Riding a horse on mountain paths

    Horse riding tourism is becoming popular in Armenia. Every year more and more people are enjoying riding holidays which allows to escape from everyday routine and which brings closer to nature with its picturesque landscapes, which are especially beautiful and diverse in mountainous countries. Mountains of Armenia are not only beautiful, but also comfortable for horse riding, hiking and trekking. On the tour on can learn about flora and fauna, architecture, history and local traditions. We offer a selection of various routes both for one day and longer horse riding and riding-hiking trips, which differ by length and complexity level. Horse riding tour is an exciting and breathtaking adventure that is impossible to forget. Overnights in private houses and tents. The horses are calm and are well traveled. Experienced instructors will accompany the tour.

The specifics of the tours we offer

    Our tours suit to horse riders of all skill levels. Even if you are not familiar with horse riding, here you will have a chance to learn it before the trip starts under supervision of experienced instructors. We develop the routes taking into account the skill level of the horse riders. The tour will not begin until the instructor is satisfied that all the participants feel comfortable and confident in the saddle.

And not only horses.

Our journeys are not only about horse riding, they are full of adventures. The tour programs include also walking with visits to historical and natural monuments, meetings with local people and fun feasts.

Armenia on a horse– wild, free and amazing (11 days-12 nights).

We invite you to a unique tour in wonderful Armenia! The trip includes 9 days of horse riding and also hiking. On the tour you may enjoy the beauty of mostly forested northern provinces of Armenia, Lori and Tavush and also amazing Sevan Lake surrounded by massive mountain ridges and located in central part of the republic. The route goes from 900 to 3300m above sea level up to the alpine meadows and ancient rock drawings. It is possible to reach to top of Geghama mountain range and take a look at magnificent Biblical Ararat mountain. When needed special transport will accompany you for transportation of your luggage.

•  Distance: 7 – 30 km with everyday horse riding
•  4-5 hours of horse riding per day
•  Good physical condition and horse riding experienceare desirable
•  Complexity level: 2 of 5
•  Group size: 5-12 

Overnights in Yerevan - in comfortable hotels, out of Yerevan – in cozy hotels, private houses and tents.

Combined horse riding-hiking tours in Armenia

In addition to the beautiful nature and ancient history Armenia is remarkable also for its cuisine and hospitality – these are often mentioned by the travelers. Meetings with locals and shepherds are a special experience and supper with shepherds in the mountains is among the events, top ranked by tourists.

“We and our Mountains” (13 days-14 nights). 

The tour consists of 6 days of hiking and 5 days of horse riding through fields and mountain paths towards villages, cultural and natural monuments. The route goes from 1000m above sea level up to alpine meadows. The program includes also hiking to the southern top of Mountain Aragats at altitude of 3880m above sea level. When needed special transport will accompany you for transportation of your luggage. 

•   Distance: 8 – 25 km with everyday horse riding     
•   Distance: 5 – 20 km with everyday hiking
•   5-5,5 hours of walking per day
  
•   4-5 hours of horse riding per day     
•   Good physical condition is not required
•   Horse riding experience is desirable
•   Complexity level:2+of 5
•    Group size: 5-12   

Overnights in Yerevan - in comfortable hotels, out of Yerevan – in cozy hotels, private houses and tents.