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Are
you a confirmed camper or an enthusiast hiker? Or maybe the only way of rest
you admit is to go up the mounts and down the canyons, cross swiftly flowing
rivers, put up a tent in a picturesque surroundings, burn fire and sit watching
stars, listening to the melody of silence? Or perhaps you are an amateur writer
seeking for fresh experiences and new feelings? Have you ever imagined camping
in the grounds of an ancient monastery? We are sure you won't like to miss
highlights of this ancient country. Our Adventure Tour programs are to make all
your bald ideas true. Join us!
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Group
size:
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Our intention is to keep groups small
allowing our leaders to provide more personal service to all of our clients,
cultivating in this way a friendly atmosphere. Small groups also have less of
an impact on the environment.
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Difficulty:
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All our camping programs involve
certain physical activity. You don't need to know any special technique, but
good physical fitness is necessary. For programs with climbing included,
previous experience in such activities is recommended. And in with each program
it's certain that you will come back fitter and refreshed both physically and
mentally.
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Catering:
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For camping programs we offer full
board service with catering including dried and tinned food and cereals in
combination with local fresh food and fruit. Food for vegetarians can be
provided on any trip, but we request you inform us in advance.
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Equipment:
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We provide general camping and
technical equipment. We will give you a detailed list of recommended clothing,
footwear and suggested personal equipment, after you have booked. Route
Changes: It is possible that a route change could be necessary due to inclement
weather or any other cause. This will always be at the discretion of the group
leader.
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Customer tailored
trips:
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If you inform us in advance, we would
be happy to insert minor changes in the programmed activities or to organize a
trip tailored to your needs.
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Duration: 10 days/ 9 nights
Start and finish in Yerevan
Accommodation: tents and hotels
Part I
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1st
Day you'll be met at Zvartnots airport and driven to a hotel in
Yerevan. Then the serial of excitements will begin with a tour around Yerevan,
the magnificent capital of Armenia. If you are visitting Yerevan for the first
time, then prepare yourself for fresh and unknown feelings, which you are sure
to have driving along the streets of Yerevan. For each street, each corner
contains an inimitable or monument. The drinking-fountains in almost all the
streets will capture your attention. Your feelings towards Yerevan will grow
even higher the moment you see magic Yerevan at night. If you have been to
Yerevan before, then get ready to surprising changes in the appearance of the
city, for Yerevan has welcomed the 21st century with new hotels, restaurants,
theaters, attractions and shopping centers. |
The 2nd Day you'll get
to Bartsravan village, which is a typical Armenian village. Here, depending on
the season, you are sure to taste wild pear, blackberry, and many wild
strawberry etc.
The 3rd Day you'll catch
the wonderful chance of seeing Kusats - Tatevi Anapat (Tatev Desert) admire the
beauty of the surroundings and spend an exciting night in the desert.
The 4th Day you'll visit
Tatev monastery (IX c), a mighty defense complex, which underwent considerable
destructions from the earthquake of 1931. And having explored the monastery
you'll start for enigmatic Karahounj, the ancient astral observatory not far
from Sissian, which is much older than more famous Stonehenge in England. Then
you'll reach Sissian, and have overnight stop at most convenient Basen Hotel
Complex.
The 5th Day
will take
you through gorge and along the river to fascinating monastic complex of
Noravank (XIII-XIV) with the main church of St Karapet (1221-1227) and
two-storeyed memorial church of Astvatsatsin (1339), the last work of famous
Armenian architect Momik. From here you'll start for the monastery complex of
Khor Virap, located just at the slope of Ararat. Here the establisher of
Christianity in Armenia Grigor the Enlightener had been kept in confinement for
13-14 years for his faith by the order of the king Tiridates III. Then you'll
get back to Yerevan.
The 6th Day the wind
wings of our tour will bring you to the medieval fortress of Amberd (X c.),
situated at a height of 2300 m on the slopes of Aragats Mountain. The fortress
is inaccessible from three sides because of the rugged cliffs and served as
shelter for people at the attacks of the enemy. From here you'll direct your
trip to Lake Kari (Stone Lake), located at the height of 3187 m, with icy-cold
saltless water and no fish. You'll camp at the lakeside, have a chance to view
the spectacular sunrise and sunset.
The 7th Day is given to
climbing up the Southern (3840m) and Western Peaks (4080m), descend to the
extinct crater (one of 6 largest craters in the world), have an pass
unbelievable camping night in the crater.
The 8th Day you'll try
your climbing abilities on the way up the Northern Peak (4095m), descend to the
cascade of little picturesque waterfalls of fresh drinking-water.
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Day is the day of hiking down to the village of Aragats by a path,
running down a bare gorge. Then our trip road will carry you to the monastery
of Saghmosavank (XIII century), perching on the edge of precipitous gorge,
amazing by compact arrangement of the monuments, clever use of the terrain and
well thought-out decorations. The ensemble is famous for its depository of
manuscripts. This will be the last point of the tour, after which you'll drive
back to Yerevan.
The 10th Day: is sure to
bring you a large amount of disappointment, as your impressing tour is over,
and it is the day of your departure. |
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