{"id":41506,"date":"2018-11-04T11:25:35","date_gmt":"2018-11-04T07:25:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.armgeo.am\/?p=41506"},"modified":"2025-10-15T17:21:25","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T13:21:25","slug":"hike-in-specially-protected-areas-of-armenia-10-days","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.armgeo.am\/en\/hike-in-specially-protected-areas-of-armenia-10-days\/","title":{"rendered":"Hike in Specially Protected Areas of Armenia \/ 10 days"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The landscape and relief of Armenia are unique. Therefore, there is a huge number of nature reserves and natural monuments. Armenia is a unique country where you can find cultural and natural monuments side by side. During these 10 days you will discover specially protected areas of Armenia, will get an opportunity to live in eco houses and observe the flora and fauna of Armenia. And what\u2019s the most important, you will experience everything mentioned above, without damaging the environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During our tour we are going to visit three of the Specially protected areas of Armenia: &#8220;Khosrov Forest&#8221; State Reserve, Sevan National Park and Dilijan National Park.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Get Inspired with the Nature of Armenia\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bdkBvY7YXGw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n<h4><strong>Day 1: Yerevan<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meeting at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Afterwards we will have a city tour in Yerevan and will visit State Nature Museum of Armenia and Geological Museum of Armenia. Then we will have a walk in the city. After walking we will have our welcome dinner in Yerevan.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_41527\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/%D4%B5%D6%80%D5%AF%D6%80%D5%A1%D5%A2%D5%A1%D5%B6%D5%A1%D5%AF%D5%A1%D5%B6_%D5%A9%D5%A1%D5%B6%D5%A3%D5%A1%D6%80%D5%A1%D5%B6.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41527\" class=\"wp-image-41527 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/%D4%B5%D6%80%D5%AF%D6%80%D5%A1%D5%A2%D5%A1%D5%B6%D5%A1%D5%AF%D5%A1%D5%B6_%D5%A9%D5%A1%D5%B6%D5%A3%D5%A1%D6%80%D5%A1%D5%B6.jpg?resize=1200%2C903&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\" Geological Museum of Armenia\" width=\"1200\" height=\"903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/%D4%B5%D6%80%D5%AF%D6%80%D5%A1%D5%A2%D5%A1%D5%B6%D5%A1%D5%AF%D5%A1%D5%B6_%D5%A9%D5%A1%D5%B6%D5%A3%D5%A1%D6%80%D5%A1%D5%B6.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/%D4%B5%D6%80%D5%AF%D6%80%D5%A1%D5%A2%D5%A1%D5%B6%D5%A1%D5%AF%D5%A1%D5%B6_%D5%A9%D5%A1%D5%B6%D5%A3%D5%A1%D6%80%D5%A1%D5%B6.jpg?resize=300%2C226&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/%D4%B5%D6%80%D5%AF%D6%80%D5%A1%D5%A2%D5%A1%D5%B6%D5%A1%D5%AF%D5%A1%D5%B6_%D5%A9%D5%A1%D5%B6%D5%A3%D5%A1%D6%80%D5%A1%D5%B6.jpg?resize=768%2C578&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/%D4%B5%D6%80%D5%AF%D6%80%D5%A1%D5%A2%D5%A1%D5%B6%D5%A1%D5%AF%D5%A1%D5%B6_%D5%A9%D5%A1%D5%B6%D5%A3%D5%A1%D6%80%D5%A1%D5%B6.jpg?resize=1030%2C775&amp;ssl=1 1030w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/%D4%B5%D6%80%D5%AF%D6%80%D5%A1%D5%A2%D5%A1%D5%B6%D5%A1%D5%AF%D5%A1%D5%B6_%D5%A9%D5%A1%D5%B6%D5%A3%D5%A1%D6%80%D5%A1%D5%B6.jpg?resize=705%2C531&amp;ssl=1 705w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/%D4%B5%D6%80%D5%AF%D6%80%D5%A1%D5%A2%D5%A1%D5%B6%D5%A1%D5%AF%D5%A1%D5%B6_%D5%A9%D5%A1%D5%B6%D5%A3%D5%A1%D6%80%D5%A1%D5%B6.jpg?resize=450%2C339&amp;ssl=1 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-41527\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Geological Museum of Armenia<\/p><\/div>\n\n<h4><strong>Day 2: &#8220;Khosrov Forest&#8221; State Reserve<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We will start our discovery of the specially protected areas of Armenia from &#8220;<span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.armgeo.am\/en\/khosrov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Khosrov Forest<\/a><\/span>&#8221; State Reserve. &#8220;Khosrov Forest&#8221; State Reserve is located in the historical territory of Khosrov forest, which was founded in the 4th century as a hunting ground by Armenian king Khosrov B Kotak and in 1958 was registered as a \u201cState Reserve\u201d. It is located in Ararat region, on the slopes of the Geghama, Tasanord, Yeranos, Urts mountain ranges and <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.armgeo.am\/en\/mount-khosrovasar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Khosrovasar mountain<\/a><\/span>, in the basins of the Azat and Vedi rivers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Garni.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-35044\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Garni.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Garni Temple \/ Jeep Tour\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Garni.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Garni.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Garni.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Garni.jpg?resize=1030%2C687&amp;ssl=1 1030w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Garni.jpg?resize=705%2C470&amp;ssl=1 705w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Garni.jpg?resize=450%2C300&amp;ssl=1 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Early in the morning we will get started from Yerevan and will drive to Garni temple. The Temple of Garni is located in the village of Garni in Kotayk Province, Armenia. This pagan temple was dedicated to the Armenian god of sun Mihr. Afterwards, we will go down the Azat gorge and see the most beautiful natural monument of Armenia &#8211; Symphony of Stones. After admiring the monument we will enter the territory of &#8220;Khosrov Forest&#8221; State Reserve. There we will have a short hike to Vahagni Waterfall.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_41531\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMG_8784.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41531\" class=\"size-full wp-image-41531\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMG_8784.jpg?resize=800%2C1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Vahagni waterfall\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMG_8784.