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SUMMARY:Aragats 4090 highest peak of Armenia – from July to October
DESCRIPTION:Trekking adventure on Mount Aragats – the highest peak in Arm
 enia. Depending on your fitness level\, you will hike either the southern (
 easier) summit or the challenging northern one. The tour is for intermediat
 e and advanced hikers.\n \n\n\n\n\nThis tour requires PASSPORTS. Some of y
 ou may also need a VISA for this trip. Before booking please check the requ
 irements of your nationality.\nDates: Anytime from July to OctoberDuration:
  3 days/2 NightDriving distance: 640 kmTrip difficulty: flexible\; we will 
 be aiming to reach two peaks of Mount Aragats. The southern peak hike is ea
 sy to moderate level for a regular\, fit hiker. The northern peak is diffic
 ult and recommended for advanced hikers ONLY. You can choose which peak you
  will be aiming for (we will hike in 2 groups). Or you can entirely opt out
  of the climb\, stay in the basecamp and enjoy the day.Group size:  Any si
 zeAccommodation: Day 1. Shared dormitory rooms in a shelter\,Day 2. Twin/do
 uble / single rooms in a guesthouse.\nPick-up: 8:00 Hotel locationDrop-off:
  around 21:00 (Arrival time depends on the group’s hiking speed and traff
 ic)Price: 750 GEL per person in case of 5 participants.\nPlease confirm the
  exact number of participants\, and we will provide the final price.\n \nT
 rail parameters:\nDifficulty: Moderate to hard\, depending on which peak yo
 u will chooseSouthern Peak – 9 km / 5-6 hrs / moderate level / min. eleva
 tion 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\, h
 iking boots\, and walking poles. If you lack any equipment\, text us for re
 ntal or go to campshare.ge\n \nItinerary:\nDay 1Tbilisi – Sadakhlo Boder
  Crossing – Armenian Alphabet Monument–Kari Lake Aragats Mountain Base 
 CampWe will leave Tbilisi early in the morning and head to Armenia. After c
 rossing the border\, we will drive towards Mount Aragats and Lake Kari\, wh
 ich we will reach in the afternoon. We will spend the rest of the day accli
 matizing to the altitude and getting ready for the next day’s hike. We wi
 ll stay overnight in a shelter located at 3200 m.a.s.l. It’s a guesthouse
 -type dormitory space that also offers breakfast and dinner options. (food 
 not included in the price.) Some of us might be sleeping on the floor. A sl
 eeping 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. Shelt
 er is warm inside\, have hot water and beds and blankets too. (not so clean
 ) \nDay 2Aragats Mountain peak hikeWe can make our own breakfast\, Be read
 y at 7:00 and we will prepare our day packs and head in two groups towards 
 the southern and northern peaks. Fit\, advanced hikers can climb the northe
 rn peak of Aragats.  North 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 Lake Kari and drive to a local guesthouse\, where we w
 ill stay overnight.  Village has nice restaurant and we can order dinner t
 here.\nDay 3Sanahin Monastery complex – Haghpat Monastery Complex – Tbi
 lisiAfter a relaxed breakfast\, we will slowly start heading back to Tbilis
 i. on the way we will stop at food courts for lunch. Time and energy permit
 ting\, we may stop to admire some of Armenia’s natural and architectural 
 highlights: UNESCO-listed Sanahin and Haghpat Monasteries. We will reach th
 e Armenian-Georgian border in the afternoon. Crossing the border. Return to
  Tbilisi. The end of the tour.\n\n \n\nInclusions:\n\nTransfers\nSightseei
 ng/hiking itinerary guided by an English-speaking guide\nOvernight in shelt
 er at the Kari Lake\, (no meals)\nAccommodation in a guesthouse based on sh
 ared twin/double rooms with breakfast.\n\n \nExclusions:\n\nPersonal trave
 l insurance\nLunch and dinner\nGratuities\n\n\n\n\n \nNote:Please check Te
 rms and Conditions for our cancellation and insurance policy\n \n\nHOW TO 
 PREPARE FOR THE TOUR\n\nMEETING TIME AND PLACEWe meet on Friday at 8:00 at 
 your hotel Please be on time. In case of any delays\, please inform your gu
 ide. Otherwise\, the group will depart without you.\nPASSPORTS & VISASDon
 ’t forget to bring your passports. Otherwise\, you won’t be able to cro
 ss 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. For this reason\, it’s essential to follo
 w the weather forecast closely. The weather forecast is here.Please check i
 t the night before the tour to be well prepared. Keep in mind that the weat
 her may change during the tour.\nCURRENCYYou can exchange your money for lo
 cal currency at an exchange point right after crossing the border. Bring ca
 sh (USD or EURO or gel). ATM access is limited in Armenia and in many place
 s you cannot pay with a credit card.\nSIM CARDSTo ensure you have an Intern
 et and phone connection\, we recommend buying Armenian sim cards. Ucom sim 
 has the best connection in the mountains. Roaming works in Armenia but it c
 an be pricey.\nACCOMMODATIONOn Day 1\, we will stay at a mountain shelter o
 n the right bank of Kari Lake. The shelter has a couple of simple dorms wit
 h several beds. The number of beds may not be sufficient for us\, which mea
 ns we might need to sleep on the sleeping pads on the floor. There are basi
 c toilets and showers in the rooms. 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.\nWHAT 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 summer outfit. Good raincoats\, rain covers for
  backpacks\, and another pair of shoes or sandals to wear in the evenings a
 re a must.Make sure to have a small backpack to carry essentials during the
  hike.\nFOOD & DRINKSWe will stop at a local market to buy food supplies fo
 r the hike. We will also get some snacks for the long drive. The shelter of
 fers food\, but it’s not the best quality. It’s good to have extra supp
 lies with us. We will also need some high-energy snacks for the hike. We wi
 ll prepare our lunch before we go.You must carry 1.5–3 liters of water fo
 r the hike. We can get water in the 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 guesthouse 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 OTHER ESSENTIAL ITEMSIf you are prone to mo
 tion sickness\, please have medicine with you. As for the equipment\, you w
 ill need hiking poles\, a sleeping bag\, a headtorch (?)\, a raincoat\, for
 ks/knives/spoons/cups\, sunscreen that protects you from the sun.We also st
 rongly recommend bringing a personal first aid kit\, hygiene items\, and wa
 ter bottles.If you lack any of those items\, we recommend using or renting 
 it.\nGUIDE We will send you guide's contact details a few days before the 
 tour. Please make sure to check your inbox and spam.
LOCATION:Aragats\, Armenia
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