Vardablur - Day Trip (Hiking)

🗓️ One-Day Tour: Yerevan → Arevatsag Dzor → Yerevan
🕗 Departure: 7:00 AM
🕖 Return: ~8:30 PM

🛣️ Itinerary with Stops
🛑 1. Rock Hike Tsitsqar
🕘 10:00 – 12:00 PM
Start your day with an 8 km round-trip hike to the stunning Tsitsqar Rock, located in the Arevatsag Canyon. The trail offers panoramic views of the lush gorge and the Dzoraget River. It's a moderate hike through natural beauty, ideal for photography and nature lovers.
📍 Hiking difficulty: Medium
📸 Photo stops & panoramic viewpoints
🛑 2. Hnevank Monastery
🕛 12:15 – 1:00 PM
A short drive takes you to Hnevank, a 7th-century monastery built on a hilltop overlooking the river. It's a peaceful and atmospheric site, with distinctive medieval Armenian architecture and ancient khachkars (cross-stones).
📍 Stop duration: ~45 minutes
🛑 3. St. Nicholas the Wonderworker Church
🕐 1:15 – 1:45 PM
Visit this small but historically significant church located near the village of Vardablur. It’s known for its peaceful surroundings and local spiritual importance.
📍 Stop duration: ~30 minutes
🛑 4. Lunch at Vardablur
🕑 2:00 – 3:00 PM
Enjoy homemade Armenian dishes in a local guesthouse or a pre-arranged picnic-style lunch. Taste fresh village bread, herbs, cheese, and mountain tea.
🍽️ Local highlight: Tolma, spas (yogurt soup), and sweet gata
🛑 5. Vardablur Lakes
🕒 3:15 – 4:15 PM
Relax by the peaceful Vardablur Lakes, tucked away in nature. It’s a great spot to rest after your hike, take photos, or enjoy a short walk around the lake. Some locals even swim in the summer months.
📍 Optional: Bring swimwear or a blanket for a lakeside nap
🛑 6. Return to Yerevan
🕓 4:30 PM departure
Expected arrival back in Yerevan between 7:30 – 8:30 PM, depending on traffic and pace.
🧳 What to Bring
Comfortable hiking shoes
Hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses
Light jacket or raincoat (weather-dependent)
Water and snacks
Camera or phone for photos

📅 COST
45.000 AMD (5-6 seats car)