RUBENİS TURİZM & SEYAHAT ACENTASI
TURSAB Belge No: 6927

Mount Ararat

Journey to the Summit of Turkey

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Min: 15 Max: 20 Person
Difficulty
7 Day 6 Night

Mount Ararat, Turkey's tallest mountain, holds legendary status due to its geological location and its association with Noah's Ark following the Great Flood. Mentioned in sacred texts, Mount Ararat is known by many names in different languages, including Ararat, Kuh-i Nuh, and Cebel ül Haris.

The first recorded ascent of the mountain, which Marco Polo declared would never be climbed, was made by Prof. Frederik Von Parat on October 9, 1829. The second winter ascent occurred much later, on February 21, 1970, and was achieved by Dr. Bozkurt Ergör, a former president of the Turkish Mountaineering Federation.

1. Day

MEETING AND HOTEL CHECK-IN

Our activity will start with a meeting in Van. We kindly ask you to be in Van no later than 12:00 PM. After meeting, we will make our preparations and head to Doğubayazıt. We will stay at one of the finest hotels in the area. After settling into our hotel, we will shop for our personal needs for the mountain. Following dinner, we will hold a general meeting and then rest to prepare for the activity ahead.

 

Accomodation

Hotel

2. Day

3200-Meter Camp

After having breakfast at the hotel in the morning, we will head to Çevirme Village for transportation to the mountain. Çevirme Village is where we will say goodbye to our vehicles and load our gear onto the mules. After collecting our provisions for the hike to the campsite, we will embark on a roughly 5-hour hike to the main camp located at 3,200 meters. We will set up our first camp at 3,200 meters. To acclimatize, we will take short hikes around the area. After having dinner, we will rest in our tents in preparation for the acclimatization climb the following day.

 

Accomodation

Tent

3. Day

ACCLIMATIZATION

After spending our first night at 3,200 meters, we will dedicate the day to an acclimatization climb. After having breakfast and making our preparations, we will embark on a hike up to 4,000 meters, where we will spend some time. Subsequently, we will return to our campsite at 3,200 meters. We will have some free time to rest and relax, then after dinner, we will prepare to rest for the night in preparation for our move to the 4,100-meter camp the following day.

 

Accomodation

Tent

4. Day

4200-Meter Camp

In the morning, after having breakfast, we will pack up our tents. Then, we will load our gear onto the mules and begin our hike towards the 4200-meter camp. Following a roughly 4-hour hike on a moderately sloping trail, we will reach the Ağrı 2nd Camp. Here, we will set up our tents and settle into camp. Afterwards, we will have our meal and then prepare to rest for the night in preparation for our ascent to the summit.

Accomodation

Tent

5. Day

Summit day

Today is our summit attempt day. Depending on the weather conditions, we will start our ascent to the summit between 02:00 – 03:00 in the night. We hope to reach the summit after approximately 7-8 hours of climbing. After celebrating and taking photographs at the summit, we will begin our descent. First, we will descend to the 4,200-meter camp, then pack up our camp and load our gear onto the mules before descending to our main camp at 3,200 meters. Once we reach the 3,200-meter camp, we will set up our tents, have dinner, and then rest for the night.

 

Accomodation

Tent

6. Day

Returning to Doğubeyazıt

After breakfast, we'll pack up our tents and load our gear onto the mules. Then, we'll embark on a 2-hour hike to Çevirme Köyü, where we'll catch vehicles to return to our hotel in Doğubeyazıt. Once we arrive, there will be free time for those interested to visit İshak Paşa Sarayı via dolmuşes. Later, we'll reconvene at the hotel to enjoy the remainder of the day.

 

IMPORTANT NOTE:

On the 6th day, there's an alternative summit day. If the weather conditions were unfavorable on the previous day and we couldn't summit, we'll attempt the summit today. After reaching the summit, we'll proceed directly to the hotel without engaging in additional sightseeing activities.

Accomodation

Hotel

7. Day

End of the activity

The final day of our activity has come to an end. We will depart for Van early in the morning after having breakfast. During our journey, we will take a short break to visit Muradiye Waterfall. Afterwards, we will conclude our activity around 3:00 PM in the afternoon. Wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable return!

