Top Yerevan Outdoor Activities

Discover three of south Armenia’s historical highlights on a 14-hour tour from Yerevan. Visit Noravank, the country’s only 2-story medieval monastery, and explore the Tatev Monastery, once a center of learning, set on a mountain plateau. Uncover its history and ride the ‘Wings of Tatev’ cableway, the world’s longest without stops. Finally, visit Karahunj, whose prehistoric stones formed an astronomical observatory. Cableway ride, entrance fees, and central and hotel pickup and drop-off in Yerevan included.

Get out of the city and experience the highlights of the Armenian countryside on this full-day guided tour. Depart from your Yerevan hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle equipped with WiFi, so you can stay connected. Accompanied by your guide, visit the pagan temple at Garni and the Geghard monastery complex. Watch a lavash bread baking demonstration at a family-style restaurant. Continue on to Tsaghkadzor and take in views of the mountains from a cable car. Explore the Kecharis Monastery before returning to Yerevan.

Discover the natural wonders and historic landmarks around Lake Sevan on this private full-day tour from Yerevan. Ride the cable car to Tsaghkadzor, enjoy lunch (own expense) at the mountaintop Kecharis Monastery, admire views of Lake Sevan, and visit the Sevanavank monastery. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Go deep into the Armenian mountains on a full-day trip from Yerevan to Lake Sevan, Hayravank Monastery, Noratus Cemetery, and Monastery Sevanavank. With an expert guide to take care of the details, you’ll see a gorgeous high-altitude lake with crystal-clear water, explore a remarkable collection of 'khachkars,' Armenian cross stones, and see fascinating mountain churches. This 7-hour Lake Sevan tour departs from a central location in Yerevan, with pickup at select hotels, and it includes entrance fees, light refreshments, and all transport by climate-controlled vehicle.

<> travel agency offers a tour to Jermuk and Shaki waterfalls. Jrermuk waterfall has 72 m height and spills into Arpa river. As is the case with many Armenian natural sites, this one inspired a folktale. According to the legend the foaming water is the hair of a beautiful princess whose father cursed her to turn into a mermaid if she tried to see her shepherd lover. Unable to stay away from her beloved, the princess tossed her hair into the gorge, which turned into a waterfall. Hence another name for a waterfall is Mermaid hair. Shaki Waterfall is a waterfall in Armenia, with a height of 18 m. It is located in Syunik Province. It is considered to be one of the most picturesque waterfalls in Armenia. According to the legend a beautiful girl called Shake fell from the cliff, refusing to obey the will of the conquerors. While falling, the girl’s dress opened in the wind and turned into a waterfall. Later the waterfall was named after her - Shaki.

During this long-lasting and engaging group tour first visit is foreseen at the majestic 10th century monastery Haghpat. On your next stop visit Zarni-Parni cave castle complex in a forest canyon with a magnificent view of the Kayan fortress and nice restaurant. After lunch visit magnificent Akhtala monastery, comprised of three churches, located in the territory of the eponymous fortress. And last you are going to see the Sanahin monastery. Both Haghpat and Sanahin are included in the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List and are considered as "gems" of Lori provice. After this trip true inspiration is never going to leave you!

Yerevan Zipline Airlines is one of the longest ziplines in Armenia and only one in the world that passes under a bridge. Here you can speed up to 140 km/h.

Discover Armenia’s fascinating history and mountain landscapes on a full-day tour from Yerevan to Khor Virap Monastery, Norovank Monastery, Jermuk, and Areni, a wine-making city that's among the region's earliest settlements. From the Ararat Plain to a mountain spa town, you’ll have an expert guide to take care of logistics as you explore. This 11-hour tour includes all entrance fees and transport by climate-controlled vehicle, with pickup at centrally-located hotels in Yerevan.

Experience a thrilling paragliding ride over Yerevan and see the city from an aerial perspective. This tandem tour is perfect for travelers who just want to sit back and enjoy the views—all you have to do is follow the instructor’s direction and soon you’ll be flying amongst the clouds. Launches occur between 6,200 to 9,200 feet (2,000 to 2,800 meters) above sea level.

Visiting Tsaghkadzor, Kecharis Monastery, and Lake Sevan from Yerevan in one day is tricky without a car. On this full-day tour, travel to all three in an air-conditioned vehicle with a guide. Take a cable car ride in Tsaghkadzor and admire the scenery. Stop at the Kecharis Monastery. Continue on to Lake Sevan, and go to Sevanavank Monastery. Stay connected throughout the day with onboard WiFi.

