Immerse yourself in colorful nature when embarking on a riding experience through Armenian mountains and cantering across lush green gorges. The canyon and mountain forests are full of biodiversity. Your trails along grasslands, valleys, and countryside offer the best natural views and tours to important historical sites. Picnic cuisine includes locally grown vegetables, native cheeses, bread, and wines served under the shade of oak trees. The wooden logs for overnights are located over scenic hillsides where you will explore centuries-long traditions of the local lifestyle.
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Saro O. is the provider and guide of this trip
The provider speaks: English
I am Saro. I am from the northern Lori region of Armenia. Here we conduct up to seven day trail rides.
Tour highlights
Discover the Dzoraget Ravine
Dzoraget is one of the two main streams of the Deved River. It flows through a deep and narrow canyon and then appears in a wide forested valley.
Travel back in time at Hnevanq
Visit the 7th-century monastery
Relax in a Hot Bath
Russian style bath, hot tub and spa
Visit the Tsits Qar
An unusual rock formation creating a backwater in the very middle of the valley. It is surrounded by other two rocks with medieval forts on the top.
Route details
Day 1
Through Pasture Lands
Start your ride from nearby the hillside Ardvi village and continue through cultivated fields.
After you have reached a livestock farm, your route will gradually follow down the hill through corn fields.
At sunset, you will get to your overnight accommodation on the northern rim of the canyon.
Day 2
Across The Canyon
Day 3
Back to the Stables
Difficulty
Moderate
Tour provider's comments
Distance: 55․5 km
Relative altitude: 1,180 m (Highest point: 1,748 m / Lowest point: 980 m)
Daily riding hours: 4-5
Accommodation
Comfort
Midscale
Camp Site
2 nights
The overnight accommodations are small lodges surrounded by wilderness. The location of the first night of the tour is featured by capturing views of the canyon, and the second location is deep in the forests.
1 night
Arevatsag
A couple of glass lodges with a panorama view over the canyon.
1 night
Tsits Qar
Travel recommendations
Group meeting place
Lori Region, Alaverdi
Tour conditions
Included
- horse
- guide service
- 2night accommodation
- 3day food and drinks
- entrance fees
Extras
- transportation
Group size
up to 10 touristsDuration
3 days
2 nights
It's important to know
Personal equipment you need for the tour
long-sleeve shirts and pants
supportive shoes
rain jacket
personal medication (if any)
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Is there any age restriction on this tour.
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Cancellation of booking
Dates and Prices
- Any dates on request during the season1 Apr – 1 Oct
- US$ 2751 – 3 Apr, 2025 3 days 2 nights
