DOĞUBEYAZIT TOUR

At the foot of Mount Ararat

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Doğubayazıt is a district in Turkey's Ağrı province, known for its rich historical and cultural heritage. Located at the foot of Mount Ararat, this region boasts a deep-rooted history, having been home to various civilizations including Urartian, Persian, Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk, and Ottoman empires.

The stunning view of Mount Ararat adds unique charm to the region. As the highest point in Turkey, Mount Ararat is a must-visit destination for climbers and nature enthusiasts.

Culturally, Doğubayazıt continues to be a center for preserving local traditions and customs. The Ahmed-i Hani Tomb, located in the district, is a site of high spiritual value, dedicated to Ahmed-i Hani, a prominent figure in Kurdish literature.

Historically situated at a crossroads of trade routes, Doğubayazıt has developed into a significant commercial center. With its historical sites, natural beauty, and cultural heritage, Doğubayazıt offers visitors unforgettable experiences as one of Eastern Anatolia's most important tourist and cultural hubs.

Günübirlik

ERÇİŞ FISH DAM

Located on the shores of Lake Van, the Erciş Fish Dam is particularly famous during the migration of pearl mullets. As the fish migrate from Lake Van to freshwater, they leap over the dam, creating a stunning visual spectacle. This natural event, where schools of fish jump into the water, offers a mesmerizing sight. Every year, both local and international tourists flock to the area to witness this migration.


ATAYURT

Atayurt is a settlement that reflects the historical and cultural richness of Eastern Anatolia. With its historical background, traditional architecture, and cultural heritage, it gives visitors an authentic experience of the region's atmosphere. Atayurt also serves as a center where the cultural values of the region are preserved and celebrated.


MURADIYE WATERFALL

Muradiye Waterfall, located in the Muradiye district of Van, is situated on the Bendimahi River. This waterfall, which is about 50 meters high, flows vigorously, especially in spring, when the melting snow feeds the river. The waterfall area, with its picnic spots and hiking trails, is a popular destination for nature lovers and photography enthusiasts. In winter, when it freezes, it presents a postcard-like scene.


DOĞUBAYAZIT

Situated at the foot of Mount Ararat, Doğubayazıt has historically been an important trade center. Located on the ancient Silk Road, the district is known for its natural beauty and historical structures. The surrounding area of Doğubayazıt is home to many historical ruins and natural wonders, making it a captivating destination for those interested in history and nature.


ISHAK PASHA PALACE

The Ishak Pasha Palace, located in Doğubayazıt, was built in the 18th century and is one of the finest examples of Ottoman architecture. The palace also bears influences from Seljuk and Persian architecture. Set in a unique location, the palace rises amidst nature, offering breathtaking views to its visitors. With its 116 rooms, mosque, bath, and inner courtyards, the palace is an impressive architectural masterpiece.


TOMB OF AHMED-I HANI

Ahmed-i Hani was a prominent figure in Kurdish literature, as well as an Islamic scholar and poet. His tomb, located in Doğubayazıt, is a site frequently visited by literature and history enthusiasts. The tomb, near the Ishak Pasha Palace, offers a spiritual atmosphere. Ahmed-i Hani's works hold great cultural and spiritual significance for the local community.


OLD HOUSES OF DOĞUBAYAZIT

The old houses of Doğubayazıt are historical structures characterized by their stone and wood craftsmanship. These houses reflect the architectural heritage of the Ottoman period and the local styles. Nestled in narrow streets, these old buildings transport visitors back in time, offering a glimpse into the past. Having hosted many civilizations throughout history, these houses represent a rich cultural legacy.

SMUGGLERS' BAZAAR

The Smugglers' Bazaar is the heart of commerce in the region. A wide variety of local and imported goods can be found here. Historically, the bazaar has been a hub for cross-border trade, and its colorful and lively atmosphere captivates visitors. Handcrafted items, textiles, and various souvenirs are among the products sold in the bazaar.

AĞRI CENTER

The center of Ağrı province stands out for its historical and cultural sites. Museums, parks, and historical buildings in the center offer visitors insights into the city's past. Additionally, the city center is home to restaurants where you can sample local cuisine and shops where you can purchase goods. Ağrı Center reflects the city's social life and cultural dynamics, making it an important hub.