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMG_8784.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMG_8784.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMG_8784.jpg?resize=687%2C1030&amp;ssl=1 687w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMG_8784.jpg?resize=470%2C705&amp;ssl=1 470w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMG_8784.jpg?resize=450%2C675&amp;ssl=1 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-41531\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Vahagni waterfall<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After seeing the waterfall we will return to Goght village, where we will have an overnight.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Details of the day:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Location \u2013 Kotayk Province<\/li>\n<li>Driving distance \u2013 47 km<\/li>\n<li>Length of the route \u2013 15 km<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty level\u00a0\u2013\u00a0moderate<\/li>\n<li>Overnight \u2013 Goght<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4><strong>Day 3: Urtsadzor<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Early in the morning we will get started from Goght and will drive to Tapi Fortress. On our way we will pass through the Ararat Valley by a road, which is hardly ever used. We\u2019ll immortalize <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.armgeo.am\/en\/eranos-mountains\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yeranos mountains<\/a><\/span> on the way. These mountains are also called \u201cRed mountains\u201d as they get red coloring during the sunset. Then we will arrive to Tapi Fortress.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_27131\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/SDS_0467.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27131\" class=\"size-full wp-image-27131\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/SDS_0467.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"specially protected areas of Armenia\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/SDS_0467.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/SDS_0467.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/SDS_0467.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/SDS_0467.jpg?resize=1030%2C687&amp;ssl=1 1030w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/SDS_0467.jpg?resize=705%2C470&amp;ssl=1 705w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/SDS_0467.jpg?resize=450%2C300&amp;ssl=1 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-27131\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tapi fortress \/ Gevorg Marzpetuni castle<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tapi Fortress or Gevorg Marzpetuni Castle being surrounded by mountains was founded on a hill in the north-western part of the town of Urts and was considered to be a great architectural and fortification building. It was built in the 10th century. After examining the fortress we will have a horseback riding tour to the eco house which is located in the territory of the reserve. We will have an overnight in that eco house.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Details of the day:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Location \u2013 Ararat Province<\/li>\n<li>Driving distance\u00a0 \u2013 70 km<\/li>\n<li>Length of the route \u2013 15 km<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty level\u00a0\u2013\u00a0moderate<\/li>\n<li>Overnight \u2013 Urtsadzor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4><strong>Day 4: Along the slopes of Tasanord Mountains<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Early in the morning we will get started from the eco house and will have a hike to Urtsadzor. During our hike we will walk along the slopes of Tasanord mountains. It is also possible to climb <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.armgeo.am\/en\/tasanord-mountains\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mount Tasanord<\/a><\/span> if you&#8217;d like to.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then we will move to Urtsadzor eco house, where we will have an overnight.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_28784\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/IMG_0269.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28784\" class=\"wp-image-28784 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/tasanord-mountains-28783.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Climbing Tasanord mountains\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/tasanord-mountains-28783.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/tasanord-mountains-28783.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/tasanord-mountains-28783.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/tasanord-mountains-28783.jpg?resize=1030%2C687&amp;ssl=1 1030w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/tasanord-mountains-28783.jpg?resize=705%2C470&amp;ssl=1 705w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/tasanord-mountains-28783.jpg?resize=450%2C300&amp;ssl=1 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-28784\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tasanord mountains<\/p><\/div>\n<h4>Details of the day:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Location \u2013 Ararat Province<\/li>\n<li>Driving distance \u2013 no driving<\/li>\n<li>Length of the route \u2013 12 km<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty level\u00a0\u2013\u00a0moderate<\/li>\n<li>Overnight \u2013 Urtsadzor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4><strong>Day 5: Hell&#8217;s Canyon<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Early in the morning, we will drive to Tigranashen village from where we will start our hike to the Hell\u2019s Canyon. At the beginning of the hike, we will climb Mount Tezhkar. Then we will go down the <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.armgeo.am\/en\/discovery_of_hells_canyon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hell\u2019s Canyon<\/a><\/span> and will have a hike there. After the hike, we will move to Gnishik village where we will have an overnight in an eco house.