Description
Syunik is a region worth exploring without rushing. Five days allow enough time to travel deep into southern Armenia, discover its small towns and ancient monasteries, and add a real day in the mountains to a journey through the region.
The route takes us through Goris, Tatev and Kapan to Meghri and the Araks Valley in the far south of Armenia. Along the way, we will discover the winemaking traditions of Vayots Dzor, explore Khndzoresk, travel through mountain gorges and visit ancient fortresses and places rarely included in standard tours around Armenia.
One of the highlights of the journey is Mount Khustup, the symbol of Kapan and one of the most recognizable peaks of Syunik. A full day is dedicated to the mountains: traveling by 4×4 as far as the route allows and completing the final section towards the summit on foot.
Syunik Tour – 5 Days combines a journey through southern Armenia with mountain roads, history and outdoor adventure — for travelers who want to discover the country far beyond the classic routes around Yerevan.
Program
Day 1: Noravank – Areni – Goris
- Departure from Yerevan in the morning.
- Travel through Vayots Dzor to Noravank Monastery, surrounded by the region’s distinctive red cliffs.
- Visit to Areni-1 Cave, an important archaeological site with evidence connected with early winemaking.
- Continue to Areni.
- Visit to a local winery for a winery tour, wine tasting and lunch.
- Continue south to Goris.
- Evening walk through the town.
- Hotel accommodation and overnight in Goris.
Day 2: Khndzoresk – Tatev – Kapan
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Departure to Khndzoresk.
- Walk across the suspension bridge and explore the historic cave settlement.
- Continue to the Wings of Tatev cable car and cross the Vorotan Gorge to Tatev Monastery.
- Visit to Tatev Monastery.
- Lunch.
- Continue south through the landscapes of Syunik to Kapan.
- Arrival in the evening.
- Hotel accommodation and overnight in Kapan.
Day 3: Kapan – Mount Khustup – Kapan
- Breakfast.
- Departure from Kapan by 4×4 vehicle towards Mount Khustup.
- Drive along the mountain route as far as conditions allow, followed by a hike towards the summit.
- The final section is completed on foot, with panoramic views over the mountains of Syunik.
- Picnic in the mountains.
- Return to Kapan.
- Overnight in Kapan.
Day 4: Kapan – Meghri – Kapan
- Breakfast.
- Departure from Kapan to Meghri, one of Armenia’s southernmost towns.
- Walk through Meghri and explore the landscapes of Armenia’s far south.
- Continue towards the Araks Valley, with views towards the Armenian-Iranian border.
- Lunch.
- An optional 4×4 trip to the Lichk waterfalls and Lake Tsakkar can also be arranged.
- Return to Kapan.
- Overnight in Kapan.
Day 5: Kapan – Vahanavank – Baghaberd – Yerevan
- Breakfast.
- Short walk through Kapan, with views of Mount Khustup rising above the city.
- Visit to Vahanavank Monastery, located in the mountains near Kapan.
- Continue to Baghaberd Fortress and other historical sites in the surrounding area.
- Lunch.
- Departure towards Yerevan.
- Stop at Shaki Waterfall along the way.
- Arrival in Yerevan in the evening.
Tour price per person:
| Persons |
Price – AMD |
Price – USD |
| 2 pers. |
420 000 AMD |
1105$ |
| 3 pers. |
330 000 AMD |
870$ |
| 4-5 pers. |
300 000 AMD |
790$ |
| 6-9 pers. |
270 000 AMD |
710$ |
| 10-12 pers. |
240 000 AMD |
631$ |
| 13-15 pers. |
220 000 AMD |
580$ |
* Depending on the exchange rate, the cost of the tour in dollars may change. The price is indicated at the exchange rate on 01.10.2025. rates: USD = 380
Single room supplement: 30 000 AMD / 79 USD
The tour price includes:
- Comfortable transportation with a driver for the entire route
- Guide service
- Accommodation in double occupancy in Goris and Kapan
- Entrance tickets to the designated cultural centers, including the Tatev ropeway
- Five lunches
- Winery tour with tasting
The tour price does not include:
- Dinners
- Jeep tour to the Lichk waterfalls and Lake Tsakkar.
- Medical insurance is recommended
- Additional alcohol outside the program
