Your Time Machine Travel on Two Wheels

The beautiful morning starts with an acclimatization bike tour to Saghmosavank Monastery, situated in the Kasagh Gorge. 
A breathtaking view opens right in front of you, facing directly to Biblical Mount Ararat. The monastery dates back to the 13th century, where the psalms were composed. This is where the name of the monastery is derived from.

Accommodation

• Overnight on Mount Aragats at the hotel on BB basis

Included Activities

• Saghmosavank Monastery

Meals Included

• Breakfast at the hotel
• Lunch /lunch box/
• Dinner in Aragats

Important Notes

Bike route: approx. 55km
Altitude from sea level: 900 - 2000m

Another great day ahead. Our today’s program includes visiting the city of Aparan, one of the oldest cities in Armenia (2nd century) and its famous basilica The Holly Cross Church (4th century). We thought you would love to stop by and spend some time with the local priest. 
After a warm welcome from the locals, we continue our tour by biking over the Spitak Pass. The horizon will be decorated by a gently grazed plateau with Yezidi villages. 
We will pass through the cities of Spitak and Vanadzor. The last two were unfortunately destroyed in 1988 by the severe earthquake.

Accommodation

• Overnight in hotel in Vanadzor on BB basis.

Included Activities

• Aparan and its famous basilica The Holly Cross church
• Spitak 
• Vanadzor

Meals Included

• Breakfast at the hotel
• Lunch at a restaurant on the road
• Dinner in Vanadzor

Important Notes

Bike route: 80km
Altitude from sea level: 2000 - 2200 - 1300m

Our first cycling stage leads through a hilly landscape. We start cycling from Vanadzor until Alaverdi in Lori Region. The Lori province is known to be the greenest part of Armenia. Here as an optional activity we offer Rafting on the river Debed.
Enjoy almost 90 minutes and 11km of rafting through the amazing landscapes and have that adventure thrill on the river Debed. The daring travelers can also choose to jump from the bridge or slide on the raft into the river for a wider spectrum of emotions. Your Rafting guide will take amazing pictures and videos and share them with you. 
Those who are not into Rafting, will have a small hike to Kobayr Monastery as a little tour. The steep climb takes 10 to 15 minutes. Perched above the hamlet of Kobayr is the 12th-century monastery of the same name. The main church has some partially restored Georgian-style frescoes and a detached 13th-century bell tower. There are also three chapels, one with a scenic circular balcony. Behind the main church is a beautiful slow-dripping waterfall that's also worth seeing.
After that we hop on the bus to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Sanahin Monastery. The Monastery was renowned for its school of illuminators and calligraphers and also for its medical school. Its name means ‘older than that one’, referring to nearby Haghpat Monastery.
Next Stop is at domed basilica Odzun from the 6th century. Overnight will be in Haghpat.

Accommodation

• Overnight in hotel in Haghpat on BB basis.

Included Activities

• Kobayr Monastery hike 
• Sanahin Monastery (UNESCO Heritage Site)
• Odzun Monastery

Optional Activity at Extra Cost

• Rafting on Debed River (full description and pricing will be provided separately)

Includes

• 90 min rafting
• Jumping from bridge
• Sliding from the raft
• Transfer from end point to start point
• Tour guide (professional rafting instructor)
• Rafting gear (helmets, life jackets, oars)

Meals Included

• Breakfast at the hotel
• Lunch /lunch box/
• Dinner in Haghpat

Important Notes

Bike route: 50km
Altitude from sea level: 1300 - 600m

For those who would like to do rafting as an optional activity, please make sure to have extra dry clothes to get changed, and a small towel to dry. It is recommended to have rubber water shoes or similar closed shoes proper for the activity.

Today we start our cycling towards Haghpat Monastery. In the lush forest area of ​​Armenia, with its inaccessible villages, are the most important monasteries and educational institutions of the Middle Ages. The harmonious coordination of the buildings erected one after the other is an architectural masterpiece. In the middle of nowhere, on a high plateau with a dramatic view, we find the Monastery of Haghpat (10th century, UNESCO World Heritage). We will continue cycling towards Ijevan where we visit another beautiful Monastery Makaravank. This 13th century Monastery is one of the most significant Medieval Armenian religious architectural monuments. 

Accommodation

• Overnight in hotel in Ijevan on BB basis.

Included Activities

• Haghpat Monastery
• Makaravank Monastery

Meals Included

• Breakfast at the hotel
• Lunch /lunch box/
• Dinner in Ijevan

Important Notes

Bike route: 55km
Altitude from sea level: 1200 - 550m

Take an early stroll across the market in Ijevan, then continue cycling through a densely forested hilly landscape to Goshavank Monastery (12th-13th century) and Haghartsin Monastery (13th century). These are perfect examples of Armenian architecture. Here we can enjoy the beauty of the Armenian cross-stones and not only. We cycle all the way towards another lush and beautiful region – Dilijan.
Those who want to spice up their cycling day can choose to depart towards “Yell” Extreme Adventure theme park by bus led by a tour leader, where they can have lots of fun, various activities and adventure. Among many activities you may choose hiking in Lastiver caves (approx. 8km), horseback riding in breathtaking nature, adrenaline rush Zip Line, Via Ferrata rock climbing and much more. After your amazing day, the bus will take you to Dilijan to join the rest of the group for dinner.
Our day ends in the beautiful city of Dilijan that is sometimes referred to as the forest kingdom of Armenia. In this cozy town, you can find vivid examples of traditional wooden house architecture.

