Description
Despite the fact that Armenia is a small country it has a surprisingly rich diversity of flora and fauna. About 345 bird species are recorded here! By choosing our exclusive Birding Tour in Armenia you will have a great opportunity to take part in a 10-day journey and observe many kinds of semi-desert, forest, high-mountain and water birds. At Lake Sevan, you will visit the Gull Island and observe endemic Armenian Gulls (Larus armenicus) and various migrant waders. Moreover, you will visit various ancient attractions and get in touch with ancient times!
Highlights
Observe many kinds of semi-desert, forest, high-mountain and water birds
Visit the Gull Island at Lake Sevan and observe endemic Armenian Gulls
Explore the ancient historical sights of Armenia
Drive to the gorge of Azat River known for the special species of birds
Have a trip to the highest peak of Armenia - Aragats Mount
Our company representatives will meet you at the airport and accompany to the hotel in Yerevan.
| Overnight: | Hotel in Yerevan |
After breakfast you will have a trip to Dilijan - a resort town known for its lush natural landscapes and pure healing air. In the surrounding forests you will observe such forest birds as Semi-collared, Red Breasted Flycatchers, Hawfinch, Green Warbler, Chiffchaff (ssp. abietinus), Great and Medium (ssp. caucasicus) Spotted and Green Woodpeckers. The trip will continue to Haghartsin Monastery located in a calm wooded place. You will enjoy here the indescribable atmosphere of greatness, beauty, and asceticism and observe some of the bird species. After the picnic lunch, you will be transferred to the hotel in Dilijan for a rest.
| Overnight: | hotel in Dilijan |
| Meals: | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
The day will start with a trip to Tsaghkounyats Mountains by 4WD car. The area is known for its high-mountain bird specialists: Caucasian Black Grouse, Water Pipit (ssp. koutelii), and Horned Lark (ssp. pennicillata). After the picnic lunch you will return to Dilijan and then have a travel along the shores of Lake Sevan – one of the largest alpine freshwater lakes in the world. This area is home to the largest colonies of endemic Armenian gulls. On the Gull Island you will see Ruddy Shellducks, Great Cormorants, and various migrant waders.
| Overnight: | Hotel in Sevan |
| Meals: | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
This day your travel will continue along the shore of Lake Sevan and visit Lichk village. This area is famous for the variety of waterfowl, shorebirds, and passerines, such as Mountain Chiffchaff (ssp. lorenzi). You may also meet the resident pairs of Marsh Harrier and Goshawk flying around, searching for prey. The trip will continue through a mountain pass to Yeghegnadzor town. In the local meadows, we will try to find the black-headed subspecies of Yellow Wagtail (ssp. feldeggi). Then you will have a check-in at the local hotel and enjoy your picnic lunch.
| Overnight: | Hotel in Yeghegnadzor |
| Meals: | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
After the breakfast, you will travel by 4WD wheel drive cars to Vardenis Mountains for observing Caspian Snowcock and other high mountain specialists, such as Crimson-winged Finch, Red-fronted Serin, and White-winged Snowfinch. Then you will visit the impressive valley of red rocks where is located Noravank monastery. The area is home to Eastern Rock Nuthatches. After a picnic lunch, you will return to Yeghegnadzor for an overnight.
| Overnight: | Hotel in Yeghegnadzor |
| Meals: | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
This day you will travel to Ararat Valley and then return to Yerevan. On the way you will stop near Arpa River to observe Penduline Tit, Kingfisher, Marsh, and Cetti’s Warbler, and then the way will continue through the mountain pass. At Armash fish farming pond you will spend the pleasant time by observing Blue-cheeked Bee-eater, European Roller and a wide variety of waterbirds including Pygmy Cormorant, Little Bittern, Purple and Squacco Herons and Black-crowned Night-heron. In the reedbeds you may look for Reed, Great Reed and Paddyfield Warbler, whilst open waters have Marbled and Ferruginous Ducks and Red-crested Pochards. Over the pools you may see Whiskered, White-winged, Black and Little Terns which are flying in search of insects. In some muddy areas you may meet some nests with Glossy Ibis and White-tailed Lapwing. After a picnic lunch you will return to Yerevan.
| Overnight: | Hotel in Yerevan |
| Meals: | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
This day you will travel to Ourts Mountains with the aim of observing semi-desert birds such as Persian Wheatears, White-throated Robins, Upcher’s and Orphean Warblers, Short-toed and Greater Short-toed Larks, Long-legged Buzzard, and Pale Rock Sparrow. At the end of the trip, you will have a picnic lunch and return to Yerevan.
| Overnight: | Hotel in Yerevan |
| Meals: | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
The day will start with a trip to the amazing gorge of Azat River. The place will get you acquainted with such bird species as Egyptian Vultures, Blue Rock Thrush, Red-billed Choughs, Golden Oriole, and others. Not far from the gorge there is a unique monastery of Geghard which impresses with its rock architecture and ancient history. On its territory you will look for Golden Eagles, Peregrine Falcons (race brookei), Western Rock Nuthatches, and others. Lunch will be arranged in a cozy restaurant run by a hospitable local.
