Arpi Travel offers individual and group Hiking and Trekking Tours to Armenia.
Each tour can be further customized to meet your individual needs. Based on your interests and wishes we can add master classes, info visits and additional attractions to make your journey to Armenia unforgettable.
Day 1
Bagratashen - Sanahin - Haghpat
1. The trail start from village where after passing small river group will rich plateau of Akner village with an spectacular view to Haghpat.
2. After we rich Sanahin Monastery. Sanahin Monastery is an Armenian monastery founded in the 10th century in the Lori Province of Armenia. The name Sanahin literally translates from Armenian as "this one is older than that one", presumably representing a claim to having an older monastery than the neighbouring Haghpat Monastery.
3. Dinner and overnight in Haghpat in guesthouses.
Distance 8 km
Altitude:
Sanahin 1050 m
Haghpat 1000 m
Canyon 800 m
Day 2
Haghpat - Odzun - Kobayr - Yerevan
1. Trekking in Debed river canyon to Kobayr Monastery. The Debed is a river in Armenia and Georgia. It also serves as a natural boundary between Armenia and Georgia at the village Sadakhlo, Georgia.
2. After reaching Kobayr monastery.
3. Then transfer to Yerevan.
4. Dinner.
Overnight in Yerevan.
Distance 7.5 km
Altitude:
Odzun 1100 m
Kobayr 800 m
Day 3
Yerevan – Matenadaran – Genocide Monument & Museum – City Tour
1. The excursion starts with the visits to Matenadaran Museum, which houses a unique collection of ancient manuscripts covering such lofty topics as philosophy, law, mathematics, medicine and geography.
2. Then Tour of the City.
3. Lunch time.
4.visit to the Genocide Monument and Museum. Which is Armenia's official memorial dedicated to the victims of the Armenian Genocide, built in 1967 on the hill of Tsitsernakaberd in Yerevan.
Every year on April 24—the Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day—thousands of Armenians gather at the memorial to commemorate the victims of the genocide. The people who gather in Tsiternakaberd lay fresh flowers out of respect for all the people who died in the Armenian genocide. Over the years, from around the world, a wide range of politicians, artists, musician, athletes, and religious figures have visited the memorial.
5. Dinner.
Overnight in Yerevan.
Day 4
Dilijan - Parz Lich - Gosh Dilijan
1. Drive to Parz (Crystal) Lake.
2. Start the trekking in Dilijan National Park along stunning forest trails, cross the wildly beautiful Areguni pass and reach Goshavank Monastery where the great scholar of the 13th century Mkhitar Gosh is buried. Lookout for morning birds that are particularly active at this time, explore the enchanting nature of the park as we take a gentle walk on well-defined forest trails. For those with more energy to burn we offer a short but absolutely fantastic walk to Lake Gosh above Goshavank.
3. Lunch during the trekking.
4. End the day with a drive to Dilijan, a small town that captures the spirit of rural Armenia and check in at our hotel. Evening visit to newly-opened Old Dilijan complex on historic Shamambertan street, experience the town as it was in the 19th century and observe the weaving of carpets by local women at Tufenkian Carpet Showroom.
5. Dinner and overnight in Dilijan.
P.S. If the group will trek to Lake Gosh (6km), the whole distance of trekking of the day with Lake Gosh will be 13 km, if they will not trek to lake Gosh, the distance of trekking of the day without lake Gosh will be only 7 km.
Distance 14 km
Altitude: Parz (Crystal) Lake 1344 m; Goshavank Monastery 1232 m; Lake Gosh 1423 m.
Day 5
Lastiver - Georgian boarder(Bagratashen)
1. A wonderful forested route into the most unspoilt and rugged area of north-eastern Armenia as we head into a deep gorge before descending to cascading waterfalls and the most scenic meadows in Armenia. Follow the hiking trail to reach hidden caves of Lastiver, perhaps Armenia’s best-kept secret. All the time we have open views of the beautiful green plateau of Lastiver.
2. Lunch during the hiking.
4. Transfer to Bagratashen boarder.
Distance 6 km
Altitude:
Yenokavan 1365 m
Lastiver 1130 m
| The price of the tour included: | |
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| High quality transport | |
| Accommodation (BB/ Hotels) | |
| Meals (breakfast + lunch + dinner) | |
| Guide services (1-4 English speaking trekking guide) | |
| 1 bottle (0,5 l) of water per day |
| The price not included: | |
|---|---|
| Air tickets | |
| Medical insurance | |
| Alcoholic drinks | |
| Note: | |
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| • The order of the tours may be changed depending on your arrival date. | |
| • Please be tolerant to the fact, that depending on weather forecasts, the sequence of routes may be changed or totally removed from the program: being replacing by another route to ensure program efficiency. | |
| • During hiking routes, lunch breaks will be held in field conditions by pre-prepared food packages. | |
| • Guides always have first aid modern box and radio-connectivity. | |
| • In the process of routes’ development, securing safety was taken into account, according to which the main part of the trails are accessible for off-road vehicles and in case of any necessity it is possible to arrange evacuation of participants. | |
| • Participants should have their own hiking boot, hiking stick, hat, sunscreen, glasses, Geretex jacket. | |
| • The program can be changed according to your wishes, which may cause changes in price. | |
Arrival in Yerevan, transfer to the hotel.
Day 1
Yerevan – Matenadaran Museum - City Tour
1. The excursion starts with the visits to Matenadaran Museum, which houses a unique collection of ancient manuscripts covering such lofty topics as philosophy, law, mathematics, medicine and geography.
2. City tour around Yerevan – during the city tour you will get acquainted with the main streets and the main buildings of Yerevan.
