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DeutschGuided eco-experiences in the heart of the Caucasus — from hiking and wildlife watching to cultural routes and local discoveries.
Guided eco-experiences in Armenia
Activities
Explore Armenia’s wild landscapes, cultural heritage, and unforgettable outdoor adventures with SunChild Eco Tours.
Explore Armenia’s wild side
Vayots Dzor
A mountainous region known for its ancient monasteries, dramatic gorges, and world-class wine production. Experience the perfect blend of adventure and culture.
Transfer Vayots Dzor
Our transfer service is designed for visitors looking for a simple and reliable way to travel through one of Armenia’s most beautiful regions.
Horse Riding Tour Vayots Dzor
The tour is suitable for both beginners and experienced riders and provides a unique way to explore the Caucasus landscapes on horseback.
Route 1 — Parakhdem Loop
4–5 hours • 20–25 km • Moderate • Max. 4 participants
Tigranashen → Parakhdem → Tigranashen
Route 2 — Zangakatun Loop
4–5 hours • 20 km • Moderate • Max. 4 participants
Tigranashen → Zangakatun → Tigranashen
Off-road jeep tour Vayots Dzor
Our 4×4 jeep expedition follows remote mountain tracks, rocky canyons, panoramic viewpoints, and authentic rural landscapes that are inaccessible to regular vehicles.
Route 1 — Surb Karapet Loop
4–5 hours • 55–60 km • Moderate • Max. 3 participants per car
Tigranashen → Parakhdem → Surb Karapet → Spitak Vank → Tigranashen
Route 2 — Noravank Grand Loop
10 hours • 250 km • Moderate–Difficult • Max. 3 participants per car
Tigranashen → Noravank → Goghtanik → Tigranashen
Route 3 — Selim / Kapuyt Berd
6–7 hours • 160 km • Moderate • Max. 3 participants per car
Tigranashen → Hors Gyukh → Kapuyt Berd (Selim) → Tigranashen
Route 4 — Boloraberd / Gnishik
6–7 hours • 130 km • Moderate • Max. 3 participants per car
Tigranashen → Boloraberd → Gnishik
Hiking Tour Vayots Dzor
Deep gorges, panoramic viewpoints and untouched nature make this region one of the best areas for mountain hiking in the Caucasus.
Route 1 – Gnishik / Noravank Canyon
4–5 hours • 12–15 km • Easy • Max. 10 participants
Gnishik → Noravank Canyon
Route 2 – Smpataberd / Tsakhats Kar
6–8 hours • 12–15 km • Moderate • Max. 10 participants
Eghegis → Smpataberd → Tsakhats Kar → Horbategh
Route 3 – Spitakavor / Proshaberd
4–5 hours • 10–11 km • Moderate • Max. 10 participants
Vernashen → Spitakavor Church → Proshaberd
Route 4 – Tigranashen / Parakhdem
5–6 hours • 14–15 km • Moderate • Max. 10 participants
Tigranashen → Parakhdem
Wildlife Tour Vayots Dzor
During this guided wildlife experience, participants explore remote habitats and learn about native species of the Caucasus region․
Route 1 – Mozrov / Eghegis
4–5 hours • Moderate • Max. 4 participants
Tigranashen → Mozrov → Eghegis
Route 2 – Mozrov / Eghegis
6–7 hours • Moderate • Max. 4 participants
Tigranashen → Mozrov → Eghegis
Day with Ranger Vayots Dzor
The “Day with a Ranger” experience in Armenia offers a rare and meaningful opportunity to step inside the world of professional conservation.
Day with a Ranger – on Horseback
5-6 hours • Tigranashen → Boloraberd • Max. 2 participant • Transport: Horse
Day with a Ranger – by Car
5-6 hours • Tigranashen → Boloraberd • Max. 2 participant • Transport: Car
Urtsadzor
A pristine highland region featuring rolling meadows, dense forests, and traditional shepherd trails. Discover the authentic rural beauty of Armenia.
Day with Ranger
This is a meaningful ecotourism experience in Armenia for travellers who want to go beyond sightseeing and gain a real understanding of sustainable tourism․
Day with a Ranger – on Horseback
6–7 hours • CWR and surrounding reserve areas • Max. 1 participant • Transport: Horse
Day with a Ranger – by Car
6–7 hours • CWR and surrounding reserve areas • Max. 1 participant • Transport: Car
Hiking
Deep gorges, panoramic viewpoints and untouched nature make this region one of the best areas for mountain hiking in the Caucasus.
Route 1 – Jukhtak Ljer
5–6 hours • 35 km • Moderate • Max. 4–10 participants
CWR → (vehicle) → Ranger Campus → Jukhtak Ljer → (vehicle) → CWR
Route 2 – Dahnak Half
3–4 hours • 25 km • Moderate • Max. 4–10 participants
CWR → Dahnak Half → CWR
Route 3 – Tapi Berd
3 hours • 12 km • Easy • Max. 4–10 participants
CWR → Tapi Berd → CWR
Route 4 — Qarandzav
4–5 hours • 20 km • Moderate • Max. 4–10 participants
CWR → Cave Dahnak → CWR
Horse Riding Tour
The tour is suitable for both beginners and experienced riders and provides a unique way to explore the Caucasus landscapes on horseback.
Route 1 – Jukhtak Ljer
5–6 hours • 35 km • Moderate • Max. 3 participants
CWR → Jukhtak Ljer → CWR
Route 2 – Dahnak Mountains
4–5 hours • 25 km • Moderate • Max. 3 participants
CWR → Dahnak Mountains → CWR
Route 3 – Tapi Berd
2 hours • 12 km • Easy • Max. 3 participants
CWR → Tapi Berd → CWR
Route 4 – Qarandzav
2–2.5 hours • 20 km • Easy • Max. 3 participants
CWR → Qarandzav → CWR
Armenian Wildlife Tour with ranger
The tour is built on the principles of responsible and sustainable tourism in Armenia, focused on respectful wildlife observation in entirely natural conditions.
Route 1 – Jukhtak Ljer
6–7 hours • 35 km • Moderate • Max. 3 participants
CWR → (vehicle) → Ranger Campus → Jukhtak Ljer → CWR
Route 2 – Khosrofasar Half
3–4 hours • 4 km • Moderate • Max. 3 participants
CWR → Khosrofasar Half → CWR
Off-road jeep tour
Experience one of the most adventurous off-road jeep tours in Armenia, crossing two of the country’s most spectacular wild regions.
Route 1 – Jukhtak Ljer & Kani Gyol
6–7 hours • 30–35 km • Moderate • Max. 3 participants
CWR → Jukhtak Ljer → Kani Gyol → CWR
Route 2 — Dahnak Mountains
5–6 hours • 25–30 km • Moderate • Max. 3 participants
CWR → Dahnak Mountains → CWR
Route 3 — Vayots Dzor Expedition
10–12 hours • 130–150 km • Difficult • Max. 3 participants
CWR → Khosrov → Vardenyants Pass → Selim → Vayots Dzor → CWR