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Amy Beam, Mount Ararat tour operator and reservations"> </td> <td colspan=7 align=right><font color=white><B> <font face="monotype corsiva"size=+4>Mount Ararat Trek</font>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br> <font size=3 face=arial>Dogubayazit, Agri, eastern Turkey</font>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br> <font size=2 face="arial">Mountain Climbing ~ Film Expeditions ~ Cultural Tours ~ Searching for Noah's Ark</font></b></font>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br> </td> </tr> <tr> <td align=center bgcolor=white><font face="arial" color="white" size=3> <A style="text-decoration: none" HRef="home.htm"><b>Home</b></A></font> </td> <td nowrap align=center bgcolor="white"><font face="arial" color="white" size=3> <A style="text-decoration: none" HRef="mountaintours.htm"><b>Mountain Treks</b></A></font> </td> <td align=center bgcolor=white nowrap><font face="arial" color="white" size=3> <A style="text-decoration: none" HRef="turkeytours.htm"><b>Cultural Tours</b></A></font> </td> <td align=center bgcolor=white><font face="arial" color="white" size=3> <A style="text-decoration: none" HRef="turkeymap.htm"><b>Map</b></A></font> </td> <td align=center bgcolor=white><font face="arial" color="white" size=3> <A style="text-decoration: none" HRef="contactmountararat.htm"><b>Contact</b></A></font> </td> <td align=center bgcolor=white><font face="arial" color="white" size=3> <A style="text-decoration: none" HRef="mountararatwarning.htm"><b>Warnings!</b></A></font> </td> <td align=center bgcolor=white><font face="arial" color="white" size=3> <A style="text-decoration: none" HRef="mountaintreklinks.htm"><b>Stories</b></A></font> </td> </TR> </TABLE> <table cellspacing=0 bgcolor="white" width=740 > <tr> <td colspan=9 bgcolor=red height=3> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width=3 bgcolor=red> </td> <td width=4 bgcolor=white> </td> <td width=192 valign=top><font face="arial" size=2><br> <font color=darkgreen size=3><b>Contact:</b></font><br> <font color=black face="arial" size=2> <A href="mailto:amybeam@yahoo.com">amybeam@yahoo.com</A><br> Phone: 001 240-696-1905<br> Skype: amyLbeam <hr> <font color=darkgreen size=3><b>Mount Ararat Difficulty</b></font><br> This is a non-technical climb at 30 to 45 degrees. You must be in very good physical fitness with very good heart and lung endurance. The summit is lower than Mount Kilimanjaro, but because of incline and cold weather, it is a harder climb. <hr> <font color=darkgreen size=3><b>Mount Ararat Weather</b></font> <p> <A HRef="http://www.snow-forecast.com/resorts/Ararat/6day/mid" alt = "6-day Weather Forecast for Mount Ararat" target=_blank>Mount Ararat Weather Forecast</A> <p><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"><b> June 1 - September 15</b><br>summer climbing season <p><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"><b> July 15 - September 5</b><br>best climbing; warm and dry <p><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"><b> September 15-February 29</b><br>Blizzards may delay climbing. Only the fearless or foolish climb in these months. <p><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"><b> March and April</b><br>best ski months <p><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"><b> May and June</b><br>highest rain and hail <p>At camp 2, even in August, temperatures turn extremely cold after sunset, and you crawl into your sleeping bag to arise at 1 AM for the summit climb. The last 400 meters are snow- and ice-covered year-round requiring crampons. Winds can be 40 knots or more on the summit, making it bitterly cold even in August. You must dress in layers to keep warm, including your hands. <hr> <font size=1> <a href="images/mtararatjune.jpg" target=_overlay> <img src="images/mtararatjune.jpg" width=180 alt="Mount Ararat in June, snow line at 3800 meters"></a><br> Mount Ararat in June, snow line at 3800 meters <hr> <a href="images/ararat_august.jpg" target=_overlay> <img src="images/ararat_august.jpg" width=180 alt="Mount Ararat in August, driest month, meltback to 4600 meters"></A><br> Mount Ararat in August, driest month, meltback to 4600m <hr> <a href="images/mountararat_winter.jpg" target=_overlay> <img src="images/mountararat_winter.jpg" width=180 alt="March - April best spring skiing on Mount Ararat"></A><br> March - April best spring skiing on Mount Ararat </font> <hr> <font color=darkgreen size=3><b>2012 Full Moon Dates</b></font> <p> Tuesday, February 7<br> Thursday, March 8<br> Friday, April 6<br> Sunday, May 6<br> Monday, June 4<br> Tuesday, July 3<br> Thursday, August 2<br> Friday, August 