Snow Day Fun Day in Tsaghkadzor

Once we arrive, we will have a nice stroll in the heart of the city. Tsaghkadzor, translated, means ‘’Gorge of flowers’’ and it truly deserves the name because during spring, Tsaghkadzor is covered with lush, green forests and flowers and the views are just mesmerizing. However, it is mostly popular in winter because of its ski resort.

We will visit Kecharis Monastery - located in the northern part of town, the unique church was erected at the beginning of the 11th-century and is considered one of the historical gems of Tsaghkadzor. It is a well-kept facility surrounded by beautiful mountains and ancient cross-stones (khachkars). Kecharis Monastery is a great place to get in touch with the history of Tsaghkadzor.

Those who want to ski or snowboard and need to rent equipment, will visit a local rental shop to get the necessary gear.

From the top skiing point at an altitude of 2819 meters, opens a spectacular view of Lake Sevan and the Ararat mountain. It’s the perfect place for professionals and beginners to master their skills while enjoying the picturesque Armenian scenery. Level of tracks is designed mainly for the middle level of riding, but there are tracks for both professionals and beginners.

Not tired yet or didn't get enough of skiing or snowboarding? Slopes are even open for the fans of night riders from 07.00pm - 11.00pm.

It is also possible to Zipline from the central park and have warm cup of tea, coffee or a tasty bite from the Panorama restaurant with a beautiful panoramic view, drive ATVs, do snowshoe hike in parks, and enjoy the beautiful nature that surrounds the town (request in advance).

Accommodation

• Overnight in Tsaghkadzor.

Meals Included 

• Breakfast at the hotel

Included Activities

• Tsaghkadzor city tour
• Kecharis Monastery

Breakfast at the hotel.

Another fun morning at Tsaghkadzor till check out time. Enjoy the fresh mountain air and the serenity of white landscapes before we return to busy Yerevan.

Check out from the hotel and depart to Tsaghkunk located in small mountain village not far from Tsaghkadzor, to discover something new, to let ourselves be surprised and perhaps to be part of something wonderful. Here you will experience lavash baking masterclass, participate in folkloric songs and performances in one of the rarely preserved lavash baking houses (Glkhatun) from 18th century with unique Armenian architecture. It can be a great experience both for children and adults.

Lunch will be in Tsaghkunk Restaurant where the genuine and authentic Armenian cuisine was influenced by Chef Mads Refslund—a cofounder of the original, wildly influential Noma in Copenhagen—and a team of other restaurant geniuses. He immersed himself in learning traditional recipes and meeting purveyors, and then worked with the staff at the Tsaghkunk Restaurant to create and serve a series of unforgettable dishes.

Before heading back to Yerevan we will have a stop at Sevan. Lake Sevan - the highest freshwater mountain lake in Europe, and surrounded by the Lesser Caucasus mountain range. Set 1900m above sea level, Sevan is the largest lake in the Caucasus, it's also one of the largest freshwater high-altitude lakes in the world. Its colors and shades change with the weather and by its own mysterious processes, from a dazzling azure to dark blue and a thousand shades in between. Almost no visit to Armenia is complete without visiting one of the highest mountainous lakes in the world. Get ready to tick off another bucket list location in Armenia.

On the Sevan Peninsula, we visit Sevanavank Monastic complex, which dates back to the 9th century.

Heading back to Yerevan.

Meals Included 

• Breakfast at the hotel

Included Activities

• Lavash baking master class
• Tsaghkunk restaurant
• Lake Sevan
• Sevanavank Monastic Complex