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_24816\" style=\"width: 2058px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/%D4%B4%D5%AA%D5%B8%D5%AD%D6%84%D5%AB-%D5%B1%D5%B8%D6%80.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24816\" class=\"wp-image-24816 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/%D4%B4%D5%AA%D5%B8%D5%AD%D6%84%D5%AB-%D5%B1%D5%B8%D6%80.jpg?resize=1500%2C1000&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"specially protected areas of Armenia\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/%D4%B4%D5%AA%D5%B8%D5%AD%D6%84%D5%AB-%D5%B1%D5%B8%D6%80.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/%D4%B4%D5%AA%D5%B8%D5%AD%D6%84%D5%AB-%D5%B1%D5%B8%D6%80.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/%D4%B4%D5%AA%D5%B8%D5%AD%D6%84%D5%AB-%D5%B1%D5%B8%D6%80.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/%D4%B4%D5%AA%D5%B8%D5%AD%D6%84%D5%AB-%D5%B1%D5%B8%D6%80.jpg?resize=1030%2C686&amp;ssl=1 1030w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/%D4%B4%D5%AA%D5%B8%D5%AD%D6%84%D5%AB-%D5%B1%D5%B8%D6%80.jpg?resize=1500%2C1000&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/%D4%B4%D5%AA%D5%B8%D5%AD%D6%84%D5%AB-%D5%B1%D5%B8%D6%80.jpg?resize=705%2C470&amp;ssl=1 705w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/%D4%B4%D5%AA%D5%B8%D5%AD%D6%84%D5%AB-%D5%B1%D5%B8%D6%80.jpg?resize=450%2C300&amp;ssl=1 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-24816\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hell&#8217;s Canyon<\/p><\/div>\n<h4>Details of the day:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Location \u2013 Ararrat Province<\/li>\n<li>Driving distance \u2013 50 km<\/li>\n<li>Length of the route \u2013 12 km<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty level\u00a0\u2013\u00a0moderate<\/li>\n<li>Overnight \u2013 Gnishik village<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4><strong>Day 6: Gnishik Gorge<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Early in the morning we will start our hike in Gnishik gorge. The trail will lead us to Noravank Monastery. Noravank is a medieval Armenian monastery which is outstanding with both its architecture and the surrounding marvelous scenery. It is believed that in the place of the monastery there used to be a sacred site. And later in the 12th century\u00a0 the monastery was built in the territory of two earlier churches.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_41544\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMG_1155.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41544\" class=\"size-full wp-image-41544\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMG_1155.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Gnishik gorge\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMG_1155.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMG_1155.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMG_1155.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMG_1155.jpg?resize=1030%2C687&amp;ssl=1 1030w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMG_1155.jpg?resize=705%2C470&amp;ssl=1 705w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMG_1155.jpg?resize=450%2C300&amp;ssl=1 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-41544\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gnishik gorge<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Afterward we will move to Shatin village. The special observatory called \u201cDitaket\u201d in Shatin village of Vayots Dzor region, gives the opportunity to observe the <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.armgeo.am\/en\/bezoar-goat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bezoar goats<\/a><\/span>, to see how they descend the canyon to drink water. Due to the rocky environment goats are able to escape wild animals and climb the rocks.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_35615\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Bezoar_Malkhasyan.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-35615\" class=\"size-full wp-image-35615\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Bezoar_Malkhasyan.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Bezoar goats\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Bezoar_Malkhasyan.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Bezoar_Malkhasyan.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Bezoar_Malkhasyan.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Bezoar_Malkhasyan.jpg?resize=1030%2C687&amp;ssl=1 1030w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Bezoar_Malkhasyan.jpg?resize=705%2C470&amp;ssl=1 705w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Bezoar_Malkhasyan.jpg?resize=450%2C300&amp;ssl=1 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-35615\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bezoar Goats<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After observing the bezoar goats we will move to Artabuynk village, where we will have an overnight.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Details of the day:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Location \u2013 Vayots Dzor Province<\/li>\n<li>Driving distance \u2013 35 km<\/li>\n<li>Length of the route \u2013 12 km<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty level\u00a0\u2013\u00a0moderate<\/li>\n<li>Overnight \u2013 Artabuynk village<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4><strong>Day 7: Sevan National Park<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The next specially protected area, that we will discover is Sevan National Park. Sevan National Park was established on March 14, 1978.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The territory of the park includes Lake Sevan, which is the largest freshwater high-altitude lake in the region. The territory of Sevan National Park is divided into 4 territorial zones: nature reserves, state reserves, recreational and economic unites.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Early in the morning we will drive to Sevan. On our way to Sevan we will visit the Orbelians\u2019 Caravanserai. The caravanserai was built in 1332 and offered hospitality to travelers passing through Vardenyants pass.