| Overnight: | Hotel in Yerevan |
| Meals: | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Most of this tour day will take part at Mount Aragats – the highest peak of Armenia. You will walk from dry steppes to alpine meadows located at an altitude of 3200 meters above sea level and look for Bimaculated Lark, Common Stonechat, Bluethroat (magna race), Radde’s Accentors. Here you may also find all species of forest raptors like Snake-Eagle, Lesser Spotted Eagle, Common Buzzard (menetriesi race), etc. Lunch will be arranged at the local restaurant not far from Amberd Fortress.
| Overnight: | Hotel in Yerevan |
| Meals: | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Transfer to the hotel, departure
The tour price includes
Private airport transfers according to your flight information
Accommodation for 9 nights (European class hotels, guesthouses, double rooms)
Comfortable air-conditioned transportation (vaccinated drivers)
Professional ornithologist guide service for all days (vaccinated guides)
Local 4x4 cars where needed to reach the birding area
All meals along the tour (breakfast/lunch/dinner)
All admission fees
Bottled water (1 spring 0,5 liter + 1 mineral 0,5 liter) per day
The tour price doesn`t include
Flights (available upon request)
Visa Fee
Medical insurance
Additional night
80 USD3* Single supplement
69 USD4* upgrade p/p (dbl/twin room) (NOTE: 4* hotels are available depending on the region)
68 USD
Reviews (3)
I would like to thank Arara tour for organizing our bird watching tour to Armenia. We were a small group of 6 friends, who wished to travel to Armenia to see the beautiful birds of the region. Arara travel agency helped us with the arrangements of the trip. I would like to thank Ms. Tatev for her professional work and organizational skills. She has put an amazing tour itinerary which helped us to see my favorite bird Yellow Wagtail. We have seen many birds during the tour which was our main goal.
The hotels were nice 3 stars hotels. Cascade hotel was in the very center of the capital which was very nice. The regional hotels were ok.
Our driver was a very nice and humble man, he helped us with our luggage. The guide was exceptional, he knew everything about the birds and answered all our questions.
All in all, we were very happy with everything and we will surely recommend Arara to our friends.
Dear Sati, Due to circumstances Lars is not in the office yet. I’ve taken a closer
look at the reviews and I made a small selection. I will let Lars know about the feedback as well so you can both have a
look at it for next year
Great points:
* Special country with lot’s of great and new species.
* Highlights were; jeep expeditions, Amrash fishing ponds.
* Lunch with a view of a Bearded Vulture nest
* Great guides
* Comfortable and spacious bus
Feedback:
* Hotels closer to national parks or nature reserves, so you can take
a morning walk or pre-breakfast excursion.
* The hotel at the lake was the least comfortable.
* The driver was driving fast, also in the villages.
* Local guide was a little bit shy.
* Go south for the See see Partridge
Also some feedback from our guide: All restaurants were good! Great food was served.
Program: An extra jeep excursion to see the red tailed wheatear and perhaps
add a morning excursion to see the Syrian Brown bear.
Visited areas: A hotel is built in the area we’ve visited to see the
Bimaculated Lark, which is a shame. Perhaps, it’s good to look for another
location.
Guide/driver: Good driver, with a relaxing way of driving. Guide was good,
but sometimes difficult to understand. His English was not that good. Our
guide knew a few nice spots, where he had seen a lot before. However, the
initiative to stop at those places was low. Our guide knew of a Bubo Bubo
location, luckily they made a stop there.
Hotels: He recommends to pick another hotel instead of Nov Land, as their
is no atmosphere and the area around the hotel was not safe due to working
activities.
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FAQ
Your Bird Watching Tour in Armenia includes private airport transfers. Upon arrival at the airport, our driver will meet you with a sign displaying your name and take you to your hotel. Transfers are arranged according to your flight schedule, whether you arrive early in the morning or late at night.
Your package includes private airport transfers, but international flights are not included.
Yes! All our vehicles are equipped with air conditioning for your comfort.
Hotel check-in usually starts at 2:00 PM, and check-out is between 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM. If you arrive earlier or leave later, you can store your luggage at the hotel.
If you arrive early, we can arrange an extra hotel night for you so you can check in right away.
You’ll stay in comfortable 3-star European-style centrally located hotels, with the option to upgrade to 4-star or 5-star accommodations upon request. In regional areas, accommodations are clean and cozy, offering an authentic experience of local hospitality.
Yes, all hotels offer free Wi-Fi. Some of our vehicles also have Wi-Fi, though coverage may vary in remote areas.
Yes! Please let us know in advance about any dietary restrictions, and we’ll do our best to accommodate them.
We accept payments in USD (U.S. dollars), EUR (euros), GBP (British pounds), AUD (Australian dollars), and CAD (Canadian dollars).
Tipping is not mandatory but is appreciated. If you are satisfied with the service, a typical tip is €10–15 per day for the tour guide and €5–7 per day for the driver. In restaurants, a 10% service charge is often included, but you may leave an additional tip if the service was excellent.
Yes! If your plans change, contact your travel agent via email with your new preferred dates. We’ll check availability and assist with the necessary changes.
All three countries use Type C and Type F plugs (Europlug), so make sure to bring a suitable adapter if needed.
Yes! Your safety is our top priority. We carefully select all destinations and ensure our tours run smoothly and securely.
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