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Ascent to Mount Kalasar

armeniangeographic — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:21:57 +0000

Mount Kalasar boasts one of the most impressive viewpoints overlooking the Teksar Range. The picturesque peaks on the opposite side make it a perfect location for capturing remarkable photos.

Mount Kalasar

At the beginning of the day, we will make a stop at the Yeghegis Gorge, from where we will hike to Hermon Monastery. Then, starting from the village of Hermon, we will ascend Mount Kalasar.

Located in the Vayots Dzor region, Mount Kalasar rises to an elevation of 2,230 m. At its summit, sections of the ancient Kalasar Fortress walls have been preserved. It is believed that this fortress predates Smbataberd, as evidenced by the absence of mortar in the surviving stonework.

Bezoar goat are frequently seen around the fortress, and with a bit of luck, we may be fortunate enough to spot some during our hike.

The summit offers stunning panoramic views of the mountains of Vayots Dzor, especially the Teksar Range.

Hike Details:

Location: Vayots Dzor Province
Distance from Yerevan — 150 km
Trail Length — 10 km
Elevation Gain — 600 m
Difficulty Level — Moderate

Стоимость путешествия:

Number of participants	Price per group
1 – 2	125 000 AMD
3 – 4	135 000 AMD
5 – 6	155 000 AMD
7 – 10	175 000 AMD

The price includes:

service of the English-speaking mountain guide
transportation
hotel pickup and drop-off

Gear list:

hiking boots
spare shoes
backpack 30L – 40L
warm clothes
fleece jacket
fleece hat
gloves
personal first aid kit
trekking poles
raincoat
cap
buff
sunglasses
forehead flashlight
sunscreen
lip balm

For booking as well as for all questions, please contact us.

Hiking and Trekking tours in Armenia

Ascent to Mount Kalasar

Vahagn and Astghik waterfalls

Hike to Mount Mets Parakhadem

Three Hawks Trail

Hike to Mount Dimats

Climbing Mountain Aragats

One-day hike to the Lakes of Aragats

Ascent to the Northern summit of Mt Aragats

Climbing Volcano Azhdahak

Vahagn and Astghik waterfalls

armeniangeographic — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 11:38:15 +0000

We will go on a hike to the waterfalls of the Khosrov Reserve, which are named after the Armenian pagan gods Astghik and Vahagn.

The hike will start from the village of Garni. First, we will see the Symphony of Stones in the Azat Gorge, then, after crossing an 11th-century bridge, we will enter the Khosrov Reserve and continue our way to the waterfalls.

Khosrov Reserve

Vahagn and Astghik waterfalls

In Armenia, as in many other countries, paganism has left a deep mark. Some waterfalls in Armenia are even named after the beloved Armenian gods. For example, in the Khosrov Reserve, there are four waterfalls, two of which are located close to each other and are named after Armenian pagan deities, Astghik (the goddess of love and beauty) and Vahagn (the god of fire and war).

The Khosrov Reserve is an ideal place for hiking. And in hot weather, it’s especially nice to stop and refresh yourself by these beautiful waterfalls.

Tour details:

Location – Ararat Province
Distance from Yerevan – 50 km
Length of the route – 18 km
Difficulty level – moderate
The best hiking period – all seasons

Tour price:

Number of Participants	Price per group
2 – 3	115 000 AMD
4 – 6	135 000 AMD
7 – 9	165 000 AMD
10 – 12	210 000 AMD

The price includes:

service of the English-speaking guide
transport
hotel pickup and drop-off

Gear list:

hiking boots
spare shoes
backpack 30L – 40L
warm clothes
fleece jacket
fleece hat
gloves
personal first aid kit
trekking poles
raincoat
cap
buff
sunglasses
forehead flashlight
sun cream
lip balm

For booking as well as for all questions, please contact us.

