Khor Virap, Noravank & Areni day trip
Private day trip Khor Virap, Noravank & Areni day trip: $145 sedan, $195 minivan, $350 Sprinter minibus, $315 Mercedes — per car, the driver waits all day. 260 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 .
South from Yerevan to the monastery of Khor Virap under Mount Ararat, the red-rock gorge and monastery of Noravank, and the wine village of Areni with its cave and wineries. About 260 km and 9 hours with your own car and driver.
- Distance260 km
- Drive time9 h
- Pricefrom $145
Khor Virap, Noravank & Areni 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 | $145 ≈ 52,300 AMD | ≈ 73 | ≈ 48 | — | — |
| Minivan up to 6 Mercedes Vito / Hyundai Staria, up to 6 | $195 ≈ 70,400 AMD | ≈ 98 | ≈ 65 | ≈ 49 | ≈ 33 |
| Minibus (Sprinter) up to 18 Mercedes Sprinter, up to 18 | $350 ≈ 126,400 AMD | ≈ 175 | ≈ 117 | ≈ 88 | ≈ 58 |
| Premium (Mercedes) up to 6 Mercedes E-Class (up to 3) or V-Class (up to 6) | $315 ≈ 113,700 AMD | ≈ 158 | ≈ 105 | ≈ 79 | ≈ 53 |
entrance tickets not included.
The road
The M2 south through the Ararat valley, then the Arpa river gorges of Vayots Dzor; a short side road into the Noravank gorge.
Worth stopping
- Khor Virap — the closest view of Mount Ararat.
- Areni-1 cave and a winery tasting.
- Noravank monastery in the red cliffs.
Good to know
- Clear mornings give the best Ararat views — start early.
- Wine tasting? The driver does not drink; you can.
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
Khor Virap, Noravank & Areni day trip: questions
How much is a private day trip to Khor Virap and Noravank?
$145 for a sedan (up to 3), $195 for a minivan (up to 6), $350 for a Sprinter — per car for the day; tastings and tickets extra.
Can we add Tatev?
Tatev is far — take the Tatev day trip, which passes Khor Virap and Noravank.