Up the south slope of Mount Aragats, Armenia's highest point (4,090 m): the alphabet monument, the medieval fortress of Amberd above 2,300 m and alpine Lake Kari at 3,250 m with views over the Ararat valley. A drive, not a climb.
from AMD 37,700
per car · All inclusive
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All inclusive · free cancellation up to 24 h · card online or cash in AMD
USD, EUR and RUB are for reference. The price is fixed in Armenian drams.
About 7 hours in total · 165 km
Pickup at your hotel or address in Yerevan
Back at your hotel in Yerevan
Season: May to October: from the first snow until May, the road to Amberd and Lake Kari is closed. Lake Kari lies at 3,250 m; this altitude is not recommended for people with high blood pressure.
AMD 37,700 per car in a sedan for 1–4 travellers with up to 3 suitcases (up to 2 when there are four); otherwise, AMD 52,600 in a minivan for groups of up to 7. It is the price for the whole car, not per person, and it includes fuel, parking, hotel pickup and drop-off and bottled water.
Plan about 7 hours with all stops (165 km in total). You choose the pickup time when booking; many travellers start between 8:00 and 10:00.
The driver helps with practical tips — where to stop, where to eat, how long to stay. Under Armenian tourism law, a guided tour with historical commentary is the job of a licensed guide: add one when booking for AMD 40,000.
Small changes on the way are fine. Only waiting beyond the planned time or an unplanned detour can cost extra, and the price is agreed with you first.
Yes — it is a round trip from Yerevan within one day: about 7 hours door to door, 165 km of driving, with the stops included. For long routes we suggest an early pickup; you choose the time when booking, and the driver brings you back to your hotel the same evening.
The route goes: Armenian alphabet monument → Amberd Fortress → Mount Aragats, drive up the south slope → Lake Kari. The driver keeps this order unless the light, the weather or the crowds make another order better for you — say so, and small changes on the way are fine.
May to October: from the first snow until May, the road to Amberd and Lake Kari is closed. Lake Kari lies at 3,250 m; this altitude is not recommended for people with high blood pressure.
Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before pickup. Later than that, you can move the trip to another date once, free of charge. We do not take deposits.
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