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Duration: 12 Hours
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Overview

This tour to the highest point of the Geghama ridge and the third highest mountain in Armenia –Mount Azhdahak(3597m) is considered one of the most popular mountain and hiking tours in Armenia.

Most of the year, Mount Azhdahak is covered with snow. The slopes of the mountain are quite smooth and passable. From the top of the mountain there is a picturesque view of the surrounding mountains and the lake formed in the crater of the mountain as well.

Azhdahak is an evil dragon in Armenian and Iranian mythology, whose name is Azhi Dahakyan. Azhi means serpent, dragon, against which the thunder god Traetaon fights.

To shorten the journey and fit it into one day, we will cover the first part of the road in off-road vehicles, which will not only shorten it, but will also add even more interest to our ascent. During our ascent we will witness the oldest evidence of mythification and worship of natural forces: wall paintings and vishapakara – dragon stones, which are monuments that can only be found in the Armenian highlands.

Itinerary
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Departure from Yerevan to the village of Geghard. From the slope in the village of Geghard there is an incredible view of the Azat Gorge and Mount Ararat.
  • Departure from Yerevan
  • Return to Yerevan
  • Travel time: 11 hours / 110 km
On mountain off-road vehicles we will go to the foot of Mount Azhdahak. On the way we will make a short stop at the famous Vank or Vishapalich lake, which is famous for its vishapakara.
  • Departure from Yerevan
  • Travel time: 1 hour / 40 km
Near the Yazidi shepherd settlement, we will begin our ascent to the mountain peak of Azhdahak (3597m), famous for its picturesque crater lake. Along the way we will see numerous rock paintings that mark the Geghama Mountains.
  • Departure from Lake Vank
  • Travel time: 30 min. / 10 km
Picnic in the lap of nature. If desired, you can order a lunchbox.
  • Departure from Azhdahak
  • Travel time: 10 min. / 2 km
  • Departure from Azhdahak
  • Travel time: 1 hour / 40 km
Price and Availability
Private tours upon request
2-3 pax
132 €
4-6 pax
66 €
7-12 pax
41 €
There are special discounts for private groups of 13 or more persons.
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What's included
  • Transport service for the tour in comfortable transport;
  • Service of a Russian-speaking accompanying guide;
  • Tour route sheet and tourist map of Armenia;
  • Spring water in service vehicles;
  • 24-hour telephone support for tourists;
  • Taxes.
  1. Picnic in the lap of nature. If you wish, you can order a lunch box, the price is $10 per person, the order must be made in advance;
  2. Alcoholic drinks;
  3. Travel insurance;
  4. Tip.
Additional info
  • List of required items: backpack, sports waterproof clothing, mountain sneakers, first aid kit, extra warm clothing, food if you did not order from the company.
  • This tour is of average difficulty and does not require special physical training.
  • Upon individual request, the tour route, list of included services and cost can be revised according to your wishes.
  • Individual tours start and end in Yerevan, from any address convenient for you;
  • It is preferable to conduct this tour from June to September.
  • Persons under 15 years of age are not recommended to take part in the tour.
  • The content of this page is the intellectual property of the company “Barev Armenia”, and, accordingly, full or partial copying of this content will be considered as  copyright infringement

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