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Group Tour: Haghpat, Zarni-Parni Caves, Akhtala, Aramyants Castle, Sanahin

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Yerevan, Armenia
  • 13 to 14 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Discover Armenia's Lori Province on this guided tour from Yerevan. See some of the country's most impressive landscapes, mountains, valleys, forests, and more, as well as landmarks including the UNESCO-listed Haghpat, Sanahin, and Akhtala monasteries, the Aramyants Castle, and the Zarni-Parni cave complex. As you explore, your guide will provide insights into Armenian history and culture.
  • Explore the highlights of Armenia's Lori Province
  • See UNESCO-listed sites and natural wonders
  • Learn about Armenian history and culture from your guide

What's Included

  • Professional guide: ENG + RUS consecutively
  • Air-conditioned vehicles
  • Bottled water & pastries
  • Admission tickets
  • WiFi in the vehicles
  • Vehicle & passengers insurance
  • Lunch price (3900 - 4900AMD = 10-13 USD)
  • Hotel pick-up & drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Hyur Service
    96 Nalbandyan poxoc, Yerevan 0010, Armenia

    on the left hand, little bit down from Nalbandyan and Tumanyan corner

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.9:00 am

Itinerary

1

Hyur Service

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

2

Haghpat Monastery

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

3

Zarni Parni

1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

4

Akhtala Monastery

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

5

Aramyants Castle / Mansion

40 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

6

Monastery of Sanahin

45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Stroller accessible
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • The duration is approximate
  • Near public transportation
  • Seats will not be known in advance
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9
based on 283 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Long trip, but...

Peter_G, Oct 2025
Long trip, but efficiently managed. Knowledgeable guide Mariana. If you like off the beaten path medieval monasteries, this is the trip for you...

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Your perfect review is much appreciated! We will gladly organize your vacations whenever necessary!

Well-organized tour with great insights

Ewelina_R, Oct 2025
Our guide (Hyke?) was absolutely impressive — he speaks fluently in three languages, including English, which is not easy to find in Armenia. He was very knowledgeable and shared so many interesting facts and insights throughout the tour. The trip was well organized, and we visited many beautiful places. Due to some issues on the road, we had to skip two planned stops, but they were replaced with great alternatives, so the experience still felt complete. The images and views along the way were wonderful.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thank you for the highest mark! We will be very pleased to host you in Armenia!

A great tour

Edward_L, Oct 2024
Haghpat is beautiful and the caves and it's history are amazing. Aramyants castle is not a castle it's a mansion. Out driver and tour guide was amazing. The history and a little poetry was amazing. Be aware this is a very long tour but with beautiful scenery

Response from Host, Nov 2024

We’re delighted by your kind words! You are always welcome to explore Armenia with us again!

It was fabulous! I...

Astrid_T, Oct 2024
It was fabulous! I recommend this excursion to anyone who wants to visit Armenia as a whole - not just the capital city.

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Thank you for the glowing review! We’ll be delighted to host you again in Armenia anytime!

Worth every penny amazing guide and driver

Anthony_L, Aug 2024
Amazing long day a worthy experience. Garik our driver was very safe and experience driver. He drives slower than most locals and very safe. Our guide was Karen and he is very knowledgeable with a great singing voice. Amazing commentary during the drive and on site. He’s very helpful and made sure most guests are enjoying the experience. Great English very neutral accent - easily understandable. The sites visited especially the monasteries were great. If you like architecture and history the monasteries were great filled with history. The lunch place was amazing with great views of the gorge and the food was great very tasty. Amazing friendly staff very attentive. There’s a few stops or break to and from the sites so you will have time to stretch and get a break from a long day of driving. The great thing is they provide cold water so if it’s hot outside or tired from the sightseeing there’s free cold water. We started on time at 9am and arrived back at 10pm a very long and fulfilling day trip.

Response from Host, Aug 2024

We are grateful for the nice review received. It’s our pleasure to make the stay of our customers enjoyable!

Great day !!!...

Mario_C, Jun 2024
Great day !!! Hope I am getting their names right (Guide) Eduard (driver) Aro Did an excellent job with the group. Love the area this tour covers, if you like to learn culture and history this tour is essential

Response from Host, Jun 2024

Your fantastic review is greatly valued! We are always ready to organize your vacations whenever you need!

Best experience in beautiful mountains

K_P, Oct 2023
Z-P caves and the mountains in the area were spectacular. Having lunch at the restaurant looking down the mountains was so delightful that I thought I was in paradise. Karen and the driver were top notch.

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Your perfect review is much appreciated! We will gladly organize your vacations whenever necessary!

A day filled with unique sights and stories.

Sara_B, Oct 2023
Haghpat and Sanahin ooze emotion and status - important sites for hundreds of years. Both in spectacular locations. Artistry, story telling, beauty.

Response from Host, Nov 2023

We are grateful for the nice review received. It’s our pleasure to make the stay of our customers enjoyable!

A long day tour that it worth the length

Krister_C, Aug 2023
A great mix of monasteries, ruins and wonderful mountain views. A long day tour that was well worth it and our guide was excellent as well.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

We are thrilled to hear that you loved your experience! Hope to host you in our country once more!

Great way to see more of Armenia

Idan_S, Aug 2023
The trip was very well organised and the tour guide (Sunny) was lovely. We managed to see a beautiful part of Armenia and I strongly recommend this tour.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

We are grateful for the nice review received. It’s our pleasure to make the stay of our customers enjoyable!

place to be

Anahid_K, Jul 2023
beautiful views and places to visit all ancient ruins of nation of ARMENIA, not to miss there are also other places to visit with Hyur tour which was prepared

Response from Host, Jul 2023

The nice experience of our customers is our priority! Thank you for your highest mark!

Long day but the sights...

Katey_B, Jun 2023
Long day but the sights are stunning. This was a very well organized tour. I would recommend this tour 100%.

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Your positive review is much appreciated! Looking forward to hosting you in Armenia soon!

Excellent day trip

Douglas_M, Apr 2023
Very long day but enjoyable tour. The highlight for me was the Haghpat monastery and the Zarni-parni caves. Lunch was delicious and at a great price.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Thank you for the review! We will be glad to meet you again in the future!

The schedule just doesn't make sense: Haghpat and Sanahin...

Chao_W, Aug 2025
The schedule is simply unreasonable: the two World Heritage sites of Haghpat and Sanahin are too short to allow for photography and free movement; the lunch is time-consuming but too long, and the drag affects the tempo. Aramyants Castle is a pure waste of time, a dilapidated building, and it is recommended to simply delete it. To make matters worse, the travel agent's minibus was so crowded that it hurt to sit on its knees and had a bad experience.
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Response from Host, Sep 2025

非常感谢您抽出时间与我们分享宝贵的意见。很遗憾此次行程未能完全符合您的期望。我们已认真记录您对行程节奏、景点安排及车辆舒适度的反馈,并会在今后的工作中加以改进。 您的建议对我们持续提升服务质量非常重要,我们真诚希望未来还能有机会再次为您提供更愉快的旅行体验。

Una experiencia muy recomendable

Enrique_D, Jul 2023
Una magnífica experiencia, en un transporte cómodo, con un conductor experimentado y prudente y una guia muy instruida, amable y cálida. Los lugares visitados son excepcionales.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

¡Muchísimas gracias por la valuación alta! Siempre estaremos alegres de recibirle en Armenia.

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