Hiking and trekking tours in Armenia

Ascent to Mount Kalasar

Vahagn and Astghik waterfalls

Hike to Mount Mets Parakhadem

Three Hawks Trail

Hike to Mount Dimats

Climbing Mountain Aragats

One-day hike to the Lakes of Aragats

Ascent to the Northern summit of Mt Aragats

Climbing Volcano Azhdahak

Hike to Mount Mets Parakhadem

armeniangeographic — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 08:05:35 +0000

From the summit of Mets Parakhadem, there is an impressive view of Mount Ararat. It’s the perfect spot to enjoy the view of Ararat. This is one of the reasons why the route has become one of the most popular in Armenia.

We’ll start the hike near Tigranashen. Passing along the slopes of the Urts Mountains, we’ll ascend the rocky peak of Mets Parakhadem.

Mount Mets Parakhadem

Mount Mets Parakhadem is one of the highest peaks of the Urts mountain range. Its height is 1955 meters. The Urts mountain range is located between the Shagap and Aratso rivers, a tributary of the Vedi, in the south of Ararat province. The landscape is semi-desert in the foothills and mountain-steppe in the highlands.

Mets Parakhadem

Tour details:

Location – Ararat Province
Distance from Yerevan – 50 km
Length of the route – 14 km
Altitude gain – 650 m
Difficulty level – moderate

Tour price:

Number of Participants	Price per group
2 – 3	105 000 AMD
4 – 5	120 000 AMD
6 – 9	135 000 AMD
10 – 12	165 000 AMD

The price includes:

service of the English-speaking mountain guide
transportation
hotel pickup and drop-off

Gear list:

hiking boots
spare shoes
backpack 30L – 40L
warm clothes
fleece jacket
fleece hat
gloves
personal first aid kit
trekking poles
raincoat
cap
buff
sunglasses
forehead flashlight
sunscreen
lip balm

For booking as well as for all questions, please contact us.

Hiking and Trekking tours in Armenia

Ascent to Mount Kalasar

Vahagn and Astghik waterfalls

Hike to Mount Mets Parakhadem

Three Hawks Trail

Hike to Mount Dimats

Climbing Mountain Aragats

One-day hike to the Lakes of Aragats

Ascent to the Northern summit of Mt Aragats

Climbing Volcano Azhdahak

Three Hawks Trail

armeniangeographic — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 12:32:22 +0000

We offer you a hike along the Three Hawks Trail – one of the most picturesque and impressive routes, located on the territory of the Dilijan National Park in the Tavush province.

Three Hawks Loop

Let’s start the hike from the village of Hovk. We will descend along the slopes of the Ijevan Mountains to the village of Haghartsin. Our group will walk through dense forests surrounded by majestic peaks of the Ijevan mountains to enjoy a stunning view of the Aghstev river valley.

We’ll come back to Yerevan in the evening.

Tour details:

Location – Tavush Province
Distance from Yerevan – 120 km
Length of the route — 15 km
Altitude gain — 650 m
Difficulty level — moderate
The best hiking period – from Mart to November

Tour price:

Number of Participants	Price per group
1 – 2	115 000 AMD
3 – 4	125 000 AMD
5 – 6	145 000 AMD
7 – 10	165 000 AMD

The price includes:

service of the English-speaking guide
transport
hotel pickup and drop-off

Gear list:

hiking boots
spare shoes
backpack 30L – 40L
warm clothes
fleece jacket
fleece hat
gloves
personal first aid kit
trekking poles
raincoat
cap
buff
sunglasses
forehead flashlight
sun cream
lip balm

For booking as well as for all questions, please contact us.

Hiking and trekking tours in Armenia

Ascent to Mount Kalasar

Vahagn and Astghik waterfalls

Hike to Mount Mets Parakhadem

Three Hawks Trail

Hike to Mount Dimats

Climbing Mountain Aragats

One-day hike to the Lakes of Aragats

Ascent to the Northern summit of Mt Aragats

Climbing Volcano Azhdahak

Hike to Mount Dimats

armeniangeographic — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 07:41:32 +0000

Recently Mount Dimats has become one of the most popular destinations in Armenia due to the stunning views, which are breathtaking and full of unforgettable emotions.

We will move from Yerevan to the monastery of Haghartsin and start our hike to Mount Dimats. At the beginning of the hike, we will see the waterfall in the forests of Dilijan.