3. Lunch time.
4. Visit to the Genocide Monument and Museum. Which is Armenia's official memorial dedicated to the victims of the Armenian Genocide, built in 1967 on the hill of Tsitsernakaberd in Yerevan. Every year on April 24—the Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day—thousands of Armenians gather at the memorial to commemorate the victims of the genocide. The people who gather in Tsiternakaberd lay fresh flowers out of respect for all the people who died in the Armenian genocide. Over the years, from around the world, a wide range of politicians, artists, musician, athletes, and religious figures have visited the memorial.
5. Dinner.
6. Overnight in Yerevan.
Day 2
Geghama Mountains - Sevaberd - Lake Akna
1.The Trekking to Geghama Mountains starts from the Village Sevaberd of Kotayk region. The average elevation of the Gegham mountain range is near 2500m. The range is of volcanic origin including many extinct volcanoes. The range is 70 km length and 48 km width, and stretch between Lake Sevan and the Ararat plain. The highest peak of the Gegham mountains is the Azhdahak, at 3597m.
2. After crossing about 12km road, participants reach Lake Akna, where the first camp for overnight stay will be installed.
3. Camp and other items will be transported by off-road vehicles.
Route lengths 12km
Height variation:
Sevaberd village 2100m
Akna Lake 3030m
Day 3
Lake Akna – Azhdahak(3597m)
1. Crossing about 8km length route from the Lake Akna, participants will overcome the highest pick of Geghama Mountains: Mount Azhdahak. Mt. Azhdahak has a beautiful crater, where the Lake Azhdahak of 8m depth is situated. The Lake is distinguished by astonishing purity of its water.
2. From Azhdahak the route is continued to a nearby pond, where participants will spend an overnight stay.
As per wish of participants, it is possible to reach the pick of Mount Tar by 30 minutes long hike from Azhdahak and see Crater Lake of the Mount as well
Route length 10km
Height variation:
Lake Akna 3030m
Azhdahak 3597m
Azhdahak Camp 3100m
Day 4
Azhdahak - Vanki Lake – Geghard Plateau
1. The route will continue from Azhdahak to Vanki Lake, or “Vishap” Lake. The route is popular with thousands of 7000-8000 years old rock-carvings. Vanki Lake is known for its vishapakars, which are giant stones installed more than 6-7000 years ago.
2. The route continues to the Plateau located up from the Village Geghard, which has a magnificent view of surrounding mountains, Azat Gorge, Mount Ararat and etc.
3. An overnight stay will be held in Geghard Plateau.
The Route length 15km
Height variation:
Azhdahak Camp 3100m
Vanki Lake 2800m
Geghard platou 2200
Day 5
Geghard Plateau – Havuts Tar Monastery – Garni – Geghard
1. From Geghard Plateau the route leads us to medieval Monastery of Havuts Tar located in the territory of Khosrov State Reserve.
2. After tour there, participants will go down to the Gorge of Azat River, cross over medieval bridge and climb up toGarni Pagan Temple by enjoying stone-symphony shaped in the Gorge. Pagan Temple dates back to the 1st century.
3. After the tour, participants will be transported by vehicle to Geghard Monastery, which has its place in the famous seven of Armenian Architecture.
The Monastery is popular by its structures dug out of the cliff rocks.
4. An overnight stay will be held in Yerevan City.
The route length 10km
Height variation:
Geghard platou 2200m
Garni gorge 1330m
Garni tample 1400m
Day 6
Kari Lake - Southern Peak of Aragats Mountain
1. From Yerevan participants will be transported by vehicle to Kari Lake.
2. From Kari Lake participantes will start hiking to the Southern peak of Aragats Mountain (3879m).
3. Back to Kari Lake.
4. Back to Yerevan.
Hiking length 15km (in case of Southern Pick only)
Height variation:
Kari Lake 3207m
Southern peak 3879m
Day 7
Transfer to the airport, departure.
| The price of the tour included: | |
|---|---|
| Airport transfers | |
| Guide services (up to 5 tourists 2 mountain guides) | |
| Service of tent’s, mattress, cook, kitchen... | |
| Gear transportation by 4x4 vehicales | |
| Meals (lunch breaks will be held in field conditions by pre-prepared food packages, breakfasts and dinners will be held in the camp by cook and served in the big tent) | |
| Entrances to Khosrov park and Garni | |
| High quality transport | |
| Hotels |
| The price not included: | |
|---|---|
| Air ticket | |
| Medical insurance | |
| Alcoholic drinks | |
| Note: | |
|---|---|
| • During the hiking, all items are transported by 4x4 vehicles. Hence participants should have only small backpack, with up to 30 liter capacity. | |
| • For each 6-8 tourists, one guide service is required. | |
| • Guides always has first aid modern box and radio-connectivity. | |
| • In the process of routes’ development, securing safety was taken into account, according to which the main part of the trails are accessible for 4x4 vehicles and in case of any necessity it is possible to arrange evacuation of participants. | |
| • Participants should have their own hiking boot, hiking stick, hat, sunscreen, glasses, Geretex jacket, rain jacket, gaiters, sleeping bag with comfort rating designed for -5C degree, headlamp, personal glass. | |
| • 4 - season tents designed for 2-3 persons and sleeping mattresses (thickness 3 cm). | |
| • In June, night temperature in Geghama Mountains sometimes drops up to 0 – (-5) degrees, hence participants can take either warmer sleeping bag or thermo wearing for the overnight stay. | |
| • The best period for the given route is July-September. However depending on rainfall of the given year, in certain cases, sub-summit segment of Aragats Mountain may be covered by snow at the end of June. For this reason, please take into consideration this fact as well and be prepared with items required (Gaiters). | |
| • Please be tolerant to the fact, that depending on weather forecasts, the sequence of routes may be changed or totally removed from the program: being replacing by another route to ensure program efficiency. | |