Top Yerevan Outdoor Activities

Drive through the countryside of Armenia to discover three beautiful monasteries during this full-day private tour. Visit the Khor Virap Monastery on the biblical Mount Ararat and the beautiful medieval Noravank Monastery with its Holy Mother of God Church before stopping for lunch. End the tour with a ride on the Wings of Tatev cable car to the two-storied Tatev Monastery considered to be the wealthiest medieval monastery in Armenia.

Experience a thrilling paragliding ride over Yerevan and see the city from an aerial perspective. This tandem tour is perfect for travelers who just want to sit back and enjoy the views—all you have to do is follow the instructor’s direction and soon you’ll be flying amongst the clouds. Launches occur between 6,200 to 9,200 feet (2,000 to 2,800 meters) above sea level.

Spend a day in the Armenian mountains on a full-day tour from Yerevan to Lake Sevan, Monastery Sevanavank, Dilijan, Goshavank Monastery, and Haghartsin Monastery. After taking in a spectacular lake ringed by mountains, you’ll visit a series of centuries-old monasteries with fascinating history and architecture. This full-day excursion includes pickup and drop-off at a central location in Yerevan, entrance fees, and all transport for a hassle-free day of exploring.

Visiting Tsaghkadzor, Kecharis Monastery, and Lake Sevan from Yerevan in one day is tricky without a car. On this full-day tour, travel to all three in an air-conditioned vehicle with a guide. Take a cable car ride in Tsaghkadzor and admire the scenery. Stop at the Kecharis Monastery. Continue on to Lake Sevan, and go to Sevanavank Monastery. Stay connected throughout the day with onboard WiFi.

Discover three of south Armenia’s historical highlights on a 14-hour tour from Yerevan. Visit Noravank, the country’s only 2-story medieval monastery, and explore the Tatev Monastery, once a center of learning, set on a mountain plateau. Uncover its history and ride the ‘Wings of Tatev’ cableway, the world’s longest without stops. Finally, visit Karahunj, whose prehistoric stones formed an astronomical observatory. Cableway ride, entrance fees, and central and hotel pickup and drop-off in Yerevan included.

Get out of the city and experience the highlights of the Armenian countryside on this full-day guided tour. Depart from your Yerevan hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle equipped with WiFi, so you can stay connected. Accompanied by your guide, visit the pagan temple at Garni and the Geghard monastery complex. Watch a lavash bread baking demonstration at a family-style restaurant. Continue on to Tsaghkadzor and take in views of the mountains from a cable car. Explore the Kecharis Monastery before returning to Yerevan.

Get out of Yerevan and visit a winery and a monastery on this full-day tour. Travel from your centrally-located hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle with a guide to Areni, a village that’s known for its distinctive wine. Continue onto the medieval Tatev Monastery. Ride the Wings of Tatev aerial tramway and admire the panoramic views.

Experience Armenian village life and get out of the city on this full-day tour from Yerevan. Travel from your centrally located hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle with a guide. Enjoy WiFi that lets you stay connected all day. Visit the Alphabet Monument and learn about the history of written language in Armenia from your guide. Visit Lake Kari and Amberd Fortress before enjoying traditional food (own expense) in a local village garden.

During this long-lasting and engaging group tour first visit is foreseen at the majestic 10th century monastery Haghpat. On your next stop visit Zarni-Parni cave castle complex in a forest canyon with a magnificent view of the Kayan fortress and nice restaurant. After lunch visit magnificent Akhtala monastery, comprised of three churches, located in the territory of the eponymous fortress. And last you are going to see the Sanahin monastery. Both Haghpat and Sanahin are included in the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List and are considered as "gems" of Lori provice. After this trip true inspiration is never going to leave you!

Yerevan Zipline Airlines is one of the longest ziplines in Armenia and only one in the world that passes under a bridge. Here you can speed up to 140 km/h.

Explore the stunning Lake Sevan and surrounding sites on a private excursion from Yerevan. This volcanic lake is surrounded by mountains, offering stunning landscapes and a relaxing atmosphere. Visit three local monasteries and learn about their significance to Armenian history and culture and explore the mountain town of Dilijan before heading back to Yerevan.

