Armenia
Medieval monasteries and forest hikes
One of Christianity’s earliest civilisations, Armenia’s historic churches and monasteries date back as far as the 4th century. Spread across the country, these extraordinary religious sites are the country’s premier attraction, but it’s also full of dramatic landscapes perfect for exploring on foot.
That’s not to say that Armenia is an easy place to travel. Roads are poor and English non-existent, but that just makes the travel experience more rewarding. Combine a trip to Armenia with a multi-country tour of neighbouring Azerbaijan and Georgia, and you’ll experience a dizzying mix of cultures, history and landscapes.
Hiking in the Caucasus
An essential guide to hiking in the Caucasus
Hiking and trekking in the Caucasus mountains tend to revolve around Armenia and/or Georgia. Both countries are well set up for tourism, have some stunning hiking country and are well prepared for visitors. There are a good range of long-distance (inn-to-inn) hikes, as well as numerous places for a centre-based hiking trip...read more
18 days
Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan hiking
Hike ancient forests, mountain lakes and waterfalls
11 days
Hike Armenia and Georgia
Explore picture-perfect hiking trails in the mountains
21 days
Overlanding through the Caucasus
Travel beyond the ordinary in Azerbaijan, Armenia and Georgia
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Yerevan
Check out Yerevan’s art scene by climbing The Cascade staircase that connects downtown Yerevan with the museum district... -
Dilijan National Park
Northern Armenia’s Dilijan National Park is home to hiking trails where you can see bears, wolves and several species of eagle... -
Lake Sevan
At 1,900m above sea level, the vast Lake Sevan is one of the largest freshwater high-altitude lakes in the world... -
Selim Pass
The Selim Pass road links the provinces of Gegharkunik and Vayots Dzor through the Vardenis mountain range, but the main attraction is the Selim Caravanserai, just past the highest point... -
Mount Aragats
Aragats is the highest mountain in Armenia, offering adventurous hikers a challenging climb... -
Lori Province
Armenia’s rich religious history means it has a plethora of churches and religious buildings... -
Southern Armenia
Southern Armenia is full of rugged beauty, with deep gorges and forested canyons... -
Tatev Monastery
The 9th-century Tatev Monastery was a centre of spiritual enlightenment and home to more than 600 monks at one point... -
Lastiver
In a remote corner of a picturesque gorge, surrounded by waterfalls, lies the Lastiver caves, where locals from the nearby village of Yenokavan sought refuge from Mongol invaders in the 13 century... -
Dilijan
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Places to go in Armenia
Armenia Tours
Walking Tour in Armenia
11 days exploring Armenia on foot
11 daysFrom £934| Yerevan, Dilijan National Park, Lake Sevan, Mount Aragats, Lori Province, Southern Armenia, Tatev Monastery, Lastiver | |
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Adventure, Backpacking, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, National Parks, Culture, Archaeology, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Culinary, Wine, Solo Travel |
Georgia and Armenia Classical Tour
Experience South Caucasus
9 daysFrom £971| Armenia, Georgia | |
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Small group tour |
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Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Culture, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Culinary, Food, Wine, Solo Travel |
Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia
21 days exploring Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia
21 daysFrom £3,432| Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia | |
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Small group tour |
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Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, National Parks, Culture, Cities, Museums & Galleries, Indigenous Tourism, History, Culinary, Food, Wine, Solo Travel |
Exquisite Caucasus
16 days in Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan
16 daysFrom £3,493| Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia | |
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Small group tour |
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Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, National Parks, Culture, Cities, Museums & Galleries, Indigenous Tourism, History, Culinary, Food, Wine, Solo Travel |
Hiking Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan
18 day hiking in the South Caucasus
18 daysFrom £2,673| Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia | |
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Small group tour |
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Adventure, Backpacking, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, National Parks, Culture, Cities, Museums & Galleries, Indigenous Tourism, History, Culinary, Food, Wine, Solo Travel |
Armenia and Georgia Jeep Tour
Experience the South Caucasus off-road
13 daysFrom £1,930| Armenia, Georgia | |
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Small group tour |
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Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Overlanding, Road Trips, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, National Parks, Culture, Cities, Museums & Galleries, Indigenous Tourism, History, Culinary, Food, Wine, Solo Travel |
Armenia Travel Companies
Arara Tours
Small group and tailor-made trips to the Caucasus
| The Caucasus | |
| Custom itinerary, Small group tour, Private guided tour | |
| Family, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Nature & Wildlife, Culture, Culinary, Responsible Travel |
Cascade Travel
Guided tours to the Caucasus
| The Caucasus | |
| Small group tour | |
| Family, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Mountain Biking, Active, Walking, Overlanding, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Culture, Archaeology, Museums & Galleries, History, Culinary, Food, Solo Travel |
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