Yerevan: Mount Aragats South Summit Private Hiking Tour
ID: GYG1154393-1770249
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País: Armênia
Duração:
10:00 horas
Descrição
Hike to the South Summit of Mount Aragats on a private tour from Yerevan. Enjoy breathtaking views, alpine meadows, and traditional Yezidi shepherd camps.
Begin your day with a scenic drive from Yerevan to the Stone Lake (Kari Lake) at 3,200 meters. Pass by the former high-altitude astrophysics research station, a unique landmark of Soviet scientific heritage.
From Kari Lake, embark on a 4-kilometer hike to the South Summit of Aragats, with an elevation gain of about 650–680 meters. The ascent takes around 2.5 hours at a relaxed pace. Along the way, experience alpine meadows, subalpine vegetation, and views of shepherd camps and grazing flocks. Spot Armenian Gampr mountain dogs guarding the herds and enjoy the high-altitude wildlife and birdlife.
At the summit, take in spectacular views of the extinct volcanic crater and the three neighboring peaks: North Peak (4,095 meters), West Peak (4,007 meters), and East Peak (3,916 meters).
Begin your descent, enjoying views of the Ararat Valley and Mount Ararat if visibility is good.
Destaques
- Feel the thrill of reaching the South Summit of Mount Aragats
- Enjoy breathtaking views of the Ararat Valley and Mount Ararat
- Hike through alpine meadows and see traditional Yezidi shepherd camps
- Spot high-altitude wildlife and birdlife along the trail
- See the extinct volcanic crater and the three neighboring peaks
Idiomas de guia
INFORMAÇÕES IMPORTANTES
The hike operates from May to October, depending on weather conditions.
Total hiking distance is 8 km (4 km ascent + 4 km descent).
No technical mountaineering skills or equipment required.
Not recommended for travelers with cardiovascular issues or hypertension.
INCLUÍDO
- Private tour for 1–8 participants
- Scenic drive to Stone Lake
- Guided hike to South Summit of Mount Aragats
- 1 liter of water per participant
Quando devo reservar?
Para garantir a disponibilidade, reserve o mais cedo possível. A reserva antecipada vale a pena considerar especialmente se você estiver planejando a viagem durante a alta temporada, como feriados ou fins de semana.
Cancelamentos
Esta excursão você pode cancelar sem custo até 24 horas antes do início da viagem. Se você cancelar após 24 horas ou não comparecer à excursão, ainda será cobrado o preço total da atividade. Chegar atrasado na coleta ou partida será considerado como não comparecimento.