DOĞUBAYAZIT CENTER (FREE TIME)

In the center of Doğubayazıt, you can spend free time exploring the historical and cultural sites in the area. You can visit local markets, browse shops selling regional products, and relax in cafes. The free time in the city center is an ideal opportunity to interact with locals and gain a deeper understanding of Doğubayazıt's daily life.

Costs Included

Breakfast

Transportation with Luxury Tourism Vehicles

Professional Licensed Guiding

In-Vehicle Refreshments

Travel Insurance

Agency Escort

Costs Not Included

Lunch/Dinner

All Museum and Historical Site Entrance Fees (Free for teachers)

10:00
Bulanık Merkez Gezibol Önü

Hat

Hat
Your uncovered head acts almost like a radiator. More than half of your body’s total heat loss occurs from here.

Canteen

Canteen
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Sunglasses

Sunglasses
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Sunscreen

Special snacks

Medications you use

Medications you use
If you are taking any medications, make sure to carry them with you and inform your guide.

Sweatshirt / T-shirt

Sweatshirt / T-shirt

Power bank

Power bank
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Kişisel Beyan-Kabul ve Risk Bilgilendirme Formu

1) Doğa Yürüyüşleri, hiking, trekking, her türlü dağcılık faaliyetleri, dağ kayağı, oryantiring, dalış ve su sporları faaliyetleri, bisiklet faaliyetleri, kamp ve Gezibol olarak icra edilen her türlü faaliyetlerde, ekstrem sporlar ve sosyal faaliyetlerde her türlü sorumluluğun kendime ait olduğunu, etkinliklerde tüm risklere, tehlikelere karşı aydınlatıldığımı, ölüm, kalıcı ve geçici sakatlanma, yaralanma, malvarlığı zararı dahil bütün riskleri kendi rızamla kabul ettiğimi, bireysel kaza sigortası yaptırmam gerektiği hususunda uyarıldığımı ve Gezibol, Türkiye Dağcılık Federasyonu,  veya faaliyetle ilgili olan hiçbir kamu kurum ve kuruluşuna, antrenör, rehber, yürüyüş liderine herhangi bir sorumluluk yüklemeyeceğimi, hiçbir şekilde maddi veya manevi olarak sorumlu tutmayacağımı, bireysel olarak tüm güvenlik tedbirlerini alacağımı gayrıkabil-i rücu kabul, beyan ve taahhüt ederim.

2) Faaliyete engel teşkil edebilecek yüksek tansiyon, kalp hastalığı, solunum hastalıkları, adele ve eklem romatizmaları, epilepsi (sara) vb. gibi doğada tedavisi son derece güç olan herhangi bir rahatsızlığım olmadığını beyan ederim. Bu sporları yapmamı engelleyen bir ilaç almadığımı ve tedavi altında olmadığımı, doğada karşılaşılabilecek alerjik durumlara karşı ilaçlarımı yanımda bulundurduğumu, aksi durumda karşılaşılabilecek her türlü durumdan kendim sorumlu olduğumu beyan ve kabul ederim.

3) Faaliyetlerden önce ve sırasında emniyet kurallarını ihlal etmeyeceğimi, rehber, faaliyet sorumlusu, antrenörün, liderin, mihmandarın, talimat ve direktiflerine uyacağımı kabul eder, aykırı davranış veya kişisel hatalarımdan kaynaklanacak problemlerden sorumlu olduğumu kabul, beyan ve taahhüt ederim.

4) Doğada yapılan aktivitelerin; Hava şartları (fırtına ve/veya soğuk), kar altındaki kaya yapısı, rota ve kayanın zorluk derecesi, çığ oluşumu riski, kar yapısı, sis, taş düşmesi, hayvan tehlikesi, bilgi yetersizliği, fiziksel yetersizlik, antrenman eksikliği, dikkatsizlik, konsantrasyon eksikliği, aşırı enerji harcanması, özgüven fazlalığı, telaşlanmak, kontrol kaybı vs. nedenlerle risk içerdiği konusunda bilgilendirildim. Tüm bu durumları ve oluşabilecek riskleri kabul eder, tüm sorumluluğun kendi şahsıma ait olduğunu kabul, beyan ve taahhüt ederim.

