will continue our descent to Base Camp (3,200 m), where 4x4 vehicles will be waiting to transfer us to Doğubayazıt.
Upon arrival in town, we will visit a hammam, a traditional Eastern bath, where we can relax, recover our strength, and enjoy a well-deserved rest after a long and challenging trek.

Start: 01:00
Summit ascent: 6–7 hours
Trek: 12 km to Base Camp
Elevation gain: 950 m
Transfer: 1.5 hours by 4x4 vehicles

Overnight: At a hotel in Dogubayazit

After breakfast, we will head to Van Fortress, where we will enjoy beautiful views of Lake Van and explore the historical ruins of the ancient city.
We will also have the opportunity to see the famous Van cats, known for their distinctive eye colors.
In the afternoon, we will take a motorboat to Akdamar Island, where we will visit the historic Holy Cross Church.
If you wish, you can take a refreshing swim in the crystal-clear turquoise waters of Lake Van.
In the evening, we will return to Dogubayazit.

Transfer: 420 km

Overnight stay: At a hotel in Dogubayazit