{"id":33916,"date":"2018-11-30T16:03:56","date_gmt":"2018-11-30T12:03:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.armgeo.am\/hiking-in-the-mountains\/"},"modified":"2024-12-17T14:53:38","modified_gmt":"2024-12-17T10:53:38","slug":"hiking-in-the-mountains","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.armgeo.am\/en\/hiking-in-the-mountains\/","title":{"rendered":"Trekking in the Mountains of Armenia \/ 11 Days"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There are lots of ways to get familiar with a country, but the best way to find yourself closer to nature and feel the spirit of a country is trekking. During these 11 days of mountain trekking in Armenia you will see the most beautiful angles of the country, learn about its history, reveal its ancient secrets and just fall in love with it.<br \/>\nYou will leave hoping to return again.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For booking as well as for all questions, please\u00a0<strong><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.armgeo.am\/en\/contacts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">contact us<\/a><\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>+ the second guide for groups with more than 8 participants.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<h3>Day 1: Yerevan<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meeting \u00a0the group at the airport and transfer to the hotel. The participants introduce themselves to each other and then we will take a city tour. During the walking tour we\u2019ll explore the city architecture and see the landmarks, the hallmark of Armenia.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Yerevan time-lapse\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/46482669?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n<h3>Day 2: From Sevaberd to Lake Akna<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We will start our trekking in the Geghama mountains from the village Sevaberd. The distance between the village and the mountain lake Akna is 10 km. Lake Akna is situated in Geghama highland, at an altitude of 3032m, 6 km away from Mount Azhdahak. We will set up our camp near the lake. Tents, sleeping bags and other heavy equipment will be carried to the lake by car.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20961\" style=\"width: 970px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20961\" class=\"wp-image-20961 size-full\" title=\"Geghama Mountains\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/0-29-1.jpg?resize=960%2C640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Geghama Mountains\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/0-29-1.jpg?w=960&amp;ssl=1 960w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/0-29-1.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/0-29-1.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/0-29-1.jpg?resize=705%2C470&amp;ssl=1 705w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/0-29-1.jpg?resize=450%2C300&amp;ssl=1 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-20961\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Geghama Mountains<\/p><\/div>\n\n<p><strong>Details of the day:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Location \u2014 Gegharkunik Province<\/li>\n<li>Altitude above sea level \u2014 3032 m<\/li>\n<li>Relative altitude \u2014 1000 m<\/li>\n<li>Driving \u2014 40 km<\/li>\n<li>Hiking \u2014 14 km<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty level \u2014 moderate<\/li>\n<li>Overnight \u2014 tents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3>Day 3: Climbing Mount Azhdahak<\/h3>\n<p>In the morning we will start the ascent to mount Azhdahak. The distance between lake Akna and Mount Azhdahak is 6 km. Azhdahak is an extinct volcano, the highest peak of Geghama Mountain Range (3597m). On the top of the mountain a very beautiful crater lake is situated. While<span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">\u00a0<a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.armgeo.am\/en\/climbing-azhdahak\/\">climbing volcano Azhdahak<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>we will enjoy a magnificent view of the whole Geghama Mountain Range.<\/p>\n<p>On our way we\u2019ll see the <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.armgeo.am\/en\/petroglyphs-and-vishaps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">petroglyphs of Geghama mountains<\/a><\/span>. The word petroglyph comes from the Greek words &#8220;<em>petros<\/em>&#8221; meaning &#8220;stone&#8221; and &#8220;<em>glyphein<\/em>&#8221; which means &#8220;to carve&#8221;. Almost all the aspects of human life are reflected in these petroglyphs. Most depict men in the act of hunting, fighting, dancing and cultivating land.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23143\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23143\" class=\"wp-image-23143 size-full\" title=\"Mount Azhdahak\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/DSC_0407.jpg?resize=1200%2C803&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Mount Azhdahak\" width=\"1200\" height=\"803\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/DSC_0407.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/DSC_0407.jpg?resize=300%2C201&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/DSC_0407.jpg?resize=768%2C514&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/DSC_0407.jpg?resize=1030%2C689&amp;ssl=1 1030w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/DSC_0407.jpg?resize=705%2C472&amp;ssl=1 705w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/DSC_0407.jpg?resize=450%2C301&amp;ssl=1 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-23143\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mount Azhdahak<\/p><\/div>\n\n<p>Tents, sleeping bags and other heavy equipment will be carried to the lake by car.