Description
Seven days in Syunik is much more than a sightseeing trip to southern Armenia — it is a real journey through one of the country’s most mountainous and remote regions. Here, the distances become longer, the number of tourists smaller, and the classic landmarks gradually give way to mountain roads, small towns and places rarely visited on a first journey through Armenia.
The route takes us through Goris, Tatev and Kapan to Meghri and the Araks Valley in the far south of the country. What makes this tour different is the opportunity to travel without rushing: watch the sunrise in Tatev, hike to the abandoned village of Old Khot, spend a full day on the slopes of Mount Khustup, and travel by 4×4 to the Lichk waterfalls and high-altitude Lake Tsakkar.
There is another side of Armenia along the way as well — the wine region of Vayots Dzor, lunches with local families, small guesthouses, a picnic in the mountains, ancient monasteries and fortresses, and, above all, several days surrounded by the landscapes of Syunik, far from the usual tourist routes.
Syunik Tour – 7 Days is a journey for travelers who want to do more than simply visit Tatev and truly discover southern Armenia — its mountains, towns, nature and people.
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.
- Continue to the village of Areni, one of the centers of Armenia’s wine culture.
- Visit to a local winery for a winery tour, wine tasting and lunch.
- Visit to Areni-1 Cave, an important archaeological site with evidence connected with early winemaking.
- Continue south to Goris.
- Evening walk through the town.
- Overnight in Goris.
Day 2: Khndzoresk – Old Khot – Tatev
- Breakfast.
- Departure to Khndzoresk.
- Walk across the suspension bridge and explore the historic cave settlement.
- Continue with a short hike to the abandoned village of Old Khot, surrounded by the dramatic landscapes of Syunik.
- Lunch with a local family.
- Continue towards Tatev.
- Stop near the Devil’s Bridge and walk towards Tatev Hermitage.
- Arrival in Tatev in the evening.
- Accommodation at a local guesthouse.
- Overnight in Tatev.
Day 3: Tatev – Vahanavank – Baghaberd – Kapan
- Early morning to watch the sunrise over Tatev.
- Breakfast.
- Visit to Tatev Monastery.
- Lunch.
- Departure towards Kapan.
- Visit to Vahanavank Monastery, located in the mountains near Kapan.
- Continue to Baghaberd Fortress and other historical sites in the surrounding area.
- Arrival in Kapan.
- Overnight in Kapan..
Day 4: 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.
- Continue on foot towards the summit, with panoramic views over the mountains of Syunik.
- Picnic in the mountains.
- Descent and return to Kapan.
- Rest.
- Overnight in Kapan.
Day 5: Kapan – Lichk – Lake Tsakkar – Kapan
- Breakfast.
- Departure from Kapan by 4×4 vehicle towards the mountains of southern Syunik.
- Off-road journey to the Lichk waterfalls and Lake Tsakkar.
- Time to explore the area and enjoy the mountain landscapes.
- Outdoor picnic lunch.
- Return to Kapan in the evening.
- Overnight in Kapan.
Day 6: 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, near the Armenian-Iranian border.
- Lunch.
- Return to Kapan.
- Overnight in Kapan.
Day 7: Vorotnavank – Shake Waterfall – Yerevan
- Breakfast.
- Departure from Kapan towards Yerevan.
- Visit to Vorotnavank Monastery.
- Continue to Shaki Waterfall.
- Return to Yerevan.
- Arrival in Yerevan in the evening.
Tour price per person:
| Persons |
Price – AMD |
Price – USD |
| 2 pers. |
545 000 AMD |
1435$ |
| 3 pers. |
430 000 AMD |
1130$ |
| 4-5 pers. |
370 000 AMD |
975$ |
| 6-9 pers. |
355 000 AMD |
935$ |
| 10-12 pers. |
320 000 AMD |
840$ |
| 13-15 pers. |
300 000 AMD |
790$ |
* 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 occupancy supplement: 52 00 AMD / 137$
The tour price includes:
- Comfortable transportation with a driver for the entire route
- Guide service
- Accommodation in double occupancy in Goris, Tatev and Kapan
- Entrance tickets to the designated cultural centers, including the Tatev ropeway
- Seven lunches
- Winery tour with tasting
The tour price does not include:
- Dinners
- Medical insurance is recommended
- Additional alcohol outside the program
