Group Tour: Amberd, Aragats, Lake Kari, Saghmosavank, Alphabet
Overview
On this tour you will visit Amberd, a fortress on the southern slope of Mount Aragats, founded in the 7th century. Next up is Lake Kari at the height of 3250 m on the slopes of Mount Aragats, the highest point of Armenia (4090 m). Up next is the stop for Armenian Dry Fruit production and tasting. Visit Saghmosavank, 13th century Armenian monastic complex, unique due to its frescoes with biblical themes and the perfect harmony with environment – vertical cliffs of Kasakh gorge. There comes the Alley of Armenian Letters (Alphabet Alley), that was built on the slopes of Mount Aragats in honor to the 1600th anniversary of the creation of Armenian alphabet. This monument is unique not only in Armenia, but all around the World.
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicles
- Dry fruits tasting
- Vehicle & passengers insurance
- WiFi in the vehicles
- Bottled water & pastries
- Admission tickets
- Professional guide: ENG + RUS consecutively
- Lunch price (3900 - 4900AMD = 10-13 USD)
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off
Meeting Location
96 Nalbandyan poxoc
Yerevan 0010, Armenia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Amberd fortress
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Mount Aragats
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Kari Lake
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Saghmosavank Monastery
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Armenian Alphabet Monument
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for people with hypertension problems
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Lake Kari on the slope of mount Aragats is situated on the altitude of 3250 m above sea level
- It is recommended to wear warm clothes
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- The duration is approximate
- Seats will not be known in advance
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 49 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+04).
- Air-conditioned vehicles.
- Dry fruits tasting.
- Vehicle & passengers insurance.
- WiFi in the vehicles.
- Bottled water & pastries.
- Admission tickets.
- Professional guide: ENG + RUS consecutively.
- Lunch price (3900 - 4900AMD = 10-13 USD).
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Group Tour: Amberd, Aragats, Lake Kari, Saghmosavank, Alphabet is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for people with hypertension problems
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicles
- Dry fruits tasting
- Vehicle & passengers insurance
- WiFi in the vehicles
- Bottled water & pastries
- Admission tickets
- Professional guide: ENG + RUS consecutively
- Lunch price (3900 - 4900AMD = 10-13 USD)
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for people with hypertension problems
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Lake Kari on the slope of mount Aragats is situated on the altitude of 3250 m above sea level
- It is recommended to wear warm clothes
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- The duration is approximate
- Seats will not be known in advance
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 49 travelers
