Armenia · Hiking

11-Hour Lastiver Hiking Tour from Yerevan with Sevanavanq

11 Hours Round trip from Yerevan Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Pay your respects at the Sevanavanq Monastery
02 Admire one of the exceptional structures of medieval Armenian architecture
03 Enjoy a rewarding hike through the dense forests of Tavush
04 Take in the beautiful view of Lastiver Falls

Embark on an 11-hour excursion from Yerevan to explore the beauty of nature in Lastiver and visit the famous Sevanavanq in Sevan. Escape the chaos of big cities as you admire a huge gorge near caves where hermits once lived, majestic landscapes, and the exceptional medieval Armenian architecture of one of Armenia's ancient monasteries. The day also includes a rewarding hike through the dense forests of Tavush to the beautiful Lastiver Falls.

You will go down the gorge of the Khachaghbyur River through the dense forests of Tavush, where this hidden treasure is located.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 11 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Sevan, Yerevan, Alaverdi

Languages Armenian, English, French, German, Italian, Persian, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Sevanavanq Monastery and Lastiver Hike

The tour representative will pick you up at the Marriott Hotel, Yerevan, by 8:30 am.
By 9:40 am, we will reach Sevanavanq, one of the ancient monasteries in Armenia. According to legend, the modern church was founded on the site of a ruined pagan shrine consecrated by Gregory the Illuminator in 305. The monastery is in perfect harmony with nature through its architectural solutions; according to experts, it is no accident that it is considered one of the exceptional structures of medieval Armenian architecture.
At 11:00 am, have lunch at Tsovagyugh food court.
Then, we will move to Yenokavan village and hike to Lastiver at 1:20 pm. Lastiver is located in the northeast of Armenia, in the Tavush region, on the outskirts of Yenokavan village. You will go down the gorge of the Khachaghbyur River through the dense forests of Tavush, where this hidden treasure is located. At the end of the trail, a beautiful view of Lastiver Falls will open before us. The average duration of walking is 1 to 1.5 hours.
Stay in Lastiver for about 2.5 hours.
Return from Lastiver to Yerevan at 7:30 pm.