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Details of the day:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Location \u2014 Gegharkunik Province<\/li>\n<li>Altitude above sea level \u2014 3597 m<\/li>\n<li>Relative altitude \u2014 650 m<\/li>\n<li>Hiking \u2014 13 km<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty level \u2014 moderate<\/li>\n<li>Overnight \u2014 tents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3>Day 4 \u2013 Lake Vanki \u2013 Goght<\/h3>\n<p>In the morning we will continue our trekking in the Geghama mountains to the lake Vanki. On our way we\u2019ll see the Vishaps of Geghama. Vishaps (dragon stones) are stone statues of mythological creatures. They were considered to be gods or spirits of water. In the prehistoric period in Armenia near the river headwaters, streams and any other water sources Vishapakars or dragon stones were placed.\u00a0Vishaps are highly symbolic artifacts dating to the second millennium BC. They probably owe their name to local folk tales where dragons are monstrous giants living in the mountains.\u00a0 After exploring \u201cVishaps\u201d we will go down to the village Goght.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_27808\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27808\" class=\"wp-image-27808 size-full\" title=\"&quot;Vishaps&quot; of Geghama mountains\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/DSC_03292%D5%BD%D5%B4%D5%A1%D5%AC.jpg?resize=1200%2C803&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"&quot;Vishaps&quot; of Geghama mountains\" width=\"1200\" height=\"803\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/DSC_03292%D5%BD%D5%B4%D5%A1%D5%AC.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/DSC_03292%D5%BD%D5%B4%D5%A1%D5%AC.jpg?resize=300%2C201&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/DSC_03292%D5%BD%D5%B4%D5%A1%D5%AC.jpg?resize=768%2C514&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/DSC_03292%D5%BD%D5%B4%D5%A1%D5%AC.jpg?resize=1030%2C689&amp;ssl=1 1030w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/DSC_03292%D5%BD%D5%B4%D5%A1%D5%AC.jpg?resize=705%2C472&amp;ssl=1 705w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/DSC_03292%D5%BD%D5%B4%D5%A1%D5%AC.jpg?resize=450%2C301&amp;ssl=1 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-27808\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">&#8220;Vishaps&#8221; of Geghama mountains<\/p><\/div>\n\n<p><strong>Details of the day:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Location \u2014 Gegharkunik Province<\/li>\n<li>Relative altitude \u2014 650 m<\/li>\n<li>Driving \u2014 30 km<\/li>\n<li>Hiking \u2014 13 km<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty level \u2014 moderate<\/li>\n<li>Overnight\u00a0\u2014 Yerevan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3>Day 5: Getting Acquainted with the Culture of Armenia<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Early in the morning, we will start our journey from Yerevan to the south of Armenia. On our way we will see a well known and significant temple \u2013 Khor Virap. The temple is built on the deep pit where in the 4th century Gregory the Illuminator was imprisoned for almost 15 years. We\u2019ll go down in there and try to feel the spirits of the past. From Khor Virap there\u2019s a good view of Mount Ararat.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_16182\" style=\"width: 970px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16182\" class=\"wp-image-16182 size-full\" title=\"Khor Virap Monastery\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/1867272.jpg?resize=960%2C640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Khor Virap Monastery\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/1867272.jpg?w=960&amp;ssl=1 960w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/1867272.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/1867272.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/1867272.jpg?resize=705%2C470&amp;ssl=1 705w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/1867272.jpg?resize=450%2C300&amp;ssl=1 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-16182\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Khor Virap Monastery \/ Photographer Anatoliy Gaponenko<\/p><\/div>\n<p>On our way we\u2019ll visit the famous Zorats Karer (Carahunge). Until now scientists couldn\u2019t figure out what for was Carahunge built. From here we will continue our way to the Devil\u2019s Bridge.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.armgeo.am\/en\/devils-bridge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Devil\u2019s Bridge<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>is the only bridge made by the nature itself. There are stalactite formations and natural \u201cbaths\u201d of mineral water. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the weather be warm, you can swim in those baths.\u00a0<\/span>After we&#8217;ll have a short hike to the monastery Tatevi Mets Anapat (Great Hermitage of Tatev).<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18884\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18884\" class=\"wp-image-18884 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/%D0%94%D0%B5%D0%BD%D1%8C-6.