Ski Tour Van Mountains
8 days
Let’s explore the beautiful landscape around Van Mountains (Mount Artos, Mount Baset, Mount Nemrut, Mount Görentaş, Mount Süphan, and Mount Vavira).
Brief Itinerary
Day 1: Airport Pick Up
– Meet our guide at Van Airport (depending on your arrival time)
– Drive to our hotel in Van city, check in and relax (3 star hotel)
– Have a welcome dinner in our hotel
– Our guide will give a program briefing and do a final equipment checkup
– Overnight in hotel (Van)
Day 2: Ski Mount Artos (3543m)
– After breakfast, transfer by minibus to Mount Artos (1 hr drive)
– We will ascend the mountain from 2000m to the summit at 3543m, at the top you can enjoy the view of Van Lake and descend (total of 8 hrs return)
– Transfer to Van
– Have dinner at our hotel or a local restaurant.
– Overnight in hotel (Van)
Day 3: Ski Mount Baset (3654m)
– After breakfast, transfer by minibus to Mount Baset (1 hr drive)
– We will ascend the mountain from 2200m to the summit at 3654m, and descend (total of 7 hrs return)
– Transfer to Van
– Have dinner at our hotel or a local restaurant.
– Overnight in hotel (Van)
Day 4: Ski Mount Görentaş (3100m)
– After breakfast, transfer by minibus to Mount Görentaş (1 hr drive)
– We will ascend the mountain from 2200m to the summit at 3100m, and descend (total of 5 hrs return)
– Cultural tour in Van: Boat tour to Akdamar Island, visit the church and Van Castle
– Transfer to Van
– Have dinner at our hotel or a local restaurant.
– Overnight in hotel (Van)
Day 5: Ski Mount Nemrut (2274m)
– After breakfast, transfer by minibus to Mount Nemrut (1.5 hr drive)
– We will ascend the mountain to the top you can enjoy the view of Nemrut Crater Lake and descend (total of 5 hrs return)
– Transfer to Ahlat
– Have dinner at our hotel or a local restaurant.
– Overnight in hotel (Ahlat)
Day 6: Ski Mount Süphan (4058m)
– After breakfast, transfer by minibus to Mount Süphan (1 hr drive)
– We will ascend the mountain from 2400m to the top at 4058m,
– Mount Süphan is the 3rd highest peak in Türkiye you can enjoy the view of Mount Süphan’s Crater and descend (total of 9 hrs return)
– Transfer to Van
– Have dinner at our hotel or a local restaurant.
– Overnight in hotel (Van)
Day 7: Ski Mount Vavira (3400m)
– After breakfast, transfer by minibus to Mount Vavira (1 hr drive)
– We will ascend the mountain from 2200m to the summit at 3400m, and descend (total of 6 hrs return)
– Transfer to Van
– Have dinner at our hotel or a local restaurant.
– Overnight in hotel (Van)
Day 8: Transfer to Van Airport
– After breakfast, transfer to Van airport
– Say goodbye to our guide and bring wonderful memories home
Ski Tour Time: February-March- April
- All Transportation from Van airport to Van airport
- All hotel accommodations with breakfast in Van (twin-sharing room)
- All dinners at the hotel and local restaurants.
- Professional Ski Guides
- Emergency Oxygen bottle and First Aid Kit
- Walkie Talkie for team communication
- Summit Certificates
- International and domestic flight tickets
- Turkish Visa Fee
- Meals and drinks in the cities (lunches)
- Lunch box on the mountains
- Alcoholic beverages
- Personal expenses
- SIM cards
- Turkish bath (Hamam)
- Personal Insurance (medical and evacuation)
- Entrance fee for Akdamar Island
- Tips for our guide and staffs (tips are like hugs, never expected but always appreciated)
Personal Equipments
- Touring Skis, DVA (Arva, Bips..), Touring Ski Crampons, snow shovel and probe
- Trekking poles (1-2 optional)
- Trekking Boots (1 pairs)
- Sunglasses (100% UV protection, Cat 2-4)
- Snow Goggles (100% UV protection, Cat 2-4)
- Buff head cover / neck cover / Balaclava
- Warm Beanie
- Warm & Waterproof gears (Thermal/Down/Shell)
- Trekking socks
- Wool socks
- Warm Gloves (1-2 pairs, gloves liner and warm & windproof gloves)
- Day Pack/Rucksack (30L-50L)
- Thermos (1-2L)
- Headlamp/torch with extra batteries
- Camera with extra batteries
- Powerbank
- Snacks, chocolate, energy bars of choices
- Personal medicines
summary table
8 Days
Duratıon
Türkiye
Location
Feb-Mar-Apr
Season
minimum of 5 members
Group Size
Van Airport
Meeting Point
Hotel
Accommodation
Important note:
To join our ski tours, you need to have a good off-piste skiing level and know about Avalanche Security (how to use DVA, Arva, Bips…).
If you don’t know about Avalanche Security, you will have to follow our instructions very carefully on the first day. Our ski guides are professionals and highly experienced in Avalanche Security.
Please, trust and listen to your ski guides because your safety is our main priority.