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Yerevan ✦ Garni ✦ Geghard ✦ Noravank ✦ Areni ✦ Spitakavor ✦ Goris ✦ Khndzoresk ✦ Tatev ✦ Yeghegis ✦ Dilijan ✦ Goshavank ✦ Lastiver ✦ Haghpat ✦ Sanahin ✦ Lori Berd ✦ Aragats
PRICE
€
1265
from, per person
DURATION
11 / 10
days / nights
GUIDES
English (hiking guide; local mountain guide where needed)
LEVEL
Moderate
Day hikes of 3–12 km with up to approx. 700 m of ascent; the Aragats day (10 km, 5–7 hours, up to 3,890 m) is the hardest. Two days without hiking.
OVERVIEW
Armenia at walking pace
This walking tour crosses Armenia from the dry red canyons of the south to the green forests of the north. Every day combines a hike with the country’s great monuments: you walk through the gorge to Noravank, along the dirt road to the white monastery of Spitakavor, from the cave town of Khndzoresk towards Tatev, over the Areguni Pass to Goshavank and between the UNESCO-listed monasteries of Haghpat and Sanahin above the Debed canyon.
The finale is the southern summit of Mount Aragats, the highest mountain of Armenia, with a view of Ararat on clear days. Nights are spent in 3* hotels and family guesthouses, with an English-speaking hiking guide and a private vehicle throughout.
GOOD TO KNOW
Currency
Armenian Dram (AMD). Cards work in Yerevan; carry cash for villages and markets.
Visa
EU, US, UK, Canada and many others: visa-free for up to 180 days a year.
SIM
Viva, Ucom and Team Telecom at the airport and in every city; eSIM available.
Time Zone
GMT +4
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Key places on the route
Noravank Canyon
From the village of Amaghu the trail enters a narrow gorge of red and ochre cliffs, so steep that the sky is just a ribbon above you. At its end stands Noravank, a 13th-century monastery whose two-storey church by the master Momik is decorated with some of the finest stone carving in Armenia — glowing almost red in the evening light.
Tatev and Khndzoresk
In the south we cross the swaying hanging bridge of Khndzoresk, a cave town carved into the rocks and inhabited until the 20th century, and follow the trail to Tatev — a fortified monastery and medieval university perched on the edge of the Vorotan gorge. A footpath leads down to its hermitage and to the Devil’s Bridge, with warm natural pools in the river.
Haghpat and Sanahin
Two great monasteries of the 10th–13th centuries stand on the plateau above the Debed canyon, both on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Between them runs an easy path through meadows and small villages, past the ruins of the Kayan fortress and over the best viewpoints of the canyon — one of the loveliest walks in Armenia.
Mount Aragats
The grand finale: Mount Aragats, the highest mountain of Armenia and an extinct volcano with four summits around a vast crater. From Kari Lake at 3,190 m we climb to the southern summit at about 3,890 m, walking over volcanic scree with snowfields close by — and, on a clear day, Mount Ararat floating on the horizon.
THE ROUTE
What we see
ITINERARY
Day by day
01
Yerevan, Geghard and Garni
On arrival you are met at the airport and taken to the hotel. A walk through the centre of Yerevan, a city of more than 2,800 years, and a visit to the History Museum of Armenia. After lunch we drive to Geghard, a monastery partly carved into the rock, and to the Hellenistic Temple of Garni. In the evening, time to feel the pulse of the capital.
02
Amaghu Canyon to Noravank, Areni
From the village of Amaghu we hike through a narrow canyon of red rocks to the two-storey Noravank Monastery, with wide views over the surrounding mountains. We visit the Areni cave, where the world’s oldest leather shoe was found, and end the day with a wine tasting at a local winery. Hike: 3 km.
03
Vernashen to Spitakavor, Goris
From Vernashen a dirt road climbs to Spitakavor, a 14th-century monastery of white felsite stone and the resting place of the military leader Garegin Nzhdeh. On the way back you may spot the endemic bezoar goats. Drive to Goris for the night. Hike: 11 km, 1,545–2,125 m.
