Mt. ARARAT WINTER ASCENT 5137m

Period: December 21 – March 21

What? A totally new and daring program… and a real winter ascent to Mount Ararat

Who? Only experienced mountaineers

Just for the experienced mountaineer, we now offer a real winter ascent of Mt. Ararat between 21. December and 21 March. We offer a high level of service and guiding, the rest depends on your condition.

           Doing a winter ascent of Ararat can be compared to a 7000 meter mountain in summer conditions. Prepare yourself for tough conditions: The weather may be very cold (down to minus 30-40 degrees centigrade) and windy. To do a successful winter ascent, you will need a strong psychology and very good physical condition. Our experienced guides reached the summit many times during this time of year – so the rest is up to you!

We challenge you to come with us. It is definitely a new and daring mountain experience.

ITINERARY

Day 1: Meeting at the airport in İstanbul. Transfer to Hotel.

Day 2: Transfer from the hotel to the airport and domestic flight to Van then a 2 hour drive to Doğubeyazıt. Visiting the İshakpasa Palace. Overnight in the Doğubeyazıt. Briefing about winter ascent program to Ararat. Hotel

Day 3: Transfer from hotel to Mount Ararat /Eli Village at 1800 m with minibus. Depending on the snow conditions walking starts from here to camp 2900 meter.Camp1

Day 4: Walking to Camp 2 at 3750m or  4170 m depending on group and weather conditions.Camp 2

Day 5: Summit day. We start early in the morning. 5-7 hours walking to the top 5137 meter. Return to Camp 2

Day 6: Extra day. If we couldn’t go to summit because of bad weather conditions. Camp 2

Day 7: Descend to Eli Village and meet with the minibus. Arrive to Doğubeyazıt then drive to Van. Visiting the Muradiye Waterfall on the way. Overnight in Van-Hotel

Day 8: Transfer from hotel to the airport fly to İstanbul. Half day sightseeing Sultanahmet Mosque, Ayasofya and Grand Bazaar. Shopping. Overnight in İstanbul-Hotel

Day 9: Departure

PRICE: 980 EURO per person (please ask for group price)

DATES: From 21.DECEMBER 2007 to 21.MARCH 2008

                                           2008 to                 2009

Dates: 21 December 2007 to 21 March 2008

Price: 980 Euro per person(ask for group)

Included in the price

*All transportation in Turkey.(not domestic flights)

*Accommadations(double room/tent per 2 person)

*Insurance

*All meals (Except İstanbul)

*Sigtseeing, entrance fees writing in the program

*English speaking, licenced from Turkish Mountaineering Federation mountain guide

*Cooking service

*Tent for each 2 person. Sleeping mattress

*Tecnical climbing equipments. Rope,sling,ice screw.

Not included

*Tips  

*Beverages 

*Meals in İstanbul  

*Climbing permit  (40 Euro)

*Domestic flight(90 Euro) 

Permit Fee 

The permit fee per person is $50 . On completion the permit fee is transferred to Turkish Mountaineering Federation's bank account by the agency.

Accommodation

In İstanbul and Van the climbers stay in three-star hotels which are located in the centres of the cities.

In Doğubeyazıt, climbers stay in a four-star hotel.

At base camp high quality tents are used.

Food in Cities

In cities high quality restaurants are used. The menus have traditional Turkish cuisine and vegetarian options, as well as desserts and seasonal fruits.

Food on the Mountain

In base camp food is prepared and served by a special cook in a 'marquee'.

Leadership-Guiding

Our guides have Mountain Guide certificates from the Turkish Mountaineering Federation. It is necessary to have a licensed mountain guide to climb Mount Ararat. Our guides have extensive experience on the mountains. They have led many groups and will lead you to the summit of the mountain.

Necessary personel equipments

*Personel warm clothes,down jacket

*Good leather boot or plastic boot

*-15-20 minus degrees sleeping bag

*Crampon

*Warm gloves and socks,face mask

*Sun cream,sun glasses exc.