Private Akhtala Fortress Activity with Transportation
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About the Activity
This immersive farm-to-table hiking experience blends nature, history, and Armenian culinary traditions, giving travelers a hands-on connection to foraging, local life, and ancient landscapes.10 hours
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Availability and Prices
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Travelers
Adult : 1
Inclusions & Exclusions
Food and drink : Lunch. You will forage ingredients and then cook your own dish on this experience. Additionally you will be provided with a lunchbox for a picnic in the nature.
Guide: You’ll be led by a local guide throughout the experience.
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Immerse yourself in Armenia’s wild beauty with a full-day foraging and hiking experience in Lori province. Starting at Akhtala Monastery, you’ll explore the historic complex, then set off on a 2-3 hour 5km guided hike through lush forests, learning traditional foraging techniques and gathering seasonal wild ingredients along the way. Depending on the season and weather conditions, you can expect to find rosehip in the winter, linden flowers, and wild edible greens (garlic, Solomon’s seal, chervil, wild thyme, wild mint) in the spring, wild berries (strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, cornelian cherries) in the summer, and wild apples, pears, plums, walnuts, hazelnuts, and rosehip in the fall. After foraging, the journey continues to Kkviberd Fortress, or Woodpeckers’ Fortress in English, where you’ll take in breathtaking views before descending toward an abandoned village with ancient cross-stones and a freshwater spring. Total walking distance of this adventure is 10kms. From there, a short drive will take you to your host’s home to cook a meal using the ingredients you foraged and where your experience will end. View Location
Sample Menu
Main Courses
- Foreging - You will forage ingredients and then cook your own dish on this experience.
Starters
- Lunchbox - You will be provided with lunchboxes for a picnic.
Meeting and Pickup
Starting point
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The Guide will meet all the travelers in front of Akhtala monastery.View Location
End point
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The Guide will meet all the travelers in front of Akhtala monastery.View Location
Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- Russian
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Asia/Yerevan time to receive 100% refund.
Operated by Active ClubCreated on 02 Jul 2025Created on 02 Jul 2025
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