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Devil's bridge\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/%D0%94%D0%B5%D0%BD%D1%8C-6.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/%D0%94%D0%B5%D0%BD%D1%8C-6.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/%D0%94%D0%B5%D0%BD%D1%8C-6.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/%D0%94%D0%B5%D0%BD%D1%8C-6.jpg?resize=1030%2C687&amp;ssl=1 1030w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/%D0%94%D0%B5%D0%BD%D1%8C-6.jpg?resize=705%2C470&amp;ssl=1 705w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/%D0%94%D0%B5%D0%BD%D1%8C-6.jpg?resize=450%2C300&amp;ssl=1 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18884\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Devil&#8217;s Bridge<\/p><\/div>\n\n<p>We&#8217;ll continue our trip to the most famous monastery of Armenia &#8211; Tatev, which is a must-visit place while travelling in Armenia. From the 14th to 15th centuries, the monastery hosted one of the most important Armenian medieval universities &#8211; the University of Tatev. Its library held over 10,000 manuscripts, all of which were destroyed in a single day during the Mongol invasion in the 13th century.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_27322\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_81991.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27322\" class=\"size-full wp-image-27322\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_81991.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Tatev monastery\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_81991.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_81991.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_81991.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_81991.jpg?resize=1030%2C687&amp;ssl=1 1030w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_81991.jpg?resize=705%2C470&amp;ssl=1 705w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_81991.jpg?resize=450%2C300&amp;ssl=1 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-27322\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tatev monastery<\/p><\/div>\n\n<p>At the end of the day we&#8217;ll drive to Goris for the overnight.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Details of the day:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Location \u2013 Syunik province<\/li>\n<li>Driving \u2013 280 km<\/li>\n<li>Length of the route \u2013 3 km<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty level\u00a0\u2013\u00a0easy<\/li>\n<li>Overnight stay \u2013 Goris<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3>Day 6: Getting Closer to the Mount Khustup<\/h3>\n<p>Early in the morning we&#8217;ll drive through the city of Kapan to the village Baghaburj from where we&#8217;ll start our hike to the slopes of Khustup. Here we will set up our camp and spend a nice evening around the campfire before sleep.<\/p>\n<p>All the heavy stuff and the kitchen equipment will be carried to the camp by off-road cars.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_61781\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/khustup.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-61781\" class=\"size-full wp-image-61781\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/khustup.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Mount Khustup\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/khustup.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/khustup.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/khustup.jpg?resize=1030%2C687&amp;ssl=1 1030w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/khustup.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/khustup.jpg?resize=705%2C470&amp;ssl=1 705w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/khustup.jpg?resize=450%2C300&amp;ssl=1 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-61781\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mount Khustup<\/p><\/div>\n\n<p><strong>Details of the day:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Location \u2013 Syunik province<\/li>\n<li>Driving \u2013 88 km<\/li>\n<li>Length of the route \u2013 11 km<\/li>\n<li>Relative altitude \u2014 980 m<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty level \u2013 moderate<\/li>\n<li>Overnight stay \u2013 in tents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3>Day 7: Summit of Mount Khustup<\/h3>\n<p>Very early in the morning we will start the ascent to the top of the Mount Khustup. On our way we will watch a stunning sunrise from the slopes of the mountain.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.armgeo.am\/en\/mount_khustup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mount Khustup<\/a><\/span> is the highest summit of Katar mountains. The altitude is 3201 m. Khustup is considered to be a sacred mountain. It is not without reason \u00a0that people call it a hermit. According to some researches on the origin of the name of the mountain the root of the name &#8220;khutu&#8221; comes from Hurrian language and means \u201cprayer\u201d. Since ancient times the mountain has been a place of prayers and pilgrimage. On the slopes of mount Khustup near the stream called Kozni lay the relics of the Armenian commander Garegin Nzhdeh.<\/p>\n<p>After the climb we&#8217;ll return to our camp and spend the overnight there.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_61797\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/C84A0948.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-61797\" class=\"size-full wp-image-61797\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/C84A0948.