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Three Mountains three Volcanoes
Mount Nemrut 3050m,Suphan 4050m,Ararat 5137m
Day 1: transfer from Van airport to the van cat house and we visit Van castle after Leaving Van, we are heading West towards Tatvan. On the way we stop to visit the Armenian Church of the Holy Cross on Akdamar island. Pressing on with our journey, further to the West, we reach Tatvan. dinner accommodation hotel in Tatvan
Day 2: After. breakfast, we head for the crater lakes of Mt Nemrut (3050 5 hours walking from Nemrut Crater, reaching the summit and coming back Then we continue to Adilcevaz . After a short stop at Ahlat for the Seljuk cemetry, the view of Mt Süphan overnight accommodation in Adilcevaz Hotel.
Day 3: start ascent at 2 am form hotel with car up to 2500m Kıckılı willage the start to trekking to the summit (4050m, 5 hours). We return to the willage kıckıllı. we travel to Doğubayazıt. On the way we have a break at the Muradiye waterfalls. Accommodation is provided in a 3-star hotel in Dogubayazıt
Day 4: Doğubayazıt day-tour visiting Ishak pasha palace, Noah’s ark, the meteor crater. After lunch in Doğubayazıt, we drive to the hot spring in Diyadin, a perfect cure for tired feet! We return to Doğubayazıt dinner accommodation hotel in Dogubayazıt
Day 5: transfer from Doğubayazıt to the foot of Mt Ararat (2200m) by minibus at 8 am, and we start the first leg of our Mt Ararat climb. We trek up to 3200m (1st camp, 4 hours), where we pitch tents and hot food is served for dinner.
Day 6: start in the morning at 8 am, ascent to the 2nd camp at 4200m (4 hours). The afternoon is spent with relaxation and preparing for the ascent to the summit of Mt Ararat the following day. Hot food is served for dinner.
Day 7: start at 2 am, climb up to the summit of Mt Ararat (5137m). Depending on snow conditions, crampons may be needed for the last 200 meters. We reach the summit of Mt Ararat by about 8 am. We return to the 2nd camp, where hot soup and tea is served. After some rest, we pack the tents and return to the 1st camp to spend the night there. Dinner at the 1st camp.
Day 8: descent from the 1st camp to car pick-up point, say good-bye to Mt Ararat and return to Doğubayazıt by minibus. After some rest in the hotel, we go to the hammam. Farewell dinner. Accommodation in double rooms.
Day 9: transfer to the airport Agri or Igdır
Included in the price: all transportation, all meals, tea, water (other soft drinks and alcohol not included), hotel accommodation for 5 nights in double rooms (2-star in Tatvan and Adilcevaz , 3-star in Doğubayazıt)*, climbing permit, guide, porter, cook, tent, mat, sleeping bag, crampons.
Necessary equipment: backpack for the equipments and clothes, day-bag for the hikes, hiking shoe,and high altitude boots,head lights, walking sticks, gloves, beret and hat, suntan cream,warm and waterproof clothes, pocket, sun glasses. If you bring your own sleeping bag, choose a good 4-season one (-15°C). Weather may be chilly at 4200m, and you can expect temperatures between 0 and -15°C on the summit.
*If you prefer not to share a room, a single supplement applies.