5) Doğadaki yaşama zarar vermeyeceğimi ve sadece fotoğraf makinesi, telefon veya kamera ile fotoğraf/görüntü alacağımı, faaliyet sırasında bulunduğumuz bölgeye ilişkin olarak yetkili kamu kurumlarının her türlü kurallarına uyacağımı, uymadığım durumlarda bireysel olarak sorumlu olacağımı, kuralları bilmemenin veya bu kurallara dair bilgilendirilmiş olmanın sorumluluğumu kaldırmayacağını, bu kurala aykırılık nedeniyle meydana gelecek her türlü zarardan Gezibol'a herhangi bir sorumluluk yüklemeyeceğimi gayrıkabil-i rücu kabul ederim.

6) Gezibol faaliyetlerinde; Ad, Soyad, TC, Telefon ve Eposta gibi bazı kişisel bilgilerimin taşımacı firma, ilgili federasyon, mülki amirlikler ve ilgili kamu kurumları, etkinlik ve araç sorumlusu ile paylaşılmasına, Kişisel Verilerin Korunması Kanunu kapsamında kişisel verilerimin depolanmasına,    Doğa faaliyetleri öncesi veya sırasında çekilen fotoğraf ve videolarımın Gezibol sosyal medya hesaplarında ve web sitesinde, yerel veya ulusal medyada kullanabileceğini, ayrıca kendi görüntüleme cihazlarım ile çektiğim ve ortak mesaj gruplarında paylaştığım görselleri (fotoğraf, video) Gezibol'un, iş ortakları ya da sponsorlarının tanıtım ve haber amaçlı sosyal, yazılı ya da görsel yerel ya da ulusal tüm medyada kullanılabilmesini kabul, beyan ve taahhüt ediyorum.

7) Gezibol'un e-posta ve telefon numarama katıldığım etkinlikler ile ilgili mesaj göndermesine izin veriyorum.

8) Bu dokümanın sadece bir aydınlatma formu olmadığını, aynı zamanda taraflar arasında bir anlaşma olduğunu, kendi rızamla hiçbir baskı altında kalmadan tarafımdan imzalandığımı, yukarıdaki açıklamalara aykırı hareket etmem durumunda Gezibol'a, Bağlı bulunduğu Federasyonlara veya faaliyetle ilgili olan hiçbir kamu kurum, kuruluş ve kişilere herhangi bir sorumluluk yüklemeyeceğimi, hiçbir şekilde maddi veya manevi olarak sorumlu tutmayacağımı gayrıkabil-i rücu kabul ederim.

 

Rezervasyon ve Ödeme: Turlarımıza katılmak isteyen kişilerin öncelikle rezervasyon yaptırmaları gerekmektedir. Rezervasyonlar genellikle tur başlangıç tarihinden önce belirli bir süre öncesine kadar yapılabilir. Rezervasyonun tamamlanması için belirli bir ödeme yapılması gerekmektedir.

İptal ve Değişiklikler: Turlarımız önceden planlamaktadır. Ancak bazı durumlarda tur iptal edilebilir veya değiştirilebilir. Bu durumda Gezibol, müşterilere en kısa sürede bilgi verir ve alternatif seçenekler sunar.

Hava Şartları: Gezibol, hava şartlarına bağlı olarak tur programlarını değiştirme veya iptal etme hakkına sahiptir. Bu nedenle, katılımcıların tur sırasında hava şartlarına uygun kıyafetler ve ekipmanlar getirmeleri gerekmektedir.

Sigorta: Gezibol, müşterilerine tur sırasında yaşanabilecek olası durumlar için sigorta yapar. Sigorta konusunda detaylı bilgi tur firması tarafından sağlanır.

Tur Programı: Gezibol, müşterilerine sunduğu tur programları konusunda detaylı bilgi verir. Tur programında yer alan aktiviteler, yemekler ve konaklama detayları gibi bilgiler tur öncesinde müşterilere aktarılır.