31<br> Sunday, September 30<br> Monday, October 29<br> Wednesday,November 28<br> Friday, December 28<br> <p> <font size=1> <a href="images/fullmoon_setting.jpg" target=_overlay> <img src="images/fullmoon_setting.jpg" width=180 alt="Full moon setting in shadow of Mount Ararat"></a><br> Full moon setting in shadow of Mount Ararat </font> <hr> <font color=darkgreen size=3><b>REQUIRED Gear</b></font> <p><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> sleeping bag (-15C or -20C) <br><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> backpack or soft-sided duffle bag for horse to carry <br><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> small day pack you carry <br><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> sturdy trekking shoes <br><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> waterproof rigid boots for crampons on summit <br><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> gaiters (recommended) <br><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> jacket <br><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> waterproof heavy coat with hood <br><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> waterproof pants <br><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> thermal under clothes <br><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> waterproof poncho <br><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> waterproof ski gloves <br><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> warm glove liners <br><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> hat for sun protection <br><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> cotton neckscarf <br><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> warm wool hat <br><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> wool scarf or neck guard <br><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> facemask (optional) <br><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> 2 pairs thick wool socks <br><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> 2 pairs inner socks <br><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> 2 water bottles (aluminum or hard plastic) <br><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> ski goggles (optional) <br><img src="images/sunglass_bullet.jpg"> dark reflective sunglasses <br><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> headlamp for summit <br><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> mini pocket flashlight <br><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> whistle for emergency <br><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> crampons <br><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> walking poles <br><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> #30+ sunscreen <br><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> chap stick or lip balm <br><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> tissue packs <br><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> water purification tablets <br><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> mini-first aid kit for pain, swelling, head cold, nose congestion, sore throat, infection, insect bites, diarrhea, constipation, sunburn, cuts, blisters, bad knees <hr> <font color=darkgreen face=arial size=2><b> Mount Ararat Standard Tour (7VRA)</b></font><br> <font size=1> <a href="images/000 akdamar church.jpg" target=_overlay> <img src="images/akdamar_church_t.jpg" width=180 alt="Lake Van tour to historic 10th century church on Akdamar Island"></a> Day 1 - From Van airport take Lake Van boat tour to church on Akdamar Island. <hr> <a href="images/muradiye waterfalls t.jpg" target=_overlay> <img src="images/muradiye waterfalls t.jpg" width=180 alt="Muradiye Waterfalls en route from Van to Dogubayazit"></a> Photo stop at Muradiye Waterfalls. <hr> <a href="images/amy_beam_muratcamping_ishakpasapalace_t.jpg" target=_overlay> <img src="images/amy_beam_muratcamping_ishakpasapalace_t.jpg" width=180 alt="Murat Camping acclimatization climb to 2900 metres"></a> Optional 3-hour acclimatization climb to 2900m above Murat Camping. <hr> <a href="images/ararat2250.jpg" target=_overlay> <img src="images/ararat2250.jpg" width=180 alt="Mount Ararat Eli Village 2250m"></a> Day 2 - Transfer to 2250m and trek to camp 1 at 3200m. <hr> <a href="images/ararattrekhorses.jpg" target=_overlay> <img src="images/ararattrekhorses.jpg" width=180 alt="Mount Ararat horses Photo"></a><br> Horses carry equipment, food, and big backpacks. You carry small backpack with lunch. <hr> <a href="images/nomad tent amy saim.jpg" target=_overlay> <img src="images/nomad tent amy saim.jpg" width=180 alt="Mount Ararat visit in nomad tent"></a><br> Visit in nomad summer tent. <hr> <a href="images/mountararat_basecamp_3200m.jpg" target=_overlay> <img src="images/mountararat_basecamp_3200m.jpg" width=180 alt="Mt. Ararat Camp 1, 3200 meters"></a><br> Days 3 - Take acclimatization climb to 4000m, return for 2nd night in camp 1. <hr> <a href="images/camp2_little_ararat_t.jpg" target=_overlay> <img src="images/camp2_little_ararat_t.jpg" width=180 alt="Mount Ararat Camp 2 Temperature turns cold after sunset at camp 2 . Little Ararat in distance."