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

Anna Harutyunyan

Anna Harutyunyan

RU HY EN

I'm Anna. Since 2010, I have been helping tourists not only discover Armenia's amazing uniqueness, the depth of its history, and the phenomenon of its existence, but also enjoy inner peace and harmony together with them.

Gayane Mkrtchyan

Gayane Mkrtchyan

RU HY EN

I'm Gayane – a small part of Armenia. Do you want to breathe in the scent of this land, feel the taste of our dishes passed down through centuries, hear the roar of endless rivers and the whisper of towering mountains, and why not, listen to the stories of our stone-carved monuments? Let's discover this ancient land together.

Anush Malyans

Anush Malyans

FR FA

I am Anush Malyants, and since 2008 I have been working at "Hyur Service" company as a tour guide in French and Persian. I will be happy to welcome you to Armenia and help you discover this wonderful country. I will also tell you why I have been living here with my family since 2001.

Hilda Mansourian

Hilda Mansourian

HY AR

My name is Hilda Mansourian. I was born in Aleppo. Since 2000, I have been volunteering at AGBU (Armenian Relief Society). I work in Armenian embroidery and as a tour guide. Why choose me? I want my group to return impressed by the beauty of my homeland's history and, above all, by the hospitality reflected in my smile.

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