6-Day Mount Ararat Ascent: Ani, Bayazet, Kars, Van

Start preparing — TRICHQ is heading to the summit of dreams, Mount Ararat (5165m). Our journey will be remarkable not only for the ascent but also for visiting numerous historical and cultural monuments of Western Armenia. Day 1: Departure at 04:00 from the Garegin Nzhdeh statue towards the Georgian border. Traveling through Javakhk, we will reach the historic city of Ani, the capital of "a thousand and one churches." Then, we continue to Bayazet. Day 2: Ascent by off-road vehicles to the first base camp at 3200m. Day 3: Ascent to the second base camp at 4200m. Day 4: Midnight summit push to reach the peak by morning. Weather permitting, we will witness the breathtaking view of the Armenian Highland. Descent to 3200m and return to Bayazet to celebrate. Day 5: Travel to Van. We will visit Lake Van, the Holy Cross Church on Akhtamar Island, Van Fortress, and enjoy a swim in the lake. Day 6: Visit to Kars: the Kars Fortress, the Holy Apostles Church, and return to Yerevan. Depending on weather conditions, an extra day may be spent in the tent camp at no additional cost. Price includes: transport for all directions, 3 nights in a high-quality hotel, meals during the ascent, guide services (including local guides), entrance fees for sightseeing, rental of tents, crampons, and horses for luggage. Not included: Turkish visa fee and meals in cities. Mount Ararat requires physical preparation. We will organize preparatory hikes, meetings, and consultations regarding equipment and gear selection.