Gutanasar — Sevan — Dilijan
This route explores northern Armenia, where nature, history and mountain scenery interweave in a single day.
The tour begins with an ascent of Gutanasar, an ancient extinct volcano near the village of Fantan. You'll see frozen lava fields, black volcanic sands and surreal landscapes rightly counted among Armenia's most photogenic spots.
Next comes Lake Sevan, Armenia's high-altitude pearl and one of the largest freshwater lakes in the Caucasus. On the peninsula you visit Sevanavank Monastery (9th century) with stunning lake views.
In the second half you head to Dilijan, a green resort town surrounded by dense forests. A walk through Old Dilijan reveals craft shops and cosy lanes full of old-town atmosphere.
The route continues to Haghartsin Monastery — one of Armenia's most picturesque monastic complexes, hidden in the Dilijan forests and founded in the 10th–13th centuries.
The day ends at Goshavank, an outstanding 12th–13th-century monument linked to Mkhitar Gosh, once a major centre of learning.
Perfect for lovers of nature, unusual photo locations, mountain views, forests and ancient monasteries.
Useful information
Booking is required
You can only join the excursion with a booking made in advance. Please do not come to the meeting point without a confirmed reservation, as seats cannot be guaranteed on the day.
To book, contact Amaras Tour ahead of time with the tour you have chosen, your travel date and the number of people. Once we confirm availability we will send you everything you need to complete the booking.
- WhatsApp / Telegram: +374 99 250 525
After your booking is confirmed your seat in the group is held for you.
Meeting point and time
Meeting point: 51 Mesrop Mashtots Avenue, Yerevan, at the lower side of the Matenadaran, next to the Bus Voyage stop, where Koryun Street meets Mashtots Avenue.
Please arrive 10 to 15 minutes before departure so you have time to find the vehicle and take your seat. The excursion leaves on schedule.
- Meeting time: 08:45
- Departure: 09:00
Finding our vehicle
The Amaras Tour vehicle will be waiting at the meeting point. It carries an AMARAS TOUR sign in the windscreen, so it is easy to spot.
What the price includes
- Comfortable transport for the whole route
- A professional guide
- Commentary in Armenian, Russian or English
- Bottled water
- An Armenian treat from Amaras Tour
What the price does not include
- Entrance tickets
- Lunch and other meals
- Personal expenses
Entrance tickets
Entrance tickets are bought and paid for separately on site.
Meals
Lunch is not included in the price. Time is set aside for a meal during the tour, and your guide will suggest a suitable place to fit the programme and the timing.
You are welcome to bring a snack of your own.
Visiting churches and monasteries
The excursion visits working religious sites, so we ask you to dress respectfully and to follow the rules of conduct.
Clothing that covers the shoulders and knees is recommended. Please keep quiet inside the churches and bear in mind that services, weddings and other ceremonies may be taking place during your visit.
What to bring
We recommend bringing:
- comfortable shoes
- a hat in hot weather
- a light jumper or windbreaker in cooler months
- a snack if you would like one
Bottled water is provided by the company during the excursion.
Duration and programme
The approximate duration of the excursion is given in the tour description. The actual time of return may shift slightly depending on traffic, the weather and how long the group spends at each site.
The order in which the sights are visited may change for practical reasons, but the main points of the published route are always kept.
Route
- 1Gutanasar volcano
- 2Lake Sevan
- 3Sevanavank Monastery
- 4Old Dilijan
- 5Haghartsin Monastery
- 6Goshavank Monastery