Mount Dimats

Ijevan mountains stand out for their unique landscapes. Mount Dimats (2378 m) is situated on the territory of Dilijan National Park and is one of the highest points of the Ijevan mountain range. From the top opens a stunning view of the rocky walls of the Ijevan mountains.

Mount Dimats

Tour details:

Location – Tavush Province
Distance from Yerevan – 110 km
Length of the route – 18 km
Altitude gain – 1000 m
Difficulty level – moderate
The best hiking period – from March to November

Tour price:

Number of Participants	Price per group
1 – 2	105 000 AMD
3 – 4	115 000 AMD
5 – 6	135 000 AMD
7 – 10	155 000 AMD

The price includes:

service of the English-speaking mountain guide
transportation
hotel pickup and drop-off

Gear list:

hiking boots
spare shoes
backpack 30L – 40L
warm clothes
fleece jacket
fleece hat
gloves
personal first aid kit
trekking poles
raincoat
cap
buff
sunglasses
forehead flashlight
sunscreen
lip balm

For booking as well as for all questions, please contact us.

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The Mountainous Island

“The Mountainous Island” is the best representation of Armenia and might become an essential part of your book collection․ It will forever remember you of your days and treks in Armenia.

Hiking and Trekking tours in Armenia

Ascent to Mount Kalasar

Vahagn and Astghik waterfalls

Hike to Mount Mets Parakhadem

Three Hawks Trail

Hike to Mount Dimats

Climbing Mountain Aragats

One-day hike to the Lakes of Aragats

Ascent to the Northern summit of Mt Aragats

Climbing Volcano Azhdahak

Ascent to the Northern summit of Mt Aragats

armeniangeographic — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 09:52:31 +0000

Mount Aragats is a lonely extinct volcano and the highest peak in Armenia. Mount Aragats is a majestic natural monument with four peaks – Northern – 4090.1 meters, Western – 3995.3 m, Eastern – 3908.2 meters, Southern – 3887.8 meters. Ascent to the Northern Summit of Aragats can be performed from the two sides: Lake Kari and Gegharot waterfall.

Ascent to the Northern Summit of Aragats

The ascent from the Gegharot waterfall is comparatively easy. In the morning, we will move from Yerevan to the village of Aragats and reach a height of 2900 m on jeeps. After that, we will start our hike to the Northern Summit of Aragats. We will climb above the Gegharot waterfall and reach the top through the Northeast saddle.

Tour details:

Location – Aragatsotn province
Height of the mountain – 4090 m
Relative altitude – 1100 m
Distance from Yerevan – 75 km
Length of the route – 13 km
Difficulty level – challenging
The best hiking period – July – Mid October

Tour price:

Number of Participants	Price per group
1 – 3	135 000 AMD
4 – 6	155 000 AMD
7 – 9	205 000 AMD
10 – 12	225 000 AMD

The price includes:

Service of the English-speaking mountain guide
Transport
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Gear list:

hiking boots
spare shoes
backpack 30L – 40L
warm clothes
fleece jacket
fleece hat
gloves
personal first aid kit
trekking poles
raincoat
cap
buff
sunglasses
forehead flashlight
sunscreen
lip balm

For booking as well as for all questions, please contact us.

For orders write us on Facebook or call 043 00 5165

For more information, click on the photo.

The Mountainous Island

“The Mountainous Island” is the best representation of Armenia and might become an essential part of your book collection․ It will forever remember you of your days and treks in Armenia.

Hiking and trekking tours in Armenia

Ascent to Mount Kalasar

Vahagn and Astghik waterfalls

Hike to Mount Mets Parakhadem

Three Hawks Trail

Hike to Mount Dimats

Climbing Mountain Aragats

One-day hike to the Lakes of Aragats

Ascent to the Northern summit of Mt Aragats

Climbing Volcano Azhdahak

Yeranos Mountains

armeniangeographic — Thu, 02 Jun 2022 12:29:43 +0000

Yeranos mountains are one of the south-western branches of the Geghama mountain range. It stretches along the left bank of the river Azat to the Ararat plateau.

