Gyumri day trip from Yerevan
Private day trip Gyumri day trip from Yerevan: $180 sedan, $245 minivan, $425 Sprinter minibus, $395 Mercedes — per car, the driver waits all day. 250 km, about 9 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 .
Armenia’s second city for the day: the 19th-century Kumayri old town in black and red tuff, Vardanants Square, the Black Fortress and the museums — about 125 km each way on the M1, with the driver waiting all day.
- Distance250 km
- Drive time9 h
- Pricefrom $180
Gyumri day trip 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 | $180 ≈ 65,000 AMD | ≈ 90 | ≈ 60 | — | — |
| Minivan up to 6 Mercedes Vito / Hyundai Staria, up to 6 | $245 ≈ 88,400 AMD | ≈ 123 | ≈ 82 | ≈ 61 | ≈ 41 |
| Minibus (Sprinter) up to 18 Mercedes Sprinter, up to 18 | $425 ≈ 153,400 AMD | ≈ 213 | ≈ 142 | ≈ 106 | ≈ 71 |
| Premium (Mercedes) up to 6 Mercedes E-Class (up to 3) or V-Class (up to 6) | $395 ≈ 142,600 AMD | ≈ 198 | ≈ 132 | ≈ 99 | ≈ 66 |
entrance tickets not included.
The road
The M1 north-west via Ashtarak and Talin across the Shirak plateau, with Mount Aragats on the right.
Worth stopping
- Harichavank or Marmashen monastery on request.
- A viewpoint over Aragats on the way.
Good to know
- Museums usually close on Mondays — check opening days before you pick the date.
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
Gyumri day trip from Yerevan: questions
How much is a Gyumri day trip with a private driver?
$180 for a sedan (up to 3), $245 for a minivan (up to 6) — per car, the driver waits all day.
Is there a train to Gyumri?
Yes, the South Caucasus Railway runs Yerevan–Gyumri trains; check the timetable on the railway’s site. With a car you can add monasteries on the way.