Geç Kalmalar: Tur programına katılan müşterilerin tur başlangıç saati ve yeri konusunda titizlikle hazırlanmaları gerekmektedir. Tur başlangıç saatinde geciken müşteriler tur programına dahil edilemeyebilir

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Personal Declaration-Acceptance and Risk Disclosure Form

1) I acknowledge that all responsibility lies with me for any nature walks, hiking, trekking, mountaineering activities, mountain skiing, orienteering, diving, water sports activities, cycling activities, camping, and any other activities conducted by Gezibol, including extreme sports and social activities. I acknowledge that I have been informed about all risks and hazards associated with the activities and that I voluntarily accept all risks, including but not limited to death, permanent or temporary disability, injury, and property damage. I acknowledge that I have been advised to obtain individual accident insurance and I will not hold Gezibol, the Turkish Mountaineering Federation, or any public institution or organization, coach, guide, or hiking leader responsible in any way, either financially or morally. I agree not to hold them liable for any damages and I undertake to take all necessary safety precautions individually.

2) I declare that I do not have any medical conditions that could prevent me from participating in the activities, such as high blood pressure, heart disease, respiratory diseases, muscle and joint rheumatisms, epilepsy, etc. I declare that I am not taking any medication that would prevent me from engaging in these sports, and that I am not under medical treatment. I acknowledge that I am responsible for any allergic conditions I may encounter during the activity and I will carry my medications with me. I agree that I am solely responsible for any consequences that may arise due to my failure to comply with these conditions.

3) I agree not to violate safety rules before and during the activities, and to comply with the instructions and directives of the tour guide, activity organizer, coach, leader, or guide. I acknowledge that I am responsible for any problems that may arise from my non-compliance or personal mistakes.

4) I acknowledge that outdoor activities involve risks due to weather conditions (storms and/or cold), rock structure under snow, route and rock difficulty level, risk of avalanche formation, snow structure, fog, rockfall, animal hazards, lack of knowledge, physical inadequacy, lack of training, carelessness, lack of concentration, excessive energy expenditure, excessive self-confidence, haste, loss of control, etc. I accept all these conditions and risks, and acknowledge that all responsibility lies with me.

5) I agree not to harm the environment during the activities and to only take photographs/videos using a camera, phone, or camera. I agree to comply with all rules of the relevant public institutions regarding the area we are in during the activity, and I acknowledge that I will be solely responsible for any failure to comply. I accept that I will not hold Gezibol responsible for any damages arising from non-compliance with these rules.

6) I agree that some of my personal information such as Name, Surname, ID, Phone, and Email may be shared with the transportation company, relevant federation, local authorities, and relevant public institutions, event and vehicle responsible, within the scope of the Personal Data Protection Law. I acknowledge that photos and videos taken before or during outdoor activities may be used on Gezibol's social media accounts, website, local or national media, and I allow the use of images (photos, videos) I took with my own imaging devices in social, written, or visual media for promotional and news purposes by Gezibol, its partners, or sponsors.

7) I allow Gezibol to send messages to my email and phone number regarding the events I participated in.

8) I acknowledge that this document is not only an informative form but also an agreement between the parties. I declare that I have signed it without any pressure and of my own free will. I agree that if I act contrary to the above statements, I will not hold Gezibol, the federations to which it is affiliated, or any public institution, organization, or individual responsible in any way, either financially or morally.

Reservation and Payment: Individuals who want to participate in our tours must make a reservation first. Reservations can generally be made up to a certain period before the tour start date. Completion of the reservation requires a certain payment.

Cancellations and Changes: Our tours are planned in advance. However, in some cases, the tour may be canceled or changed. In such cases, Gezibol informs the customers as soon as possible and offers alternative options.

Weather Conditions: Gezibol reserves the right to change or cancel tour programs depending on weather conditions. Therefore, participants are required to bring appropriate clothing and equipment for weather conditions during the tour.

Insurance: Gezibol provides insurance for its customers for possible situations during the tour. Detailed information about insurance is provided by the tour company.

Tour Program: Gezibol provides detailed information about the tour programs it offers to its customers. Information such as activities included in the tour program, meals, and accommodation details are provided to customers before the tour.

Late Arrivals: Customers participating in the tour program should prepare carefully for the tour start time and location. Customers who are late for the tour start time may not be included in the tour program.

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