Tours

Winter Excursions from Tsaghkadzor

Option 1. Sevan

Departure from Tsaghkadzor to Lake Sevan (the Armenian Sea) with a visit to Sevanavank Monastery. You can also try delicious shashlik made from Sevan fish like sig or trout, and a local specialty — crayfish kebab.

Trip duration: about 3 hours.

Price:

• 15,000 AMD / 3,370 RUB / 40 USD for 1–4 persons

• 25,000 AMD / 5,610 RUB / 66 USD for 5–6 persons

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Option 2. Sevan and Hankavan

Departure from the hotel in Tsaghkadzor at 13:00.

Visit Lake Sevan with Sevanavank Monastery, then relax in the thermal baths of Hankavan. The thermal baths offer private rooms for up to 6 people — 5000 AMD for 1 hour or 2500 AMD for 30 minutes.

Trip duration: approximately 5 hours.

Price:

• 30,000 AMD / 6,740 RUB / 79 USD for 1–4 persons

• 35,000 AMD / 7,860 RUB / 92 USD for 5–6 persons

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Option 3. Geghard and Sevan

Morning departure from Tsaghkadzor.

Visit Lake Sevan with Sevanavank Monastery, Charents Arch (Ararat Arch), the pagan temple of Garni, Geghard Monastery, and descend into the Azat River gorge to admire the Stone Symphony organ formation.

Entrance fee to Garni Temple: 1500 AMD / 340 RUB / 4 USD per person.

Trip duration: about 7 hours.

Price:

• 45,000 AMD / 10,100 RUB / 119 USD for 1–4 persons

• 55,000 AMD / 12,350 RUB / 145 USD for 5–6 persons

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Option 4. Khor Virap and Jermuk

Departure at 8:00 AM from Tsaghkadzor.

Visit Khor Virap Monastery, Noravank Monastery, Areni “Bird’s Cave” (entrance fee 1500 AMD / 340 RUB / 4 USD per person), enjoy a meal at “Forest Voices” cafe, visit Jermuk waterfall, and walk through the Jermuk sanatorium with a tasting of mineral waters.

Trip duration: about 10 hours.

Price:

• 60,000 AMD / 13,470 RUB / 158 USD for 1–4 persons

• 70,000 AMD / 15,720 RUB / 185 USD for 5–6 persons

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Option 5. Khor Virap and Sevan

Departure at 9:00 AM from Tsaghkadzor.

Visit Khor Virap, Lake Sevan with Sevanavank Monastery. You can also try the famous fish shashlik or crayfish kebab from Sevan.

Trip duration: about 7 hours.

Price:

• 45,000 AMD / 10,100 RUB / 119 USD for 1–4 persons

• 55,000 AMD / 12,350 RUB / 145 USD for 5–6 persons

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Option 6. Hankavan Thermal Baths

Departure from the hotel in Tsaghkadzor.

Visit Hankavan and enjoy the thermal baths with private rooms available.

Trip duration: about 2 hours.

Price:

• 15,000 AMD / 3,370 RUB / 40 USD for 1–4 persons

• 25,000 AMD / 5,610 RUB / 66 USD for 5–6 persons

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Option 7. Tatev

Early departure at 7:00 AM from Tsaghkadzor to southern Armenia.

Visit Khor Virap Monastery, Noravank Monastery, Tatev Monastery (cable car ticket is extra and costs 7,000 AMD / 1,570 RUB / 18 USD per person round trip). You can also descend under the Devil’s Bridge and, if you wish, bathe in the warm natural mineral waters. Return optionally via Yerevan.

Trip duration: about 14 hours.

Price:

• 80,000 AMD / 17,960 RUB / 211 USD for 1–4 persons

• 95,000 AMD / 21,330 RUB / 251 USD for 5–6 persons

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Option 8. Sevan and Yerevan

Departure at 9:00 AM from Tsaghkadzor.

Visit Lake Sevan with Sevanavank Monastery, then Yerevan: the “Mother Armenia” monument and panoramic viewpoint over the city center, the food market, Cascade, Vernissage, and a walking tour of the city center passing the Opera and Ballet Theater, Northern Avenue, Republic Square, and the Tsitsernakaberd Genocide Memorial and Museum.

The city tour includes both walking and car rides with a carefully planned walking route to avoid fatigue.

Trip duration: about 8 hours.

Price:

• 55,000 AMD / 12,350 RUB / 145 USD for 1–4 persons

• 65,000 AMD / 14,590 RUB / 172 USD for 5–6 persons

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Option 9. Around Sevan

A circular trip around Lake Sevan including visits to Sevanavank Monastery, Ayrivank, and the Noratus ancient khachkars (cross-stones) cemetery.

Trip duration: about 7 hours.

Price:

• 45,000 AMD / 10,100 RUB / 119 USD for 1–4 persons

• 55,000 AMD / 12,350 RUB / 145 USD for 5–6 persons

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Option 10. Geghard

Departure at 10:00 AM from Tsaghkadzor.

Visit Charents Arch (Ararat Arch), the pagan temple of Garni (entrance fee 1500 AMD / 340 RUB / 4 USD per person), Geghard Monastery, and explore the Azat River gorge by off-road vehicle to admire the Stone Symphony organ formation.

Trip duration: about 5 hours.

Price:

• 35,000 AMD / 7,860 RUB / 92 USD for 1–4 persons

• 45,000 AMD / 10,100 RUB / 119 USD for 5–6 persons

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Option 11. Noravank

Departure at 9:00 AM from Tsaghkadzor.

Visit Khor Virap Monastery, a winery in Areni with home-made wine, enjoy traditional barbecue cooked in tandyr at Arthur’s house (optional), “Bird’s Cave” in Areni (entrance fee 1500 AMD / 340 RUB / 4 USD per person), and Noravank Monastery complex.

Trip duration: about 9 hours.

Price:

• 50,000 AMD / 11,230 RUB / 132 USD for 1–4 persons

• 60,000 AMD / 13,470 RUB / 158 USD for 5–6 persons

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Option 12. Yerevan

Departure at 8 or 9 AM from Tsaghkadzor.

Visit Yerevan city highlights: “Mother Armenia” monument with panoramic views, food market, Cascade, Vernissage, lunch at a popular affordable restaurant (optional), and a walking tour passing the Opera and Ballet Theater, Northern Avenue, Republic Square, Tsitsernakaberd Memorial and Museum. The excursion combines walking and car travel to keep tourists comfortable.

Trip duration: about 7 hours.

Price:

• 40,000 AMD / 8,980 RUB / 106 USD for 1–4 persons

• 50,000 AMD / 11,230 RUB / 132 USD for 5–6 persons

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Option 13. Sevan and Yell Extreme Park

Departure at 9:00 AM from Tsaghkadzor.

Visit Lake Sevan and Sevanavank Monastery, then Yell Extreme Park in Yenokavan (park services are paid separately).

Trip duration: about 8 hours.

Price:

• 40,000 AMD / 8,980 RUB / 106 USD for 1–4 persons

• 50,000 AMD / 11,230 RUB / 132 USD for 5–6 persons

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Option 14. Garni, Geghard, and Khor Virap

Departure from Tsaghkadzor.

Visit the pagan temple of Garni (entrance fee 1500 AMD / 340 RUB / 4 USD per person), Geghard Monastery, explore the Azat River gorge by off-road vehicle to see the Stone Symphony organ, and finally visit Khor Virap Monastery.

Trip duration: about 8 hours.

Price:

• 50,000 AMD / 11,230 RUB / 132 USD for 1–4 persons

• 60,000 AMD / 13,470 RUB / 158 USD for 5–6 persons