Accommodation

• Overnight in guest house in Dilijan on BB basis.

Included Activities

• Ijevan 
• Goshavank Monastery
• Haghartsin Monastery
• Dilijan

Optional Activities at Extra Cost 

• Yell Extreme Park (Hiking in Lastiver, Horse riding, Zip Line, Via Ferrata) (full description and pricing will be provided separately)

Meals Included

• Breakfast at the hotel
• Lunch at a restaurant on the road
• Dinner in Dilijan

Important Notes

Bike route: 75km
Altitude from sea level: 550 - 1260 - 1426 - 1350m

Today's bike path leads to Lake Sevan. In contrast to the lush green area around Dilijan, the mountains become bare - we reach an impressive landscape around 1,900 m high where the Lake Sevan is greeting us. Its cool, turquoise blue water invites you to swim during the summer season. 
On the Sevan Peninsula, we visit Sevanavank Monastic complex, which dates back to the 9th century. 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.
After the Sevan Lake tour we continue our cycling towards Tsapatagh.
For the lovers of high sky we offer in Sevan an amazing Paragliding adventure as an optional activity at extra cost. A must do when visiting Armenia, with Armenia`s leading experts in tandem paragliding flights. The team of highly qualified and professional pilots will make sure to give you the experience of a lifetime.
The bus will stay with the paragliding group and bring them back to join the rest of the group after the activity.

Accommodation

• Overnight in a hotel directly on the lake Sevan on BB basis.

Included Activities

• Lake Sevan
• Sevanavank Monastic Complex

Optional Activity at Extra Cost

• Tandem Paragliding (full description and pricing will be provided separately)

 o   Tandem Flight 10 min

 o   Tandem Flight 20 min 

*Included. The pilot will make photos and videos during the flight with GoPro camera.

Meals Included

• Breakfast at the Guest House
• Lunch at a restaurant on the road
• Dinner in Sevan

Important Notes

Bike route: 80km
Altitude from sea level: 2017 - 1900 - 1955m

It's time to say goodbye to the lake and change the region. We will reach the Selim pass by bus and start our cycling day. Our path goes 25 km uphill through the winding steppe-like landscape, over the Selim pass. Soon from the far, we can observe Orbelyan caravanserai from the 14th century. At an altitude of 2,410m, we enjoy a mesmerizing view of Armenian Highland. Here once passed the famous trade route - The Silk Road. Overnight in Vayk. 

Accommodation

• Overnight in hotel in Vayk on BB basis.

Included Activities

• Selim Pass 
• Orbelyan Caravanserai  
• Silk Road

Meals Included

• Breakfast at the hotel
• Lunch at a restaurant on the road
• Dinner in Vayk

Important Notes

Bike route: 75km
Altitude from sea level: 1955 - 2450 - 1220m

Drive to the province of Vayots Dzor. Viticulture in this region goes back to the 3rd millennium BC. In Areni1 cave wine barrels were discovered with traces of wine from ancient times. The endemic grapevine Areni grows here, from which the famous red wine "Areni" is made. Visit the Monastery of Noravank, located at the end of the beautiful canyon of Amaghu, which impresses with its unique exterior relief and its reddish facade. The monastery just melts with its surroundings.
After that we drive to Garni, which was the summer residence of the Armenian kings and is famous for being the only pagan temple (1st century) that has survived in the Caucasus. It was dedicated to the God Mitra, the God of the Sun.
Our next stop is Geghard Monastery (UNESCO Heritage): visit the cave monastery at the end of a ravine, one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Armenia. The legend says the name Geghard was given to them monastery as the legendary spear - “Geghard'' that pierced Christ was brought there. All three spots deserve to be included in your travel bucket list.
Continue to Yerevan after your delicious dinner in Garni. 

Accommodation

• Overnight in Yerevan.

Included Activities

• Noravank Monastery
• Garni Pagan Temple
• Geghard Monastery

Meals Included

• Breakfast at the hotel
• Lunch at a restaurant on the road
• Dinner in Garni

Important Notes

Bike route: 85km
Altitude from sea level: 1870 - 2028 - 1400m
Bus ride approx. 40km

You can use your free time and go to the Vernissage for souvenirs. Vernissage: Yerevan’s Flea Market is probably one of the best open-air markets in world. It is called Vernissage (varnishing, from French) — a term used for a preview of an art exhibition. A visit to the market will make the day more beautiful where you will find everything. It offers various kinds of nice national souvinirs, jewelry and other traditional items.

The Vernissage is the right place to get little taste of Armenia and a special spot to witness the fusion between national traditions and modern taste.

Accommodation

• Overnight in Yerevan.

Meals Included

• Breakfast

See you soon in Armenia.
We hope that while looking at Armenia pinned in your travel map, will bring back unforgettable memories and experience during your two wheels adventure with us!

Want to make this adventure more than just another cycling tour, you can choose to spice it up with these optional activities at extra cost.

• Rafting on the river Debed
• “Yell” Extreme Adventure theme park
• Paragliding in Sevan
• Optional activities in Yerevan