THE TOUR PROGRAM
1 day.
Meeting at the airport and a welcome feast.
The first day is a day of acquaintance, because before us lies the path to the mountains, the path in which we are already a team, we have common goals, common interests and to celebrate our acquaintance we will go to one of the best restaurants in Yerevan, where toasts with glasses of real Armenian wine will be heard in a warm circle and we will be able to discuss all our plans for upcoming days.
Hiking and climbing can be different, but it is much more pleasant to go when there is a goal. Today, our goal will be not only the crazy views along our way, not only wild landscapes, but also some of the most important sights of Armenia: – Smbataberd Fortress of medieval Armenia, the history of which will also not leave anyone indifferent, and the monastery of the 10th century Tsakhats Kar, whose walls remember what you can feel once inside the temple. Next, we will go to a cozy hotel located in the small town of Vayk, because we still need to have dinner and prepare for the next victories.
Car -180 km
Trekking - 13 km
Day 3
A real volcano! A bad mountain!
A few centuries ago, the Vayots volcano received the "stigma" of a Bad Mountain, it deserved this reputation quite rightly, because the eruption of the volcano once led to the disappearance of many villages, settlements and even cities. But you should not be afraid, because the volcano has long been extinct, and from the top there are now views of the vast expanses, of the crater, which, with its greatness, makes you freeze and feel the former strength and power. Today we are also spending the night in Vayk and preparing for a big move to Lake Sevan!
Car - 52 km
Trekking - 14 km
Having had a good breakfast and gathered, we begin our new day, which has prepared for us one of the most picturesque roads in Armenia – the Vardenyants pass (2,450 m. above sea level), popularly called the "Selim Pass", is not only a stunning view of the mountain slopes and the grandeur of nature, but also one of the most historically important trade routes, and therefore a caravanserai was built here in the 14th century - a haven for travelers and traders from all over the world exhausted by the road. After enjoying the beautiful views and history, we go further towards Lake Sevan, to Mount Armagan (2829 m.), it is our true goal today, climbing to its top will give us a magnificent view of Sevan, and a small lake in the crater of the mountain will give us a feeling of freedom and strength. After a good ascent, we are going to check into a hotel on the lake shore and enjoy a wonderful sunset, relaxing from the hustle and bustle of the city in the company of like-minded people!
Car -140 km
Trekking - 14 km
Day 5
Sevanavank Monastery and the unfinished Maiden Fortress. Dilijan.
We are going to Dilijan, yes, to the very sunny Dilijan, where the protected forests have embraced mountains, gorges, rivers and have been protecting their peace for thousands of years, but on the way we will stop at one of the most famous locations in Armenia – to the Sevanavank monastery, the history of the monastery, architecture and features of choosing a place for the shrine will undoubtedly remain in memory for a long time, panoramas from the peninsula will give us more inspiration and with a wonderful mood we will go to the approaches of the fortress "Devichya", which got its name thanks to a competent decision to build it on the very peak of one of the mountains, the road will not be from simple, but we have several days of training and motivation behind us! After that, we will go to the city of Dilijan, where in one of the most cozy guest houses we will relax and gain strength for new discoveries and vivid emotions!
Car -100 km
Trekking - 9 km
Each region of Armenia has its own history, nature, landscapes and fauna! And today we are moving to the settlement of Solak, where on one of the mountains there is a beautiful 7th-century Mayravank temple, proudly looking into the distance, where the soul rests and thoughts are cleansed. And then, of course, tired and cheerful, we go swimming in hot springs, the water in which comes to the surface from a depth of 500 m and this is the real healing water! Check-in at the Yerevan hotel.
Car -120 km
Trekking - 8 km
It's time to rest, but our vacation is a change from an active program to an excursion program. Today we will visit the pagan temple of the 1st century Garni, the only one preserved in the CIS, learn the history of the entire complex and go to meet one of the UNESCO monuments - the Geghard monastery, most of which is carved into a solid basalt rock by hand. And that's not all, we are still waiting for an incredible natural monument, the Symphony of Stones Gorge -frozen volcanic lava in the form of basalt pillars. Next, we are going to our farewell dinner, where, in a friendly circle, at a table with national dishes and wine, we will share our impressions and celebrate our journey by drinking to the fact that our paths have crossed more than once!
Day 8
We are seeing off our guests.
