Garni & Geghard half-day from Yerevan
Private day trip Garni & Geghard half-day from Yerevan: $80 sedan, $110 minivan, $195 Sprinter minibus, $180 Mercedes — per car, the driver waits all day. 80 km, about 5 h. Driver, fuel and tolls included; 50% online to confirm, the rest in cash to the driver, or 100% online (under $100: in full). Prices checked .
The classic short trip from Yerevan: the Charents Arch viewpoint over Mount Ararat, the Greco-Roman temple of Garni above the gorge, the basalt “Symphony of Stones” and Geghard monastery cut into the rock (UNESCO). About 80 km and 5 hours, the driver waiting at each stop.
- Distance80 km
- Drive time5 h
- Pricefrom $80
Garni & Geghard half-day from Yerevan: price per car
| Car | Per car driver waits, back the same day | Per person if you are 2 · 3 · 4 · 6, USD | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan up to 3 Toyota Camry / Hyundai Sonata or similar | $80 ≈ 28,900 AMD | ≈ 40 | ≈ 27 | — | — |
| Minivan up to 6 Mercedes Vito / Hyundai Staria, up to 6 | $110 ≈ 39,700 AMD | ≈ 55 | ≈ 37 | ≈ 28 | ≈ 18 |
| Minibus (Sprinter) up to 18 Mercedes Sprinter, up to 18 | $195 ≈ 70,400 AMD | ≈ 98 | ≈ 65 | ≈ 49 | ≈ 33 |
| Premium (Mercedes) up to 6 Mercedes E-Class (up to 3) or V-Class (up to 6) | $180 ≈ 65,000 AMD | ≈ 90 | ≈ 60 | ≈ 45 | ≈ 30 |
entrance tickets not included.
The road
East from Yerevan on the Garni road through Abovyan district and the Azat valley.
Worth stopping
- Charents Arch viewpoint.
- Garni temple (ticket ≈ 1,500 AMD).
- Symphony of Stones in the Garni gorge.
- Geghard monastery (free; donations).
Good to know
- Start at 9:00 to be at Garni before the tour groups.
- Add Lake Sevan and it becomes the full-day Garni–Geghard–Sevan trip.
Included
- Private car and licensed driver, fuel and parking
- Russian- and Armenian-speaking driver as standard; English-speaking driver on request (free)
- Meet & greet with a name sign at Zvartnots Airport (EVN), 60 min free waiting after landing
- Short stops on the way for photos, coffee or fruit stalls
- Child seat free on request
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup (multi-day: 7 days)
Who runs your trip
RideARM: Bookings operated by GG Services Limited (Hong Kong). We hand-pick licensed drivers in every country, preferring drivers with experience in tourism.
Drivers speak Russian and Armenian as standard; an English-speaking driver is available on request at no extra cost, confirmed at booking
Garni & Geghard half-day from Yerevan: questions
How much is a private car to Garni and Geghard?
$80 for a sedan (up to 3), $110 for a minivan (up to 6), $195 for a Sprinter — per car, up to 5 hours; tickets extra.
Can we add a guide?
Yes — a licensed guide is +$120 for the day.