04
Khndzoresk, Tatev and the Devil’s Bridge
We cross the hanging bridge of Khndzoresk, a cave town inhabited until the 20th century, and follow the trail to Tatev Monastery. A narrow footpath leads down to the small Tatev Hermitage, then to the Devil’s Bridge with its limestone caverns and natural warm pools. Drive to the village of Hermon. Hike: 6 km.
05
Smbataberd, Yeghegis and the Silk Road
A hike to the medieval fortress of King Smbat at about 1,950 m and along the slopes above the Yeghegis river to Tsakhats Kar Monastery (2,080 m). In Yeghegis we see a medieval Jewish cemetery and small churches among village gardens. On the way to Dilijan we stop at the Selim caravanserai on the old Silk Road and, if time allows, at Lake Sevan. Hike: 12 km.
07
Lastiver: Waterfalls and Caves
From Yenokavan a short transfer brings us to the Lastiver trailhead. A forested route leads into one of the most unspoilt corners of north-eastern Armenia: down into a deep gorge, to cascading waterfalls, meadows and the ancient Lastiver caves. In the evening we drive to Haghpat. Hike: 7 km.
08
Haghpat to Sanahin, Odzun
An easy three-hour hike links the two UNESCO-listed monasteries of Haghpat and Sanahin through meadows and small villages, past the Kayan fortress and the best viewpoints over the Debed canyon. We finish at Odzun, famous for its three-nave basilica with a unique dome. Hike: 10 km.
09
Lori Berd and Stepanavan
A walk to Lori Berd, the ruins of a medieval fortress-town above the Dzoraget river, founded in 1005–1020 and once a great trading centre on the northern route. We continue to Stepanavan and stroll through its arboretum, Armenia’s first botanical garden, before driving back to Yerevan. No long hike today.
10
Mount Aragats, Southern Summit
The finale: a hike on Mount Aragats, the highest mountain of Armenia and an extinct volcano. We start at Kari Lake (3,190 m) and climb to the Southern Summit at about 3,890 m in 5–7 hours. On a clear day the view reaches Mount Ararat. Evening back in Yerevan. Hike: 10 km.
11
Departure
After breakfast our driver takes you to Zvartnots airport according to your flight schedule. If your flight is in the evening, there is time for a last walk in Yerevan — a coffee on Northern Avenue, the view from the Cascade towards Mount Ararat or a visit to the Vernissage market for carpets, ceramics and souvenirs. On request we can add extra nights in Yerevan or a day trip to Echmiadzin.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Clear from the start
Included
Not Included
HOW IT WORKS
From request to confirmation
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Send a request
Tour, dates and group size. Travel agencies: add your markets and expected volume.
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Offer within 48 hrs
Detailed program and price. For agencies: net rates and a program you can use with your clients.
03
Confirmation
Contract, invoice and deposit. Our team in Georgia runs the tour; you keep one contact person throughout.
PRICE & QUOTATIONS
Every tour is priced for your group
This program is a starting point. Hotels, dates and the route can be adjusted, so we prepare an individual quotation for every request — for travel agencies and private groups.
INDICATIVE PRICE
from
€
1265
per person · 3* / 4* hotels · group of 35+
THE FINAL PRICE DEPENDS ON:
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Dates and season
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Group size
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Hotel category
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Changes to the route
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Language of guide
FAQ
Good to know before you ask
When is the best time for this trek?
From May to October. Mount Aragats is usually free of snow from late June to September; in May and October we may adapt that day.
How fit do I need to be?
Regular walkers will manage comfortably: most hikes take 2–5 hours. The Aragats day is longer (5–7 hours) at high altitude.
What does the price depend on?
On the group size: about €2,850 per person for 2, €1,710 for 4 and €1,265 for 6 people. The tour runs privately on your dates.
Which meals are included?
Breakfast every day. Lunches and dinners are taken in local restaurants and guesthouses and paid on the spot; we can add half board on request.
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