THE TOUR PROGRAM
1 day.
Meeting at the airport and a welcome feast.
The first day is a day of acquaintance, because before us lies the path to the mountains, the path in which we are already a team, we have common goals, common interests and to celebrate our acquaintance we will go to one of the best restaurants in Yerevan, where toasts with glasses of real Armenian wine will be heard in a warm circle and we will be able to discuss all our plans for upcoming days.
Hiking and climbing can be different, but it is much more pleasant to go when there is a goal. Today, our goal will be not only the crazy views along our way, not only wild landscapes, but also some of the most important sights of Armenia: – Smbataberd Fortress of medieval Armenia, the history of which will also not leave anyone indifferent, and the monastery of the 10th century Tsakhats Kar, whose walls remember what you can feel once inside the temple. Next, we will go to a cozy hotel located in the small town of Vayk, because we still need to have dinner and prepare for the next victories.
Car -180 km
Trekking - 13 km
Day 3
A real volcano! A bad mountain!
A few centuries ago, the Vayots volcano received the "stigma" of a Bad Mountain, it deserved this reputation quite rightly, because the eruption of the volcano once led to the disappearance of many villages, settlements and even cities. But you should not be afraid, because the volcano has long been extinct, and from the top there are now views of the vast expanses, of the crater, which, with its greatness, makes you freeze and feel the former strength and power. Today we are also spending the night in Vayk and preparing for a big move to Lake Sevan!
Car - 52 km
Trekking - 14 km
Having had a good breakfast and gathered, we begin our new day, which has prepared for us one of the most picturesque roads in Armenia – the Vardenyants pass (2,450 m. above sea level), popularly called the "Selim Pass", is not only a stunning view of the mountain slopes and the grandeur of nature, but also one of the most historically important trade routes, and therefore a caravanserai was built here in the 14th century - a haven for travelers and traders from all over the world exhausted by the road. After enjoying the beautiful views and history, we go further towards Lake Sevan, to Mount Armagan (2829 m.), it is our true goal today, climbing to its top will give us a magnificent view of Sevan, and a small lake in the crater of the mountain will give us a feeling of freedom and strength. After a good ascent, we are going to check into a hotel on the lake shore and enjoy a wonderful sunset, relaxing from the hustle and bustle of the city in the company of like-minded people!
Car -140 km
Trekking - 14 km
Day 5
Sevanavank Monastery and the unfinished Maiden Fortress. Dilijan.
We are going to Dilijan, yes, to the very sunny Dilijan, where the protected forests have embraced mountains, gorges, rivers and have been protecting their peace for thousands of years, but on the way we will stop at one of the most famous locations in Armenia – to the Sevanavank monastery, the history of the monastery, architecture and features of choosing a place for the shrine will undoubtedly remain in memory for a long time, panoramas from the peninsula will give us more inspiration and with a wonderful mood we will go to the approaches of the fortress "Devichya", which got its name thanks to a competent decision to build it on the very peak of one of the mountains, the road will not be from simple, but we have several days of training and motivation behind us! After that, we will go to the city of Dilijan, where in one of the most cozy guest houses we will relax and gain strength for new discoveries and vivid emotions!
Car -100 km
Trekking - 9 km
Each region of Armenia has its own history, nature, landscapes and fauna! And today we are moving to the settlement of Solak, where on one of the mountains there is a beautiful 7th-century Mayravank temple, proudly looking into the distance, where the soul rests and thoughts are cleansed. And then, of course, tired and cheerful, we go swimming in hot springs, the water in which comes to the surface from a depth of 500 m and this is the real healing water! Check-in at the Yerevan hotel.
Car -120 km
Trekking - 8 km
It's time to rest, but our vacation is a change from an active program to an excursion program. Today we will visit the pagan temple of the 1st century Garni, the only one preserved in the CIS, learn the history of the entire complex and go to meet one of the UNESCO monuments - the Geghard monastery, most of which is carved into a solid basalt rock by hand. And that's not all, we are still waiting for an incredible natural monument, the Symphony of Stones Gorge -frozen volcanic lava in the form of basalt pillars. Next, we are going to our farewell dinner, where, in a friendly circle, at a table with national dishes and wine, we will share our impressions and celebrate our journey by drinking to the fact that our paths have crossed more than once!
Day 8
We are seeing off our guests.