The 6 Best Haghpat & Sanahin Tours

1.Group Tour: Haghpat, Zarni-Parni Caves, Akhtala, Aramyants Castle, Sanahin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 283 reviews · 13 to 14 hours (approx.) · from $51Our pick

Set out from Yerevan at 9 a.m. for Haghpat, Zarni-Parni caves, Akhtala, Aramyants Mansion, and Sanahin. Your English and Russian-speaking guide may be Mariana, Karen, Hyke, Eduard, or another Hyur Service guide. Expect a full 13 to 14 hours, mountain roads, lunch at extra cost, and a maximum group of 50.

“Our guide (Hyke?) was absolutely impressive — he speaks fluently in three languages, including English, which is not easy to find in Armenia. He was very knowledgeable and shared so many interesting facts and insights throughout the tour. The trip was well organized, and we visited many beautiful places. Due to some issues on the road, we had to skip two planned stops, but they were replaced with great alternatives, so the experience still felt complete. The images and views along the way were wonderful.”

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2.Armenia. Akhpat, Dilijan, Sevan, cascad Yerevan from Tbilisi

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 254 reviews · 1 day · from $93

Leave Tbilisi at 7:00 for a small-group Armenia tour covering Haghpat, Lake Sevan, Sevanavank, Dilijan, Mother Armenia, the Cascade, and central Yerevan. English- and Russian-speaking guides such as Paata, Khatuna, and Sophia lead the day, with border assistance, Wi-Fi, transport, and time for photos, food, and walking.

“Really nice trip with the amazing guide and driver Paata”

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3.Private tour to UNESCO heritage Haghpat and Sanahin monasteries and Odzun church

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.)

Spend 10 to 11 hours exploring Armenia’s Haghpat and Sanahin monasteries and sixth-century Odzun Church. Your private group of up to three gets hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water, and an English or Russian-speaking guide option. Driver Mr. Hamik has earned praise for making the day feel personal.

“Breathtaking views, wonderful driver Mr.Hamik and fabulous weather...our tour today couldn't be better ^^”

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4.6 days in Armenia: Garni, Tatev, Echmiadzin, Sanahin, Haghpat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews

Spend six private days exploring Armenia with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, and stops at Garni, Geghard, Tatev, Echmiadzin, Haghpat, and Sanahin. Guide Arman led the first four days for one past participant. You cover major churches, high mountain sites, and the Wings of Tatev cable car, with meals and some entrance fees extra.

“I had a really great trip in Armenia with only one issue. I had a guide names Arman for the first 4 days. He was very good and gave a lot of effort. We enjoyed him although the last day he was very quiet and didn't talk much. Overall our experieRead more”

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5.Tbilisi transfer with stops in Haghpat, Sanahin to or from Yerevan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 12 to 13 hours (approx.)

Travel between Yerevan and Tbilisi in a private, air-conditioned vehicle for up to three people, stopping at Haghpat and Sanahin. Your driver handles the long route while you explore two medieval Armenian monasteries and the Debed Gorge. Driver Edward has been praised for safe, efficient driving, though English ability may vary.

“This took the stress out of the journey from Yerevan to Tbilisi, as well as allowing me to visit a couple of the major Armenian attractions on route, which freed up a day for me to do other things. Edward (the driver) knows the route and drove well, without taking unnecessary risks.”

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6.Lori Canyon Vacations

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · from $139

Spend two active days in Armenia’s Lori Province with horseback riding, canyon hikes, monastery visits, a Debed River rafting trip, and overnight camping. The route includes Odzun, Horomayr, Qobayr, Haghpat, and Zarni-Parni Caves. Guide Saro may lead the outing, and a guesthouse replaces camping if weather turns bad.

“This could have been a 5 star review, had our host Saro been better prepared for the camping trip. We were a group of 5: two women and 3 kids ages 14, 12, and 10. We are experienced hikers and campers. Things we loved on the trip: - our greRead more”

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