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

Guided eco-experiences in the heart of the Caucasus — from hiking and wildlife watching to cultural routes and local discoveries.

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

Bicyce Tour

The route follows gravel mountain roads, open valleys and traditional Armenian villages rarely visited by mass tourism.

Route 1 – Angels Canyon

6–7 hours • 40 km • Easy–Moderate • Max. 5 participants
CWR → Tapi Berd → Angels Canyon → CWR

Route 2 – Ranger Campus

4–5 hours • 20 km • Easy • Max. 5 participants
CWR → Ranger Campus → CWR

Route 3 – Surb Karapet Church

7–8 hours • 60 km • Difficult • Max. 10 participants
CWR → Surb Karapet Church → 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