Every marz — its own weather, its own peaks, its own story.

Old Dilijan — the Shamiryan guesthouse

A 19th-century craftsmen’s wooden house, restored by local masters. Forested Armenia at the doorstep, bicycles in the garage.

Aragats — the four summits

A two-day ascent of Armenia’s highest mountain. Lake Kari at 3,200 m, an overnight at the station, a morning push to the southern (4,094 m) or western peak. For the well-prepared only.

• Up to 4,094 m
• Alpine camp
• Mountaineer guide

The Vorotan gorge — a jeep tour

An off-roader, driver-guides, and access to places an ordinary car can’t reach: Satani Kar (the natural bridge), the Vorotan gorge, hot springs.

• Natural bridge
• Thermal baths
• 4×4 only

Sevan and Dilijan — mountains, lake, trout

Sevanavank on the peninsula, a lakeside lunch with ishkhan trout, then forested Dilijan, Goshavank and the old part of town.

• Grilled Sevan trout
• Forest trails
• Old Dilijan