One-Day Jeep Tour to Lake Sevan and Volcano Armaghan

During our one day jeep tour to Lake Sevan and Volcano Armaghan you will discover the natural monument of Armenia Armaghan with its crater lake. Early in the morning we will start driving to Volcano Armaghan. Our first stop will be in Hayravank which is located on the edge of lake Sevan. The monastery complex Hayravank is dated back to 9th century. Around the church a whole settlement and few dwellings were discovered during the excavations. Different items belonging to Iron and Bronze Ages were found in the territory of the church. From here you can enjoy a beautiful view of Sevan.

Afterwards we will visit Noratus village on the shore of lake Sevan. Noratus is famous for its medieval  cemetery with over 800 khachkars (cross-stone) and gravestones, carved between the 9th-17th centuries. Noratus field was the second largest field of khachkars in existence until the larger field of around 2,500 khachkars at Jugha (Nakhichevan). The cross-stones depict the scenes of farm life, weddings, figures with professional insignia. The cemetery is a majestic site set against a backdrop of snow-clad mountains in the distance.

After learning about khachkars we will drive to volcano Armaghan. 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 – lake Sevan.

After descending the mountain we will  drive to Areni. On our way to Areni we can see the ancient Orbelyan’s Caravanserai. The caravanserai was built in 1332 and offered hospitality to travelers passing through Vardenyants pass.

After we will have an excursion and degustation of wine in Areni wine factory. Afterwards we  will visit the Areni 1 cave which is considered to have the oldest wine production facility. It is also the place where the oldest leather shoe known in the world was discovered by an international team of archeologists in 2008.

In the evening we will drive to Yerevan

Tour price:

Number of Participants	Price per group
2 – 3	145 000֏
4 – 6	215 000֏

 

The price includes:

• the service of the English-speaking guide
• transportation on off-road car
• entrance fee for Areni 1 cave
• excursion and wine tasting in Areni wine factory

For booking as well as for all questions, please contact us.

The book “The Mountainous Island” is a great present for both your hiking friend who is interested in the mountains of Armenia, and for yourself. All of the mountains described in the book were climbed by ArmGeo throughout the course of his 10-year career.

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