We depart Yerevan toward Gyumri, pass the Armenian-Georgian border at Bavra, then drive through Javakhk and pass the Georgian-Turkish border. By the picturesque lake Childir and mountains of Ardahan province, passing Kars and Igdir we arrive in Dagubayazit. If the group is interested we can make a stop for an excursion in Ani or Kars. Overnight at hotel in Dogubayazit.

In the morning the cars/minibus will take us to the slopes of Mount Ararat to the 2200 m. take-off point. We will take our light backpacks and start the climb to the camp at the altitude of 3200 m. Big backpacks and baggage will be taken to camp on horseback. The length and the duration of today's trip is roughly 6 km and 5 hours. Lunchboxes will be provided to make a stop on the route, and dinner with hot dishes and tea will be provided in the camp. Overnight in tents in 3200 m. camp.

Today we continue the climb up to the camp at 4200 m. The route is going to be steeper and more tiresome. Again we take water, lunch boxes and other necessary items in our small backpacks. Big bags will be carried by horses. The length and the duration of 2nd day trip is roughly 5 km and 5 hours. Lunch on the route, dinner in the camp. The group will arrive at the camp in the afternoon and rest in tents till midnight.

After midnight we start the ascent to the top of Mount Ararat - from 4200 m. to 5137 (5165) m. Most of the stuff we have will remain in camp, we will only take small backpacks for necessary items: water, snacks, crampons, photo, video, batteries etc. The route will be even steeper and harder! Closer to the top we will have to walk on the snow wearing a crampons, the snow here is often frozen and slippery. For security reasons, in no case should anyone deviate from the path. The route is about 5 km long and lasts 7 hours. At dawn we will get to the summit! The height of Ararat peak according to modern measurements is 5137 m, previously it was considered to be 5165 m. We will stay on top of Ararat for 30-40 minutes. After that we descend to camp 4200, where we can relax and pack, then again descend to camp 3200. Overnight at camp 3200 m.

From the camp at 3200 meters we go down to the departure point at 2200 m, where we will be met by cars/minibuses and brought to Dogubayazet. Hotel check-in, and we will rest, take a shower, those who wish can go to the Turkish bath. If the group is interested, we can make an excursion to Is'hak Pasha Palace and the ancient Bayazet fortress - Daroink. In the evening at dinner we will celebrate the conquest of the summit, which many consider to be sacred! Overnight at hotel in Dogubayazit.

From Dogubayazit we return to Yerevan. The route as follows: Bayazet-Kars-Ninotsminda-Gyumri-Yerevan. From Bayazet we drive to Igdir and Tuzluca/Koghb. On the way we make stop near River Araks, and then reach Kars. If the group is interested we can tour Kars or Ani. From here we continue to the Turkish-Georgian border. We enter Georgia, pass through Javakhq region and cross the Georgian-Armenian border. We arrive in Yerevan having experienced some of the brightest impressions of our lives...