Mountains Around Van Lake

Mountains Around Van Lake: Ski Adventure Tour

Explore the stunning snow-covered peaks around Van Lake, offering a unique ski experience on a different mountain every day.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Van
Meet at Van Airport and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy a city tour of Van, followed by a delicious lunch and dinner.
Overnight in Hotel (Van). Meals: Lunch, Dinner.


Day 2: Ski Adventure on Mount Artos (3,420 meters)
Start the day with breakfast, then drive to Mount Artos. Ski up to the summit at 3,420 meters and enjoy an exhilarating descent back to the car point. Return to the hotel for dinner.
Overnight in Hotel (Van). Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.


Day 3: Skiing on Mount Baset (3,650 meters)
After breakfast, drive to Gurpinar town and begin your ascent of Mount Baset. Ski down the slopes after reaching the peak at 3,650 meters. Return to your hotel for dinner and relaxation.
Overnight in Hotel (Van). Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.


Day 4: Mount Cat Ski Adventure (3,050 meters)
Early morning departure to Catak city. Ski up to Mount Cat’s peak at 3,050 meters and descend back to the car point. Drive back to Van for dinner.
Overnight in Hotel (Van). Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.


Day 5: Summit Mount Suphan (4,058 meters)
Transfer to Mount Suphan in Ercis city after breakfast. Ski up to the summit at 4,058 meters, then enjoy a thrilling descent. Return to your hotel for dinner.
Overnight in Hotel (Van). Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.


Day 6: Mount Vivara Ski Experience (3,380 meters)
Drive to Mount Vivara in the morning. Ascend to the peak at 3,380 meters and ski back down. Celebrate the day with a hearty dinner.
Overnight in Hotel (Van). Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.


Day 7: Departure from Van
After breakfast, transfer to Van Airport for your departure.
Meals: Breakfast.

What’s Included

Essential Gear List

Make sure to bring the following for your trek:

  • 1- All airport transfers (Van, Ağrı, or Iğdır)
  • 2- Transfers between the hotel and mountain
  • 3- 2 nights accommodation in a hotel (Doğubayazıt)
  • 4- Horse services for carrying gear on the mountain
  • 5- Professional cooking chef and all meals on the mountain
  • 6- Certified mountain guide
  • 7- Climbing permits
  • 8- Ice crampons, mattresses, and tents for camping
  • 1- Hiking boots
  • 2- Ice axe
  • 3- Trekking poles
  • 4- Warm socks
  • 5- Sunscreen and sunglasses
  • 6- Climbing harness
  • 7- Waterproof clothing
  • 8- Sleeping bag
  • 9- Backpack
  • 10- Gloves
  • 11-Knife

 

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