Immerse yourself in colorful nature when embarking on a riding experience through Armenian mountains and cantering across lush green gorges. The canyon and mountain forests are full of biodiversity. Your trails along grasslands, valleys, and countryside offer the best natural views and tours to important historical sites. Picnic cuisine includes locally grown vegetables, native cheeses, bread, and wines served under the shade of oak trees. The wooden logs for overnights are located over scenic hillsides where you will explore centuries-long traditions of the local lifestyle.
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Tour highlights
Route details
Start your ride from nearby the hillside Ardvi village and continue through cultivated fields.
After you have reached a livestock farm, your route will gradually follow down the hill through corn fields.
At sunset, you will get to your overnight accommodation on the northern rim of the canyon.
Distance: 55․5 km
Relative altitude: 1,180 m (Highest point: 1,748 m / Lowest point: 980 m)
Daily riding hours: 4-5
Accommodation
The overnight accommodations are small lodges surrounded by wilderness. The location of the first night of the tour is featured by capturing views of the canyon, and the second location is deep in the forests.
A couple of glass lodges with a panorama view over the canyon.
Tickets to group meeting place
Weather during the tour
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Tour conditions
Included
- horse
- guide service
- 2night accommodation
- 3day food and drinks
- entrance fees
Extras
- transportation
Group size
up to 10 touristsDuration
It's important to know
long-sleeve shirts and pants
supportive shoes
rain jacket
personal medication (if any)
Dates and Prices
- Any dates on request during the season1 Apr – 1 Oct, 2025
- 31 Mar – 2 Apr, 2025 3 days 2 nights