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Hiking to Smbataberd fortress

Hiking to Smbataberd fortress

Instructor included!

Full-day

Hiking & Trekking
Full-day

Hiking & Trekking
Full-day

Hiking & Trekking
Full-day

Hiking & Trekking
Full-day

Hiking & Trekking

Duration: 8-9 hours

Mileage: 290 km

During this private tour you will drive to Yeghegis village, from where the hiking starts to Smbataberd fortress. The latter has served as the most important defensive structure of its time. The ruins of the citadel, living quarters, and also reservoirs have remained to this day.

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Number of people

Please, include also children and infants

This tour can be realized for maximum 19 people in one group.

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Lunch x 1

(5 000 AMD per person)

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Instructor included
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69 200 AMD

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To secure the booking you can pay just 15% deposit:

10 380 AMD

Hiking to Smbataberd fortress

1. Hiking to Smbataberd fortress

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Founded during 5th century and then better fortified in 9-10 centuries, this was a significant defensive construction guarding vast territories, due to its advantageous uppermost position. Smbataberd is located in the East of Artabuynk village of Vayots Dzor province.

There are several name origins connected to the fortress. According to one of them, Smbataberd is said to have received the name from its founder Smbat Orbelian, the prince of Syunik province. Another viewpoint belongs to Ghevond Alishan, who assumed that the fortress had been named after Smbat I Bagratuni. Lastly, Kapuyt Berd (Blue Fortress), mentioned by Stepanos Orbelian as one of the strongest fortresses of Vayots Dzor province, finds its identical copy in the descriptions of Smbataberd.

The ruins of the citadel, residential buildings, as well as water reservoirs have been preserved till the present day.

In 2006-2007 a large-scale reconstruction of the fortress was carried out.

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
WiFi in the vehicles

What to expect

Hiking duration: 3 hours
Distance: 9-10 km
Difficulty level: moderate
Elevation: ↑800 m ↓900 m (1666-2050 m above sea level)
Season: year round
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

The Prices of Private Tours are presented taking into account that the Tours start from and end in Yerevan. In case of starting the Tour from and/or ending it in a different place, there may be recalculation and change in Price.

During Private Tours there can be additional stops and site visits only in case of real possibility. Should there be significant detours, and should the Tour take longer than the scheduled time, the Company performs recalculation, which may result in the necessity of additional charge.

The average duration for each destination of a Private Tour is mentioned on the Website and/or on the Order confirmation; however, the Tour may actually take up to 10% more or less of that time.

Citizens of certain countries must obtain a visa in order to travel to Georgia, and in some cases they may need a return visa for Armenia as well. The Company does not have visa provision or support services. Visas are issued on the basis of existing international agreements between the Republic of Georgia and/or Republic of Armenia and the country of Your citizenship.

Should the number of participants of a Private Tour to Georgia exceed 7 people, a list with passengers' ID/passport data will be needed.

During Private Tours it is advisable to wear comfortable shoes, preferably closed.

Regardless of the destination, it is preferable to take warm clothes as well, since the climate in the sites may differ from the climate in Yerevan.

When visiting churches, men and women are advised not to wear open clothes. For women, a scarf is desirable.

During certain Private Tours, depending on the destination and location, the transportation means may be unable to reach the destination, and the participants may need to walk some distance and/or climb some stairs. If the participants have difficulties walking or overcoming stairs, then they should verify in advance if destinations include such sites.

Within the scope of Private Tours it is allowed to bring pets only inside a special cage and in case of advance notice.

The Company is not responsible for any of Your items left, lost, damaged or destructed in the vehicles and in the sites during Private Tours.

During Private Tours, passengers have traffic accident insurance to compensate for actual damage to the passenger's health up to 1 500 000 AMD, based on documented expenses.

Cancellation & modification

Private Tour Order cannot be confirmed without Deposit.

If the departure is from Yerevan, the Deposit makes up 15% of the Order Price; while in case of cancellation or no-show, the Deposit is not refunded to the Customer.

If the departure is outside of Yerevan, the Deposit makes up 100% of the Order Price; while in case of cancellation at least 24 hours before the departure, 85% of the Order Price is refunded, and in case of later cancellation or no-show, no amount is refunded.

In specific cases the Company may require a different amount of Deposit and set different terms of Order cancellation, by agreeing with the Customer in advance.

The Customer shall make the Balance Payment on the spot of receiving the Service, at the latest, unless otherwise agreed with the Company.

No additional amount is charged from the Customer when postponing the confirmed Order, if the Company has been informed about it at least 24 hours before, and if informed later than that, 10% penalty is charged from the Order Price.

In case of an insignificant (up to 10%) reduction within a confirmed Order no recalculation takes place, and no amount of money is refunded to the Customer. However, in case of significant (more than 10%) reduction, 85% of the cost of the reduced part is refunded to the Customer. Moreover, sometimes the reduced part cannot include the cost of any services provided by a third party (i.e., food, entrance tickets, events, performances, etc.), if there has not been enough time or possibility to reduce them, and/or if it has been based on the service provision terms and conditions of the third party.

Due to unfavorable weather conditions or force majeure state, and for security reasons, the Company has the right to change, shorten or cancel the Confirmed Order. In case of cancellation the whole amount paid for the Service is refunded to the Customer.

If the Company has replaced the sites or services provided within the Order with equivalent sites or services due to the above-mentioned circumstances, then it has no obligation towards the Customer and does not have to refund any amount of money. In case of non-equivalent replacement or reduction, the Company refunds the Customer the Price difference between the confirmed Order and the one that has actually taken place.

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