Three days of freedom in Armenia
If you are in Armenia for a short time and want to escape from daily hustle and bustle and get a true experience without classic touristic offers than you are in the right place. This tour is designed for those who are obsessed with hiking. If you want to see the maximum things by hiking in three days, it's the best option !
ItineraryDay 1: Yerevan - Haghpat - Sanahin - Haghpat (trekking 9km, 4-5 hours)Stop At: Haghpat Monastery, next to Saint Nshan Church, Haghpat 1722 Armenia
Your guide will warmly greet you early in the morning at your hotel to accompany you to the enchanting northern province of Lori. Its verdant landscapes, consisting of green meadows and canyons, will not leave you indifferent. Firstly, you will arrive at UNESCO Heritage Listed Haghpat Monastery, from where you will begin your trekking through the surrounding villages and woods, while discovering a route rich in monuments and sites of interest. You will stop at the sites of Kusanats Anapat, Zarniayr, Kayanapert, the Saint-Karapet church.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Monastery of Sanahin, Alaverdi 1705 Armenia
then to the Monastery of Sanahin one of the most gorgeous masterpieces of Armenian architecture also listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Later, the trekking route will bring you to the 7-storey tower and next, you will pass to our final discovery which is the bridge of Sanahin located below, on the significant river Debed.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Odzun Church, Off H-35 & M-6, Odzun, Alaverdi 1731 Armenia
At the end of the day, you will be taken to the monastery of Odzun where a stunning monastery of the 5th century overlooks the magical valley of Debed. In the evening, you will head to the campsite to spend a night under the tents, in Haghpat.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch: Lunchboxes x3
Accommodation included: Overnight in tents in Haghpat with breakfast
Day 2: Haghpat - Garni - Garni Gorge - Geghard - Garni (Hiking 11km, 4-5 hours)Stop At: Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery Road H3, Garni Armenia
You will leave Haghpat very early in the morning to drive towards the village of Garni, where the pagan temple will appear in front of you: a formidable structure dominating the valley of Azat.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Garni Gorge, Route Below the Garni Temple, Garni 2215 Armenia
Then, you will begin your trekking to the natural ''Basalt Organs'' or, in other words, "The Symphony of Stones".
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: The Monastery of Geghard, Near Goght Village, Geghard Armenia
Coming up, you will be taken to the monastery of Geghard, a UNESCO World Heritage-listed masterpiece. In the evening, you will be comfortably settled in a guest house in Garni.
Meals included:
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• Lunch: Lunchbox x2
Accommodation included: Overnight in a cozy guest house in Garni
Day 3: Garni - Noravank - Artabuynk - Tsakhats Kar - Smbataberd - Yeghegis (Hiking 12 km, 6-7 hours)Stop At: Khor Virap, Highway 11 - Near the village of Pokr Vedi Artashat, Lusarat 0612 Armenia
The next day, you will be driven to the southern province of Vayots Dzor, with a stop at the sacred Monastery of Khor Virap, symbolic monument of Christian Armenia, overlooking Biblical Mount Ararat.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Noravank Monastery, NoravankMonastery Road Amaghu Valley, Areni 3604 Armenia
Later, we will reach the Vayots Dzor region, where its rocky and dry landscape will be unfolded in front of you. Afterward, you will arrive at the village of Amaghu, from where you will start trekking to Noravank Monastery through the canyon which is reminiscent of the American West.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Tsakhats Kar Monastery, 6 km Northeast from Yeghegis, Yeghegis Armenia
After visiting the architectural gem of Noravank, you will be driven to the village of Artabuynk, where the second hike will begin. You will head to the Tsakhats Kar Monastery, hidden in the proud mountains.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Smbataberd Fortress, Yeghegis Armenia
You will descend to the fortress of Smbataberd, the treasure of the Armenian Bagratuni Kingdom. Your day will be ended by going down to the village of Yeghegis and its medieval cemetery. In the evening, you will be comfortably transported to Yerevan.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Yerevan, Yerevan
Return to Yerevan
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
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• Lunch: Lunchboxes x2
No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"
Start Time:
09:00 AM
Duration: 3 Days
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
Pick-up and Drop-off from/to your hotel in Yerevan
Cancellations and refunds:
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
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