></a><br> Day 4 - Climb to camp 2, 4100m. Temperature turns cold after sunset. Little Ararat in distance. <hr> <a href="images/araratsunrise_summit.jpg" target=_overlay> <img src="images/araratsunrise_summit.jpg" width=180 alt="Mount Ararat Photo"></a><br> Day 5 - 2 AM start for summit. Crampons required for last 400-600m. <hr> <a href="images/mountararatsummit.jpg" target=_overlay> <img src="images/mountararatsummit.jpg" width=180 alt="Mount Ararat summit photo"></a><br> Arrive at sunrise. Mount Ararat summit is snow-covered all year. <hr> <a href="images/dinner_sunset_t.jpg" target=_overlay> <img src="images/dinner_sunset_t.jpg" width=180 alt="sunset dinner at Murat Camping"></a><br> Return to town by 6:30 PM. Enjoy celebration dinner at Murat Camping. <hr> <a href="images/kilims amy_t.jpg" target=_overlay> <img src="images/kilims amy_t.jpg" width=180 alt="Kurdish kilims Persian carpets for sale"></a><br> View Kurdish kilims and Persian carpets. Don't go home without one! <hr> <a href="images/ishakpasa_yuri_t.jpg" target=_overlay> <img src="images/ishakpasa_yuri_t.jpg" width=180 alt="Dogubayazit cultural tour requires staying an extra night. See standard tour code 7VRA."></a><br> Day 6 - Dogubayazit tour (optional) <hr> <a href="images/040 sunexpress.jpg" target=_overlay> <img src="images/sunexpress_t.jpg" width=180 alt="Departure from Agri or Van airport on Turkish Airlines, Anadolu, or SunExpress. Agri airport is closest airport. Igdir airport (even closer) will be opening soon."></a><br> Day 7 - Departure from Agri or Van on Turkish Airlines, Anadolu, SunExpress </font> <hr> <font color=darkgreen size=3><b>Mount Ararat History</b></font><br> <font color=black size=2 face=arial> Mount Ararat is the highest point in Turkey, rising in isolation above the surrounding plains and valleys and providing a panoramic view of Armenia, Iran, and Turkey. Ararat is a dormant volcano with no crater. It has not erupted in historic time. The most recent eruption was probably in the last 10,000 years. However, an earthquake rocked the mountain in 1840, burying a chapel, convent, and village on the slopes in Ahora Gorge. Today nomadic Kurds reside on the mountain from June 1 to September 1 with their herds of cattle and sheep. A smaller cone, <b>Little Ararat</b> (3896 meters) rises just southeast of the main peak. <hr> </font> <font color=darkgreen size=2><b>The Search for Noah's Ark</b></font> <font color=black size=2 face=arial> continues to attract archeologists, geologists, and historians from around the world. According to Old Testament legend, Noah's Ark came to rest on the "Mountains of Ararat" following the Great Flood. Each year our guides lead an American scientific research expedition in search of Noah's Ark. We are not associated with the Noah's Ark Ministries International (NAMI) who fraudulently claim to have discovered Noah's Ark. </font> </td> <td width=4> </td> <td width=1 bgcolor=red> </td> <td width=4> </td> <td width=540 valign=top><font color=black face="arial" size=2> <p><br> <center> <object width="540" height="393"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/KAFWN2TRZ8E?version=3&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0&amp;hd=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/KAFWN2TRZ8E?version=3&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0&amp;hd=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="540" height="393" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object> <br> <font color=darkgreen size=3 face=arial><b><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAFWN2TRZ8E" target=_overlay>Mt. Ararat Slide Show</a></b></font> <hr> </center> <img src="images/calendar_aug25.gif" width=35 alt="Mount Ararat Start Dates 2012"></a> <font color=darkgreen size=+1><b>2012 Dates to Climb Mount Ararat (Agri Dagi)</b></font> <p> <font color=red><b>Groups</b></font> of 6 or more choose your own dates at a discounted price. <p> <font color=red><b>Small Groups or Individuals</b></font> may also choose your own dates at a premium price. <p> <font color=red><b>Individuals</b></font><font face=arial size=2> may join a Mount Ararat public trek at a