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Mount Khustup\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/C84A0948.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/C84A0948.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/C84A0948.jpg?resize=1030%2C687&amp;ssl=1 1030w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/C84A0948.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/C84A0948.jpg?resize=705%2C470&amp;ssl=1 705w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/C84A0948.jpg?resize=450%2C300&amp;ssl=1 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-61797\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mount Khustup<\/p><\/div>\n\n<p><strong>Details of the day:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Location \u2013 Syunik province<\/li>\n<li>Length of the route \u2013 12,5 km<\/li>\n<li>Relative altitude \u2014 1100 m<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty level \u2013 moderate<\/li>\n<li>Overnight stay \u2013 in tents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3>Day 8: Excursion Day<\/h3>\n<p>After a breakfast with the view of the proud Mount Khustup we will leave our camping place and go down on off-road cars till the village Baghaburj, where our bus will be waiting. We&#8217;ll drive to the village Khndzoresk. <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.armgeo.am\/en\/khndzoresk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Old Khndzoresk<\/a><\/span> \u2013 a village spread over about 3 km on the slopes of the deep gorge, used to be one of the most populous villages of Syunik region. In the 20 century the settlement was moved to the top of the cliff. One can reach Old Khndzoresk only by the long rocking suspension bridge, passing over a deep gorge. The bridge itself is a landmark and attracts not only tourist, but the local people as well. We will have a walk in the abandoned cave village and learn its history and how people used to live there.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_30480\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_2338.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30480\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30480\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_2338.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Old Khndzoresk\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_2338.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_2338.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_2338.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_2338.jpg?resize=1030%2C687&amp;ssl=1 1030w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_2338.jpg?resize=705%2C470&amp;ssl=1 705w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_2338.jpg?resize=450%2C300&amp;ssl=1 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-30480\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Khndzoresk<\/p><\/div>\n\n<p>We&#8217;ll continue our way and drive to Noravank monastery, if we are lucky we will watch the sunset there. The locals also call it the Red monastery. \u00a0The gorge where the monastery is situated is known for its steep red cliffs, towering behind the monastery. Here in Soviet times a rock climbing championship took place. Noravank is also known for its bas-relief where the image of God is.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Details of the day:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Location \u2013 Syunik and Vayots Dzor provinces<\/li>\n<li>Driving \u2013 305 km<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty level \u2013 excursion day<\/li>\n<li>Overnight stay \u2013 Yerevan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3>Day 9: Amberd Fortress &amp; Lake Kari<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A medieval fortress named Amberd is located on the slopes of Mount Aragats, 2100 m above sea level. The history of Amberd goes back to the 7th century when the Armenian noble family of Kamsarakans began to build the fortress as their summer residence. In the 11th century \u00a0the Armenian commander Vahram Pahlavuni ordered to fortify the complex of Amberd and build a church there, which was later named after him \u2013 Vahramashen. After exploring the complex, we will hike to the lake Kari. An Alpine lake is situated at the height of 3200m above sea level, on the plateau, under the mountain peaks. Not far from the lake we will set up our camp. We will spend the night on the slopes of Aragats for acclimatization. <\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21625\" style=\"width: 970px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21625\" class=\"wp-image-21625 size-full\" title=\"Amberd Fortress\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/287494_197041303689645_1899202_o.jpg?resize=960%2C640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Amberd Fortress\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/287494_197041303689645_1899202_o.jpg?w=960&amp;ssl=1 960w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/287494_197041303689645_1899202_o.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/287494_197041303689645_1899202_o.