Armenia
Ascent to the mountain crown of Aragats 4095m
Difficulty
A tough trek
Type of adventure
Treks / Expeditions
Date
June - September 2024
A tough trek
Treks / Expeditions
June - September 2024
Come and discover Armenia with us. A small mountainous state with beautiful mountain peaks, blooming meadows, wild mountain streams in deeply incised valleys, bluish lakes and Orthodox monasteries. Armenia is a country with a turbulent and very interesting history. You will be surprised by the uninhabited mountains, peace, hospitality and ubiquitous humanity and smiles.
Our goal is the ascent to the mountain crown of Aragats with the highest peak Aragac 4095m and the ascent to Azhdahak 3597m, where there is a lake that was formed in a crater from melting snow. And getting to know the local rich culture of Armenia, the tourists of a recently discovered country.
We will also stand in the shadow of Ararat. Armenians consider this a biblical mountain. Ararat 5134 m above sea level is also, among other things, in the state symbol. It lies only one kilometer from the border in Turkey. However, they consider it their own, because it was they who inhabited it for thousands of years.
The local culture will surprise you with its hospitality and friendliness. We travel in small groups with a Czech and local guide, most often up to 8 people (max 14). We provide top-notch service.
June - September 2024
47,900 CZK
Day 1 – Arrival in Yerevan in the morning. We will pick you up from the airport and accommodate you in the hotel. After that we will go on a tour of the city. We will see the colorful Republic Square, visit the Museum of the History of Armenia, pass Freedom Square, where the Opera House is located, and then the Cascades, from where we will be able to see Ararat. Finally, we will visit the Matenadaran Manuscript Museum.
Day 2 – In the morning we drive towards Lake Sevan to start the trek through the village of Tsaghkashen (the name of the village means "of flowers"). We will walk through blooming meadows, past churches and tents of local people. The route is 7 km long. We will spend the night at Lake Aknalich in tents at an altitude of 2800 meters above sea level.
Day 3 – Shipping to Azhdahak (3597 meters above sea level). By car we will drive to the heart of Gegham's Mountains, where we will start trekking, lasting about 5 hours. On this day we will walk 18 km. At the top of Azhdahaku there is a lake that was formed in a crater from melting snow. We will be able to admire the wonderful panorama of Ararat, Aragats and Lake Sevan in the background. We spend the night in tents.
Day 4 – A day for relaxation. We will go down to the village, where we will enjoy a barbecue and relax by the pool.
Day 5 – We set off by car to the base camp under the mountain Aragats at an altitude of 2900 meters above sea level. The transfer itself will take us 3 hours. On the way we will stop and admire beautiful panoramas and visit local monasteries.
Day 6 – Waking up around midnight. After breakfast we leave. The goal is two peaks in Aragats massif – the highest, western 4095 m above sea level, and southern 3879 m above sea level. m. The journey to the top takes 5 to 7 hours. After reaching the peaks, we return to the camp for rest, food and overnight stay.
Day 7 – Return to Yerevan for another tour. Transfer to Tsitsernakaberd Hill ("Swallow Hill"), a place commemorating the Armenian Genocide by the Turks in 1915. We will visit a memorial dedicated to these events and a museum. Then we will return to the city to visit the local bazaars. We will taste, eat and buy local handicrafts and delicacies.
Day 8 – After breakfast, we will drive to the south of Armenia to visit Khor Virap Monastery, one of the biggest tourist attractions in Armenia. The monastery offers an unforgettable view of the snowy slopes of the biblical mountain Ararat. There is also a visit to the Ararat cognac factory and museum with a tasting (for an additional fee of approx. 15 EUR).
Day 9 – Transfer to the airport and flight home.
Price includes:
Guided by a Czech certified mountain guide, local guide
Organization on site
Accommodation: according to the itinerary
Full board meals and accommodation in the camp and logistics during the trek
Rental of tents (for 2 people) and mats
City tour
Cancellation insurance
The price does not include:
Flight ticket approx. 9,000 CZK
Other catering in cities
Other shipping
Tips for the local team
Equipment: trekking poles, sleeping bag
Other inputs
Travel insurance
If you are interested, please write to us. We will contact you and arrange a date and details together.
+420 604 269 045
info@ckhimalaya.com