Discover the natural wonders and historic landmarks around Lake Sevan on this private full-day tour from Yerevan. Ride the cable car to Tsaghkadzor, enjoy lunch (own expense) at the mountaintop Kecharis Monastery, admire views of Lake Sevan, and visit the Sevanavank monastery. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Skyball is the founder of air ballooning in Armenia. Since 2014, we enable hundreds of thousands of Armenains and foreigners to discover the majestic beauty of Armenian gorgeous mountains and landscapes right from the sky, thus providing them with an unforgettable experience. We pride ourselves for being the only company in Armenia granted with Aircraft Operator's Certificate. The Certificate empowers us to make commercial rides by air balloons across the territory of Armenia. The flights are allowed and controlled exceptionally by Civil Aviation Committee of Armenia. All our pilots have international qualifications. The safety of passengers is our top priority, so they are insured by a foreign reputable insurance company before participating in the flight.

Group tours often mean an impersonal experience and waiting around for other travelers. Skip the hassle with this private tour. In the company of just your party and a guide, visit Tsaghkadzor, translated as "valley of flowers" and the monastery complex of Kecharis. Ride the ropeway leading to Lake Sevan and visit Sevanavank monastery and Dilijan, known as Armenian Switzerland, and more.

Swap the crowds and hassle that come with regular group tours for a more personalized experience of some of Armenia's highlights. This private tour from Yerevan takes you to Garni, the country's only pagan temple; Gerdhard Monastery, Tsaghkadzor, the "valley of flowers," and the monastery complex of Kecharis.

Tsitsernakaberd, Mother See Echmiadzin, St. Gayane Church, St. Hripsime Church, and Zvartnots Temple are some of the notable memorial and religious sights in and around Yerevan, but it can be tricky to visit all of them without a car. On this full-day tour, travel in an air-conditioned vehicle equipped with WiFi so you can stay connected. Visit each attraction with a guide and learn about Armenian history.

Spend the day exploring some of Armenia's most spectacular landmarks while leaving all the travel planning to the local experts. This private tour from Yerevan is exclusively for your party and includes visits to the monastery of Khor Virap, resort town of Jermuk, and Areni, an ancient settlement famed for its wines.

Discover some of Armenia's most beautiful landmarks without traveling far from the capital. This private tour takes you directly from your Yerevan hotel to Sevan Lake, a stunning high-altitude fresh-water lake surrounded by mountains, and the Sevanavank monastery, built in 874.

This private tour will take you to the inspiring and impressive sites of Armenia in southeastern direction. The first stop is going to be in the old village Areni, where a 6000-year-old winery was found. You will enjoy here wine tasting and a tour around "Hin Areni" factory. Next is Shaki waterfall, located in one of the coziest and nicest corners of Syunik province, gloriously opening its striking beauty to all the admirers. Further on the route there comes a flight on the longest reversible cableway in the World – "Wings of Tatev" and a visit of the unique Tatev monastery complex. On the way back to Yerevan you will visit the ancient observatory Karahunj. The petroglyphs (paintings on rocks), found nearby, indicate that primitive man in Armenia had certain information about astronomy.

This itinerary will guide you to explore several of the most amazing sights of Armenia. You will have a chance to visit Garni temple, try to bake Armenian bread "Lavash", visit UNESCO heritage sight - Geghard monastery. visit "Hin Areni" wine factory in Areni settlement, where you will have a tour and tasting of its famous wines. Afterwards visit Shaki waterfall, which is gloriously opening its striking beauty to all the admirers. "Devil's" bridge, which is a natural bridge, formed from travertine. Tatev monastery, that was once a spiritual center. It is here that one can take the World’s longest ropeway without stops – "Tatever". The package includes 2-way airport transfer and your hotel accommodation in Armenia.

Discover sights outside of the capital of Yerevan during this full-day private tour. Visit the beautiful Haghartsin Monastery complex in Dilijan, zoom down a zipline at the Tsakhkadzor ski resort, and admire the beautiful Lake Sevan with its 9th-century Sevanavank Monastery. This tour is ideal for first-time visitors and those who want to escape the busy city.

During the trip we will visit lake Sevan, the monastery on peninsula, Sevanavank, Tsaghkadzor ski resort, Khecharis Monastery, will take the ropeway.During the trip we will visitl ake Sevan, the monastery on peninsula, Sevanavank, Tsaghkadzor ski resort, Kecharis Monastery, will take the ropeway.

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Explore some of the most beautiful scenery in Armenia without having to venture far from the capital. This private tour takes you to Dilijan, which is often referred to as "Armenian Switzerland" for its forested landscape. Afterward, head for Yell Extreme Park where you can enjoy ziplining, paragliding, horseback riding, rock climbing, and other activities.