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_31562\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/3-1.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-31562\" class=\"size-full wp-image-31562\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/3-1.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Mountain Armaghan\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/3-1.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/3-1.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/3-1.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/3-1.jpg?resize=1030%2C687&amp;ssl=1 1030w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/3-1.jpg?resize=705%2C470&amp;ssl=1 705w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/3-1.jpg?resize=450%2C300&amp;ssl=1 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-31562\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mountain Armaghan<\/p><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Afterwards we will climb Mount <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.armgeo.am\/en\/armaghan-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Armaghan<\/a><\/span>. The extinct volcano Armaghan (2829 m) is a natural monument of Armenia. It has a beautiful crater lake. That nameless lake is like a plate on which the sky is reflected. From the top you can enjoy a breathtaking view of Gegharkunik province and a pearl of Armenia \u2013 Lake Sevan.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21331\" style=\"width: 2058px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/16463868_10207884681065558_6718844378167759629_o.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21331\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21331\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/16463868_10207884681065558_6718844378167759629_o.jpg?resize=1500%2C1000&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Lake Sevan\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/16463868_10207884681065558_6718844378167759629_o.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/16463868_10207884681065558_6718844378167759629_o.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/16463868_10207884681065558_6718844378167759629_o.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/16463868_10207884681065558_6718844378167759629_o.jpg?resize=1030%2C686&amp;ssl=1 1030w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/16463868_10207884681065558_6718844378167759629_o.jpg?resize=1500%2C1000&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/16463868_10207884681065558_6718844378167759629_o.jpg?resize=705%2C470&amp;ssl=1 705w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/16463868_10207884681065558_6718844378167759629_o.jpg?resize=450%2C300&amp;ssl=1 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-21331\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lake Sevan<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We will have an overnight at the shore of Sevan.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Details of the day:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Location \u2013 Gegharkunik Province<\/li>\n<li>Driving distance \u2013 125 km<\/li>\n<li>Length of the route \u2013 12 km<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty level\u00a0\u2013\u00a0moderate<\/li>\n<li>Overnight \u2013 Sevan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4><strong>Day 8: Dilijan National Park<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The third specially protected area is <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.armgeo.am\/en\/hiking-trails-in-dilijan-national-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dilijan National Park<\/a><\/span>. The territory of the national park stretches over the eastern, north-western and north-eastern slopes of the Bovaqar, Miapor and Areguni mountains. The total area is about 24000 hectares. Dilijan National Park was established in 1958 with a purpose of preserving and enriching the flora and fauna of the area and breeding new species in local conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23416\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/%D5%BA.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23416\" class=\"wp-image-23416 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/%D5%BA.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"specially protected areas of Armenia\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/%D5%BA.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/%D5%BA.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/%D5%BA.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/%D5%BA.jpg?resize=1030%2C687&amp;ssl=1 1030w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/%D5%BA.jpg?resize=705%2C470&amp;ssl=1 705w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/%D5%BA.jpg?resize=450%2C300&amp;ssl=1 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23416\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">From lake Parz to Gosh<\/p><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Early in the morning we will get started from Sevan and will drive to Dilijan. Here we will have a hike from Lake Parz to Gosh village. At the end of the hike we will visit Goshavank Monastery. Goshavank got its name in 1213, after Mkhitar Gosh, who founded the monastery in 1188, with the support of the Lords Ivane and Zaqare. It used to have a college, a university and a seminary. Many manuscripts were written, rewritten and kept here. Afterwards we will move to Hagartsin, where we will have an overnight in Vanatun. &#8220;Vanatun Monastery Stay&#8221; offers you a unique and unprecedented experience including all the aspects and components of monastic life. Here you can also have an Armenian &#8220;gata&#8221; making master class.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Details of the day:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Location \u2013 Tavush province<\/li>\n<li>Driving distance \u2013 45 km<\/li>\n<li>Length of the route \u2013 7 km<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty level\u00a0\u2013\u00a0moderate<\/li>\n<li>Overnight \u2013 Dilijan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4><strong>Day 9: Mount Apakekar<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Early in the morning we will start climbing Mount Apakekar. <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.armgeo.am\/en\/apakeqar-mount\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mount Apakekar<\/a><\/span> is located in the territory of Dilijan National Park. After climbing the mountain, we will return to Yerevan. Overnight will be in Yerevan.