Private tour: Hiking to Smbataberd Fortress

Instructor included!

Itinerary

Hiking to Smbataberd Fortress

1. Hiking to Smbataberd Fortress

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Smbataberd is a fortress that seems to have stepped straight out of legend and still guards the mysteries of medieval Armenia. Built in the 5th century and later reinforced, it rose above Vayots Dzor as an impregnable guardian, protecting its people from enemy invasions. Standing on a steep mountain surrounded by deep gorges, the fortress appeared unreachable and enemies often retreated without even attempting a siege.

Inclusions

  • Professional instructor services (English, Russian, or Armenian)

  • Transportation to/from hiking area

  • Air-conditioned vehicles

  • Lunch boxes, when "include lunch" option is chosen

  • Bottled water

  • Free pick-up & drop-off within Yerevan

  • Vehicle & passengers insurance

  • Extra stops on the route upon request

Exclusions

  • Significant deviations from the route

  • Wi-Fi in the vehicles

Booking conditions

Cancellation & modification

Meet our Guides

Ani Mshecyan

Ani Mshecyan

RU

Good afternoon, dear friends! I'm a Russian-speaking tour guide since 2023, offering tours around Armenia. My main priority is the interests and preferences of our guests. Each tour is customized individually and takes place in a pleasant, friendly atmosphere. The excursions are as engaging, creative, and informative as possible. I'll be happy to meet you and share my knowledge about our beautiful country.

Alisa Grigoryan

Alisa Grigoryan

HY EN

Welcome! I'm Alisa, an experienced guide with a deep passion for the cultures of Armenia and Georgia. I look forward to sharing the rich history, breathtaking landscapes, and warm hospitality of our region with you.

Mariam Dabaghyan

Mariam Dabaghyan

RU FR HY

Hello! I'm Mariam, and I've been working as a tour guide since 2019. If you enjoy tours that are rich in content yet easy-going and never boring, then we're on the same path!

Arev Makhsudyan

Arev Makhsudyan

HY EN

My name is Arev (which means "Sun"). I am an English-speaking tour guide in Armenia, working since 2018. If you choose me as your guide, you will learn a lot about Armenian history, nature, culture, and traditions – and as a bonus, I'll perform Armenian traditional folk songs for you.

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