Private tour to Garni Pagan Temple, Geghard Cave Monastery & Symphony of Stones

5/5 1. Entrance free affordable 2. Train is available and optional. 3. Refreshments and toilets available in main entrance 4. Stone formations are fascinating. 5. Souvenirs available

Hayak was simply outstanding, he is such a passionate and knowledgeable guide. We had the time of our lives with him. We would highly recommend him to friends and family. He is the best!

It was our first time visiting Armenia. We were assigned Hayk Khachatryan as a driver cum guide. He is the best guide which shown us the beauty of Armenia and was always punctual and made sure our trip was joyful.. Would highly recommend him for your visit to Armenia.

Excellent tour service. Professional and punctual. Our guide, Sam was very knowledgeable and proud of his culture. He was very friendly and polite. A perfect English speaker too. Our driver, Arakel was friendly and helpful. They both made sure that we were comfortable. We had a great day sightseeing and visiting amazing places near Yerevan. My favorite place was the Symphony of Stones. It was stunning! We definitely recommended Hyur Service to anyone who would love to see beautiful Armenia.

My wife and I had an excellent tour with our driver, Hovsep, and our guide, Karin. (I hope I have their names correct…). They were both very courteous and Karin gave very informative overviews at each stop, especially the monasteries. The lunch was also excellent, in a lovely courtyard with plenty of food.

I will try my best to let this review do justice to Hayk. Before I even start; I would tell anyone going to Armenia to make sure you have Hayk as your tour guide; he’s definitely a cut above the rest and you will never regret it; his exquisite & passionate knowledge of Armenia was like living in a “History of Armenia” documentary; he left no stone unturned in explaining the sites we visited; it was like getting our own personal history lesson on Armenia (with a touch of humor 😊 ), we learnt so many things about this great country Armenia that we never knew. Hayk is always on time, he is very patient with his tourists and never rushes; and from the moment you meet Hayk, it’s non-stop, humor, jokes, back stories of Armenian history etc. As every tourist would be hustling around wanting to take pictures; with Hayk you are spellbound by his explanations, humor and advice on the best spots and angles for capturing memorable pictures. Even after the tour if you need anything or advice, he’s ever ready to help. Oh and here’s a double whammy; our friends were celebrating their 25th Wedding Anniversary and Hayk made all the arrangements (at one of the oldest churches/monastery) to make their day a very memorable one, including arranging a place to change clothes after the ceremony and get back on the tour 😊. I also told Hayk I wanted to propose to my partner (of 13 years) and like a Gene with the snap of a finger he made that happen too and it was beautiful. The feeling Hayk leaves you with is like you have known Hayk for decades, and your experience with him will be etched in your brain 😊. Thank you Hayk for the wonderful time you gave us; the dates of our next visit to Armenia will revolve around the dates “you” will be available to be our guide once again to show us the rest of Armenia (places we didn't get a chance to visit). Until then; take care and we look forward to meeting you soon.

Hayk is the best guide to tour you around Armenia. His vast knowledge about Armenia’s history amazed me and my friends. It is my 2nd time to book Hayk for a fun tour and there is never a dull moment with him around.

Hyak, our guide, is an amazing guide who is not only fluent in English, but he is almost like a native speaker and he travelled the world, what gives him great approaches about cultural ideas. He is a real entertainer. Passionate for his country’s history and culture, he explained us so many facts and also gave us some very interesting opinions. We really loved the tour. The view from Garni temple onto the gorge is stunning. There are ancient baths next to the Temple. The experience at Geghard Monastery is unforgettable, the beauty of the nature around the monastery is very nice and calm. The churches were carved inside the mountains. There is a nice sound of water coming from the river next to it.

Dear Hyak, thank you - we had an incredible time in Armenia, it far exceeded our expectations. Your country while being tough and rocky, has created some of the most hospitable people on earth. You have a great team with Anahit & Sarkis, we were well cared for and our knowledge of Armenia and her history is now outstanding. We hope and pray that your nation overcomes the challenges that it faces with your neighbours. Certainly we will return. Thank you Paul & Maral

We were only for a short trip in Armenia and decided to go on this tour with Hayk. It was the best decision ever : We learned so much about Armenia and the history. Hayk is a very well informed, intelligent and polite person and makes sure you will have the best experience. We never met a tour guide like Hayk before .We highly recommend to book a tour with Hayk! You will not regret it and you will have a unique tour that is different to all standard tours.