Aragats — the four summits
2 days · ascent, overnight at 3,200 m
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.
Route stop by stop
- Yerevan
- Byurakan
- Lake Kari
- Southern summit
- Yerevan
This is the base route — different partners may have their own nuances (order of stops, length of stops, lunch). The specific plan comes from the partner in their offer.
Main highlights
- Up to 4,094 m
- Alpine camp
- Mountaineer guide
What's usually included
Transport along the route, Russian-speaking guide, entry tickets to main objects, lunch at a local cafe. Not included: accommodation (if multi-day), individual wishes (wineries, safari, weddings). Full list — from the specific partner in their offer.
Catalog prices are «from» — the starting price of the most economical partner. The actual one depends on group size, dates and season. Partners offer their price in response to your request.
When to go
May and October — the golden mean: clear visibility, moderate temperatures, few tourists. June—August — peak season, we recommend booking at least 2 weeks in advance. In winter most mountain tours turn into «here's the place — look at it in snow», which is also beautiful.
Group meeting — in Yerevan. Individual pick-up from Zvartnots airport or your hotel is possible. Requests from 2 partners arrive within an hour after sending.
Weather forecast for Ashtarak
7-day forecast — plan your trip
- Wed12.0830°18°☂ 55%
- Thu13.0830°17°☂ 55%
- Fri14.0830°18°☂ 55%
- Sat15.0830°19°☂ 55%
- Sun16.0832°18°☂ 7%
- Mon17.0830°15°☂ 55%
- Tue18.0831°18°☂ 55%
Things to see nearby
Surb Hovhannes Church of Byurakan
A historic church in the village of Byurakan on the slopes of Mount Aragats, listed among Armenia's cultural heritage.
Open
Red Monastery (Mkher Monastery)
A quiet monastic complex in the Aragatsotn highlands, known by two names and a deep sense of stillness.
Open
Vahramashen Church
A medieval church on the slopes of Mount Aragats, beside the ruins of the once-mighty Amberd fortress.
Open
Saint Gevorg Monastery of Mughni
A handsome monastery in the village of Mughni, famous for its banded stonework and richly decorated facade.
Open
Aparan Basilica (Holy Cross Church)
One of Armenia's oldest churches, a 4th-century basilica standing low and proud in the Aparan highlands.
Open
Saint Sargis Monastery of Ushi
An ancient monastic complex near the village of Ushi, its stones spanning more than a thousand years of Armenian history.
OpenIf this one doesn't fit — look at these
Garni and Geghard — sun temple and cave monastery
The pagan temple of Garni, the Garni gorge with its basalt «Symphony of Stones», and Geghard — a 4th-century monastery carved into the rock. Lunch with lavash baking in a tonir.
- Bake your own lavash
- Basalt columns
- Cave sacristies
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
Tatev + the cableway
A one-day tour from Yerevan to Tatev Monastery, riding the world’s longest cableway. Lunch in Khot and a guided tour of the monastery.
- World’s longest cableway
- 9th-century monastery
- Lunch in a mountain village
On a tour you also often need other services
We have other partner categories too — requests work the same. We forward them to several partners with availability at once.
Where to stay in mountains and cities
Family guesthouses, boutique hotels, glamping, cave suites. Across Armenia.
From airport or between regions
Fixed price, no meter. Econom, comfort, minivan or premium.
A car for a self-drive trip
SUV for Syunik mountains, sedan for highways, minivan for groups. Full tank, insurance.