budget price.Public trek start dates are: <p> <center> <table noborder> <tr><td><font color=black face="arial" size=2>Saturday</td><td><font color=black face="arial" size=2>June 21</td></tr> <tr><td><font color=black face="arial" size=2>Sunday</td><td><font color=black face="arial" size=2>July 1 (full moon)</td></tr> <tr><td><font color=black face="arial" size=2>Saturday</td><td><font color=black face="arial" size=2>July 14</td></tr> <tr><td><font color=black face="arial" size=2>Tuesday</td><td><font color=black face="arial" size=2>July 31 (full moon)</td></tr> <tr><td><font color=black face="arial" size=2>Saturday</td><td><font color=black face="arial" size=2>August 11 (4 nights for less physically fit)</td></tr> <tr><td><font color=black face="arial" size=2>Saturday</td><td><font color=black face="arial" size=2>August 18</td></tr> <tr><td><font color=black face="arial" size=2>Saturday</td><td><font color=black face="arial" size=2>August 25 (4 nights for less physically fit)</td></tr> <tr><td><font color=black face="arial" size=2>Wednesday</td><td><font color=black face="arial" size=2>August 29 (full moon)</td></tr> <tr><td><font color=black face="arial" size=2>Thursday</td><td><font color=black face="arial" size=2>September 6</td></tr> </table> </center> <hr> <img src="images/greenbullet_blinking.gif" width=15 alt="Mount Ararat Summit Tour"> <font color=darkgreen size=+2><b>Mount Ararat Summit Tour</b></font><p> You must stay in Dogubayazit at least one night before and one night after the mountain trek. The standard trek is 3 nights/4 days on the mountain. Athletes may do it in only 2 nights, skipping acclimatization. Less fit groups may spend a 4th night at camp 1 after returning from the summit. You cannot get to the airport on the same day you go to the summit. <ul> <li><b><font color=darkgreen>Day 1</font> - Arrive Dogubayazit</b><br> Arrive to Dogubayazit the day before the climb begins. If you arrive early, you can do self-guided, 3-4 hour acclimatization climb to 3000m above Murat Camping. <li><b><font color=darkgreen>Day 2</font> - Dogubayazit to Mount Ararat</b><br> Transfer by private mini-bus from Dogubayazit to Eli village at 2250 meters, walk 3-4 hours to base camp 1 at 3200 meters with transportation of equipment by horse. Overnight at camp 1. <li><b><font color=darkgreen>Day 3</font> - Mount Ararat Acclimitization</b><br> Climb to 4000 meters and return to camp 1. Spend the night there. <li><b><font color=darkgreen>Day 4</font> - Mount Ararat Camp 2</b><br> Climb 3 hours to camp 2 at 4100 meters; transportation of equipment by horse. Go to sleep early. <li><b><font color=darkgreen>Day 5</font> - Mount Ararat Summit</b><BR> Wake up at 1 AM, drink tea/coffee, eat, fill thermos with hot tea, depart from camp 2 at 2 AM, climb 3-5 hours to Mount Ararat summit at 5137 meters for sunrise, return to camp 2, eat, rest, pack gear for horses. 10 AM return to 2250 meters and transfer to hotel by 6:30 PM. Have shower and short rest, then go for celebration dinner with Kurdish music, receive certificate, view Kurdish kilims and carpets (for sale). <li><b><font color=darkgreen>Day 6</font> - Departure or Optional Dogubayazit Tour</b><BR> </ul> <hr> <img src="images/kurdistan_ball_t.jpg" width=15 alt="Mount Ararat Services"> <font color=darkgreen size=+1><b>Mount Ararat Summit Tour Includes:</b></font> <blockquote> <img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> transportation to and from Mount Ararat, 2250m starting point <br><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> 3 nights and 4 days on Mount Ararat <br><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> acclimatization day <br><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> government climbing permit <br><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> mountaineer guide <br><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> cook <br><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> food <br><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> water, coffee, tea, juice <br><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> porter and horse to transport backpack and gear <br><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> horses to transport food and cooking gas <br><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> kitchen tent at camps 1 and 2 <br><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> dining tent at camp 1 <br><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> tent shared by 2 <br><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> mat <br><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> certificate </blockquote><p> Upgrades are available for a surcharge: <blockquote> <img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> crampons <br><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> single tent <br><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> horse to ride <br><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> private guide from camp 2 to summit <br><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> return to town ahead of group </blockquote><p> <i>NOT</i> included: <blockquote> <img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> sleeping bag <br><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> clothing <br><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> boots <br><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> skis <br><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> walking sticks <br><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> headlamp <br><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> alcoholic or soft drinks (buy or bring your own) <br><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> medicine <br><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> tips </blockquote><p> <hr> <img src="images/kurdistan_ball_t.jpg" width=15 alt="Mount Ararat Trek Extended Tours"> <font color=darkgreen size=+1><b>Mount Ararat Trek Extended Tours</b></font> <p> <A href="mailto:amybeam@yahoo.com">Contact us</a></b> for prices and tour itineraries. <p> We specialize in taking you to the summit of Mount Ararat. We package tours that combine the following airports, mountain treks, and cultural/historic tours. <p> <font color=darkgreen><b>Mountain Treks:</b></font> <blockquote> <img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> Mount Ararat (Agri Dagi) <br><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> <a href="kackartrek.htm">Kackar Mountains</a>, Turkey <br><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> Nemrut Crater <br><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> Suphan Mountain <br><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> Murat Camping above Dogubayazit, 3-4 hours acclimatization to 2900m </blockquote> <br> <p><font color=darkgreen><b>Cultural Tours:</b></font> - See Cultural Tours web page for descriptions and slide shows. <blockquote> <p><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> Dogubayazit Tour <br><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> Lake Van Tour <br><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> Van Castle Tour <br><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> Ani Tour <br><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> Fish Lake Tour <br><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> Erzurum Tour <br><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> Istanbul Tour </blockquote> <p> <p><font color=darkgreen><b>Airports:</b></font> <blockquote> <p><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> Agri <br><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> Van <br><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> Kars <br><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> Erzurum <br><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> Istanbul (IST) <br><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> Istanbul (SAW) </blockquote> <hr> <img src="images/kurdistan_ball_t.jpg" width=15 alt="Mount Ararat Extended Tour Codes"> <font color=darkgreen size=+1><b>Tour Codes:</b></font> <p> All of our tours have a code made with these letters. The code begins with the number of days followed by arrival location, destination, and departure location. <blockquote> <img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> A  Agri airport <br><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> V  Van airport <br><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> K  Kars airport <br><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> E  Erzurum <br><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> T - Trabzon <br><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> D  Dogubayazit area cultural tour without Mt. Ararat Summit Tour <br><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> R  Mount Ararat Summit Tour (with or without cultural tours) <br><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> Y  Yaylalar/Kackar Mountains trek <br><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> P  Posof, Georgia border (by car or bus) <br><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> I  Istanbul <br><img src="images/greenbullet2.gif"> SKI  ski tour from Dec  April <p> </blockquote> <font color=red>Example: 7VRA:</font> 7-day/6-night tour arriving Van airport (V), Mount Ararat Summit Tour of 3 nights/4 