I heard about this tour company through a friend who had traveled with them before and had a really good experience. He recommended them to me, so I decided to give them a try - and I’m honestly very glad I did. We had Aik as our guide and Spartak as our driver, and I’d really like to mention them both. Aik was friendly, engaging, and clearly knew how to make the tour interesting without overwhelming us with information. Spartak was a very calm and careful driver, which made the whole day feel easy and relaxed. The tour was conducted in both Russian and English. Since I speak both languages, I was especially impressed by how well this was handled. Everything Aik said in Russian was repeated in English, and vice versa, without leaving anything out or rushing through one of the languages. Both groups received exactly the same information, which I really appreciated. The itinerary was also very well planned. We never felt rushed or like we were constantly watching the clock. At every stop, we had enough time to listen to the explanations, explore on our own, and take photos. It was a really nice balance between seeing the sights and actually having time to enjoy them. Lunch was delicious too, and was a lovely addition to the day. All in all, we had a wonderful time and came away with some really great memories. A big thank you to Aik and Spartak for making the day so enjoyable and for their warm and friendly attitude.
Group Tour: Lake Sevan (Sevanavank), Dilijan (Goshavank, Haghartsin)
At a glance
- Duration
- 9–10 hours
- Price from
- $39 / person
- Location
- Yerevan, Armenia
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 1,435 reviews
- Languages
- RU, EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 49
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Hyur Service
- Meeting point
- on the left hand, little bit down from Nalbandyan and Tumanyan corner
Description
On this 9-10-hour tour visit Lake Sevan, pearl of this mountainous country and one of the largest freshwater high-altitude lakes in Eurasia. You will also visit Sevanavank, a monastery complex on Sevan peninsula. Currently a religious seminary functions here, which is not readily open to the public, the peninsula can be named the very point from where the whole beauty of the Lake Sevan is seen. You will then have a short stop in Dilijan town, otherwise referred to as "Armenian Switzerland" for its fantastic natural forests. The town is a part of Dilijan National Park. The next stop is Haghartsin, a 10th century monastery which has been recently renovated by donation of Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qassimi, the Ruler of Sharjah, who was impressed by the monastery when visited it. Goshavank is the final stop surrounded by green territories.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, and Sat
- Start times
- 10:00 AM
- Next available
- Tue, Oct 6
- Adult (ages 8–80)
- $39
- Child (ages 3–7)
- $19
- Infant (ages 0–2)
- Free
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 4.
Tour Options
Itinerary
starting and ending point
The fascination and the "pearl" of mountainous Armenia is Lake Sevan, which is one of the world's greatest high altitude fresh-water lakes. It is about 1900 m above sea level. The lake is of volcanic origin and is surrounded with mountains of 3000 m and higher. The beautiful landscape and the crystal water serve nice preconditions for excellent rest.The lake is also famous for its peninsula and medieval church complex, built in 874.
A marvelous scene opens in the north-western part of Lake Sevan, where the peninsula towers over the transparent surface of the lake. Sevanavank monastery was built on the peninsula in 874 by the order of king Ashot Bagratuni's daughter – princess Mariam. The silhouette of the churches against the background of the turquoise lake and blue sky casts unexplainable impression on the visitors.
Goshavank was founded by the famous medieval scientist, fabulist Mkhitar Gosh. The complex consists of several religious and secular buildings. The unrivalled khachkar, put in front of the one-naved basilica, was created by the skillful master Poghos in 1291. Goshavank used to be one of the most famous religious and cultural centers in medieval Armenia.
Haghartsin monastery, situated in the woodlands of Tavush region, represents an indescribable example of blend of nature with architecture. It was founded in the 10-11th centuries, though new buildings were added in the 12-13th centuries. Now it consists of St. Grigor, St. Astvatsatsin (Holy Mother of God), St. Stepanos churches and some other buildings.The refectory, due to its skillful architectural composition, is of great interest. Near Haghartsin there used to grow a huge oak tree, almost at the age of the monastery, completing the whole scene. Unfortunately, only a small part of the hollow has remained till the present day, however, it is still of much interest among the visitors, and preserves the tradition, according to which, when one makes a wish and at the same time manages to pass through the tree (hollow), it is expected to come true in the nearest future.
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
How it compares in Yerevan
- The most-reviewed of 770 tours in Yerevan
- Starting price $39 is 43% below the typical $69 for tours of similar length in Yerevan
Excurgo comparison of 770 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Seats will not be known in advance
- 200 steps to climb to Sevanavank, 600 meters to walk down the hill to Haghartsin
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Group Tour: Lake Sevan (Sevanavank), Dilijan (Goshavank, Haghartsin) lasts about 9–10 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $39 per person for this Yerevan experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does this tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, starting at 10:00 AM.
How much does this tour cost for children?
Children aged 3–7 pay from $19, adults from $39. Infants go free.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is on the left hand, little bit down from Nalbandyan and Tumanyan corner. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in RU, EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 49 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Children must be accompanied by an adult
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is this tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 1,435 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Hyur Service.
Reviews(1,435)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
Had an awesome time on my day trip Hyak is very informative on all you see & do Very comfortable travel & very well organised Pick up from my hotel nice & early Booked online months ago didn’t know what to expect..it exceeded my expectations Thank you
Out of the 4 I've taken, this was the worst. I couldn't understand the guide's English, never knew when he switched from Russian to English, Russian was always first, very little explanation of itinerary timing, toilets, etc. Even the gata was stale! I think the guide's name was Aik or Hei. Not being familiar with names in the area, I didn't get the spelling of his name or that of the driver's. I skipped the last monastery because I didn't know how far we had to hike up the mountain and by then, everyone had passed me, so I turned around and came back to the bus. Very disappointing day.
Very good Guide (Galanda) and driver (khachik)
We had a great trip to Lake Sevanavank and monastics with tour company Hyur Yerevan.Many thanks to our tour guide Vyome and our driver Khachik for their excellent service and hospitality . We really enjoyed the trip and highly recommend them .
Very good tour. Shoutout to out tourguide Gyanay who was very knowledgeable and friendly with a smile on her face and to out bus driver khachik who got us there and back safely. Plenty of time was given to see the different spots and lunch was amazing
Sam is a very knowledgeable guide. Driver Karen is the best with her mega bus; nothing can stop her now. Lunch at the Van guesthouse in Dilijan. 4 options possible: basic (bread, salad, vegetables, cheese, drink), basic + vegetarian dish (soup and rice with vegetables), basic + meat dish (chicken with potatoes), basic + fish dish (like boiled trout with potatoes). Not bad but definitely a tourist trap
Our Guide edward was so knowledgeable. He was able to impart good things about the monastery and Armenia. Worth the money
Thank you so much for your lovely words! We would be thrilled to welcome you back to Armenia soon!
Very well organized trip. Our guide Sam was excellent prepared and took good care of the participants. Thank you for organizing lunch on my special request. Very good skilled driver took us safely all the way around. I have to mention very friendly lady at the office as well.
Thank you so much for your excellent review! Hope to meet you during our tours again!
Nice, long tour with interesting places such as Lake Sevan and monasteries. Even lunch was interesting. A note of mention goes to our patient and very knowledgeable guide Sam and our excellent driver Aro for their impeccable service
We are very grateful for the nice review! You are always welcome to Armenia!
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