Private Tour
Lori Canyon Vacations
Overview
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48 hours
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Lori Region of Armenia is a real park of canyons offering full of surprise for those who like adventure and exploring the many awe-inspiring historical and natural monuments in this region in a short time.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Day 1: You will be transferred from Yerevan/Zvartnots airport to Lori Province and be welcomed by coffee/tea and fresh fruits in the rafting house. After getteing the instructions, you will take half rafting tour on Debed River. Following lunch in a cozy restaurant, you will begin to uncover the first UNESCO Sites in Armenia. Exlpore the 10-13th cc Haghpat monastery, located on a uppervhillside rising above the canyon. Then you will take an hour hike towards the hilltop Kayan fortress. The area opens panoramic views over the entire canyon. Dinner and camping on the shore of the Lake Tsover. The area give opportunity for birdwatching, paddling, archery and other outdoor activities. Next morning starts by taking 2-3 hour horseback riding tour through wooded hillsides and valleys. Along the way you will visit Tumanyan House-museum. You may also notice a lot of predatory birds like eagles and falcons, perched at the edge of the rocky cliffs. After a picnic lunch, you will take a hike (1.5 hour) down the verdant gorge to the bottom of the Debed Canyon. Along the way explore the 12th-century St Gregory M, hidden in a dens forest. Transfer back to your pick-up location.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
Rafting, horse riding, hiking tours
Breakfast, lunch (2 times), dinner
Guide service
Camping: In case of bad weather conditions, you will likewise spend the overnight in a guesthouse. These additional costs are covered by the existing budgetary provisions.
Tumanyan house-musem, Zarni-parni caves
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Reviews
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Super Amazing 🤩
845reshamg,Aug 30, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We received a warm welcome from Saro our wonderful host, me and my friends were in super ease with our transfers. The rafting guide was amazing and instructed us well. The experience was excellent and the view was beyond serene. The horse riding 🏇 was fun and exciting and we were just amazed by the whole experience. We are grateful and are taking back a ton of happy memories.
Wonderful trip lori canyon
866ravneetk,Aug 30, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our host saro was amazing, he did a great job for arranging amazing lunch with a wonderful view with my friends, river rafting and horse riding. He was super calm and fun all the time. Will deff get those experiences again with saro along with my friends.
Host was not properly prepared
Dasha C,Aug 5, 2023
- Review from Viator
2.00This could have been a 5 star review, had our host Saro been better prepared for the camping trip. We were a group of 5: two women and 3 kids ages 14, 12, and 10. We are experienced hikers and campers. Things we loved on the trip: - our gregarious driver Robert - GORGEOUS canyon with intoxicating wild flowers - very kind welcoming people all around from Saro, to the hotel host who fed us lunch to the rafting crew. - great traditional Armenian food - good quality tents and sleeping bags - beautiful horses - (mostly) fun rafting experience on the river Saro's horses are very mild and easy to ride. I would, however, recommend avoiding riding through the village. We encountered an aggressive neighbor stallion on our way back from our lovely ride in the fields, and he spooked our horses. It was also unfortunate that Saro double booked himself on Day 1 of the trip, and did have the time to set up camp before dark and bring all the necessary (in my opinion) supplies such as flashlights, cups, and whistles to ward off the wildlife which so plentiful in Armenia mountains (we heard a pack of wolves howling in the night!). The second very unfortunate part happened on the rafting trip. Saro did not follow the directions of our raft captain, and the two got into three very intense verbal arguments while we were floating on the mountain river. Not the safest of places to get into an argument. Also, it was unfortunate that Saro took off his gear to swim in the river despite strong objections from everyone. This set a bad example for my children. It is my hope that in the future Saro will be more careful about his bookings, and either avoid getting on the raft or follow the instructor to make the trip enjoyable for everyone.
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