Hike in the fabulous Kasakh Canyon 45 minutes from Yerevan

Summary

In the morning we will leave Yerevan and head to the Kasakh Canyon located in the province of Aragatsotn. We will be driven to the Monastery of Hovhannavank, Monastery of St. John the Apostle built in two phases, first in the IVth century and the second part in the XII-XIII century. Later, we will cross the village of Ohanavan and descend into the canyon of Kasakh, where the beautiful river of the same name flows and where you can admire the fantastic rock cliffs and reveal the geological formations that sometimes combine with structures from the 1st and 2nd millennium BC. You can also explore the old annex of Saghmosavank Monastery dug into the rock. We will move up the canyon to reach the orchards of the village Saghmosavan in order to unveil the Monastery of Saghmosavank ("monastery of the psalms"), overlooking, the canyon of Kasakh like her sister Monastery Hovhannavank. Later our vehicle will take care of our transportation to Yerevan.

Tour info

Duration
4 hours
Group Size
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Meeting Point
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Why take this tour?

Do you want to take a short hike 45 minutes from Yerevan in a unique natural environment, in vast territories, breathe fresh air and discover marvelous natural and cultural monuments? We advise you to take the route from the Monastery of Hovhannavank to the Monastery of Saghmosavank through the gorge of Kasakh, where many natural landscapes of exceptional beauty can be discovered.

What’s included?

  • Lunchboxes 1x per person

  • Bottled water

  • Air-conditioned vehicle

  • Private transportation

  • All Fees and Taxes

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 4h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Armenia-Tour.com

About operator:

ARATOURS Travel Services has been in the travel and transfer industry for over 10 years. Headquartered in Switzerland, our company has partnered with top travel professionals from different parts of the world. As a result of our growing and evolving network, a branch office was opened in Yerevan in 2006 to welcome our guests traveling to Armenia.

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