It has a semi-desert, dry mountain steppe landscape. The north-western slopes of Yeranos mountains are included in “Khosrov Forest” State Reserve.

This hiking trail is one of the longest and most beautiful ones among one-day trips.

The beautiful view of Mount Ararat will accompany us the whole way up. Also on our way we will see the natural monument “Sphynx”.

Details of the trip:

Location – Ararat region
The height of the mount Yeranos – 1824 m
Altitude gain – 1000 m
Distance from Yerevan – 35 km
Length of the route – 18 km
Difficulty level – moderate
The best hiking period – from March to June, from September to November

Tour price:

Number of Participants	Price per group
2 – 3	95 000 AMD
4 – 5	110 000 AMD
6 – 9	125 000 AMD
10 – 12	155 000 AMD

The price includes:

service of the English-speaking guide
transport
hotel pickup and drop-off

Gear list:

hiking boots
spare shoes
backpack 30L – 40L
warm clothes
fleece jacket
fleece hat
gloves
personal first aid kit
trekking poles
raincoat
cap
buff
sunglasses
forehead flashlight
sunscreen
lip balm

For booking as well as for all questions, please contact us.

For orders write us on Facebook or call 043 00 5165

For more information, click on the photo.

The Mountainous Island

“The Mountainous Island” is the best representation of Armenia and might become an essential part of your book collection․ It will forever remember you of your days and treks in Armenia.

Hiking and Trekking tours in Armenia

Ascent to Mount Kalasar

Vahagn and Astghik waterfalls

Hike to Mount Mets Parakhadem

Three Hawks Trail

Hike to Mount Dimats

Climbing Mountain Aragats

One-day hike to the Lakes of Aragats

Ascent to the Northern summit of Mt Aragats

Climbing Volcano Azhdahak

Hike to the Pink Gorge

armeniangeographic — Sun, 03 Apr 2022 12:59:07 +0000

A hike through the Pink gorge offers an opportunity to enjoy unique natural beauty and feel as if you are on another planet, like Mars. The canyon’s unique pink coloring seems almost unreal.

Pink gorge

In the morning, we will meet you near the hotel and together head to the village of Landjazat in the Ararat region, where we will return at the end of the hike. During the hike, you will enjoy beautiful views of Mount Ararat and the Azat Reservoir.

We’ll come back to Yerevan in the evening.

Tour details:

Location – Ararat Province
Distance from Yerevan – 20 km
Length of the route — 15 km
Altitude gain — 500 m
Difficulty level — moderate
The best hiking period – from October to May

Tour price:

Number of Participants	Price per group
2 – 3	85 000 AMD
4 – 5	95 000 AMD
6 – 9	120 000 AMD
10 – 12	145 000 AMD

The price includes:

service of the English-speaking guide
transport
hotel pickup and drop-off

Gear list:

hiking boots
spare shoes
backpack 30L – 40L
warm clothes
fleece jacket
fleece hat
gloves
personal first aid kit
trekking poles
raincoat
cap
buff
sunglasses
forehead flashlight
sun cream
lip balm

For booking as well as for all questions, please contact us.

Hiking and trekking tours in Armenia

Ascent to Mount Kalasar

Vahagn and Astghik waterfalls

Hike to Mount Mets Parakhadem

Three Hawks Trail

Hike to Mount Dimats

Climbing Mountain Aragats

One-day hike to the Lakes of Aragats

Ascent to the Northern summit of Mt Aragats

Climbing Volcano Azhdahak

Hiking to Khosrov Forest

armeniangeographic — Sun, 04 Apr 2021 14:14:08 +0000

At the beginning of our journey, we’ll head to the Charents Arch, from this place we can enjoy a fascinating view of Mount Ararat if the weather is clear.

