Garni, Geghard & Lake Sevan day trip
Private day trip Garni, Geghard & Lake Sevan day trip: $130 sedan, $180 minivan, $315 Sprinter minibus, $290 Mercedes — per car, the driver waits all day. 190 km, about 8 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 most popular day out of Yerevan: Garni temple and Geghard monastery in the morning, then over the hills to Lake Sevan — Sevanavank monastery on the peninsula and lunch by the water. About 190 km and 8 hours with your own car and driver.
- Distance190 km
- Drive time8 h
- Pricefrom $130
Garni, Geghard & Lake Sevan day trip: 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 | $130 ≈ 46,900 AMD | ≈ 65 | ≈ 43 | — | — |
| Minivan up to 6 Mercedes Vito / Hyundai Staria, up to 6 | $180 ≈ 65,000 AMD | ≈ 90 | ≈ 60 | ≈ 45 | ≈ 30 |
| Minibus (Sprinter) up to 18 Mercedes Sprinter, up to 18 | $315 ≈ 113,700 AMD | ≈ 158 | ≈ 105 | ≈ 79 | ≈ 53 |
| Premium (Mercedes) up to 6 Mercedes E-Class (up to 3) or V-Class (up to 6) | $290 ≈ 104,700 AMD | ≈ 145 | ≈ 97 | ≈ 73 | ≈ 48 |
entrance tickets not included.
The road
Yerevan → Garni → Geghard, back towards Abovyan and the M4 to Sevan, return on the M4.
Worth stopping
- Garni temple (≈ 1,500 AMD) and the Symphony of Stones.
- Geghard monastery (UNESCO).
- Sevanavank monastery and the lake shore.
- Lunch with Sevan trout (ishkhan) on the shore.
Good to know
- In summer Sevan is a beach lake; in winter it is cold and windy — bring a jacket.
- Order of the stops is yours: Sevan first if you want the morning light on the lake.
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 & Lake Sevan day trip: questions
How much is a private day trip to Garni, Geghard and Sevan?
$130 for a sedan (up to 3), $180 for a minivan (up to 6), $315 for a Sprinter — per car for the day; tickets and lunch extra; guide +$120.
Is it cheaper than a group tour?
For one or two people a group tour is usually cheaper. From three people your own car costs about the same per person and you set the pace.