Armenia is a country with a rich culture and history that goes back several thousand years. You are about to take a trip that will allow you to look at this country from a new perspective and stock up on new sensations and a good mood for the whole year ahead.
This program includes a number of interesting events. You will definitely not be bored here. We will climb the highest point of Armenia – Mount Aragats, visit many ancient temples, fortresses and other historical and cultural monuments, walk around colorful Yerevan, see the pearl of Armenia – the legendary Lake Sevan, enjoy the local cuisine, try the famous pomegranate wine, and, of course, experience the incredible hospitality of this wonderful people.
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Hiking route in Armenia and climbing Aragats:
Yerevan — Garni temple — Lake Sevan — Spitakasar or Azhdahak volcano — Lake Sevan — Sevanavank temple — Yerevan — Etchmiadzin — Mount Aragats — Kuchak village — Khor-Virap monastery — Tatev monastery — Yerevan
Route of trekking around Armenia and climbing Mount Aragats by day
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Meeting with participants. Checking into the hostel. We leave our things and go for a walk around the city. Inspection of cultural monuments and other attractions. Dinner at a restaurant, consisting of various traditional Armenian dishes.
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This is an ancient structure that still attracts many tourists. Visiting Geghard. Setting up a tent camp for the night.
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Here we set up camp on the shore and walk along the coast and in the surrounding area until dusk.
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Further our route leads us to the majestic massifs of the Geghama Range. Our goal today is to conquer one of the volcanos. At the group’s choice, it can be Spitakasar or Azhdahak. We spend the night in the mountains.
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At this time of year it is usually calm. A simple tourist is simply amazed by the beauty of the landscapes that open up from here. Night on the shore.
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After a fascinating tour we take a bus to Yerevan. Night in a hostel.
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After gathering, we leave for Echmiadzin. There we will spend some time to admire the local sights. After that, we continue our route and reach the base of Mount Aragats. We will spend the night, at the group’s discretion, either in tents or at the local weather station.
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Climbing to the Southern summit, 3879 m, and, if possible, to the Western summit of Aragats, 4007 m, overnight in tents in the crater.
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Transport is already running here and you can take a bus to Yerevan. We will spend the night in a hostel.
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We will devote this day to exploring the most interesting places located in the areas adjacent to Yerevan. First of all, we rent a car and go to Khor Virap. This ancient monastery is famous for its history and superb architecture. After this we go to another monastery called Tatev. There are three interesting sights here: the monastery itself will interest you with the uniqueness of its architecture; an incredibly long cable car that stretches from the monastery over the abyss; magnificent hot springs, in which you can swim to your heart’s content. We will set up camp not far from the monastery.
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Return to the capital. Flight home.
Note:
The program is not final and may be adjusted depending on the weather, the condition of the participants and other factors.
Why is it profitable to go hiking with Extremeguide?
Cost and conditions of the hike in Armenia and the ascent to Aragats
Is this trip right for you?
The hike takes place in the mountains of the Lesser Caucasus, so you need to have minimal physical training; to climb Aragats you need to be in good physical shape; mountaineering training is not required.
The price includes:
- guide services;
- accommodation in tents and meals on the trek;
- rental of public equipment (tents, kitchen, basic first aid kit, repair kit, navigator);
- internal transfers;
- overnight stays in hostels.
The price does not include:
- cost of travel from your locality to the starting point of the program, Yerevan and back;
- food and drinks during transfers and in populated areas (approximately 5-6$ per meal);
- rental of personal equipment (backpack, sleeping bag, mat, etc.);
- excursions, tastings, thermal baths;
- accident insurance and medical coverage from 30,000 €. (will be issued by ExtremeGuide), the cost is 3-10 €/day depends on the chosen insurance program, residency. Check the cost;
- tips for the guide (optional, but he will be glad to have them);
- other expenses not specified in the program.
Cost depending on the number of participants
| Number of participants | Cost per 1 participant | Cost per 1 participant |
|---|---|---|
| 9 days | 11 days | |
| 7 | 359 EUR | 449 EUR |
| 6 | 395 EUR | 490 EUR |
| 5 | 440 EUR | 560 EUR |
| 4 | 475 EUR | 535 EUR |
| 3 | 515 EUR | 644 EUR |
| 2 | 710 EUR | 830 EUR |
Best price guarantee!
- If you find a tour with a similar set of services cheaper, we will refund you the difference!
