Armenia · MOUNT ARAGATS & AMBERD FORTRESS
The country's highest mountain, a seventh-century fortress on its flank and an alpine lake at 3,200 metres. These 15 trips run in summer only, when the road above Amberd is clear, and each states how high it gets you.
Air-conditioned day trip from Yerevan to Amberd, Mount Aragats, Lake Kari, Saghmosavank, and the Alphabet Monument, with Wi-Fi.
“The views are incredible. Bring your camera. Our tour guide and driver were amazing and so helpful and informative.”
Half-day Armenia basics by car, with John the Baptist, a rebuilt monastery, small churches, and a chocolate tasting in Ashtarak.
“This was a wonderful tour! Our guide worked really hard to give equal attention and information to both Russian and English speakers. She was organized, personable, and very warm and friendly. She had a great sense of humor as well, and did a fantastic job managing our mixed group. This is a great way to spend the day. We highly recommend this trip to anyone interested in the cathedrals and history around the Armenian Apostolic Church!”
9-hour Armenia trip to Amberd fortress, Kari Lake, Saghmosavank frescoes, sweet tastings, and Alphabet Alley on Mount Aragats.
“Anna was very knowledgeable aboutall theplaceswe visited, and Khachik was a safe and cautious driver. Very interesting trip.”
Private Yerevan day trip to Mount Aragats and Lake Kari, the Armenian Alphabet Monument, and Amberd fortress with free pickup.
“The Alphabet park and fortress were nice. What made the day was the guide, Alisa. She was very informative and engaging on topics beyonf the ones we saw. The lake was a total waste of time. Take a sweater. It was chilly up there. I think it was very overpriced for what we got.”
Kari Lake, Amberd Fortress, Ohanavank and Saghmosavank, Letters Park, and a 3D Cross on an 8-hour Yerevan group photo tour.
“The tour was canceled at the last minute. The driver decided he was not able to make it. We have been waiting at the meeting point for some time. Quite disappointed and disorganised.”
Hike Armenia’s tallest peak, learn Aragats geology, then visit Amberd Fortress from 2,300m. Small group, guided, full-day adventure.
“We were a small group of 3 , like a private tour! it was great, our guide was amazing, extremely knowledgable, very kind and knowing how to guide in the mountain! Do not lie yourself from the small number of reviews, if you like mountain- this is your trip!”
Private trip from Yerevan to Amberd Fortress and Saghmosavank, with time at an Armenian alphabet monument, pickup included, and admission covered.
“Very enjoyable tour. Levon tells with passion about each location and was able to answer my questions about the landmarks and basic things about life in Armenia and her history.”
Private half-day church tour from Yerevan to Oshakan, Karmravor, Saghmosavank, and Hovhannavank with hotel pickup and free admissions.
“Hyur, a truly professional tour company and deserving of all the accolades from our recent trip to Armenia. The tour guides were exceptional with their knowledge and hospitality, the drivers were aware of our needs, the vehicles were clean and one felt that the trip home was a definite, no breaking down!”
Private Mount Aragats day with Saghmosavank, the Armenian Alphabet sculptures, Amberd Fortress, and snow in summer, with pickup from Yerevan.
“The experience was great, our driver was terrible. Drove in both lanes at the same time- stopped for cigarette and coffee break so he wouldn’t fall asleep behind the wheel. Other than that, it was a great experience”
Private Armenia highland day trip from Yerevan to Saghmosavank, Alphabet Monument, Amberd Fortress, Kari Lake, and Mount Aragats with pickup.
“Memory Maker Travel-Tours in Armenia Guys, I heartily recommend the tour of Armenia. In terms of pricing and service, these folks are fantastic.♥️”
Private 7-hour Armenia tour to Amberd Fortress, Lake Kari, Saghmosavank, and Alphabet Monument, with hotel pickup and Wi-Fi.
A 5.5-hour Armenia culture and scenery loop, from gorge-edge monasteries to Aghtsk and handmade chocolate at Gourmet Dourme.
Private 10-hour jeep-hike to Mount Aragats: hotel pickup, Kari Lake climb, summit picnic, Amberd Fortress near Yerevan.
“Great hike with a great guide too.Reaching the top was joyful, and we were lucky that it snowed the day before, the top was white. I recomand the hike and the company.”
Half-day trip from Yerevan to Mount Aragats, Saghmosavank Monastery, and Alphabet Park, snow views, small-group comfort for $54.
A private Armenia day trip from Yerevan to Amberd Fortress, Kari Lake, and Byurakan Observatory, with tickets, A/C, and WiFi included.
“We were on vacation in Armenia from September 2 to 12, 2022, to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary, and we carried out many excursions, mostly private tours, with different agencies. We have great memories of all of them, but especially the one we did to Amberd fortress, Lake Kari, Mount Aragats and Byurakan Observatory (a very special destination for me, since I am an astrophysicist by training) with New Silk Way, accompanied by our wonderful guide Sona Petrosyan (Tour Manager of the Agency). The logistics of the excursion was excellent, the visits, gorgeous and Sona's explanations, very instructive. We would like to highlight the great kindness and professionalism of our…”
From the Ararat plain to the Debed canyon, in one place.
