Description
Sometimes the best way to recharge is simply to exchange the rhythm of the city for mountains, lakes, fresh air and a little adventure. Summer Reload is five days in Armenia designed for spending more time outdoors, discovering new landscapes and filling the journey with new experiences.
The adventure begins with an ascent of Mount Azhdahak, with its small crater lake at the summit, followed by a summer day at Lake Sevan. The journey then continues to green Yenokavan, with horseback riding, ziplining and a hike to the caves and waterfalls of Lastiver.
The final day brings Garni Temple, the Symphony of Stones and Geghard Monastery, together with Armenian cuisine and a traditional lavash-making experience.
Summer Reload is five days of mountains, water, movement and relaxation — a summer journey designed to leave Armenia with more than photographs and a real feeling of having had a holiday.
Program
Day 1: Yerevan
- Arrival at Zvartnots International Airport.
- Meeting at the airport and transfer to the hotel.
- After check-in and a short rest, sightseeing tour of Yerevan.
- Walk through the city center, including Republic Square, Northern Avenue, the Opera House and Cascade.
- Welcome dinner at an Armenian restaurant.
- Free time.
- Overnight in Yerevan.
Day 2: Climbing Azhdahak mountain
- Breakfast.
- Departure from Yerevan towards the Geghama Mountains.
- Begin the ascent to the summit of Azhdahak at 3,597 m.
- At the summit, time to see the small crater lake and enjoy panoramic views across the Geghama Mountains, with Mount Ararat, Mount Aragats and Lake Sevan visible in clear weather.
- Descent from Mount Azhdahak.
- Continue towards Lake Sevan.
- Arrival and rest.
- Overnight at Lake Sevan.
Day 3: Sevan – Yenokavan
- Breakfast.
- The first half of the day is dedicated to Lake Sevan.
- Time to relax by the lake, swim and enjoy a boat ride on Lake Sevan.
- As well you can try active experience on the lake, with a choice of yachting or kayaking.
- Lunch.
- Departure towards Yenokavan in the Tavush region.
- Arrival in the evening.
- Dinner.
- Overnight in Yenokavan.
Day 4: Yenokavan
- Breakfast.
- Morning in the mountain landscapes of Yenokavan.
- Optional horseback riding and ziplining at Yell Extreme Park.
- After the activities, begin a hike towards Lastiver Gorge.
- Hiking along the gorge to the Lastiver caves, mountain river and waterfalls.
- Lunch near the river and waterfalls.
- Time to rest in nature.
- Return to Yenokavan.
- Dinner.
- Overnight in Yenokavan.
Day 5: Yenokavan – Garni – Geghard – Yerevan
- Breakfast.
- Departure from Yenokavan towards Garni.
- Visit to Garni Temple, the only surviving Greco-Roman colonnaded building in Armenia.
- Continue into the Azat Gorge to see the Symphony of Stones, one of Armenia’s most distinctive natural rock formations.
- Visit to Geghard Monastery, partly carved into the surrounding rock.
- Lunch with a lavash-making demonstration, including the opportunity to try baking traditional Armenian lavash in a tonir.
- Return to Yerevan.
- Transfer to Zvartnots International Airport according to the flight schedule.
Tour price per person: 560$
* the price is valid from 4 people
The tour price includes:
- Airport transfers
- Accommodation in 3–4-star hotels, double occupancy
- Transportation with driver throughout the itinerary
- English-speaking guide
- Entrance fees according to the program
- Welcome dinner
- Breakfasts
- Four lunches
- Dinner in Yenokavan according to the program
- Boat ride on Lake Sevan
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The tour price does not include:
- Flight to Yerevan and back
- PCR test (to enter Armenia, you must present a negative PCR test made no more than 72 hours before entry, or a certificate of vaccination)
- Other dinners
- Additional alcohol outside the program
- Medical insurance – recommended!
- Activities in Yenokavan:
— Horse riding ~ $23
— ZipLine ~ $24
— rock climbing ~ $10
