In recent years many specialized types of tourism, including adventure tourism, are rapidly
developing in Armenia. Armenia welcomes adventurers who prefer active rest with open doors and offers numerous ways to have an active rest and nice time. Tours to historical and cultural sites and beautiful mountainous landscapes of Armenia meat the amateur and professional tourists needs. Thus, suggesting various types of active rest, such as sport, extreme, adventure tours for both amateurs and professionals, Armenia occupies a leading place in world tourism market. Yes, you got it right!
As a result of the international voting world famous “National Geographic Traveler” magazine ranked Armenia among the top three countries in the category of “active rest, including extreme tourism”. It is symbolic that “National Geographic Traveler” magazine awarded the prize to the representative of National Competitiveness Foundation of Armenia on 21 September, the Independence Day of Armenia.
Cycling and hiking expeditions, skiing and mountain biking tours became the visit card of
Armenia to attract the lovers of adventure and active leisure from all over the world. According to the National Competiveness Foundation “In a country where tourism is regarded as part of the general economic development policy there are wide opportunities for developing particularly such a niche in the tourism industry as extreme tourism”. Welcome to Armenia – Nairi Country, that reveals great opportunities for extreme tourism development.