- We have included in the price all possible basic expenses for the program and guarantee that there are no hidden additional costs, while we have retained the best service at a low price: transfers, hotel accommodation, guides and staff!
We have a flexible discount system
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Necessary equipment
Basics:
- Backpack 70-90 l. (please note that in addition to personal belongings, food and public equipment should fit there) (More about choosing a backpack);
- Sleeping bag (depending on the specific hike, the temperature at night can drop to -10 and even -20 degrees. Keep this in mind when choosing a sleeping bag)(More about choosing a sleeping bag);
- Pad (More about choosing a pad)
Shoes and clothes:
- Trekking boots (it is important that the shoes are comfortable and worn in. Usually shoes are chosen with a thick socks and 1.5 – 2 sizes larger than the foot size) (More about choosing clothes and boots);
- Changeable shoes (sneakers, sandals or flip-flops);
- Gaiters (shoe covers, flashlights) for boots;
- Puff coat or warm jacket;
- Warm hat;
- Running pants (Gore-tex, cotton or synthetic);
- Running jacket (Gore-tex, cotton or synthetic);
- Rain cape (if your walking clothes get wet);
- Thermal underwear set (in the absence of thermal underwear, underpants and a jacket);
- Warm jacket (polar, fleece, or in extreme cases a sweater);
- Socks 2 pairs (“thermal socks” or other thick ones);
- Socks for overnight stays (preferably wool or fleece);
- Gloves or mittens (down or ski; the main thing is that they are windproof);
- Warm spare gloves;
- T-shirt;
- Change of underwear;
- Sun hat.
The rest:
- A cover for a backpack (or large plastic bags for packing things);
- Mug, spoon, bowl, knife (all this should be as light as possible – made of stainless steel or special plastic; do not take ceramic mugs or enamel dishes);
- Headlamp + spare set of batteries;
- Hygiene items (a toothbrush and a small tube of toothpaste, a bar of soap and a little shampoo will be enough; do not take full bottles of shower gel and shampoo, heaps of creams and lotions with you);
- Documents;
- Individual first aid kit (plaster, cold, stomach, head. You also need to take into account specific and chronic diseases, if any. In addition to the individual first aid kit, the instructor has a general);
- Mountaineering goggles (protection category 3-4);
- lip balm chapstick ;
- Sunscreen ointment (with SPF 30-50);
- Water bottle ( 1-2 l.)
- Thermos (0.5 – 1.0 liters);
- Matches + a piece of dry fuel in a sealed package;
- Camera;
- Seat;
- Work gloves;
- Trekking poles.
Additionalinformation
This program includes a number of interesting events. You will definitely not be bored here. We will climb the highest point of Armenia – Mount Aragats, visit many ancient temples, fortresses and other historical and cultural monuments, walk around colorful Yerevan, see the pearl of Armenia – the legendary Lake Sevan, enjoy the local cuisine, try the famous pomegranate wine, and, of course, experience the incredible hospitality of this wonderful people.
Citizens of Ukraine do not require a visa. An international passport is required.
We travel around Armenia using a chartered transfer, sometimes on regular buses.
Absence of diseases incompatible with active tourism: List of diseases.
Features of acclimatization in high mountains
Physical and mental preparation before climbing and hiking in the mountains
In Yerevan we stay in a hostel. The rest of the time we spend the night in 2- and 3-person tents.
A small group first aid kit is kept by the guide. It is also necessary to have your own medicines for individual diseases, colds, patches, and anti-sickness remedies.
Yerevan + 20°С…+ 25°С, at night + 12°С… + 15°С, Lake Sevan + 15°…+ 18°С, Nagorno-Karabakh + 15°…+ 20°С, at night + 10°С…+ 12°С. Rain is possible.
Climbing Aragats – during the day – 5°С…+ 5°С, climbing along snowy slopes, strong winds are possible.
Guides provide the necessary safety provided that participants comply with safety regulations. The decision to stop climbing in conditions that threaten the safety of the participants is within the exclusive competence of the guide and is not subject to discussion.
The table shows the basic cost for a group and may change depending on the number of people in the group. For the calculation of the cost of the tour for a smaller number of people and individual groups, see the «Price» block for more details.
We guarantee that on the dates indicated in the table, even if there is a minimum number of people allowed in the group, the tour will take place 100% with a minimum change in cost.
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