days (R), departing Agri airport (A) </font> <hr> <img src="images/kurdistan_ball_t.jpg" width=15 alt="Mount Ararat Trek Extended Tours"><font face=arial color=darkgreen size=+2><b> Mount Ararat Trek Extended Tours </b></font><br> <blockquote>Point to each tour code to see popup window with itinerary. You must allow activeX scripts. If you do not see itineraries, please use I.E. browser. </blockquote> <p> <table align=center border=3 cellpadding=3 cellspacing=0 width=540> <tr> <td width=90 align=center valign=top bgcolor="#F5FEED"><font color=darkgreen face=arial size=3><b>Tour Code</b></font><br> <font face=arial size=2>(days-arrival-Ararat-departure)</font> </td> <td bgcolor="#F5FEED"><img src="images/greenbullet_blinking.gif" width=15 alt="Mount Ararat Cheap Tours"> <font color=darkgreen face=arial size=3><b>Description</b></font><br> <font face=arial size=2> <font color=red><b>Included in all tours:</b></font> airport transfers, ground transportation, hotel, meals on and off mountain, cultural tours, and full service on <i>Mount Ararat Summit Tour</i> as described above. <br> <font color=red>*<b>Exceptions</b> (these tours are <b>not</b></font> all-inclusive): 6GUIDE, 6BUDGET, 6BUDGET+1, 6SOLO, 6EYKD-Kacker, and 6EYED-Kacker. </td> </tr> <tr> <td><font face=arial size=2><b><font color=red>*</font><b><a rel="imgtip[0]">6GUIDE</a></b></font> </td> <td><font face=arial size=2>2 transfers between Dogubayazit and Murat Camping (5km), 5 nights total camping at Murat Camping and on Mount Ararat, acclimatization climb may be taken above Murat Camping or on Ararat, transportation to/from 2250m Mount Ararat, mountaineer guide, permits. Bring and carry everything yourself. (<font color=red><b>NOT included:</b></font> airport transfer, hotel, horses, meals, cook, gas, tent, equipment, cultural tours) </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#F5FEED"><font face=arial size=2><b><font color=red>*</font><a rel="imgtip[1]">6BUDGET</a></b></font> </td> <td bgcolor="#F5FEED"><font face=arial size=2>airport transfers, 4 nights total camping at Murat Camping and on Mount Ararat, 1 night shared room at Murat Camping after Ararat, acclimatization climb may be taken above Murat Camping or on Mt. Ararat, transportation to/from 2250m Mount Ararat, mountaineer guide, permits, cooking gas, horse(s) to carry gas and food. Bring and carry everything else yourself. (<font color=red><b>NOT included:</b></font> horses for your backpacks and gear, meals, cook, tent, equipment, cultural tours) </td> </tr><tr> <td><font face=arial size=2><b><font color=red>*</font><a rel="imgtip[2]">6BUDGET+1</a></b></font> </td> <td><font face=arial size=2>same as 6BUDGET tour plus Lake Van tour; must arrive Van airport, depart Agri or Van airports (<font color=red><b>NOT included:</b></font> horses for your backpacks and gear, meals, cook, tent, equipment) </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#F5FEED"><font face=arial size=2><b><font color=red>*</font><a rel="imgtip[4]">6SOLO</a></b></font> </td> <td bgcolor="#F5FEED"><font face=arial size=2>2 nights at Murat Camping shared room, 3 nights on Mt. Ararat full service; must join public group on available dates. (<font color=red><b>NOT included:</b></font> Airport transfers and cultural tours). </td> </tr> <tr> <td><font face=arial size=2><b><a rel="imgtip[5]">6ARA</a></b></font> </td> <td><font face=arial size=2> arrive and depart Agri airport, Fish Lake tour, 2 nights hotel Dogubayazit, 3 nights on Mt. Ararat </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#F5FEED"><font face=arial size=2><b><a rel="imgtip[6]">6VRA</a></b></font> </td> <td bgcolor="#F5FEED"><font face=arial size=2> arrive Van airport, Lake Van tour, 2 nights hotel Dogubayazit, 3 nights on Mt. Ararat, depart Agri airport </td> </tr> <tr> <td><font face=arial size=2><b><a rel="imgtip[7]">6KRA</a></b></font> </td> <td><font face=arial size=2> arrive Kars airport, Ani tour, 2 nights hotel Dogubayazit, 3 nights on Mt. Ararat, depart Agri airport </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#E5F3FC"><font face=arial size=2><b><a rel="imgtip[8]">6ARASKI</a></b><br>(Jan-April)</font> </td> <td bgcolor="#E5F3FC"><font face=arial size=2> arrive and depart Agri airport, 3 nights hotel Dogubayazit, 2 nights/3 days ski tour on Mt. Ararat, Dogubayazit tour </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#E5F3FC"><font face=arial size=2><b><a rel="imgtip[9]">7PRPSKI</a></b><br>(Jan-April)</font> </td> <td bgcolor="#E5F3FC"><font face=arial size=2> pick up and return from Georgian border, Ani tour, 1 night hotel Kars, 3 nights hotel Dogubayazit, 2 nights/3 days ski tour on Mt. Ararat, Dogubayazit tour </td> </tr> <tr> <td><font face=arial size=2><b><a rel="imgtip[10]">7ARA</a></b></font> </td> <td><font face=arial size=2> arrive and depart Agri airport, Fish Lake tour, 3 nights hotel Dogubayazit, 3 nights Mt. Ararat, Dogubayazit tour </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor=yellow><font face=arial size=2><b><a rel="imgtip[11]">7VRA</a></b><br>(standard tour)</font> </td> <td bgcolor=yellow><font face=arial size=2> arrive Van airport, Lake Van tour, 3 nights hotel Dogubayazit, 3 nights Mt. Ararat, Dogubayazit tour, depart Agri airport </td> </tr> <tr> <td><font face=arial size=2><b><a rel="imgtip[12]">7KRA</a></b></font> </td> <td><font face=arial size=2> arrive Kars airport, Ani tour, 3 nights hotel Dogubayazit, 3 nights Mt. Ararat, Dogubayazit tour, depart Agri airport </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#F5FEED"><font face=arial size=2><b><a rel="imgtip[13]">8ARV</a></b></font> </td> <td bgcolor="#F5FEED"><font face=arial size=2> arrive Agri airport, Fish Lake tour, 3 nights hotel Dogubayazit, 3 nights Mt. Ararat, Dogubayazit tour, 1 night hotel Van, Lake Van tour, Van Castle tour, depart Van airport </td> </tr> <tr> <td><font face=arial size=2><b><a rel="imgtip[14]">8VRV</a></b></font> </td> <td><font face=arial size=2> arrive and depart Van airport, Lake Van tour, 3 nights hotel Dogubayazit, 3 nights Mt. Ararat, Dogubayazit tour, 1 night hotel Van, Van Castle tour, depart Van airport </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#F5FEED"><font face=arial size=2><b><a rel="imgtip[15]">8VRA</a></b></font> </td> <td bgcolor="#F5FEED"><font face=arial size=2>arrive Van airport, Lake Van tour, 4 nights hotel Dogubayazit, 3 nights Mt. Ararat, Dogubayazit tour, Ani tour, depart Agri airport </td> </tr> <tr> <td><font face=arial size=2><b><a rel="imgtip[16]">8KRV</a></b></font> </td> <td><font face=arial size=2>arrive Kars airport, Ani tour, 3 nights hotel Dogubayazit, 3 nights Mt. Ararat, Dogubayazit tour, 1 night hotel in Van, Lake Van tour, Van Castle tour, depart Van airport </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#F5FEED"><font face=arial size=2><b><a rel="imgtip[17]">8PRV</a></b></font> </td> <td bgcolor="#F5FEED"><font face=arial size=2>pickup from Georgian border by noon, Ani tour, 3 nights hotel Dogubayazit, 3 nights Mt. Ararat, Dogubayazit tour, 1 night hotel in Van, Lake Van tour, Van Castle tour, depart Van airport </td> </tr> <tr> <td><font face=arial size=2><b><a rel="imgtip[18]">9KRV</a></b></font> </td> <td><font face=arial size=2>arrive Kars airport, Ani tour, 3 nights hotel Dogubayazit, 3 nights Mt. Ararat, Dogubayazit tour, 2 nights hotel in Van, Lake Van tour, Van Castle and museum tour in city, Hosap and Cavustepe Castles south of Van, depart Van airport </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#F5FEED"><font face=arial size=2><b><a rel="imgtip[19]">9PRV</a></b></font> </td> <td bgcolor="#F5FEED"><font face=arial size=2>pickup from Georgian border by noon, Ani tour, 3 nights hotel Dogubayazit, 3 nights Mt. Ararat, Dogubayazit tour, 2 nights hotel in Van, Lake Van tour, Van Castle and museum tour in city, Hosap and Cavustepe Castles south of Van, depart Van airport </td> </tr> <tr> <td><font face=arial size=2><b><a rel="imgtip[20]">10IVRA</a></b></font> </td> <td><font face=arial size=2>3 nights in Istanbul hotel in historic centre, all airport transfers, arrive Van airport, Lake Van tour, 3 nights hotel Dogubayazit, 3 nights Mt. Ararat, Dogubayazit tour, depart Agri airport </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#F5FEED"><font face=arial size=2><b><a rel="imgtip[21]">10VRA-SUPHAN</a></b></font> </td> <td bgcolor="#F5FEED"><font face=arial size=2>arrive Van airport, Lake Van Akdamar Island tour, drive south around lake, 1 night hotel in Ahlat or Tatvan, 2 nights camping near Nemrut Crater and Suphan summit, 3 nights hotel Dogubayazit, 3 nights Mt. Ararat, Dogubayazit tour, depart Agri airport </td> </tr> <tr> <td><font face=arial size=2><b><a rel="imgtip[22]">11VRA-GEO</a></b></font> </td> <td><font face=arial size=2>arrive Van airport, 4 days geological survey of 2011 earthquake damage in southeast Turkey, including Ercis, Lake Van, Van and southeast; Lake Van standard tour, 4 nights camping in Van region; 3 nights hotel Dogubayazit, 3 nights Mt. Ararat, Dogubayazit tour, depart Agri airport </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#F5FEED"><font face=arial size=2><b><font color=red>*</font><a rel="imgtip[23]">6EYKD-Kackar</a></b></font> </td> <td bgcolor="#F5FEED"><font face=arial size=2> arrive Erzurum airport, 2 nights Yaylalar pension (before and after trek), 2 nights camping Kackar Mountains, 