Author: Phoenix Tour Armenia

OUR SOUTH KOREAN GROUP HIKING TO LASTIVER WATERFALL Hiking through the beautiful forests in the majestic Tavush Province of Armenia. After a long day, getting relaxed around a bonfire at the Apaga Resort in Yenokavan, and having a cozy birthday party dinner with Armenian wine and Chinese food in Yerevan. Lastiver Waterfall is located in the Tavush Province of Armenia. Most of Tavush, which is in the northeast of Armenia, is covered with lush forests and green zones. The area is also plentiful in rivers. The largest is Aghstev with one of its significant tributaries, the Khachakhpyur River, that leads…

DEBED RIVER RAFTING WITH PHOENIX TOUR Join Phoenix Tour and find yourself on the Armenia rafting trip, passing on the Debed River, through the narrow sections of the majestic Debed Canyon. It runs everyday all the way from early spring through summer and fall, and each season is a unique ride. While adrenaline junkies can certainly get their fix on Debed River, the sport is safe and fun for people of nearly all ages and abilities. All the rafting companies we partner with, have all the expertise needed to lead you safely down the river. They are accustomed to guiding…

THE LATVIANS SING IN ARMENIAN “ՉՔՆԱՂ ԵՐԱԶ” The members of Latvian “Silvicola” choir, a winner of the Grand Prix of the Tsaghkadzor Happy Planet International Festival 2019 – sing the sweet Armenian song by Arno Babajanyan “ՉՔՆԱՂ ԵՐԱԶ” (Чкнах ераз, Чудесный сон, Wonderful dream). The participants of the choir are unprofessional singers, working in the forest industry. The festival is being held every year in Tsaghkadzor (Kotayk Province, Armenia). The main purposes of the festival are the cultural development, friendly relations between different nationalities and cultural exchange. Video credits: Phoenix Tour Armenia To learn more about Armenian festivals, please visit…

YENOKAVAN ZIPLINE ADVENTURES Ziplining in Yenokavan is becoming an increasingly popular and expanding tourist attraction in Armenia. Riders wearing harnesses clip onto a thick steel cable, then step off a platform amid the forest – never looking back, flying atop the trees, the cliffs and with stunning views below. This adventure through the forests of the beautiful Tavush Province of Armenia, features 5 incredible ziplines (135 meters, 200 meters, 268 meters, 375 meters, and 750 meters long lines), joined by a network of different trails. The all 5 rides take approximately 1.5 hours to complete, and the flights last from…

ARMENIAN SEA BUCKTHORNS | LAKE SEVAN Armenia is a beautiful country with an ancient culture & long held traditions. But Armenia is also home to an array of useful plants, one of them being Sea Buckthorns. In this video The Botanical Explorer Joseph Simcox visits Lake Sevan, the largest body of water in Armenia and the Caucasus region, to find where this amazing plant is growing. Video credits: RevolutionOfThought1 Phoenix Tour invites you to explore the best destinations, journeys and experiences for Armenia, South Caucasus & Iran. For more information, please visit

HIKE ARMENIA How Armenia plans to become the next world-class hiking destination – epic new trails in the Armenian Highland are putting the country’s outdoor offerings on the map. Throughout the years, we have many people who have been on hikes with us, and they have thoroughly enjoyed all of it. You know: epic views, fresh mountain air, the sounds and smells of Mother Nature, the oddly soothing sensation of dirt crunching under your hiking boots. To give you a better idea what Phoenix Tour’s hiking projects are, please contact us at info@phoenixtour.am, and we will be more than happy…

TOP WINES YOU MUST TRY IN ARMENIA | ARMENIA WINE COMPANY Armenia Wine is the icon of modern winemaking of Armenia with its award winning wines and state of the art winery, as well as the leader in Armenian wine exports. Armenia Wines are: “Armenia”, “Yerevan 782 BC”, “Sevúk”, “Takar” and “Tariri”, with the main white variety Kangun used both in still and sparkling wines, as well as with French grape varieties Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, that are used in blends with Armenian grapes. Video credits: Armenia Wine Company Phoenix Tour invites you to explore the best destinations,…

ARMENIA EXPLORER | ISABELLE FABRE Step into the wild and experience the rugged, unparalleled beauty of Armenia’s unspoilt natural wonders with French explorer Isabelle Fabre. Whether you’re planning a trip to visit our enchanting country, or you’re just curious about it, these glimpses of the outdoor experiences you’ll discover sure will get you inspired. Let’s go, Armenia! Video credits: Isabelle FABRE Phoenix Tour invites you to explore the best destinations, journeys and experiences for Armenia, South Caucasus & Iran. For more information, please visit

NATIONAL PARKS & PROTECTED AREAS OF ARMENIA A land rich with history, culture and astonishingly beautiful national parks and nature reserves, waiting for you to be discovered! Experience the landscapes of the Lesser Caucasus mountains, ranging from virgin broadleaf forests in Shikahogh, flowering mountain meadows in Dilijan and volcanic canyons in Khosrov Forest all the way to the speciose wetlands of Lake Sevan. Areas shown: Dilijan National Park Khosrov Forest State Reserve Sevan National Park Shikahogh State Resereve Video credits: Southern Caucasus Phoenix Tour invites you to explore the best destinations, journeys and experiences for Armenia, South Caucasus & Iran.…

ARMENIA – THE PLACE OF CREATION Armenia lies in the northeastern part of the Armenian plateau, between the Caucasus and Asia Minor. A former republic of the Soviet Union, it shares borders in the north with Georgia, in the east with Azerbaijan, in the south with Iran, in the southwest with Azerbaijan’s exclave of Nakhchivan, and in the west with Turkey. Ancient Armenia was one of the greatest countries of the Middle East. Its name is among six other countries depicted on a Babylonian map dating back to the 5th century BC. The historical area known as Greater Armenia used…