Charents Arch / Photo: Gev Khurshudyan

Then we will visit the Geghard monastery complex, carved right into the rock. The monastery is included in UNESCO List of World Heritage, which speaks of its special significance and value. Then the pagan temple of Garni, which is dedicated to Mithra, the God of Sun. After visiting the temple the group will descend into the gorge of the Azat River, where the natural monument “Symphony of Stones” is located. It consists of many hexagonal basalt columns of volcanic origin.

Garni Pagan Temple

From here, we’ll begin our hike through the Khosrov Forest Reserve toward the Havuts Tar Monastic Complex (11th century). Havuts Tar Monastery is one of the important spiritual and cultural centers of medieval Armenia. During the Middle Ages, the Havuts Tar complex was also known as a significant center for the creation and copying of numerous manuscripts.

Havuts Tar

This is a tourist destination that few people know about, but those who decide to hike up to the monastery and explore this hidden gem will be rewarded with stunning views of the Azat River Gorge and the surrounding rocky landscapes.

In the evening, we return to Yerevan.

Tour details:

Location – Ararat Province
Distance from Yerevan – 50 km
Length of the route – 8 km
Altitude gain – 350 m
Difficulty level – easy
The best hiking period – from September to May

Tour price:

Number of Participants	Price per group
2 – 3	115 000 AMD
4 – 6	135 000 AMD
7 – 9	165 000 AMD
10 – 12	210 000 AMD

The price includes:

Service of the English-speaking guide
Transport
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Entrance tickets to Garni
Entrance tickets to the Symphony of Stones
Permit for entry to the Khosrov Forest Reserve

Gear list:

hiking boots
spare shoes
backpack 30L – 40L
warm clothes
personal first aid kit
trekking poles
raincoat
cap
sunglasses
sunscreen
lip balm

For booking as well as for all questions, please contact us.

Hiking and Trekking tours in Armenia

Ascent to Mount Kalasar

Vahagn and Astghik waterfalls

Hike to Mount Mets Parakhadem

Three Hawks Trail

Hike to Mount Dimats

Climbing Mountain Aragats

One-day hike to the Lakes of Aragats

Ascent to the Northern summit of Mt Aragats

Climbing Volcano Azhdahak

The “Mermaid’s Hair” and the Geyser of Jermuk

armeniangeographic — Sat, 24 Oct 2020 10:00:59 +0000

Early in the morning, we will depart from Yerevan and head to Jermuk, where we will first take a hike to the Jermuk geyser.

The Jermuk geyser is located 5 km from the town of Jermuk, in the mountains. The water here has healing effect that have been mentioned for centuries. The temperature starts at 32 degrees, allowing a comfortable swim while enjoying the fresh mountain air.

The Geyser of Jermuk / Photographer Suren Manvelyan

The geyser itself is a natural jacuzzi with “hot” mineral water that gushes every 2 to 7 minutes. It is recommended to stay in the water for no more than 5 minutes, followed by a short break.

After that, we will take a walk to the Mineral Water Gallery and visit the Palace of Culture.

Gallery of mineral waters in Jermuk

Before returning to Yerevan, we will descend into the Arpa Gorge. First, we’ll see the Jermuk Waterfall, also known as the “Mermaid’s Hair.”

Jermuk waterfall

Its waters flow in white streams over dark basalt cliffs. Next, we’ll visit the Wish Arch of Dreams, a natural stone formation 15 meters high and 30 meters wide, which is a remarkable natural landmark.

In the evening we will return to Yerevan.

Tour details:

Location – Vayots Dzor region
Distance from Yerevan — 170 km
Length of the route — 5 km
Altitude gain — 350 m
Difficulty level – moderate
The best hiking period — from May to June, September to October

Tour price:

Number of Participants	Price per group
1 – 2	120 000 AMD
3 – 4	130 000 AMD
5 – 6	145 000 AMD

The price includes:

service of the English-speaking guide
transport
hotel pickup and drop-off

Gear list:

hiking boots
spare shoes
backpack 30L – 40L
warm clothes
fleece jacket
fleece hat
gloves
personal first aid kit
trekking poles
raincoat
cap
buff
sunglasses
forehead flashlight
sunscreen
lip balm

For orders write us on Facebook or call 043 00 5165․