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Ecotourism was defined in
1987 as traveling to relatively undisturbed or uncontaminated natural areas
with the specific objective of studying, admiring and enjoying the scenery and
its wild plants and animals, as well as any exciting cultural manifestations
(both past and present) found in this area (Ceballos-Lascurain, 1987, WWF,
Vol.1, 1990).
We promote Ecotourism as a way to bring to Armenia the
resources that will help us preserve and protect our natural and cultural
heritage. This heritage has supported Armenians through more than two
millennia, and in our new freedom, we look to Ecotourism to preserve that
heritage by making it an important part of our new economy.
In Armenia you will live in the past and present at the same
time. Signatures of millennia past cover the landscape. Pagan sanctuaries still
stand among the ancient Christian temples and powerful creations of medieval
architects. Walk outside your lodging, ride or walk through our towns, villages
and countryside and you will always be in museum in the open air.
You will also be traveling in one of the most diversified
ecosystems in the world. Five of the seven primary topographies exist in our
small country of some 30,000 square kilometers. You will experience a
remarkable range of flora and fauna. With snow-capped mountains only a few
hours drive from subtropical valleys, in the changes in altitude and local
climates, you can experience seven springs in one visit.
You love birds, wildflowers, rock and land formations, fine
lakes and mountain streams, minerals, archeology and architecture, history?
Then you are sure to love Armenia.
 We can take you
there:
ON HORSEBACK
HIKING
MOUNTAIN TREKKING
CLIMBING
ON SKIES ACROSS COUNTRY OR DOWNHILL
SAILING
WIND SURFING
For each trip we provide seasoned outdoor guides, including
scientists from our institutes of Botany, Zoology, Geology, and Archeology in
the National Academy of Sciences.
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