The legendary summit climbed from the Turkish side. Three countries visible from the top.
We take care of the whole expedition.
A certified guide leads the group through acclimatization and the summit push.
All transfers on the itinerary, from the meeting point and back.
Hot meals on the climbing route.
Fees, permits and group registration.
Ropes and shared group equipment.
The expedition is built around gradual acclimatization.
Meet in Mineralnye Vody, drive across the border (Upper Lars) to Doğubayazıt, check-in and gear packing.
Transfer to the foot of the mountain, hike to Green Camp (3,200 m).
Acclimatization: hike to high camp (4,200 m) and back down to Green Camp.
Move to high camp (4,200 m), rest before the summit push.
Night summit push on Ararat (5,137 m) and descent to Green Camp (3,200 m).
Descent to Eli village, drive to Doğubayazıt, hotel (reserve day).
Drive back to Russia via Georgia.
Border crossing, arrival in Mineralnye Vody.
Outline itinerary. Exact schedule, altitudes and overnight spots may be adjusted for acclimatization and weather — details in the PDF and on request.
Day-by-day altitude profile — classic “climb high, sleep low” acclimatization at a glance.
The essential personal gear list — we send a detailed checklist after booking; part of it can be rented.
Price per person. Early-bird and group discounts available.
| 1 person | on request |
| 2 people | $2,600 |
| 3 people | $1,800 |
| 4 people | $1,700 |
| 5 people | $1,600 |
| 6+ people | $1,500 |
Car transfer from Mineralnye Vody and back — 20,000 ₽.
Detailed program (PDF)The full season schedule is on the Calendar.
Shots by our participants: the route, camps and snowy summits.
Quick answers to what people ask most before booking.
Ararat suits fit beginners: the route is technically simple, crampons are only needed on the summit snowfield. The main test is the night summit push with almost 1,000 m of ascent.
We drive from Mineralnye Vody via Verkhny Lars and Georgia to Dogubayazit. Russian citizens need no visa for Türkiye — just a passport. The transfer there and back costs 20,000 RUB, paid separately.
The local partner arranges the climbing permit using your passport details — all we need from you is documents a couple of weeks before departure. The fees are included in the program price.
At dawn from 5,137 m you see three countries at once — Türkiye, Armenia and Iran — and the shadow of Ararat falls as a perfect triangle on the clouds. One of the most spectacular summit photos in the region.
The car transfer from Mineralnye Vody (20,000 RUB), mountaineering insurance, café meals on the road and in Dogubayazit, personal gear rental and tips.
June to September. Our departures are in July and September: warmer on the summit push in summer, crystal-clear air and the best 'three countries' views in September.
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The club is rated 4.9 out of 5 on Yandex Maps from 10 reviews.
Review on Yandex Maps →I met the guys back in 2020 and we have been going to the mountains together ever since. Elbrus, Kazbek, Ararat, Kilimanjaro, Lenin Peak, the trek in Nepal, Ama Dablam... If you want to fill your life with adventure, you have come to the right place. Tried and tested.
Review on Yandex Maps →Hi everyone! Many thanks to Ilya for organising a wonderful climb! It was hard, but it became possible thanks to the shared effort and teamwork. The weather was not kind, but nobody had promised us a party and a stroll over the hills. The most important thing is that we got what we came for. Thanks to everyone in the group!
Hi everyone! I want to share how good these guys are — you are awesome and you know your job.
I joined a group back in 2023 and I still remember those summit days as if they were yesterday. Do you know why? Because we even became friends and are still in touch! For me this team has become part of my sporting family. I also want to thank Ilya Sidelnikov for his help both in preparing for the summit push and on the climb itself — I made it thanks to him. The next peak is Lenin Peak, and I will definitely take that step with him. Thank you for being so responsive, I'm with you!
And to you, friends — I recommend them. Try it once and it turns into many, many times. Good luck to everyone, and new summits!
Reviews are taken from the club profiles on Yandex Maps and Google and translated from Russian; the authors’ wording is kept.
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