Lakes and Mountains of Armenia
Family Walking & Trekking
from / $990.00
Location: ARMENIA Duration: 9 Days

Trek in Armenia’s mountain landscape and soak up the culture as you visit historic landmarks.
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Discover Armenia and enjoy stunning scenery.

On this comprehensive tour, we explore Armenia through its picturesque villages, well-preserved archaeological sites and splendid scenery. We follow traditional footpaths mostly along ridge lines, giving us spectacular panoramic vistas, and then descend to beautiful valleys with natural springs. Of course no trip to Armenia is complete without trying the local delicacies and we have plenty of opportunities to sample its mouth-watering cuisine and world-renowned wines.

Lakes and Mountains of Armenia

Day 1

After leisurely breakfast we drive to the village of Garni. In the morning we drive to the North -East of Armenia to Garni village where we start hiking to the gorge of Azat river with the ancient rock bridge and the natural volcanic rock formations “symphony of stones” and we finish our hiking in Garni Temple. After walking in area of temple a short drive will transfer us to majestic Geghard Monastery “the Monastery of the Spear” where on the hillsides you can still see caves that housed monastic cells. (1.5 hour hiking)

Overnight: Hotel in Yerevan
Meals: B,D

 

Day 2

The early morning drive take us to the volcanic Lake Stone (3100m) on the slopes of Mt. Aragats – the highest mountain in Armenia(4090m). The clean, crisp alpine air and the beautiful colours of the summer flowers will impress.
En route we will visit Amberd Fortress (9-11th centuries) towers above the slope of Mt Aragats, at an elevation of 2300m above sea level. Transfer to Harichavank known as one of the most famous monastic centers in Armenia. Today’s last destination is Gyumri town (time to walk in the town).

Overnight: Hotel in Gyumri
Meals: B

 

Day 3

Morning starts with transfer to the gorge of Akuryan River where we start our hiking to Marmashen church. Drive to Lori region to visit Lori Berd Fortress built from half – hewn basalt stones.

Overnight: Hotel in Stepanavan
Meals: B

 

Day 4

Morning takes us to Odzun village then drive thrue Debed gorge to visit magnificent Sanahin and Haghpat monasteries (hiking from Sanahit to Haghpat).

Overnight: Hotel in Haghpat village
Meals: B,D

 

Day 5

We head to Tavush – the lush alpine region of Armenia. Today we explore the jewels of Dilijan national park. Dilijan picturesque town (called Little Switzerland by the locals). Here, nestled in a forest valley, lies the 12th Century Haghartsin Monastery whose name means ‘Dance of the Eagles’. Near to Haghartsin Monastery there is another beacon of science and culture of ancient Armenia , Goshavank Monastery(hiking to the lake of Gosh in the forest). The view of Goshavank is majestic. Photo opportunities are endless.

Overnight: Overnight: Hotel in Dilijan
Meals: B

 

Day 6

Our first stop is the miracle of Armenia Lake Sevan(1900m).We continue to Yeghegnadzor. En route we stop at Sevanavank Monastery on the peninsula of Lake Sevan and Noratuz old cemetery to see the ‘garden’ of khachkars. We follow part of the ancient Silk Road climbing up and finding the well-preserved Selim Caravansaray of the 13th Century.

Overnight: Hotel in Hermon
Meals: B

 

Day 7

After leisurely breakfast we start with transfer to Artabuyk village, for hiking to the 9th Century Smbataberd fortress. 2.5 hours hiking after transfer to Syunic region to visit Zorats Karer old observatory.

Overnight:Hotel in Goris
Meals: B

 

Day 8

After early breakfast our day begins with the visit to the impressive Khndoresk (Cave Town) with cave apartments, where people lived till 1960s. And also we will discover Khndzoresk’s new-opened 160m long rolling bridge. The bridge connects two sides of old Khndzoresk, where you can see the 2 churches located in this gorge. Our next exploration for this day is magnificent Tatev Monastery perched on the edge of the Vorotan Canyon. Here you have a chance to fly above Vorotan Canyon with Wings of Tatev (the longest cable tram in the world /5750m/).

