7-day Horse Riding Tour to Dzoraget Canyon
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7-day Horse Riding Tour to Dzoraget Canyon in Armenia, Lori Province

4.3(3)
Duration
7 days
Languages
English, Russian
Guests
2-10
From May till October

Explore the wonderful landscapes of northern Armenia while enjoying a nice horse ride, joining a small group. Debed canyon offers one of the most breathtaking views of the country together with Debed river.

Highlights:
  • Group horseback riding in the northern part of Armenia
  • Explore Debed canyon, Dzoraget valley, and Lake Tsover
  • Visit Hnevanq monastery and Tumanyan House-musum
  • Have a picnic lunch surrounded by the beautiful Dzoraget valley
  • Get accommodated in cozy guesthouses and safary tents
Includes:
  • A guide
  • 7 Day Horseback riding
  • Equipment
  • Food and beverages
  • Transfer
Not included:
  • Pick-up/drop-off
  • Transfer
Please note:
Minimum age: 14. The tour runs from April to November.
A vegetarian menu is possible (please request in advance)

Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrive at Lori province and be welcomed with local food and drinks. To be acquainted with your horse you will reach the equestrian center, located on the shore of Lake Tsover, an impressive natural gem hidden in hilly forests. Here you have the opportunity for several outdoor activities, like paddling, archery, and fishing.
Meals: lunch, dinner
Overnight: wooden cabins near the Lake Tsover. It can also be replaced by tents

Day 2: Start your ride through pasture lands towards the House-Museum of the 19th-century prominent Armenian poet H. Tumanyan. Next, a sinuous trail leads down towards the Debed Ravine. After crossing the river over the bridge, your route follows towards the Dzoragyugh, a scenic village on the south hillsides of the Dzoraget Canyon. You will dine in a cozy restaurant and be accommodated in a comfortable guesthouse.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Overnight: Dzoragyugh Vacation Hotel

Day 3: You will ride down the scenic Dzoraget valley and continue towards Hnevanq, an impressive medieval sanctuary of the 7th century, located on the upper hillside rising above the valley. The construction was sponsored by the representatives glorious Mamikonyans princely family, the ancient leaders of military forces. Cross the river over the bridge, and do some cantering along the bank of the river. Here you can find medieval fortresses on top of steep rocky hills, between which the rapid and stormy river turns into a quiet backwater, creating the most exciting scenery of the valley. Your returning trail leads towards an amazing wooden campground hidden in lush forests.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Overnight: Tsits Qar rest zone (wooden logs)

Day 4: Todays trail leads to the Antaramut hamlet. You will ride through the sinuous Old Stepananavan road passing by the Kurtan village. Along the way,
you will find scenic falls hidden in the circuits of the village. Overnight in camps.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Overnight: camping

Day 5: Next morning, the descending pass takes you down the valley of Debed. Following lunch in a riverside restaurant, you will pass the river over the bridge and continue towards the same-named Debed village. Its a picturesque settlement flanked by hilly forests and cascading water streams. Dinner and
overnight in a local guesthouse.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Overnight: Madin Eco Hotel / Chamich Guesthouse / Debed life hotel

Day 6: Your final day on the saddle you will mount up again and take a trail ride that goes high into the mountains. To be rewarded by spectacular views, you will gain an altitude of 1600 meters. Afterwards, you can do some cantering along the ridge of Tsovaqar Mountain. Eventually, your final trail will take you down the hill towards Lake Tsover.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Overnight: wooden cabins near the Lake Tsover. It can also be replaced by tents

Day 7: You will be transferred back to the airport in time to meet your scheduled departure.
Meals: breakfast

Sample menu for every day:
Breakfast: coffee, tea, bread, butter, cheese, honey, boiled eggs and some sausages.
Lunch: sallads, snacks (chicken/beef) with coffee and juice, or pizza and local cockies with natural juice.
Dinner: any hot soup with vegetables or porch barbeque with some appetizer. Hard drinks (wine or homemade vodka).

Ride Details
Trip pace: Moderate
Route type: Loop
Riding days: 5
Daily riding hours: 4
Distance: 56.5 km (35.1 mi)
Horses: Local
Group Size: 2-10
Weight limit: 110 kg (240 lbs)

Armenia Travel Package Through Lori Highlands

Armenia travel package across northern Armenia blends structured riding days with cultural immersion, positioning this program among distinctive Armenia trips for active travelers. Over seven days in Armenia, riders traverse Debed Canyon, Dzoraget Valley, and forested slopes near Lake Tsover, covering more than fifty kilometers on local horses. Each riding day balances moderate pace with panoramic elevation gains reaching sixteen hundred meters. Guests explore medieval Hnevanq Monastery, the Tumanyan House Museum, and remote villages rarely included in standard Armenia tours. Accommodation alternates between guesthouses and safari style camps, enhancing authentic travel texture. This Armenia travel experience emphasizes small groups, direct guide interaction, and traditional cuisine served with Armenian dram hospitality. Compared with conventional vacation packages, this Armenia itinerary prioritizes landscape immersion and rural connection over urban sightseeing, delivering a cohesive highland adventure.

Practical Travel Tips for Riders

Prepare thoughtfully for Armenia trips in mountain terrain.

  • Wear layered clothing, highland temperatures shift
  • Bring sturdy riding boots and gloves
  • Moderate fitness level recommended
  • Carry small Armenian dram for villages
  • Sun protection essential at altitude
  • Inform guide about dietary needs

Travel from May to October offers stable weather. Moderate riding hours suit intermediate riders seeking immersive Armenia travel experiences.

More Facts About This Experience

Debed Canyon in Armenia features dramatic basalt formations shaped by volcanic activity millions of years ago. Hnevanq Monastery dates to the seventh century and reflects medieval Armenian architectural precision. Tumanyan House Museum honors Hovhannes Tumanyan, central to Armenia literary identity. Northern Armenia landscapes have appeared in regional documentaries and cultural programs highlighting Armenia and Georgia cross border heritage. Lori Province frequently hosts folk festivals celebrating traditional music and dance. Dilijan National Park, located east of Debed, protects biodiversity often compared in travel reviews to alpine Georgia valleys near Tbilisi, emphasizing Armenia ecological richness within the Caucasus region.

Complement Your Armenia Journey

After highland riding, enhance your Armenia travel package with a Yerevan City Private Tour, adding a guided city tour across Republic Square and cultural museums in Yerevan. Alternatively, combine Ropeway in Tsakhkadzor with Lake Sevan exploration and a trout barbecue master class, expanding Armenia tours beyond Lori. Pairing mountain immersion with Lake Sevan scenery enriches Armenia vacation packages with urban and alpine contrast.

Who Will Appreciate This Trip

Active solo travelers, small groups seeking meaningful Armenia trips, couples favoring nature immersion, and equestrian enthusiasts will value this Armenia travel experience. Riders comfortable with moderate terrain and interested in cultural depth rather than luxury vacation packages will find this itinerary rewarding. Travelers curious about Armenia and Georgia regional heritage will appreciate its landscape and history balance.

Free cancellation

Plans are subject to change, and sometimes unexpectedly. So you can cancel your event free of charge 24 hours before the start.
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With GetExperience since 2022
Customer Reviews
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Harley Harber
August 2023
A+ for an incredible time.
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GetExperience traveller
February 2023
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GetExperience traveller
February 2023
So much fun, thank you.

Meeting point

XM2M+782 Tsover Lake, Dsegh, Armenia

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