Historical Trail Rides

6 Reviews4.67 out of 5 stars Based on 6 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor | Lori Province, Armenia

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Overview

Historical Trail Ride is a horseback riding tour between medieval monasteries of Odzun, Horomayr, and Ardvi.
If you are new to riding, you will get a half-an-hour horse riding lesson, then you can take beginner-friendly trail rides that will teach you to walk and trot at the beginning of the tour. If you're a professional rider, you can experience the exhilaration of trail rides in naturally beautiful environments.

What's Included

  • Private transportation
  • Lunch You will be invited to picnic lunch in rural gardens where you will get some juice, made of local berries along with the meal.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
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    Meeting and Pickup

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    we can pick up from hotels in Lori Province

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    Meeting point

    H35, Aygehat 1717, Armenia

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    Head to Alaverdi town from Yerevan, the capital of Armenia, or from Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia. Get to the city market of Alaverdi (Tumanyan Street) and you will be transferred to the stable, or take Alaverdi - Odzun road and get to Odzun village and continue 5km on the main road.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Start Times

    What To Expect

    You will head over to the stables to meet your horse to saddle up for your daily trekking. You will ride through cultivated fields to Ardvi hamlet surrounded with wooded slopes. Here you will be invited to taste local fruits and some juice and visit Srbanes monastery of the 8th century, perched on the upper hillside of the hamlet. Riding down the hill you will get to Snake Navel rocks. You may choose to take a sip of healthy water flowing out of rocks or just wash your hands and face. Afterwards, your trails will take you through ancient Odzun road to the basilica style church of Odzun. The church was founded in the 6th century and gained its present appearance after the reconstruction in 8th century. After touring the church, you will continue along the edge of the plateau promising picturesque over the Debed Canyon. On the way you will visit the monastic complex of Horomayr, located at the edge of the rocky cliff. The area was inhabited since prehistoric times and considered to be a sacred place since the 7th century. From here on your rides, apparently accompanied by predatory birds will take you back to the stable.

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Operated by a business

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-139596P1

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