Overnight: Overnight: Hotel in Goris
Meals:
B

 

Day 9

Long drive take us to the two important and picturesque monasteries of Armenia, Noravank Monastery (masterpiece of the 13th Century architect Momik) dramatically located in the canyon and Khor Virap one of the holiest sites in Armenia. En route to Noravank Monastery we will visit Areni village famous with its wine. Wine taste in Areni winery.
End of the tour.

Overnight: Hotel in Yerevan
Meals: B

 

IMPORTANT: The above itinerary should be taken only as a general guide. While we will make every effort to adhere to it a variety of factors, including adverse weather conditions, political instability, or difficulties with transportation, can lead to enforced changes. When travelling to remote locations such as this, a flexible approach from all team members is necessary. If during your holiday the itinerary is effected by immediate or local circumstances, the leader will make any changes that are necessary.
There will be an experienced local professional English-speaking guide and one or more support vehicle drivers.
Trip participants need to bring their own personal clothing and equipment. Some items of equipment are available for hire from our local partners; please request information at the time of booking. We strongly recommend that you purchase your own personal equipment.

If you have any specific questions you would like answered please Contact Us and we will be pleased to help.

RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL: Tourism can be a real help to local communities, providing income, positive cultural exchanges and a financial incentive to protect their natural environment.
This tour makes every effort to support the local economy by staying in family-run hotels that source locally produced food. It is important to generate income for the local economies, which are predominantly agricultural. We visit small local cooperatives where possible that incentivize more agricultural production. Staying in guesthouses allows us to walk away from the tourist route and sample some real Armenian hospitality as well as providing an income for smaller communities.

What’s Included

* English-speaking Tour Leader
* Airport – Hotel – Airport transfers
* All land transport throughout the trip
* All activities as per itinerary with all entry fees
* Hotel accommodation for 9 nights (hotels, guesthouses)
* Breakfasts for 9 days
* Welcome dinner

What’s Not Included

* Travel insurance
* Armenia Visa
* Soft and alcoholic drinks with the main meals unless otherwise specified, souvenirs etc.

Accommodation

2*-3* hotels and guesthouses
Additional Pricing Information

The deposit for this trip is: 100USD

Please note:

If you have special dietary requirements (e.g. Vegetarian), let us know so we can notify restaurants.

  1. DAY 1 Hiking Armenia

    • Walk around the Garni Pagan temple

    • Hiking to the gorge of Azat river

    • Geghard cave monastery



  2. DAY 2 Hiking Armenia

    • Volcanic Lake Stone (3100m) on the slopes of Mt. Aragats

    • Amberd Fortress (9-11th centuries) towers above the slope of Mt Aragats

    • Harichavank known as one of the most famous monastic centers in Armenia



  3. DAY 3 Hiking Armenia

    • Hiking from the gorge to Marmashen church

    • Lori region

    • Lori Berd Fortress built from half – hewn basalt stones



  4. DAY 4 Hiking Armenia

    • Spectacular Debet gorge

    • Magnificent Kobayr monastery

    • Exploring beautiful Sanahin and Haghpat monasteries



  5. DAY 5 Hiking Armenia

    • Tavush – the lush alpine region of Armenia

    • Dilijan picturesque town called Little Switzerland by the locals

    • Hike to the lake of Gosh in the forest



  6. DAY 6 Hiking Armenia

    • Miracle of Armenia Lake Sevan(1900m)

    • Sevanavank Monastery on the peninsula

    • Follow part of the ancient Silk Road



  7. DAY 7 Hiking Armenia

    • Transfer to Artabuyk village

    • Hike to the 9th Century Smbataberd fortress

    • Zorats Karer old observatory Armenian Stonhenge



  8. DAY 8 Hiking Armenia

    • Cave Town with cave apartments

    • Discover Khndzoresk’s new-opened 160m long rolling bridge

    • Fly above Vorotan Canyon with Wings of Tatev (the longest cable tram in the world /5750m/)



  9. DAY 9 Hiking Armenia

    • Noravank Monastery dramatically located in the canyon

    • Khor Virap one of the holiest sites in Armenia

    • Wine taste in Areni winery



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