8-Hour Tsaghkadzor and Lake Sevan Tour from Yerevan with Monasteries

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the historic Kecharis Monastery and its peaceful surroundings
• 02 Visit Sevanavank Monastery with panoramic views of Lake Sevan
• 03 Enjoy free time in Tsaghkadzor with optional ropeway, skiing, ziplining, or ATV rides
• 04 Capture stunning landscapes of forests, alpine scenery, and high-altitude lake views

Escape Yerevan and discover the natural beauty of Armenia on this full-day tour to Tsaghkadzor and Lake Sevan. Explore the mountain resort town, stroll through local cafés, and admire alpine landscapes. Visit historic monasteries including Kecharis and Sevanavank, perched on a peninsula overlooking Lake Sevan. Optional activities include ropeway rides, skiing, ziplining, and ATV adventures. Enjoy free time for photos, relaxation, or a lakeside lunch.

Visit Sevanavank Monastery on a peninsula overlooking the lake, an ideal spot for photos.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Sevan, Yerevan, Tsaghkadzor

Languages English, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Tsaghkadzor, Kecharis Monastery, and Lake Sevan

• Depart from Yerevan in a comfortable vehicle and head to Tsaghkadzor, Armenia's popular mountain resort surrounded by forests and alpine landscapes.
• Visit Kecharis Monastery, a medieval complex dating from the 11th-13th centuries.
• Enjoy free time in Tsaghkadzor, with optional activities such as the ropeway, ziplining, skiing, or ATV rides.
• Continue to Lake Sevan, one of the largest high-altitude freshwater lakes in the world.
• Visit Sevanavank Monastery on a peninsula overlooking the lake, an ideal spot for photos.
• Spend free time by the lake to relax, explore, or have lunch at a lakeside restaurant (optional).
• Return to Yerevan in the evening.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transportation
• Professional English-speaking tour guide
• 1 bottle of water per person

What's Not Included

• Entrance fees
• Meals
• Personal expenses

What to bring

• Comfortable walking shoes - suitable for uneven paths and light walking at monasteries and viewpoints
• Weather-appropriate clothing - Tsaghkadzor is cooler than Yerevan, even in summer
• Light jacket or windbreaker - especially recommended near Lake Sevan
• Sun protection - sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat
• Personal medications (if needed)
• Camera or smartphone - for scenic landscapes and panoramic views
• Cash (AMD) - for souvenirs, café stops, ropeway tickets, or lunch by the lake

Know before you go

• Tour duration: full day (approx. 7-9 hours).
• Starting point: Yerevan (pickup details confirmed in advance).
• Weather: Tsaghkadzor and Lake Sevan are cooler than Yerevan; mountain weather can change quickly.
• Walking level: easy to moderate, with some uneven surfaces and stairs at the monasteries.
• Altitude: Lake Sevan is approximately 1,900 metres above sea level; mild effects are possible.
• Meals: lunch is not included; free time for lunch is available.
• Ropeway: optional and weather-dependent.
• Payments: some locations accept cash only (AMD recommended).
• Accessibility: not fully wheelchair accessible due to terrain and stairs.
• Best season: year-round; summer for pleasant weather, winter for snow and skiing.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Republic Square, Yerevan, Армения

Tour start

Цахкадзор 2310, Армения

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.