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_31460\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/DSC_0427.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-31460\" class=\"wp-image-31460 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/apakeqar-mount-31459.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"specially protected areas of Armenia\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/apakeqar-mount-31459.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/apakeqar-mount-31459.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/apakeqar-mount-31459.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/apakeqar-mount-31459.jpg?resize=1030%2C687&amp;ssl=1 1030w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/apakeqar-mount-31459.jpg?resize=705%2C470&amp;ssl=1 705w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.armgeo.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/apakeqar-mount-31459.jpg?resize=450%2C300&amp;ssl=1 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-31460\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mount Apakekar<\/p><\/div>\n<h4>Details of the day:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Location \u2013 Tavush Province<\/li>\n<li>Driving distance \u2013 110 km<\/li>\n<li>Length of the route \u2013 11 km<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty level\u00a0\u2013\u00a0moderate<\/li>\n<li>Overnight\u00a0\u2013 Yerevan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4><strong>Day 10: Yerevan \/ Departure\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Before leaving we will have time to have a walk in Yerevan. There is a market known as \u201cVernisazh\u201d very close to the Republic Square. Here you can get souvenirs and many other things unique to Armenia.<\/p>\n<p>At the end we will exchange contacts and transfer you to the airport.<\/p>\n\n<p><em>The tour program is not final and may be adjusted due to weather conditions, wellness of members and other circumstances.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<h4><strong>Tour Price:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<table style=\"height: 327px;\" width=\"690\">\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 style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"318\"><strong>Price per person\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"317\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a02<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"318\">1 100 000 AMD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"317\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"318\">955 000 AMD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"317\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"318\">\u00a0730 000 AMD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"317\">\u00a05<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"318\">655 000 AMD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>The price includes:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>the service of the guide-translators<\/li>\n<li>transfer from the airport and back<\/li>\n<li>transportation within Armenia<\/li>\n<li>accommodation in eco houses<\/li>\n<li>food service during the whole tour<\/li>\n<li>rent of the horses<\/li>\n<li>the tickets for Garni temple<\/li>\n<li>the tickets for State Nature Museum of Armenia<\/li>\n<li>the tickets for Geology museum of Armenia<\/li>\n<li>the tickets for Yerevan History Museum<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4>The price does not include:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>air tickets<\/li>\n<li>alcoholic beverages<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Gear list:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.armgeo.am\/en\/hiking-boots\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hiking boots<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li>spare shoes to change (sneakers, sandals, flip flops)<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.armgeo.am\/en\/how-to-choose-a-backpack\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">backpack<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li>warm clothes<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.armgeo.am\/en\/what-is-fleece\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fleece jacket<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.armgeo.am\/en\/hiking-gloves\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">gloves<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.armgeo.am\/en\/sleeping-bag\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sleeping bag<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li>sleeping mat (karimat)<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.armgeo.am\/en\/first-aid-kit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">personal first aid kit<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.armgeo.am\/en\/hiking-poles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trekking poles<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li>raincoat<\/li>\n<li>cap or bandana<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.armgeo.am\/en\/hiking-sunglasses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sunglasses<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li>forehead flashlight<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.armgeo.am\/en\/hiking-gaiters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hiking gaiters<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li>sun cream<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For booking as well as for all questions, please\u00a0<span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.armgeo.am\/en\/contacts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">contact us<\/a><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<h2>Hiking and Trekking in Armenia<\/h2>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The landscape and relief of Armenia are unique. 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