Private tour: Hiking up Mount Azhdahak
Climbing Mount Azhdahak
1. Climbing Mount Azhdahak
350-360 min
From the top unfold majestic panoramas: endless plains, blue mirrors of mountain lakes and silhouettes of distant ridges. Yet Azhdahak attracts not only with its natural beauty – its slopes are covered with ancient petroglyphs left by people who lived here thousands of years ago. These mysterious carvings of animals and hunting scenes remain unsolved puzzles, silent witnesses of ancient beliefs. Legends say the mountain keeps countless secrets that no one has yet revealed, surrounding it with a mystical aura. The ascent along rocky trails feels like a journey through time – from the era of volcanoes to the world of ancient peoples.
In spring its slopes are painted with bright carpets of wildflowers and in summer shepherds with their flocks bring life and color to the austere landscapes. For those who dare to climb its summit, the mountain reveals itself not only as a natural wonder but also as a temple of history, legends and eternity.
👉 The mountain can be reached only by 4x4 vehicle.
Inclusions
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Professional instructor services (English, Russian, or Armenian)
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Transportation to/from hiking area
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Air-conditioned vehicles
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Lunch boxes, when "include lunch" option is chosen
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Bottled water
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Free pick-up & drop-off within Yerevan
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Vehicle & passengers insurance
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Extra stops on the route upon request
Exclusions
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Significant deviations from the route
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Wi-Fi in the vehicles
What to expect
- Hiking duration: 5-6 hours
- Distance: 13 km
- Difficulty level: challenging
- Elevation: ↑600 m ↓600 m (3597 m above sea level)
- Season: July-beginning of September
- Off road transport included
- You will be guided by most skilful instructor, whose services are foreseen for a group consisted of up to 10 people. In case of more participants extra sum is to be charged
- Recommended items in your hiking checklist: hiking boots or shoes, hiking backpack, wear-resistant socks for walking long distances, windproof jacket, fleece jacket, trekking poles, sсunglasses with a factor of at least 3, sunscreen SPF50, headgear, breathable light trousers, long sleeves T-shirt, thin fleece gloves, first-aid kit. The list can be shortened or supplemented based on personal experience
- The possibility of arranging hiking depends on weather conditions
Booking conditions
Cancellation & modification
Meet our Guides
Manya Gevorgyan
I have been a tour guide since 2015. To this day, every excursion is a great source of positive energy for me. During the tours, you will not only get acquainted with the sights, the country's history, and its architectural features, but also feel the full charm of the Armenian emotional mindset and lifestyle.
Anahit Aslanyan
Education – musical-pedagogical and cultural studies. I have worked in the fields of tourism, education, and culture in Russia and Armenia. Currently, I work as a guide at the Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute and in the company "Hyur Service". As a person with a humanities education and a cultural studies mindset, I strive to present my homeland as comprehensively as possible so that visitors gain a general impression of the history and art of the Armenian people. I pay special attention to mental and cultural characteristics to make every visitor's stay in Armenia comfortable and positive. I continue to study and share new knowledge.
Anahit Ghazaryan
My name is Anahit Ghazaryan, and since 2015 I have been in a state of love! I am in love with Armenia, and I always want to talk about it! Come visit! I guarantee it will be beautiful, easy, delicious, and fun! Let's discover Armenia together, enjoy it, and fall in love! I don't like legends and tell them only when absolutely necessary, and only those that feature real historical figures! Since I was born in the middle of the last century, I talk about some events not as a historian, but as a witness!
Armine Julhakyan
Hello! I'm Armine, your guide in Armenia. With me, you'll discover not only the famous landmarks but also the hidden gems of my country.
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