Armenian NationalTour

Winter tour from Yerevan

Jermuk in winter

The frozen Mermaid’s Hair waterfall in Jermuk

Overview

Jermuk is a spa town at about 2,080 metres, famous for its mineral water. In the drinking gallery it flows straight from the springs, warm even in winter. Nearby are the 70-metre waterfall known as the Mermaid’s Hair and a ropeway above the forest.

It is a long drive, so on the way we stop at Khor Virap with its view of Ararat and at Noravank. Don’t want to go there and back in one day? We make it a two-day trip with a night in Jermuk.

Itinerary

  1. Pick-up in YerevanFrom your hotel or apartment
  2. Khor VirapView of Ararat
  3. NoravankMonastery among red cliffs
  4. Mermaid’s Hair waterfallAbout 70 metres high
  5. Mineral water galleryWater straight from the springs
  6. Jermuk ropewayUp above the forest (optional)
  7. Back in YerevanDrop-off at your hotel

Route map

≈ 370 km by road · start and finish in Yerevan

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Included

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Air-conditioned car: 4-seater, 7-seater or minibus
  • Guide in English, Russian or Armenian (optional)
  • Bottled water

Not included

  • Ropeway tickets
  • Lunch

Good to know

The road to Jermuk crosses mountain passes — in heavy snow we may change the route. The trip can be stretched to two days with a night in Jermuk.

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