Spend a day in the Armenian mountains on a full-day tour from Yerevan to Lake Sevan, Monastery Sevanavank, Dilijan, Goshavank Monastery, and Haghartsin Monastery. After taking in a spectacular lake ringed by mountains, you’ll visit a series of centuries-old monasteries with fascinating history and architecture. This full-day excursion includes pickup and drop-off at a central location in Yerevan, entrance fees, and all transport for a hassle-free day of exploring.

Make new friends while walking in a perfect city, surrounded by great architecture, Art and Nature. Visit and have pictures with the most famous attraction plus some of the hidden great places that almost no one knows. Feel the city vibes while walking through artistic places. Go to natural environment few meters away from the busy capital.

Experience Armenian village life and get out of the city on this full-day tour from Yerevan. Travel from your centrally located hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle with a guide. Enjoy WiFi that lets you stay connected all day. Visit the Alphabet Monument and learn about the history of written language in Armenia from your guide. Visit Lake Kari and Amberd Fortress before enjoying traditional food (own expense) in a local village garden.

Drive through the countryside of Armenia to discover three beautiful monasteries during this full-day private tour. Visit the Khor Virap Monastery on the biblical Mount Ararat and the beautiful medieval Noravank Monastery with its Holy Mother of God Church before stopping for lunch. End the tour with a ride on the Wings of Tatev cable car to the two-storied Tatev Monastery considered to be the wealthiest medieval monastery in Armenia.

This day trip lets you conquer Southern Armenia must-see sights. Don't waste your precious vacation time planning out your own tour. Skip the headache of renting a car and focus on the scenery on this hassle-free tour, which stops at Khor Virap, Noravank, Tatev. With impressive views this tour includes both guided and private options.

Discover the best of Armenia and Georgia during this private 3-day excursion from Yerevan. Visit medieval monasteries, admire stunning lakes and landscapes, and explore ancient cities as you explore the regions of Lake Sevan, Tbilisi, and Alaverdi. Listen to engaging commentary from your tour guide about the history of the region as you traverse the area. Transportation between locations is included.

Get out of Yerevan and visit a winery and a monastery on this full-day tour. Travel from your centrally-located hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle with a guide to Areni, a village that’s known for its distinctive wine. Continue onto the medieval Tatev Monastery. Ride the Wings of Tatev aerial tramway and admire the panoramic views.

Admire Armenia’s stunning natural landscapes from above during this small-group hot-air balloon flight in Garni. Enjoy comfortable mini-bus transfers from the capital, then soar above mountains, hilltop churches, and forests. Tours include souvenir photos and videos shot with an onboard GoPro, a flight certificate, and a champagne toast with sweets.

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Group tours often mean an impersonal experience and waiting around for other travelers. Skip the hassle with this private tour. In the company of just your party and a guide, visit Tsaghkadzor, translated as "valley of flowers" and the monastery complex of Kecharis. Ride the ropeway leading to Lake Sevan and visit Sevanavank monastery and Dilijan, known as Armenian Switzerland, and more.

This tour is thoroughly designed to make you feel different spiritual eras of Armenian history: from ancient Greek statuary Garni temple to Echmiadzin cathedral where Armenia Christianity rises and with visit to magnificent Geghard monastery. Hear to your guide stories about each places as well as myths and legends only locals know. After take self guided time to explore surrounding and feel intense and unique spiritual vibes of each place.

Explore some of Armenia's most fascinating sights on a day trip from the capital, without the hassle of planning logistics. This private tour transports you directly from Yerevan to such highlights as the Armenian Alphabet Mountain where where giant stone letters are to Armenia's alphabet; Lake Kari on the slopes of Mount Aragats, and Amberd, a seventh-century fortress.

Spend the day exploring some of Armenia's most spectacular landmarks while leaving all the travel planning to the local experts. This private tour from Yerevan is exclusively for your party and includes visits to the monastery of Khor Virap, resort town of Jermuk, and Areni, an ancient settlement famed for its wines.

Explore the top attractions of Sevan Lake, the Tsakhkadzor Rope Way and Kecharis Monastery on this 7-hour Armenia tour from Yerevan. Visit Sevan Lake — the largest stretch of water in the entire Caucasus — with a guide and admire fine views over the serene waters. Listen as a guide sheds light on the region’s diverse plant and bird life, then admire spectacular views over Mt Teghenis on route along the Tsakhkadzor Rope Way. Afterward, visit 11th-century Kecharis Monastery, where Armenia’s rich religious history comes to life.