When you think of Turkey, you usually think of sun, beaches and Antalya. But this country has much more to offer for mountaineers. Due to different climatic conditions, a fascinating and almost deserted mountain world has formed in the east of Anatolia, which fascinates mountaineers. The 5165m high Ararat, an extinct volcano thousands of years old and also the highest mountain in Turkey, is the landmark of the region and the destination of our tour. A technically easy, but nevertheless demanding high altitude tour and thus an ideal beginner high altitude tour. To increase the chances of reaching the summit, we acclimatize beforehand in the mountain region around Lake Van and climb Nemrut and Süphan before standing on the top of the highest mountain in Turkey and enjoying the view of the vastness of Anatolia all the way to Armenia and Iran. Tour Highlights: - Increased summit opportunities through acclimatization on Mount Nemrut (3,050m) and Mount Süphan (4,058m). - Several days mountain tour on Mount Ararat (5.165m) with support of a local team - 2 German guides + additional local mountain guide - high quality 4-season tents for 3 persons each with enough space - Between the tours always comfortable hotel overnights - Ideal mix of mountaineering and cultural program - Maximum 5 participants
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- Individual arrival - Start of the tour and check-in hotel - Visit to the citadel of Lake Van - Welcome dinner
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Akdamar
Day 2-3
- Breakfast - Check out hotel - Transfer by ferry to Akdamar Island - Visit to the church of the Holy Cross - Transfer to Nemrut base camp - Camp setup Dinner
- Breakfast - Süphan ascent - back to base camp - Dinner
5
Doğubayazıt
Day 5-6
- Breakfast - Camp building - Transfer to Dogubayazit - Check-in hotel - Free evening
6
Mount Ararat
Day 6-7
- Breakfast - Transfer to the starting point - Luggage transfer with Fferden: 15 kg free luggage allowance - snacks - camp set up - dinner
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Mount Ararat
Day 7-8
- Breakfast - Camp dismantling - Luggage transport with Fferden: 15 kg free luggage allowance - on to high camp - snacks - camp setup - dinner
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Mount Ararat
Day 8-9
- Breakfast - To the summit - Snacks - Luggage transport with horses: 15 kg - free luggage - back to base camp - camp setup - dinner
9
Van
Day 9-10
- Breakfast - Camp dismantling - Luggage transport by horses: 15 kg free luggage allowance - Descent to the starting point - Transfer to Van - Farewell dinner
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Van
Day 10-11
- Check out hotel - Transfer to the airport - End of the tour
Trip Summary
Accommodation
Camping & Hotel
11 days trip
Van, Akdamar & 8 more
Transportation
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