HAMSHEN YAYLAS 4 DAYS
We are going to discover the unique forests of Hamshen, waterfalls, impressive mountains, rivers, all shades of green. In this trip, we will not only see the main places of Hamshen, such as Manjuna and Balahovit Waterfalls, Zil Castle and Ayder Yayla, Hamshen bridges, but also visit three impressive valleys, Huser, Pokut and Sal yaylas. In addition to this, we will also have the opportunity to have a rest on the coast of Black Sea. A beautiful trip combined with magnificent nature and rich historical heritage, sea and forests.
Tour details
Gates of Heaven
Lake Black (Shavshat)
Tbet Monastery
Shavshat Fortress
Borchka
Chorokh River
Our first stop is in Shavshat. First, we will go to Lake Black (Karagol), one of the wonders of the beautiful forests of Shavshat. After the Black Lake, in Shavshat, we will visit one of the magnificent temples built by the Bagratunis, Tbet Monastery, then we will also see the famous local fortress, as well as enjoy the wonderful nature of the surroundings from the top of the fortress. We will also see the river Chorokh. Overnight stay is on the Black Sea coast, in Hopa.
Furtuna River Gorge
Chamlihamshen Waterfall
Ayder Bulut (Ampik) Waterfall (moderate hiking)
Ayder yayla
Huser yayla
In the morning, after having breakfast with a wonderful view of the Black Sea, we will go to the Furtuna River Gorge, see Chamlihamshen waterfall, take a nice walk to the incredibly beautiful Ampik waterfall and to Ayder to enjoy Hamshen cuisine and discover this place. After that, we will go to the impressive Hyuser/Huser Yaila, where the sea of clouds is often found, which, we hope, we will enjoy together.
Pokut Yayla
Sal Yayla
Chinchiva Bridge
Zil Castle
Palovit (Balahovit) Waterfall
On the next day of our trip to paradise, two fairy yaylas, Sal and Pokut, are waiting for us. After fully enjoying these wonders of nature, we will go to see the famous bridge of Chinchiva, we will discover the castle of Zil, which seems to be from a fairy tale, and we will also enjoy the magnificent waterfall of Balahovit.
Twin Bridges
Manchuna Waterfall (moderate hiking)
Ardahan: Kura river and Ardahan Fortress
Twin bridges are waiting for us. After discovering the bridges hidden in the forests, it's time to visit the Manchuna Waterfall, to reach which we will have a beautiful trek through the forest. Then, we will go to the city of Ardahan, where we will see the local historical fortress and the Kura river. Then, we will return to Yerevan.