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Four Peaks of Lake Van

May26–31May 26 – May 31, 2027
770$ (10 հոգուց ավելի), 800$ (մինչև 10 հոգի)
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A six-day mountain trek around Lake Van to climb four peaks: Sipan (4058 m), Artos (3537 m), Varag (3181 m), and Nemrut (2948 m). Program: • Day 1: Early morning departure from Yerevan via Georgia and Turkey to Artske. Overnight at a hotel. • Day 2: Ascent of Mount Sipan (16 km, 1800 m elevation gain). Overnight in Tatvan. • Day 3: Mount Nemrut (8 km, 550 m gain) to the crater rim and lakes, then transfer to Van. • Day 4: Ascent of Mount Artos (12 km, 1200 m gain), swimming in Lake Van. • Day 5: Mount Varag (13 km, 1200 m gain), then transfer to Bayazet. • Day 6: Visits to Ani and Kars Fortress, return to Yerevan. Required gear: • Two backpacks (15–20 L and 60–70 L) • Waterproof hiking boots, gaiters • Trekking poles • Thermal underwear, fleece shirt, fleece gloves, warm hat, buff • Waterproof pants, rain and wind protection • 1 L thermos, headlamp • Sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen • Personal first-aid kit and hygiene items Participants who complete the ascents will receive a certificate from Kharuyk hiking club. Price: • $770 per person (groups of more than 10) • $800 per person (groups of up to 10) Included: all transportation, 5 hotel nights, lunch boxes during ascents, and guides (including a local mountain guide). Not included: visa fee for RA citizens, entrance fee to Ani (€8), meals in cities. Registration: message the organizer on Instagram or call +37477906677, +37477549966.

Organizer

Armenian hiking and mountaineering club that organizes guided day hikes, peak ascents and mountaineering courses across Armenia. Friendly, beginner-welcoming outdoor adventures with practical training (navigation, first aid) and organized group logistics.

Kharuyk Hiking Club

Four Peaks of Lake Van

May26–31May 26 – May 31, 2027
770$ (10 հոգուց ավելի), 800$ (մինչև 10 հոգի)
Translated

A six-day mountain trek around Lake Van to climb four peaks: Sipan (4058 m), Artos (3537 m), Varag (3181 m), and Nemrut (2948 m). Program: • Day 1: Early morning departure from Yerevan via Georgia and Turkey to Artske. Overnight at a hotel. • Day 2: Ascent of Mount Sipan (16 km, 1800 m elevation gain). Overnight in Tatvan. • Day 3: Mount Nemrut (8 km, 550 m gain) to the crater rim and lakes, then transfer to Van. • Day 4: Ascent of Mount Artos (12 km, 1200 m gain), swimming in Lake Van. • Day 5: Mount Varag (13 km, 1200 m gain), then transfer to Bayazet. • Day 6: Visits to Ani and Kars Fortress, return to Yerevan. Required gear: • Two backpacks (15–20 L and 60–70 L) • Waterproof hiking boots, gaiters • Trekking poles • Thermal underwear, fleece shirt, fleece gloves, warm hat, buff • Waterproof pants, rain and wind protection • 1 L thermos, headlamp • Sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen • Personal first-aid kit and hygiene items Participants who complete the ascents will receive a certificate from Kharuyk hiking club. Price: • $770 per person (groups of more than 10) • $800 per person (groups of up to 10) Included: all transportation, 5 hotel nights, lunch boxes during ascents, and guides (including a local mountain guide). Not included: visa fee for RA citizens, entrance fee to Ani (€8), meals in cities. Registration: message the organizer on Instagram or call +37477906677, +37477549966.

Organizer

Armenian hiking and mountaineering club that organizes guided day hikes, peak ascents and mountaineering courses across Armenia. Friendly, beginner-welcoming outdoor adventures with practical training (navigation, first aid) and organized group logistics.