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Immerse yourself in colorful nature when embarking on a riding experience through Armenian mountains and cantering across lush green gorges. The mountain forests and grasslands are full of biodiversity, and your trails along the verdant canyons, valleys, and countryside offer the best natural views as well as important historical sites. Picnic cuisine includes locally grown vegetables, native cheeses, bread, and wines, served under the shade of trees. The camping tents and guesthouses are located on scenic hillsides where you will explore centuries-long traditions of the local lifestyle.
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Contact us and send any location including your accommodation in the mentioned communities to be transferred to your starting point.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrive at Lori province and be welcomed with local food and drinks. To be acquainted with your horse you will reach the equestrian center, located on the shore of Lake Tsover, an impressive natural gem hidden in hilly forests. Here you have the opportunity for several outdoor activities, like paddling, archery, and fishing. Dinner and overnight in the lakefront wooden cabins.
3 hours • Admission ticket included -
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Day 2: Start your ride through pasture lands towards the House-Museumof a prominent Armenian poet, H. Tumanyan, which is a vivid example ofan Armenian peasant house of the early 19th century. Next, a sinuous trail leads down the hill towards the Debed Ravine. After crossing the river over the bridge, your route follows towards the Dzoragyugh, a scenic village on thesouth hillsides of the Dzoraget Canyon. You will dine in a cozy restaurant and be accommodated in a comfortable guesthouse.
5 hours • Admission ticket free -
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Day 3: You will ride down the scenic Dzoraget valley and continue towards Hnevanq, an impressive medieval sanctuary, located on the upper hillside rising above the valley. The construction of the monastery was sponsored in the 7th century by the representatives of Orbelians, derived from the glorious Mamikonyans princely family, the ancient leaders of military forces. Here you will also find medieval fortresses on top of steep rocky hills, between which the rapid and stormy river turns into a quiet backwater, creating the most exciting scenery of the valley. Next, trails lead to an amazing wooden campground hidden in lush forests.
4 hours • Admission ticket included -
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Day 4: Today’s trail leads to the Antaramut hamlet. You will ride through the sinuous Old Stepananavan road passing by the Kurtan village. Along the way, you will find scenic falls hidden in the circuits of the village. Overnight in camps.
4 hours • Admission ticket free -
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Day 5: Next morning, the descending pass takes you down the valley of Debed. Following lunch in a riverside restaurant, you will pass the river over the bridge and continue towards the same-named Debed village. It’s a picturesque settlement flanked by hilly forests and cascading water streams. Dinner and overnight in a local guesthouse.
4 hours • Admission ticket free -
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Day 6: Your final day on the saddle you will mount up again and take a trail ridethat goes high into the mountains. To be rewarded by spectacular views, you willgain an altitude of 1600 meters. Afterwards, you can do some cantering along the ridge of Tsovaqar Mountain. Eventually, your final trail will take you down the hill towards Lake Tsover.
4 hours • Admission ticket free -
7Yerevan
Day 7: You will be transferred back to the airport in time to meet your scheduleddeparture.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
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- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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