Costs Included

2 nights accommodation in a hotel in Doğubayazıt (Rooms are double occupancy. Those wishing to stay in a single room will pay the difference to the hotel)

Fees for mules to carry loads on Mount Ararat

Transfers between Doğubayazıt and Çevirme village

Guiding services

2 breakfasts at the hotel in Doğubayazıt

Helmet, ice axe, crampons

All transportation from Van Ferit Melen Airport

Travel insurance

All meals and provisions on the mountain

 

 

Costs Not Included

Transportation to the meeting point

Entrance fee to İshak Paşa Palace

All personal needs

Extras at the hotel and food and drinks consumed outside of the provided provisions on the mountain

Dinners in the city

 

10:30
Erzurum Havaalanı
12:00
Van Ferit Melen Havaalanı
12:00
Katmandu Havaalanı

Walking Stick

Walking Stick
It shares and reduces the load on the legs with every movement, such as loss of balance and swaying while walking

Backpack 25-30 Lt

Backpack 25-30 Lt
It should ensure that the load is carried close to the body and can be balanced on the hips and legs.

Gaiters

Gaiters
Gaiters are used to cover the gap between the pant leg and the boot. They prevent rain, dew, mud, and snow from soaking the pant leg, socks, and boots, and are made from waterproof and breathable fabrics.

Boots (at least 4/3 sole)

Boots (at least 4/3 sole)
The ankle area should be high to protect and support the ankle. It should have a Vibram-style treaded sole to provide grip on mud and snow. It should have straps that connect the sole to the upper leather part.

Helmet

Helmet
It provides protection by reducing the energy of impacts and collisions.

Gloves

Gloves
Our body's tendency to reduce blood flow to the hands and feet in very cold weather makes our fingers perhaps the hardest extremities to keep warm. For this reason, we should not separate them from us.

Beanie

Beanie
As the body cools, blood flow to the legs and arms will decrease to warm vital organs. Wearing a hat will reverse this effect.

Buff

Buff
They are used to protect against the sun and cold during activities, or to create a layer when wearing a helmet.

Base layer clothing

Base layer clothing
It should release the moisture created by sweating and keep the skin dry without retaining moisture.

Middle layer clothing

Middle layer clothing
It keeps warm air close to the body. As the thickness of the trapped or 'dead' air layer increases, the warmth increases Polar Windstopper Softshell

Outer layer clothing

Outer layer clothing
It should provide protection from wind and rain, which can lead to a drastic loss of heat.

Canteen

Canteen
A flask, also known as a water bottle or canteen, is a type of thermos. This thermos can keep your water fresh and preserved for a long time.

Thermos

Thermos
A container that can keep the liquid inside hot or cold.

Sunglasses

Sunglasses
Sunglasses protect your eyes from harmful UV rays by blocking UV (ultraviolet) radiation. UV protection is a feature found in the lenses of sunglasses and is usually indicated by a number or label.

Sunscreen

Sunscreen

Pocket knife

Pocket knife
It is used to meet the needs for cutting and chopping in activities.

Medications you use

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

Headlamp

Headlamp
With a headlamp that allows for free use of your hands, you can illuminate the area more practically. Don’t forget to bring a spare battery...

First aid kit

First aid kit
It contains sterile materials and medications necessary for first aid in emergency situations.

Power bank

Power bank
A power bank, also known as a portable charger, is a device that allows you to charge your phone anytime and anywhere. A power bank is essentially a type of battery.

ice axe

ice axe
They are materials made from special metals used for walking and climbing activities in areas with snow and ice.

 Crampons

Crampons
It is a mountaineering and climbing-specific equipment designed for safely walking and climbing on hard snow and ice.

Tent

Tent
It is a material designed to protect and provide shelter for the user in all weather conditions (wind, rain, snow, blizzards, etc.). Generally, the outer tent is made of waterproof and windproof nylon, while the inner tent is made of a breathable fabric that prevents water droplets from passing through.

Sleeping bag (-10/-20 comfort).

Sleeping bag (-10/-20 comfort).
At night, our bodies lose more heat than they produce. Therefore, there is a need for a protective item that wraps around the body and prevents body heat from escaping. A sleeping bag is a material that provides thermal insulation.

Mat

Mat
Mats serve as insulation material between the sleeping bag and the ground.

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.

Reservation Details
Departure Date 28 Jul 2025 , Mon
Tour Duration 7 Day 6 Night

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