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Lake Kari and Aragats Private Tour: Armenian Alphabet Monument and Amberd Fortress Exploration
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55 Ratings
Mount Aragats
Embark on a private tour to Lake Kari and Aragats in Armenia. Explore the fascinating Armenian Alphabet Monument and the breathtaking Amberd Fortress on the slopes of Mount Aragats.
Embark on a private tour to Lake Kari and Aragats in Armenia. Explore the fascinating Armenian Alphabet Monument and the breathtaking Amberd Fortress on the slopes of Mount Aragats.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Mount Aragats - Standing as the tallest peak in the Republic of Armenia, Mount Aragats reaches an impressive height of 4090 meters. This majestic four-peaked mountain is a favorite among climbers. A recommended stop on the way to the southern peak is Lake Kari, also known as Stone Lake, situated at an elevation of 3250 meters. From the summit,…
- Mount Aragats - Standing as the tallest peak in the Republic of Armenia, Mount Aragats reaches an impressive height of 4090 meters. This majestic four-peaked mountain is a favorite among climbers. A recommended stop on the way to the southern peak is Lake Kari, also known as Stone Lake, situated at an elevation of 3250 meters. From the summit, visitors are treated to breathtaking views: lush green valleys on one side, eternal snow and shimmering lakes on the others, and the legendary Mount Ararat shrouded in the mist of the Ararat Valley.
- Armenian Alphabet Monument - Located in the village of Artashavan, at the eastern base of Mount Aragats, the Armenian Alphabet Monument was established in 2005 to commemorate the 1600th anniversary of the creation of the Armenian alphabet. Designed by the renowned Armenian architect Jim Torosyan, the monument showcases the intricate stone carvings of the 39 Armenian letters. The Armenian alphabet, created by Saint Mesrop Mashtots, an Armenian linguist and ecclesiastical leader, has been used to write the Armenian language since 405 or 406 AD. It was originally composed of 36 letters and was completed during the Middle Ages to make the Bible accessible to Armenians and to promote Christianity.
- Amberd Fortress - The Amberd Fortress exemplifies the key architectural elements of medieval fortress construction. Built on a naturally fortified cape, Amberd served as a significant military stronghold for many years. Adjacent to this secular structure is a church, constructed in 1026 by Duke Vahram Pahlavuni.
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicles & professional drivers
- Free pick-up & drop-off within Yerevan
- Professional English or Russian speaking guide service (if choosing ‘with a guide’ option)
- Extra stops on the route upon request
- Vehicle & passengers insurance
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicles & professional drivers
- Free pick-up & drop-off within Yerevan
- Professional English or Russian speaking guide service (if choosing ‘with a guide’ option)
- Extra stops on the route upon request
- Vehicle & passengers insurance
- Bottled water
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
- Entrance fees
Additional Information
Visit Alley of Letters that was built in honor to the 1600th anniversary of the creation of Armenian alphabet. This monument is unique not only in Armenia, but all around the world. Next up is lake Kari at the height of 3250m on the slopes of mount Aragats, the highest point of Armenia (4095 m). See Amberd, a fortress on the southern slope of Mount…
Visit Alley of Letters that was built in honor to the 1600th anniversary of the creation of Armenian alphabet. This monument is unique not only in Armenia, but all around the world. Next up is lake Kari at the height of 3250m on the slopes of mount Aragats, the highest point of Armenia (4095 m). See Amberd, a fortress on the southern slope of Mount Aragats, founded in the 7th century.
- Not recommended for people with hypertension problems
Location
Mount Aragats
Aragats Road
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(55 Ratings)
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E1864nlthomasf
Sep 4, 2025
Great tour with sunning views and dive into Armenians' heritage - This was an amazing tour. Mike and Karen were great to hangout and very very knowledgeable of Armenian culture from it's inception to present day. We learned about tons of fascinating topics from literature, to religion and within context and in a very fluid and well crafted manner.
Highly recommend taking the lunch option at Chir's house. Armenians will never let you starve don't worry about it. The food was all freshly cooked with vegetables from the garden at Chir's house where they also make their own honey and dried fruit.
This was our first tour in Armenia and first time and this was perfect for us.
Great if you don't want to walk much but see beautiful places. Nothing too hard to reach or with challenging hikes even though most of the tour is in mountains so I'd say this is a level for seniors as well.
Highly recommend Karlen and Mike, I want to book them again for the next day but they were taken.
Keep up the good work Karlen and Mike :D
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Curiosity24559155377
Jul 18, 2025
- With Marie and Zaven from HYUR agency, we had a very nice experience on a human level and learned a lot.
Marie, has exceptional historical and diverse knowledge and we have been able to enjoy its cultural richness.
Zaven our driver, drove us very well with great professional sense. Patient, careful, courteous and discreet we took the Armenian roads with serenity throughout our excursion.
We wish you all to meet them to live a beautiful moment of sharing.
Antoine and Julie
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206ozoda
Jun 12, 2025
Great tour! - A very good tour! Thank you very much to Marie and Armand for an unforgettable and very interesting day! Recommend everyone! You should definitely visit these places.
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Rodolphb2024
Jun 11, 2025
Amazing express private tour with Hyur - Great service and hospitality at Hyur’s main office. We got a comfortable van, clean. The driver Marcos is punctual, very hospitable, and professional. A world class service. Thank you Hyur, thank you Marcos.
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Sylviek753
Jun 11, 2025
Amazing tour with hyur - The views were so amazing out of this world the driver was so friendly and polite and helpful he arrived on time to pick us up and was so patient. We highly recommend hyur services.
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378bego_ag
Jun 8, 2025
Contact with nature - Guide Mikayel and driver Norik The driver is very good professional. The guide has been attentive, friendly and gives many explanations. A positive experience.
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666carlak
May 30, 2025
amazing - very nice experience it was well organized our guide Mania and our driver Karen were very friendly they helped us understand the history of Armenia and it's geography
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870petrah
May 29, 2025
Private tour with Arakel - We did a private tour with Arakel for several days and had an amazing experience. Arakel is a really nice person and always gave us background information about Armenia. He is a really safe driver, was always on time and made sure that we felt comfortable. This was the first time that we had a private driver on our holiday and we would definitely book Hyur Service again because it is a really pleasant way to discover this beautiful country.
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Suhailsyed008
Sep 21, 2024
Aragats-Lake Kari - Armenian Alphabet Monument - I recently had an incredible tour that took us to the stunning Aragats Mountain, Lake Kari, and the Armenian Alphabet Monument. Each stop was a unique experience, filled with natural beauty and cultural significance.
A heartfelt thank you to our guide, Melina, whose passion and knowledge brought each location to life. Her engaging storytelling made the history feel tangible and relevant. Our driver, Goqor, was excellent, navigating the mountain roads with skill and ensuring our comfort throughout the trip.
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Linda_f
Jun 29, 2025
Nice but overpriced - The Alphabet park and fortress were nice. What made the day was the guide, Alisa. She was very informative and engaging on topics beyonf the ones we saw. The lake was a total waste of time. Take a sweater. It was chilly up there. I think it was very overpriced for what we got.
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