Rock Climbing Tour in Armenia / 9 days /
Day 1
Meeting of the group inYerevan. Transfer from airport to hotel. City tour in Yerevan.
Overnight in the hotel
Day 2- Hell’s Gorge
The gorge is situated in the region of Vayots Dzor. We will visit Khor Virap monastery on the way. There are several interesting routes in Hell’s Gorge. We will set up the camp in the narrow gorge, between the rocks. There is a small river and rocks from both sides, an ideal place for climbers’ holiday.
Overnight in tents
Day 3 – Rocks of Noravank
Here you can see many interesting things besides climbing. We will visit monastery Noravank, which is situated among fantastic steep red rocks on the ledge of winding gorge. It was built in the 12th century. During the reign of the Lords Orbelyans the monastery became a major religious centre and in the 14th century became a residence of the bishops of Syunik.
Overnight in tents
Day 4 – Tatev
In the morning we will start the trainings on interesting routs of Noravank Gorge. In the afternoon we will go to Syunik region. On the way we will visit one of the highest and the most beautiful waterfalls of Armenia. We will also see Devil’s Bridge. We will go down to the gorge of river Vorotan and will swim in the warm water of mineral springs of Devil’s Bridge. We will pitch the tents near Tatev Monastery Complex.
Overnight in tents.
Day 5- Climbing on rocks in Tatev
There are new climbing routes punched on the rocks near Tatev. They attract not only local climbers but also climbers from all over the world.
Overnight in tents .
Day 6- Tatev–Goris
We will have trainings on interesting climbing routs near Tatev. In the evening we will go to Goris.
Overnight in Hotel
Day 7-Goris – Sevan
After breakfast we will go to the cave village Khndzoresk. It is situated at the height of 1580m above sea level, between rocks, gorges, surrounded by wonderful nature. This is a unique place, where everyone has an impression, as if the time has stopped. People used to live here, separated from the world, among rocks, and defended against enemies with the help of nature.
Then we will go to mountain lake Sevan. Sevan is one of the most beautiful alpine lakes in the world.
Overnight in tents on the shore of Sevan.
Day 8- Sevan-Yerevan
Nowhere in the world you can feel the harmony between a man and nature better than here, on the shore of Sevan. Here you can really enjoy your unforgettable holidays.
We will be in Yerevan in the evening.
Overnight in the Hotel
Day9- Departure
Before leaving we will visit the National Museum of History of Armenia. We will walk through new and old streets of Yerevan. We will have time to visit Vernisazh to buy souvenirs. Then leave-taking and exchange of the contacts of new friends.
Transfer to airport
The program is not final and can be changed depending on the weather, the condition of participants and other circumstances.
Overnights:
5 nights in tents
3 nights in hotels
The price includes:
the service of the instructor of rock climbing
transportation in the frame of the program
accommodation and food
the rent of tents and public equipments
The price does not include:
air tickets
the rent of personal equipment
Duration:
9 days 8 nights
Requirements for participants:
Both proficient climbers and beginners can participate in the program. There will be climbing routes of different difficulty.
