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Daily departures · Apr–Nov
Walk Armenia's canyons, monasteries, and wine country.
Small-group and private day tours led by local guides who grew up on these trails. Garni & Geghard, Noravank & Areni, Dilijan forest — pickup included, message us to hold a date.
- Small groupsMaximum 8
- Local guidesBorn on these trails
- Hotel pickupYerevan & Vayots Dzor
- HY · RU · ENGuided in 3 languages
Why hike with us
Why hike with us
We're a small team of local guides based in Yeghegnadzor. We keep groups small, move at your pace, and know every spring, ruin, and viewpoint between Garni and Smbataberd.
- Small-group local guides
- Small groups, maximum 8
- Hotel & guesthouse pickup
- All fitness levels welcome
Featured · Full day
Noravank & Areni, in a day.
Red-rock canyon to the cliffside Noravank, then the Areni-1 cave and a village wine tasting. A full, easy–moderate day at a relaxed pace — hotel pickup, a local guide, and a village lunch are included.
- Full day
- easy–moderate
- group up to 8
- Hotel pickup
from ֏16,000 / person
Request this tourPrices shown are starting shared-tour rates — message us and we’ll confirm dates, group size, and the final price.
A day on the trail
- 09:00
Pickup
We collect you from your hotel or guesthouse and brief the day over coffee.
- 10:30
First site
Arrive at the trailhead or monastery; an easy warm-up walk with plenty of stops for photos and stories.
- 13:00
Village lunch
A home-cooked meal in a local family's home — the heart of the day.
- 15:00
Main walk
The signature canyon, ridge, or forest section at a relaxed pace.
- 18:00
Return
Back to your accommodation, tired and happy, with a memory card full of Armenia.
Day tours
Day tours & itineraries
Join a small group or book privately. Pickup from Yerevan and local stays is included.
Garni & Geghard
֏15,000 / personFull day · easy · group up to 8The Hellenistic temple at Garni, the symphony of stones, and the rock-hewn Geghard monastery.View details
Noravank & Areni
֏16,000 / personFull day · easy–moderate · group up to 8Red-rock canyon to the cliffside Noravank, then the Areni-1 cave and a village wine tasting.View details
Dilijan Forest Day
֏18,000 / personFull day · moderate · group up to 8Forest trails to Haghartsin, Lake Parz, and the old town of 'Armenia's Switzerland'.View details
Smbataberd & Tsakhats Kar
from ֏45,000 / groupFull day · moderate–hard · privateRidge fortress and a remote monastery, with a home-cooked village lunch stop.View details
Tatev & the Vorotan Gorge
֏18,000 / personFull day · easy · group up to 8The reversible cableway high above the Vorotan gorge to the medieval Tatev monastery, with a stop at Shaki waterfall.View details
Khor Virap & Areni
֏15,000 / personFull day · easy · group up to 8The monastery framed by Mount Ararat, then the Areni-1 cave and a village cellar wine tasting.View details
Message us your dates and group size and the guide will shape the day with you.
Garni & Geghard
֏15,000 / person- Duration
- Full day
- Difficulty
- easy
- Group
- group up to 8
The Hellenistic temple at Garni, the symphony of stones, and the rock-hewn Geghard monastery.
Included
- Hotel & guesthouse pickup
- Local guide
- Transport
- Water & snacks
- Entry fees
- Village lunch
Message us your dates and group size — the guide will confirm the day in chat.
Noravank & Areni
֏16,000 / person- Duration
- Full day
- Difficulty
- easy–moderate
- Group
- group up to 8
Red-rock canyon to the cliffside Noravank, then the Areni-1 cave and a village wine tasting.
Included
- Hotel & guesthouse pickup
- Local guide
- Transport
- Water & snacks
- Entry fees
- Village lunch
Message us your dates and group size — the guide will confirm the day in chat.
