Government Permits to climb Mt. Ararat:

       The Government of Turkey requires you to get a government permit AND use a certified guide to climb Mount Ararat.

It is extremely important for you to use a company that is licenced and uses certified guides to take you safely to the summit of Mount Ararat. Make sure you check that the company you choose has a valid Tursab http://www.tursab.org.tr/ licence. You can check this by visiting this link http://www.tursab.org.tr/en/travel-agencies/search-travel-agency and putting in the licence number of the company. Armount Trek Tour licence number is 6243. Properly licenced companies will have this licence number posted on their site, or should give it to you upon request. This is the first thing you should check when searching for a trekking company.

Do not send any deposit until you have verified the licence number of the company you are considering. Make sure your guide is a properly certified guide.

 There are many non-licenced and non-certified companies out there. Do not use any of these companies. The first thing you should do when choosing a company is to check their licence number.  

Armounttrek.com and Mountararattrekking.com will provide you with all the necessary permits needed to summit Mt. Ararat.  Please allow one month for us to obtain the required permits for you to climb Mt. Ararat. Contact us to discuss any concerns or questions you may have. You may also have read warnings that Mount Ararat is closed or is in a military zone, this is not true, Mount Ararat was temporarily closed to trekkers from 1991 to 2001, and has been open for trekking since. You will find Turkey a peaceful country and the Turkish people will welcome you with friendly smiles and exceptional hospitality. It is our goal to make your trip a safe and memorable one.

Armount Trek Tour is a fully licensed company using certified guides. Hakan Basboga (owner and operator of Armount Trek Tour ) is a certified mountain guide and a member of the Dogubeyazit Search and Rescue Team.You can be sure to have a safe and memorable trek with Armount Trek Tour.