Hiking Tours

Passing through the mountains, canyons and vineyards of Vayots Dzor province in southern Armenia is now possible as new trails were build on the road and trail signs & blazes installed. Here you’ll find interactive maps, practical information and trail notes, plus downloadable GPS data to help navigate the route.

Your hiking & trekking tours can be both self –guided or accompanied by a local guide depending on your preferences. For the first option you just need to download the route and follow the trails. Should you not find the necessary information, feel free to contacts us below:

Tel.: +374 77 444 184

E-mail: info@fpwc.org

Caving Tours

In fact, the most spectacular images in Armenia are underground. For centuries, the caves in Vayots Dzor region were thought to be just simple caves. Children would play in them, but nobody knew much about these caves. The most outstanding cave among all the known ones is undoubtedly the Areni cave.

The Areni Cave is a multicomponent cave site with artifacts dating from the Chalcolithic to the Bronze Age. The oldest shoe, winery, human brain and straw skirt have been found in Areni Cave in 2007. The Areni cave complex and the 6100 year old Areni winery discovered in excavations, revealed that the region was already inhabited during the 5th millennium BC. The cave is currently open to public and offers guided excursion to a world of wonders & rich history.

To book your tour to Areni cave, contact us below:

Tel.: +374 77 444 184

E-mail: info@fpwc.org

Bird Watching Tours

Considering Armenia’s small size, its birds are highly diverse. A total of 360 species have been observed in a country including regional endemic species. This compares with a total of 650 in all of Europe.

Bird watching is one of the most popular wildlife experiences offered in Vayots Dzor region. For this purpose we have listed the species of birds you can see during various seasons, designed a map, as well as marked the trails and made the offer available to every wildlife lover.

As this activity is also seasonal, we accept applications & handle requests in advance, so please contact us beforehand should you have any inquiry:

Tel.: +374 77 444 184

E-mail: info@fpwc.org

Cycle touring

Explore the gorges and valleys of southern Vayots Dzor on this remote and challenging ride connecting Gnishik village to Khndzorut community.  20 km route in the area  is marked  per the guidelines of RA Tourism committee that is equipped with  10 information signboards,  directions and the road made accessible for bikers opting for  various difficulty levels.

Should you need assistance with your tour or look for bike rentals, do not hesitate to contact us below:

Tel.: +374 77 444 184

E-mail: info@fpwc.org

Gastrotours

Armenian cuisine reveals the geography and history of the country, as well as animals and crops grown on its territory. Being one of the most ancient on Earth, its preparation techniques today remain almost the same as centuries ago.

The cuisine of Vayots Dzor lists dishes typical to the region only. For instance karshm is a local soup made in all villages & towns of the region. This is a walnut based soup with red and green beans, chick peas and spices, served garnished with red pepper and fresh garlic. The special herb karshm is the main ingredient that gives that special aroma to the soup.

Since most of local housewives are amazing chefs, we’ll organize gastro tours to different villages of the region, where you can taste variety of homemade dishes & drinks made exclusively from locally grown ingredients. To book your gastro tour to Vayots Dzor in advance, contact us below:

Tel.: +374 77 444 184

E-mail: info@fpwc.org

Pottery Master – Class

Should you visit Vayots Dzor region for tourism, make sure you visit Hrach Manukyan, the talented master of Agarakadzor village.

Here you will have unique opportunity to participate in a clay making master – class, learn to work with clay, make your own design & create an art -work yourself.

In case your masterpiece fails, there will be other chance to purchase lots of items from the rich collection of Hrach made with Vayots Dzor traditional ornaments. Hrach also accepts orders & holds masterclasses in the village, so make sure you book yourself into one of them by contacting us below:

Tel.: +374 77 444 184

E-mail: info@fpwc.org

Fitness

Gym area

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