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5 Day Hike To Armenian Cities From Yerevan

  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Mountaineering, Culture, History

  • Duration

    5 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    Armenian, English, Russian

Description

Explore Armenia's countryside monasteries and fortresses that opens a window into the past. Take a magical hike across mountainous terrain, brimming with nature's bounty, in the form of parks, waterfalls, caves and gorges. 

Highlights
  • Amberd Fortress; a 10th-century fortress
  • Stepanavan Dendropark; a big park located near the village Gyulagarak 
  • Hnevank monastery; a 7th-12th century Armenian Apostolic Church
  • Visit an old Shamamberyan street 
  • Day 1: Mount Aragats - Yerevan expand_more

    • Visit Amberd, a 10th-century fortress and Stone Lake.

    • Start hiking the southern peak of Aragats mountain (4000m).

    • Visit the Armenian Alphabet Monuments, Saghmosavank - the monastery of Psalms, and enjoy a nice view of the Kasagh gorge.

    Overnight at a hotel in Yerevan.

  • Day 2: Lori - Stepanavan expand_more

    • Enjoy a drive north to the stunning Lori region.

    • Take a walk in Stepanavan Dendropark; a big park with thousands of trees and flowers near the village Gyulagarak.

    • Hike to Hnevank monastery; a 7th-12th century Armenian Apostolic Church monastery.

    Overnight at hotel in Stepanavan.

  • Day 3: Alaverdi - Vanadzor expand_more

    • Continue the trip to sleepy Alaverdi; was once an industrial town.

    • Move on to our next destinations - Sanahin, Haghpat and Akhtala monasteries listed as UNESCO Worldwide Heritage sites.

    • Hike to Kayan fortress; medieval Armenian fortress.

    Overnight at Laguna hotel in Vanadzor.

  • Day 4: Lastiver Desert - Dilijan expand_more

    • Drive northeast to start an unforgettable hike to the magic waterfall and cave situated on Lastiver Desert near Ijevan.

    • Visit an old Shamamberyan street in Dilijan, still stuck in the 19th century and observe carpet weaving by local women in a Showroom.

    Overnight at Dghyak Pansion in Dilijan.

  • Day 5: Dilijan National Park expand_more

    • Continue the journey through Dilijan National Park, a protected area renowned for its serene lakes, picturesque hill trails and peaceful villages.

    • Hike to Cristall Lake on the slope of the mountain.

    • Visit Goshavank and Haghartsin, fairy-tale monasteries set amidst flower-filled meadows.

    • Reach Lake Sevan, the Pearl of Armenia.

    • Enjoy the scenery and take a 20-minute walk on the Akhtamar Trail.

    Return to Yerevan.

What's Included

  • Transfer.

  • Car service.

  • Guide fees.

  • Entry fees.

What's Excluded

  • Picnic lunch on the slopes of Mount Aragats.

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
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1 To 3USD 790 Per Group

This is a group tour

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USD 790 / group