Tatev monastery & Wings of Tatev day trip
Private day trip Tatev monastery & Wings of Tatev day trip: $190 sedan, $260 minivan, $460 Sprinter minibus, $420 Mercedes — per car, the driver waits all day. 530 km, about 13 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 .
Tatev monastery on its cliff above the Vorotan gorge, reached by the Wings of Tatev — one of the world’s longest reversible cableways. A long day from Yerevan: about 530 km and 12–13 hours, with Khor Virap and Noravank on the way if you like.
- Distance530 km
- Drive time13 h
- Pricefrom $190
Tatev monastery & Wings of Tatev 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 | $190 ≈ 68,600 AMD | ≈ 95 | ≈ 63 | — | — |
| Minivan up to 6 Mercedes Vito / Hyundai Staria, up to 6 | $260 ≈ 93,900 AMD | ≈ 130 | ≈ 87 | ≈ 65 | ≈ 43 |
| Minibus (Sprinter) up to 18 Mercedes Sprinter, up to 18 | $460 ≈ 166,100 AMD | ≈ 230 | ≈ 153 | ≈ 115 | ≈ 77 |
| Premium (Mercedes) up to 6 Mercedes E-Class (up to 3) or V-Class (up to 6) | $420 ≈ 151,600 AMD | ≈ 210 | ≈ 140 | ≈ 105 | ≈ 70 |
entrance tickets not included.
The road
The M2 south through the Ararat valley and Vayots Dzor, over the Vorotan pass to Halidzor (cableway station) or by road to Tatev.
Worth stopping
- Khor Virap (optional, early morning).
- Noravank monastery (optional).
- Wings of Tatev cableway from Halidzor (ticket price — check on the day).
- Tatev monastery.
Good to know
- Leave Yerevan at 7:00. With children, consider two days with a night in Goris.
- The cableway pauses in strong wind; the driver can take you by road instead.
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
Tatev monastery & Wings of Tatev day trip: questions
How much is a private day trip to Tatev?
$190 for a sedan (up to 3), $260 for a minivan (up to 6), $460 for a Sprinter — per car for the whole day; cableway tickets extra.
Can we stay overnight in Goris?
Yes — book the one-way transfer to Goris, or a multi-day trip with the driver’s room at +$40 per night.