Dilijan Forest Day
֏18,000 / person- Duration
- Full day
- Difficulty
- moderate
- Group
- group up to 8
Forest trails to Haghartsin, Lake Parz, and the old town of 'Armenia's Switzerland'.
Included
- Hotel & guesthouse pickup
- Local guide
- Transport
- Water & snacks
- Entry fees
- Village lunch
Message us your dates and group size — the guide will confirm the day in chat.
Smbataberd & Tsakhats Kar
from ֏45,000 / group- Duration
- Full day
- Difficulty
- moderate–hard
- Group
- private
Ridge fortress and a remote monastery, with a home-cooked village lunch stop.
Included
- Hotel & guesthouse pickup
- Local guide
- Transport
- Water & snacks
- Entry fees
- Village lunch
Message us your dates and group size — the guide will confirm the day in chat.
Tatev & the Vorotan Gorge
֏18,000 / person- Duration
- Full day
- Difficulty
- easy
- Group
- group up to 8
The reversible cableway high above the Vorotan gorge to the medieval Tatev monastery, with a stop at Shaki waterfall.
Included
- Hotel & guesthouse pickup
- Local guide
- Transport
- Water & snacks
- Entry fees
- Village lunch
Message us your dates and group size — the guide will confirm the day in chat.
Khor Virap & Areni
֏15,000 / person- Duration
- Full day
- Difficulty
- easy
- Group
- group up to 8
The monastery framed by Mount Ararat, then the Areni-1 cave and a village cellar wine tasting.
Included
- Hotel & guesthouse pickup
- Local guide
- Transport
- Water & snacks
- Entry fees
- Village lunch
Message us your dates and group size — the guide will confirm the day in chat.
Included
What's included
- Hotel & guesthouse pickupYerevan and Vayots Dzor
- Local guideHY · RU · EN
- TransportComfortable, air-conditioned
- Water & snacksOn every tour
- Entry feesWhere applicable
- Village lunchOn full-day routes
Local guides
You walk with Tigran.
A small, local team leads every day themselves — the same guides who grew up on these trails handle pickup, pace, and the village lunch stop, from the first viewpoint to the last.
Tigran
Lead guide
Born in Yeghegnadzor and guiding across Vayots Dzor. Speaks Armenian, Russian, and English — and always knows where the good village lunch is.
The trail van
Pickup & logistics
Hotel and guesthouse pickup across Yerevan and Vayots Dzor, comfortable transport between sites, and water and snacks on every route.
On the trail
On the trail
A few of the stops along our day tours.
AI-generated illustrations, not photographs of the places named.
Garni temple 
Geghard interior 
Noravank canyon 
Village lunch table 
Dilijan forest 
Ridge viewpoint
Travellers
From recent guests
- Up to 8
- Group size
- Apr–Nov
- Season
- 09:00
- Daily departures
“Our guide grew up in the next village and it showed — stories at every turn. Garni and Geghard were the highlight of our Armenia trip.”
Thomas R. “Messaged the night before and got picked up at our guesthouse at 9am sharp. Flawless day.”
Sona M. “Small group, safe pace, unforgettable views. The village lunch alone was worth it.”
Elena V.
Good to know
Before you book
A few practical things worth knowing before you join a tour.
- What if the weather is bad?
- We monitor conditions and will offer an alternative route or a free reschedule if a tour can't run safely.
- What's your cancellation policy?
- Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the tour. Within 48 hours we'll do our best to reschedule.
- How fit do I need to be?
- Most tours are easy to moderate and suitable for anyone who can walk a few hours. We'll match the route to your group.
- What should I bring?
- Comfortable shoes, a hat, sunscreen, and a light layer. We provide water and snacks.
Meeting point
Meeting point & start times
Plan your trip
Request a tour
- Meeting point
- Sample address · your city
- Guided in
- Armenian · Russian · English
- Daily departures
- 09:00
- Private tours
- on request
- Season
- April – November