Trekking In Armenia Tour

Day 1: Departure from homeland

Day 2: Arrival/ City tour

Arrive at the Zvartnots airport in Yerevan. Meeting and transfer to the hotel. Lunch. After lunch, we are going to discover one of the oldest cities in the world – the Capital city of Yerevan. The center of Yerevan and the main buildings are best explored on foot. During your walk, you will get to know Yerevan better. You will go up the steps of the Cascade to enjoy the view of the city and the view of the mythical Mount Ararat. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Yerevan. (B/L/D)

Duration: lasts about 2-3 hours, 950m.

Day 3: South Summit of the Mount Aragats

Early drive to Lake Kari (3,200 m) on the Aragats. Aragats is the highest mountain in Armenia situated in the northwest part. It is 4095 meters high above sea level. Aragats is considered to be the twin of Mount Ararat. In ancient times many myths have been entwined to the never-ending battle between the fire-breathing dragon of these two mighty volcanoes. Ascent to the South Summit of Aragats (3880m). It's worth the effort because you can enjoy a beautiful view of the surroundings. Return to Yerevan. Free time. Dinner. Overnight at the hotel in Yerevan. (B/L/D)

Duration: 140 km; walking time 5-6 h., +700 m,-700m

Day 4: Yerevan - Tsachkaschen – Lake Akna

The starting point of our trekking is Tsachkaschen. Trekking around Lake Akna. A nice view of the picturesque natural surroundings. A gentle climb over a steep takes us through meadows and mountain springs to the tents. Lunch picnic on the way. Lake Akna (about 3,000 m) is nestled between the mountains. Here we will pitch the tents. Dinner in the open air. Overnight in tents. (B/L/D)

Walking time 6-7hours, +1000 m

Day 5: Lake Akna- Mountain Ajdahak

After breakfast walk to Ajdahak (3.597m). We will enjoy the good weather, and the view of the mighty biblical Mount Ararat in the south of Armenia. Lunch picnic on the way. Dinner in the open air. Overnight in tents.

(B/L/D)

Duration: Walking time 6-7 hours,-700m

Day 6: Mountain Ajdahak-Lake Vanki-Geghard

The hiking will take us over to mountain slopes and meadows around Lake Vanki. You will see two impressive Vischapakars near the lake. Trekking to Geghard. Dinner in the open air. Overnight in tents. (B/L/D)

Duration: Walking time 6-7 hours, -1500m

Day 7: Geghard- Garni Temple-Yerevan

Today we will trek toward Geghard. Our next stop is the Monastery of Geghard. The complex of Geghard is partially carved out of adjacent rocks. Here we will learn about many legends, relics, and the head of the spear that Jesus Christ was stabbed with. Visit the Temple of Sun- Garni (1.300m). The temple was constructed in I AD. In 1679 an earthquake devastated the area destroying the temple. The temple was reconstructed in the '60s of the last century. Return to Yerevan. Farewell, dinner in a traditional restaurant. Overnight at the hotel in Yerevan. (B/L/D)

Duration: 50 km; walking time 1-2 hours.

Day 8 Departure from Yerevan

Transfer to the airport. Departure.

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