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Ararat: Sis and Masis in 6 Days

Aug16–21Aug 16 – Aug 21, 2027
Mount Ararat
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Ascent program: • Day 1: Early departure by off-road vehicles through Georgian and Turkish border checkpoints, visit to the ruins of Ani, and overnight stay at a hotel in Bayazet. • Day 2: Breakfast at 09:00, transfer by off-road vehicles (around 2 hours) to the first camp of Masis, and overnight stay. • Day 3: Hike at around 09:00 to the second camp at 4,200 m (approx. 3 km, 700 m elevation gain) and overnight stay. • Day 4: Wake up at 00:00, breakfast, and start the summit push at 01:00. Reach the peak in about 5–6 hours (approx. 6.5 km, 1,000 m elevation gain). Descend to the second camp (4,200 m) in 3–4 hours, rest and lunch for an hour, load heavy gear onto horses, descend to the first camp (3,200 m), and take off-road vehicles to the hotel. • Day 5: Departure from the hotel at around 09:00, visit to Kars Fortress, walk in downtown Kars, lunch, and return towards the Georgian border. Depending on weather conditions, the expedition may be extended by one day. Mandatory preparatory hikes, meetings, and consultations are organized in advance. Participants need gear suitable for 5,000m+ mountains; consultations are provided. Included: transport, hotel, Armenian and local guides, food at the hotel and base camps, entry permits, and horse rental. Not included: mandatory Georgian entry insurance, Turkish visa, meals in towns, and other personal expenses.

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An Armenian hiking club that organizes guided day hikes, multi-kilometer treks, campfire nights and nature cleanups across Armenia. Friendly, beginner-accessible trips with provided transport and guides — community-driven outdoor experiences.

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Werelk Hiking Club

Ararat: Sis and Masis in 6 Days

Aug16–21Aug 16 – Aug 21, 2027
Mount Ararat
Translated

Ascent program: • Day 1: Early departure by off-road vehicles through Georgian and Turkish border checkpoints, visit to the ruins of Ani, and overnight stay at a hotel in Bayazet. • Day 2: Breakfast at 09:00, transfer by off-road vehicles (around 2 hours) to the first camp of Masis, and overnight stay. • Day 3: Hike at around 09:00 to the second camp at 4,200 m (approx. 3 km, 700 m elevation gain) and overnight stay. • Day 4: Wake up at 00:00, breakfast, and start the summit push at 01:00. Reach the peak in about 5–6 hours (approx. 6.5 km, 1,000 m elevation gain). Descend to the second camp (4,200 m) in 3–4 hours, rest and lunch for an hour, load heavy gear onto horses, descend to the first camp (3,200 m), and take off-road vehicles to the hotel. • Day 5: Departure from the hotel at around 09:00, visit to Kars Fortress, walk in downtown Kars, lunch, and return towards the Georgian border. Depending on weather conditions, the expedition may be extended by one day. Mandatory preparatory hikes, meetings, and consultations are organized in advance. Participants need gear suitable for 5,000m+ mountains; consultations are provided. Included: transport, hotel, Armenian and local guides, food at the hotel and base camps, entry permits, and horse rental. Not included: mandatory Georgian entry insurance, Turkish visa, meals in towns, and other personal expenses.

Organizer

An Armenian hiking club that organizes guided day hikes, multi-kilometer treks, campfire nights and nature cleanups across Armenia. Friendly, beginner-accessible trips with provided transport and guides — community-driven outdoor experiences.

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