The 9 Best Jermuk Day Trips

1.Guided tour: Khor Virap, Noravank Monastery, Areni, Jermuk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 259 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $35Our pick

Spend 11 to 12 hours traveling from Yerevan to Khor Virap, Noravank, Jermuk, and Areni with an English-speaking guide. Expect church history, Mount Ararat views, a waterfall, optional ropeway ride, wine tasting, and a dinner stop at your own expense. Guides such as Hasmik, Harut, Nina, and Yeger are praised for clear storytelling and friendly care.

“Overall a really good tour with a great itinerary. Our tour guide was really knowledgable and friendly. Our driver was great too. It’s good value for money. The only downside was the vehicle - it was poorly maintained and broke down several times and the air conditioning didn’t work for most of the 12hr journey in 40C heat, which was a challenge with children. The tour guide and driver did their best to deal with it though and we did enjoy the trip.”

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2.Group Tour: Lake Sevan, Hayravank, Noratus, Jermuk, winery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 256 reviews · 13 to 14 hours (approx.) · from $51

Spend a long day crossing Armenia’s high country, from Lake Sevan and its hilltop churches to Noratus khachkars, Selim Pass, Jermuk’s mineral-water gallery, and Hin Areni Winery. The tour runs in English and Russian, with guides such as Khachatur and Rosa associated with departures. Expect scenic roads, a 49-person maximum, and a wine tasting.

“The tour was great and the monasteries visited very beautiful. The tour guide Rosa was also very knowledgeable and has provided several useful information about country’s history and culture.”

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3.Day trip to Jermuk: Noratus, Hayravank, Selim Pass

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $45

Travel from Yerevan to Jermuk with a guide and driver, stopping at Hayravank Monastery, Noratus Cemetery, Selim Pass, Yeghegnadzor, and Areni. You’ll see a 70-meter waterfall, trace Armenia’s Silk Road, taste local wine, and enjoy water and gata in a group of up to 19 people.

“The tour of Jermuk was truly stunning, with its incredible natural beauty that was a feast for the eyes 😍🤩🤩.The monastery and kachkars were truly impressive and our guide did an excellent job of sharing the history and culture of ArRead more”

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4.Private Tour: Khor Virap, Areni, Noravank, Jermuk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 8 to 11 hours (approx.)

Travel privately from Yerevan with a driver-guide such as Arman to Khor Virap, Areni Winery, Bird Cave, Noravank, and Jermuk Waterfall. Expect an air-conditioned car, hotel pickup, wine tasting, dramatic red cliffs, and a full 8 to 11-hour day. Lunch is extra, and Bird Cave costs A$4 per person.

“We did this Private Tour to Khor Virap, Areni, Noravank, and Jermuk, and it was absolutely worth it! Our guide Mr. Arman was amazing — kind, knowledgeable, and made the whole day smooth and enjoyable. The Jermuk Waterfall was the highlight — stunning and peaceful! Highly recommend this tour to see the best of Armenia in one day.”

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5.Private Tour: Khor Virap, Noravank Monasteries, Areni, Jermuk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $94

Travel privately from Yerevan to Khor Virap, Noravank, Areni Cave, an Areni winery, and Jermuk. Expect about 11 to 12 hours in an air-conditioned vehicle with Wi-Fi and bottled water. Guide service is available on request, and past guide names include Hayk, Anastasia, Micho, and Sanasar.

“The views is amazing for sure… but without a help of tourist guide and professional driver I could not see and learned how valuable culture and historical of the Armenian Country . I would like to recommend this YERANI TRAVEL AGENCY to Book Read more”

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6.Lake Sevan, Hayravank, Noratus, Selim Pass, Jermuk, Areni

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 11 hours (approx.)

This private 11-hour trip from Yerevan combines Lake Sevan, Sevanavank, Hayravank, Noratus Cemetery, Selim Pass, Jermuk’s waterfall, and Areni wine tasting. You get a professional driver, hotel pickup, bottled water, WiFi, and an air-conditioned vehicle. An English-speaking guide is optional, so confirm your preferred arrangement when booking.

“I simply fell in love with Armenia. A very lively place. You can hear music everywhere and people are so elegant and friendly. The FOOD was just AMAZING. Many warm thanks to Lilith who was super helpful and went out of her way to surprise me with a celebration for my birthday.”

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7.Private tour Jermuk, waterfall, Tatev Monastery and TaTev Ropeway

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews

You’ll travel privately from Yerevan to forested Jermuk, see its 70-meter waterfall, then ride the 5,752-meter Wings of Tatev cableway to Tatev Monastery. English or Russian guiding is available, with hotel pickup, a driver, bottled water, WiFi, and an air-conditioned vehicle. Lunch and the ropeway ticket cost extra.

“It was really well organised tour with a good driver👍🏼it was a long way but nice experience 😜Also the wine tasting was short but nice .”

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8.Jermuk(waterfall),Noravank,Wine degustation,Khor Virap

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews

This private 7 to 8-hour tour from Yerevan combines Khor Virap near Mount Ararat, Noravank’s dramatic mountain setting, Armenian wine tasting, and Jermuk Waterfall. Your group of up to three has a guide and driver, with Tigran and Sergey among the guides associated with the experience. Pickup and mobile tickets are included.

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9.Private tour to Khor Virap, Areni winery, Noravank, Selim pass, Hayravank

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews

Travel privately from Yerevan with a guide and air-conditioned vehicle to five major Armenian sights. You’ll hear the story of St. Gregory at Khor Virap, visit Noravank and Hayravank, taste Armenian wine in Areni, and see the medieval Selim Caravanserai. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, with time for a wine stop but no included lunch.

“I highly recommend this (or any other) tour from Land of Noah. The staff are extremely professional and respond promptly--most of the time, within one hour even outside of business hours. They were highly communicative and picked us up near where we were staying. ThRead more”

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