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SUMMARY:Aragats 4090 highest peak of Armenia – 14-16 August 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us on a trekking adventure on Mount Aragats – the highes
 t peak in Armenia. Depending on your fitness level\, you will hike either t
 he southern (easier) summit or the challenging northern one. The tour is fo
 r intermediate and advanced hikers.\n \n\n\n\n\nThis tour requires PASSPOR
 TS. Some of you may also need a VISA for this trip. Before booking please c
 heck the requirements of your nationality.\nDates: 14-16 August 2026Duratio
 n: 3 days/2 NightDriving distance: 640 kmTrip difficulty: flexible\; we wil
 l be aiming to reach two peaks of Mount Aragats. The southern peak hike is 
 easy to moderate level for a regular\, fit hiker. The northern peak is diff
 icult and recommended for advanced hikers ONLY. You can choose which peak y
 ou will be aiming for (we will hike in 2 groups). Or you can entirely opt o
 ut of the climb\, stay in the basecamp and enjoy the day.Group size: Min. 5
  participantsAccommodation: Day 1. Shared dormitory rooms in a shelter\,Day
  2. Twin/double rooms in a guesthouse.\nPick-up: Fri\, 08:00\, Samaia Garde
 n\, TbilisiDrop-off: Sun\, around 21:00 (Arrival time depends on the group
 ’s hiking speed and traffic)Price: 750 GEL\n \nTrail parameters:\nDiffic
 ulty: Moderate to hard\, depending on which peak you will chooseSouthern Pe
 ak – 9 km / 5-6 hrs / moderate level / min. elevation 3184 m.a.s.l. / max
 . elevation 3874 m.a.s.l.Northern Peak – 16 km / 9-10 hrs / hard even for
  experienced hikers/ min. elevation 3184 m.a.s.l. / max. elevation 4090 m.a
 .s.l.\nEquipment needed: a sleeping bag\, A pad\, hiking boots\, and walkin
 g poles. If you lack any equipment\, text us for rental or go to campshare.
 ge\n \nItinerary:\nDay 1Tbilisi – Sadakhlo Boder Crossing – Armenian A
 lphabet Monument–Kari Lake Aragats Mountain Base CampWe will leave Tbilis
 i early in the morning and head to Armenia. After crossing the border\, we 
 will drive towards Mount Aragats and Lake Kari\, which we will reach in the
  afternoon. We will spend the rest of the day acclimatizing to the altitude
  and getting ready for the next day’s hike. We will stay overnight in a s
 helter located at 3200 m.a.s.l. It’s a guesthouse-type dormitory space th
 at also offers breakfast and dinner options. (food not included in the pric
 e.) Some of us might be sleeping on the floor. A sleeping bag is required. 
 This is the only shelter there and we have no other options. if its full\, 
 we need to have our pads and sleep on carpet. Shelter is warm inside\, have
  hot water and beds and blankets too. (not so clean) \nDay 2Aragats Mounta
 in peak hikeWe can make our own breakfast\, Be ready at 7:00 and we will pr
 epare our day packs and head in two groups towards the southern and norther
 n peaks. Fit\, advanced hikers can climb the northern peak of Aragats.  No
 rth peak has another peak with has a cross standing on it. we DO NOT climb 
 that peak since its extremely dangerous. Those who prefer fewer challenges 
 can hike to the south summit. Once we finish hiking\, we will return to Lak
 e Kari and drive to a local guesthouse\, where we will stay overnight.  Vi
 llage has nice restaurant and we can order dinner there.\nDay 3Sanahin Mona
 stery complex – Haghpat Monastery Complex – TbilisiAfter a relaxed brea
 kfast\, we will slowly start heading back to Tbilisi. on the way we will st
 op at food courts for lunch. Time and energy permitting\, we may stop to ad
 mire some of Armenia’s natural and architectural highlights: UNESCO-liste
 d Sanahin and Haghpat Monasteries. We will reach the Armenian-Georgian bord
 er in the afternoon. Crossing the border. Return to Tbilisi. The end of the
