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		Reservations Contact: amybeam@yahoo.com US tel: +1 240-696-1905 Skype: amyLbeam Whatsapp: +12406961905 or METIN EMLEK, licensed guide: +905433978010 Mount Ararat Difficulty This is a non-technical climb at 30 to 45 degrees. You must be in very good physical fitness with very good heart and lung endurance. The summit, at 5137 meters, is lower than Mount Kilimanjaro, but because of incline and cold weather, it is a harder climb. Mount Ararat Weather Mount Ararat Weather Forecast June 1 - Sept 15 summer climbing season July 15 - Sept 5 best climbing; warm and dry Oct 1 -Feb 29 Blizzards may delay climbing. Only the fearless or foolish climb in these months. March and April best ski months May and June highest rain and hail At camp 2, even in August, temperatures turn extremely cold after sunset, and you crawl into your sleeping bag to arise at 1 AM for the summit climb. The last 400 meters are snow- and ice-covered year-round requiring crampons. Winds can be 40 knots or more on the summit, making it bitterly cold even in August. You must dress in layers to keep warm, including your hands. Mount Ararat, April 30, 2012 Mount Ararat in June, snow line at 3800 meters Mount Ararat in August, driest month, meltback to 4600m March - April best spring skiing on Mount Ararat 2021 Full Moon April 26, Monday May 26, Wednesday June 24, Thursday July 23, Friday August 22, Sunday Sept 20, Monday Oct 20, Wednesday Nov 19, Friday Dec 18, Saturday Full moon setting in shadow of Mount Ararat REQUIRED Gear sleeping bag (-15C or -20C) backpack or soft-sided duffle bag for horse to carry small day pack you carry sturdy trekking shoes waterproof rigid boots for crampons on summit gaiters (recommended) jacket waterproof heavy coat with hood waterproof pants thermal under clothes waterproof poncho waterproof ski gloves warm glove liners hat for sun protection cotton neckscarf warm wool hat wool scarf or neck guard facemask (optional) 2 pairs thick wool socks 2 pairs inner socks 2 water bottles (aluminum or hard plastic) ski goggles (optional) dark reflective sunglasses headlamp for summit mini pocket flashlight whistle for emergency crampons walking poles #30+ sunscreen chap stick or lip balm tissue packs ear plugs to keep gnats out water purification tablets mini-first aid kit for pain, swelling, head cold, nose congestion, sore throat, infection, insect bites, diarrhea, constipation, sunburn, cuts, blisters, bad knees How to Make a Tiny Camping Stove from a Beer Can You'll love this! Photo stop at Muradiye Waterfalls. Horses carry gear, food, backpacks. Visit in nomad summer tent. Mount Ararat Camp 1 at 3200m Mount Ararat summit is snow-covered. View Kurdish kilims and Persian carpets. Don't go home without one! Mount Ararat History Mount Ararat is the highest point in Turkey, rising in isolation above the surrounding plains and valleys and providing a panoramic view of Armenia, Iran, and Turkey. Ararat is a dormant volcano with no crater. It has not erupted in historic time. The most recent eruption was probably in the last 10,000 years. However, an earthquake rocked the mountain in 1840, burying a chapel, convent, and village on the slopes in Ahora Gorge. Today nomadic Kurds reside on the mountain from June 1 to September 1 with their herds of cattle and sheep. A smaller cone, Little Ararat (3896 meters) rises just southeast of the main peak. The Search for Noah's Ark continues to attract archeologists, geologists, and historians from around the world. According to Old Testament legend, Noah's Ark came to rest on the "Mountains of Ararat" following the Great Flood. Raider's of the Lost Past: The Quest for Noah's Ark features the American team. It was shown on Yesterday TV in UK, Nov. 2012. Amy Beam and Richard Bright are interviewed in it. The Noah's Ark Hoax We are not associated with the Chinese-Turkish-Dutch-American hoax and Noah's Ark Ministries International (NAMI) who claim to have discovered Noah's Ark. We did have the misfortune to have the American Joel Klenck as one of our climbing customers in 2011. He raised the standard for astonishing deception adding to the growing body of "pseudo-scientific" lies causing so much damage to honest archeology. The Director of Archeology at Harvard University states there is little they can do to control what a graduate publishes after he leaves Harvard. A Florida court dismissed Klenck's claims for libel in 2021.				Public and private Ararat trekking tours. Tours for Armenians that include historical sites. Private car tours for 2-4 people. Mt. Ararat Slide Show contact us for PRICING MADE EASY. Scroll down for private group tour packages. Point to each tour code to see popup window with itinerary. Tour Code Description - Public Tours: All tours are all-inclusive. Camp nights Hotel nights 5R Ararat for athletes 2 2 6R Ararat most popular 3 2 7R Ararat with acclimatization 4 2 8RA Ararat-Agri 4 3 8VRA (standard tour) Van-Ararat-Agri 4 3 Mount Ararat Summit 8-Day Tour (8VRA) Day 1 - Lake Van Tour We meet you at Van airport at 9 AM and take you to Van Castle, then a boat trip to Akdamar Island with a famous 10th century church with exquisite stone carvings, followed by lunch on the shore of Lake Van. Enjoy a scenic 3-hour drive to Dogubayazit, stopping en route at magnificent Muradiye Waterfalls for photos then passing volcanic Mount Tendurek. Arrive to Dogubeyazit 3-star hotel followed by orientation meeting, equipment check, and dinner. Day 2 - Camp 1 After breakfast in hotel, leave unnecessary items locked in storage room, drive to starting point at 2250 meters