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/287494_197041303689645_1899202_o.jpg?resize=705%2C470&amp;ssl=1 705w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/287494_197041303689645_1899202_o.jpg?resize=450%2C300&amp;ssl=1 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-21625\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Amberd Fortress<\/p><\/div>\n\n<p><strong>Details of the day:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Location \u2013 Aragatsotn province<\/li>\n<li>Driving \u2013 70 km<\/li>\n<li>Relative altitude \u2013 900 m<\/li>\n<li>Length of the route \u2013 13 km<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty level \u2013 moderate<\/li>\n<li>Overnight\u00a0\u2013 tents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3>Day 10: Aragats \u2013 Climbing the Highest Summit of Armenia<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mount Aragats is the most powerful extinct volcano with its energy and beauty. It is also the highest point of modern-day Armenia, which has four peaks. A huge and picturesque crater is situated between those peaks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Early in the morning we will start our ascent to the highest summit of Armenia \u2013 the Northern summit of Aragats. The height of it is 4090 m above sea level.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>After the climb we will return to our camp and leave to Yerevan.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_11338\" style=\"width: 970px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11338\" class=\"wp-image-11338 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/0-1.jpg?resize=960%2C640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Climbing mountain Aragats\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/0-1.jpg?w=960&amp;ssl=1 960w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/0-1.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/0-1.jpg?resize=705%2C470&amp;ssl=1 705w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/0-1.jpg?resize=450%2C300&amp;ssl=1 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-11338\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Volcano Aragats<\/p><\/div>\n\n<p><strong>Details of the day:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Location \u2013 Aragatsotn province<\/li>\n<li>Height of the mountain \u2013 4090 m<\/li>\n<li>relative altitude \u2013 890 m*<\/li>\n<li>Driving \u2013 70 km<\/li>\n<li>Length of the route\u00a0\u2013 15 km<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty level\u00a0\u2013\u00a0challenging<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>*Although the relative altitude (from the starting point to the Northern peak) is 890 meters, in total we will have to overcome 1200 meters relative altitude, since the route to the summit runs through the carter. It means that we need to climb the saddle, go down into the crater and from there climb to the top. Accordingly, after the descent from the top, we need to climb from the crater to the saddle and then descend to the lake. This is a standard track, there is no workaround.<\/p>\n\n<h3>Day 11: Departure<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before leaving we will have time to take a walk in Yerevan. There is a market known as \u201cVernisazh\u201d very close to Republic Square. Here you can get souvenirs and many other things typical to Armenia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the end we will exchange contacts and transfer you to the airport.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>The tour program is not final and may be adjusted due to weather conditions, wellness of members and other force majeure circumstances.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Tour Price:<\/h4>\n<table width=\"387\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"317\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Number of participants\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"318\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Price per person\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"317\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a02 &#8211; 3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"318\">980 000 AMD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"317\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">4 &#8211; 5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"318\">\u00a0740 000 AMD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"317\">6 &#8211; 9<\/td>\n<td width=\"318\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">630 000 AMD<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"317\">10 &#8211; 15<\/td>\n<td width=\"318\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">545 000 AMD<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>The price includes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the service of the English-speaking guide<\/li>\n<li>transportation within Armenia<\/li>\n<li>off-road cars<\/li>\n<li>accommodation<\/li>\n<li>rent of the tents<\/li>\n<li>sleeping pads<\/li>\n<li>service of the cook<\/li>\n<li>food service during the whole tour<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>The price does not include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>air tickets<\/li>\n<li>rent of personal equipment<\/li>\n<li>sleeping bags<\/li>\n<li>alcoholic beverages<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For booking as well as for all questions, please<strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.armgeo.am\/en\/contacts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">contact us<\/span><\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Hiking and Trekking in Armenia<\/h2>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are lots of ways to get familiar with a country, but the best way to find yourself closer to nature and feel the spirit of a country is trekking. 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