  tour.\n\n \n\nInclusions:\n\nTransfers\nSightseeing/hiking itinerary guid
 ed by an English-speaking guide\nOvernight in shelter at the Kari Lake\, (n
 o meals)\nAccommodation in a guesthouse based on shared twin/double rooms w
 ith breakfast.\n\n \nExclusions:\n\nPersonal travel insurance\nLunch and d
 inner\nGratuities\n\n\n\n\n \nNote:Please check Terms and Conditions for o
 ur cancellation and insurance policy\n \n\nHOW TO PREPARE FOR THE TOUR\n\n
 MEETING TIME AND PLACEWe meet  8:00 at Samaia Garden. Please be on time. I
 n case of any delays\, please inform your guide. Otherwise\, the group will
  depart without you.\nPASSPORTS & VISASDon’t forget to bring your passpor
 ts. Otherwise\, you won’t be able to cross the border. The passport must 
 be valid.Some nationalities require a visa to enter Armenia. You can check 
 visa requirements here if you need one.It is your responsibility to obtain 
 all necessary documents.\nWEATHERMountain weather changes often and fast. F
 or this reason\, it’s essential to follow the weather forecast closely. T
 he weather forecast is here.Please check it the night before the tour to be
  well prepared. Keep in mind that the weather may change during the tour.\n
 CURRENCYYou can exchange your money for local currency at an exchange point
  right after crossing the border. Bring cash (USD or EURO or gel). ATM acce
 ss is limited in Armenia and in many places you cannot pay with a credit ca
 rd.\nSIM CARDSTo ensure you have an Internet and phone connection\, we reco
 mmend buying Armenian sim cards. Ucom sim has the best connection in the mo
 untains. Roaming works in Armenia but it can be pricey.\nACCOMMODATIONOn Da
 y 1\, we will stay at a mountain shelter on the right bank of Kari Lake. Th
 e shelter has a couple of simple dorms with several beds. The number of bed
 s may not be sufficient for us\, which means we might need to sleep on the 
 sleeping pads on the floor. There are basic toilets and showers in the room
 s. You can also order food here\, although it’s rather average.On Day 2\,
  we will stay in a clean\, cozy guesthouse at the foothills of Aragats.\nWH
 AT TO WEARPlease wear clothes appropriate to the weather. Hiking boots and 
 walking poles are a must. Bring one set of warm clothes and one light summe
 r outfit. Good raincoats\, rain covers for backpacks\, and another pair of 
 shoes or sandals to wear in the evenings are a must.Make sure to have a sma
 ll backpack to carry essentials during the hike.\nFOOD & DRINKSWe will stop
  at a local market to buy food supplies for the hike. We will also get some
  snacks for the long drive. The shelter offers food\, but it’s not the be
 st quality. It’s good to have extra supplies with us. We will also need s
 ome high-energy snacks for the hike. We will prepare our lunch before we go
 .You must carry 1.5–3 liters of water for the hike. We can get water in t
 he shelter. It must be full by the time we will be back. There are no water
  sources on the way to the peaks.On Day 2\, we will eat dinner at a guestho
 use or restaurant.On Day 3\, we will have breakfast in the guesthouse\, and
  we will eat lunch in a road café on the way to Tbilisi.\nEQUIPMENT AND O
 THER ESSENTIAL ITEMSIf you are prone to motion sickness\, please have medic
 ine with you. As for the equipment\, you will need hiking poles\, a sleepin
 g bag\, a headtorch (?)\, a raincoat\, forks/knives/spoons/cups\, sunscreen
  that protects you from the sun.We also strongly recommend bringing a perso
 nal first aid kit\, hygiene items\, and water bottles.If you lack any of th
 ose items\, we recommend using or renting it.\nGUIDE We will send you guid
 e's contact details a few days before the tour. Please make sure to check y
 our inbox and spam.
LOCATION:Aragats\, Armenia
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