on Mount Ararat. Unload gear and trek 4 hours to base camp at 3200 meters. Horses will carry your backpacks and gear. You carry your own small day pack with lunch packet. Stop for tea and photos in a nomad tent along the way. Enjoy a hot dinner. Overnight at camp 1. Day 3 - Accclimatization Day Trek to 4100 meters and return to camp 1 for the night. Day 4 - Camp 2 After breakfast, take down tents, pack, and trek 4 hours to camp 2 at 4200 meters; transportation of equipment by horses. Enjoy hot dinner and go to sleep early at camp 2. Day 5 - Mount Ararat Summit Wake up at 1 AM, drink tea/coffee, eat, fill thermos with hot tea, depart from camp 2 at 2 AM. Climb 5-7 hours to Mount Ararat summit at 5137 meters for sunrise. Return to camp 2 around 9:30 AM, eat, rest, pack gear for horses. Return to camp 1 for the night. Day 6 - Hot Springs After breakfast at camp 1, pack equipment for horses and descend to 2250 meters to meet minibus for transfer to hotel. Have shower and short rest. Men may go to barber for shave and neck massage. Drive to hot springs to relax in thermal pool in private room. Return to Dogubeyazit for celebration dinner and Turkish deserts. Day 7 - Agri Tour Dogubeyazit/Agri regional tour of Işhak Paşa Palace (closed on Mondays), Tomb of Ahmed-I Hani (famous scholar and poet), Urartian Castle, old Bayazit city archeological ruins, mountain drive to Noah’s Ark National park (Durupinar), lunch of homemade cheese and bread, grilled chicken and tomato kebob, and watermelon with a family in a Kurdish village or nomad tent. Visit carpet factory, transfer to hotel for packing and shower. Farewell dinner. Day 8 - Agri Departure Breakfast in hotel; transfer to Turkish Airlines bus for 1.5 hour drive to Agri airport for 13:40 departure. Mount Ararat Summit 8-Day Tour Includes: 3 nights in 3-star hotel with breakfast Van airport pickup return transfer to Agri airport Lake Van cultural tour Agri cultural tour Visit to hot springs and relaxing in thermal pool in private room all admission fees all meals both on and off Mount Ararat transportation to and from Mount Ararat, 2250m starting point 4 nights and 5 days on Mount Ararat camp security guard on Mount Ararat government climbing permit licensed mountaineer guide cook food water, coffee, tea, juice porter and horse to transport backpack and gear horses to transport food and cooking gas dining tent tent shared by 2 mat crampons climbing certificate Upgrades are available for a surcharge: single tent horse to ride private guide from camp 2 to summit return to town ahead of group NOT included: airline tickets sleeping bag clothing boots skis walking sticks (required!) headlamp alcoholic beverages (buy or bring your own) medicine gratuities Mount Ararat Trek All-Inclusive Tours Contact us for prices. We specialize in all-inclusive tours, taking you to the summit of Mount Ararat. We package tours that combine the following modules. Point to each photo: Van - Lake Van Tour Nem - Nemrut Crater Ara - Mount Ararat Summit Agri - Dogubeyazit/Agri Tour Kars - Ani Ruins Tour Ist - Istanbul Self-guided Tour PRIVATE Tours The following tours are available ONLY to groups of 6 or more. Groups may choose their own dates. Tour leaders may receive a discount. Tour Code Description - Private Tours: All tours are all-inclusive. Camp nights Hotel nights 5R Ararat for athletes; airport transfers not included 2 2 6R Ararat without acclimatizaton; airport pickup not included 3 2 6VR Van-Ararat 3 2 7R Ararat with acclimatization: airport pickup not included 4 2 8RA Ararat-Agri 4 3 8VRA (standard tour) Van-Ararat-Agri 4 3 8VNRA Van-Nem-Ararat-Agri 4 3 8VRAK Van-Ararat-Agri-Kars 3 4 9VNRAK Van-Nem-Ararat-Agri-Kars 4 4 11IVRAI Ist-Van-Ararat-Agri-Ist 4 6 11IVRAKI Ist-Van-Ararat-Agri-Kars-Ist 3 7 12IVNRAKI Ist-Van-Nem-Ararat-Agri-Kars-Ist 4 7 Government Climbing Permits Mount Ararat is a national park. For your safety, the government of Turkey requires all climbers on Ararat to be led by a Turkish licensed guide. It also requires special permits to climb Mount Ararat. We get the permit for you. It costs $70 USD and is included in our tour prices. Prices Please contact us for our competitive prices. Reservations Please contact us to begin planning your trip. If you would like us to call you, please send your phone number. When you decide on your tour program, we will email you a reservation. It will include payment instructions. In order to complete your reservation, we will need the following for each person: a copy of passport photo page (or Turkish ID) full name address email address mobile phone (set to roaming for Turkey arrival and emergency on mountain) profession (optional) social media contact (optional) emergency contact information blood type (optional for your benefit, but accidents can happen) flight arrival and departure information We do not share or sell your information to anyone. Payments To confirm your reservation, guarantee the price, and begin the permit application process, a 50% payment is required. Payments are only refunded (minus expenses already incurred) if you cancel at least 4 weeks before your start date, or if the government closes the mountain, or if government-imposed travel restrictions prevent you from getting to Dogubeyazit during your scheduled trek. People may be added to a reservation or dates may be changed without penalty. Payments may be made online with PayPal or by bank transfer. Full payment must be received before checking into the hotel. You may pay by PayPal or cash. Make your reservation in advance because airline seats are limited and hotels are full in the summer.