1 night hotel in Kars, Ani tour, drive to Kars airport or Dogubayazit (<font color=red><b>NOT included:</font></b> <i>Mount Ararat Summit Tour</i>, priced separately) </td> </tr> <tr> <td><font face=arial size=2><b><font color=red>*</font><a rel="imgtip[24]">6EYED-Kacker</a></b></font> </td> <td><font face=arial size=2>arrive Erzurum airport, 2 nights Yaylalar pension (before and after trek), 2 nights camping Kackar Mountains, 1 night hotel in Erzurum, Erzurum tour, drive to Erzurum airport or Dogubayazit (<font color=red><b>NOT included:</font></b> <i>Mount Ararat Summit Tour</i>, priced separately) </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#F5FEED"><font face=arial size=2><b><a rel="imgtip[25]">13EYERV-Kackar-Ararat</a></b></font> </td> <td bgcolor="#F5FEED"><font face=arial size=2>arrive Erzurum airport, 2 nights Yaylalar pension (before and after trek), 2 nights camping Kackar Mountains, 1 night hotel in Erzurum, Erzurum tour, 3 nights hotel in Dogubayazit, 3 nights on Mt. Ararat, Dogubayazit tour, 1 night hotel in Van, Lake Van tour, Van Castle tour, depart Van airport </td> </tr> <tr> <td><font face=arial size=2><b><a rel="imgtip[26]">15EYERVI-Kackar-Ararat-Istanbul</a></b></font> </td> <td><font face=arial size=2>arrive Erzurum airport, 2 nights Yaylalar pension (before and after trek), 2 nights camping Kackar Mountains with full services, 1 night hotel in Erzurum, Erzurum tour, 3 nights hotel in Dogubayazit, 3 nights on Mt. Ararat, Dogubayazit tour, 1 night hotel in Van, Lake Van tour, Van Castle tour, depart Van airport, 2 nights in hotel with breakfast only in Istanbul, depart Istanbul airport </td> </tr> </table> <p> <font face=arial> <img src="images/redbullet_blinking.gif" width=15 alt="Mount Ararat Permits and Guide"> <font color=red size=+1><b>Government Climbing Permits</b></font> <p> <font size=2> Mount Ararat is a controlled military zone. For your safety, the <b>government of Turkey requires all climbers on Ararat to be led by a Turkish licensed guide</b>. It also requires special permits to climb Mount Ararat. We get the permit for you. It costs $50 USD and is included in our tour prices. <hr> <img src="images/greenbullet_blinking.gif" width=15 alt="Mount Ararat Cheap Tours"> <font color=darkgreen size=+1><b>Prices</b></font> <p> <font size=2> Please <a href="mailto:amybeam@yahoo.com"><b>contact us</b></a> for prices and tours. We offer <font color=red>20% to 50% discounts for groups</font>. We work closely with travel agencies, climbing clubs, and organizations to customize package tours and support your marketing efforts. For group discounts please include your contact information and travel agency or group name. <hr> <img src="images/kurdistan_ball_t.jpg" width=15 alt="Mount Ararat Reservations"> <font color=darkgreen size=+1><b>Reservations</b></font> <p> Please <A href="mailto:amybeam@yahoo.com">contact</A> us for prices to begin planning your trip. If you would like us to call you, please include your phone number. When you have decided on your tour program, we will email you a reservation document that includes day-by-day itinerary, dates, price, services, and payment instructions. <p> In order to complete your reservation, we will need the following for each person: <p> <ul> <li>a copy of passport photo page (or Turkish ID) <li>full name <li>address <li>email address (for photo sharing and follow-up evaluation) <li>mobile phone (set to roaming for Turkey arrival and emergency on mountain) <li>profession <li>emergency contact information <li>blood type (optional for your benefit, but accidents occasionally happen) <li>flight arrival and departure information </ul> <p> We do not share or sell your information to anyone. <hr> <img src="images/kurdistan_ball_t.jpg" width=15 alt="Mount Ararat payments"> <font color=darkgreen size=+1><b>Payments</b></font> <p> To confirm your reservation, guarantee the price, and begin the permit application process, a 50% payment is required. Payments are only refunded (minus expenses already incurred) if you cancel at least 4 weeks before your start date or if the government closes the mountain (highly unlikely). People may be added to a reservation or dates may be changed without penalty. Payments may be made online with PayPal or by bank transfer. Full payment must be received two weeks before arrival. We handle <i>people</i>, not money when you arrive. <td width=3 bgcolor=red> </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan=9 bgcolor=darkgreen > <img src="images/kilim_kurdi_horiz.jpg" width=100% height=50 alt="Mount Ararat Trek Summit climbing tours"> </td> </tr> </table> </BLOCKQUOTE></BLOCKQUOTE></BLOCKQUOTE> </BODY> </HTML>