Bird Watching Tour Armenia | Wildlife Birding Tour Armenia

Transfer and accommodation in hotel. Relax.

After breakfast we will have a trip to Dilijan, a resort town known for its lush natural landscapes
and pure healing air. In the surrounding forests we will observe such forest birds as Semi-
collared, Red Breasted Flycatchers, Hawfinch, Green Warbler, Chiffchaff (ssp. abietinus), Great
and Medium (ssp. caucasicus) Spotted and Green Woodpeckers. We will continue to Hagartsin
Monastery located in a calm wooded place. We will enjoy here the indescribable atmosphere of
greatness, beauty, and asceticism and observe some of the bird species. Picnic lunch near the
Hagartsin Monastery. After the picnic lunch, we will be transferred to Dilijan. Diner and
overnigh at the hotel in Dilijan.

The day will start with a trip to Tsaghkunyants Mountains by 4WD car. The area is known for its
high-mountain bird specialists: Caucasian Black Grouse, Water Pipit (ssp. koutelii), and Horned
Lark (ssp. pennicillata). Picnic lunch in Tsaghkunyants Mountains. After the picnic lunch we will
return to Dilijan and then have a travel along the shores of Lake Sevan – one of the largest
alpine freshwater lakes in the world. This area is home to the largest colonies of endemic
Armenian gulls. On the Gull Island we will see Ruddy Shellducks and Great Cormorants. Diner
and overnight at the hotel in Sevan.

This day we will continue along the shore of Lake Sevan and visit Lichk village. This area is
famous for the variety of waterfowl, shorebirds and passerines, such as Mountain Chiffchaff
(ssp. lorenzi). We may also meet the resident pairs of Marsh Harrier and Goshawk flying
around, searching for prey. The trip will continue through a mountain pass to Yeghegnadzor
town. In the local meadows, we will try to find the black-headed subspecies of Yellow Wagtail (ssp. feldeggi). Then we will have a check-in at the local hotel and enjoy our lunch. Diner and
overnight at the guest house in Yeghegnadzor or in a hotel resort of Hermon.

After the breakfast we will travel by 4WD wheel drive cars to Qarkatar Mountains for observing
Caspian Snowcock. Then we will visit the impressive valley of red rocks where is located
Noravank monastery. The area is home to Eastern Rock Nuthatches. Picnic lunch in the
Noravank canyon. After a picnic lunch, return to Yeghegnadzor. Diner and overnight at the
guest house in Yeghegnadzor or in a hotel resort of Hermon.

This day we will travel to Ararat Valley. On the way we will stop near Arpa River to observe
PendulineTit, Kingfisher, and Cetti’s Warbler and the the way will continue through the
mountain pass. At Armash fish farming pond we will spend the pleasant time by observing Blue-
cheeked Bee-eater, European Roller and a wide variety of waterbirds including Pygmy
Cormorant, Little Bittern, Purple and Squacco Herons and Black-crowned Night-heron. In the
roadbeds we may look for Reed, Great Reed and Paddyfield Warbler, whilst open water have
Marbled and Ferruginous Ducks and Red-crested Pochards. Over the pools we may see
Whiskered, White-winged, Black and Little Terns which are flying in search of insects. In some

muddy areas we may meet some nests with Glossy Ibis and White-tailed Lapwing. Lunch in the
plane of Ararat with the beatifull view of biblical Ararat Mountain or in Yerevan. After a lunch
return to Yerevan. Diner in a typical tavern of Yerevan. Overnight at the hotel.

This day we will travel to Vedi Gorge with the aim of observing semi-desert birds such as
Persian Wheatears, White-throated Robins, Umpcher’s and Orphean Warblers, Short-toed and
Greater Short-toed Larks, Long-legged Buzzard and Pale Rock Sparrow. At the end of the trip,
we will have a picnic lunch and return to Yerevan. Diner in a classical restaurant of Yerevan.
Overnight at the hotel.

The day will start with a trip to the amazing gorge of Azat River. The place will get you
acquainted with such bird species as Egyptian Vultures, Blue Rock Thrush, Red-billed Choughs,
Golden Oriole, and others. Not far from the gorge there is a unique monastery of Geghard
which impresses with its rock architecture and ancient history. On its territory you will look for
Golden Eagles, Peregrine Falcons (race brookei), Western Rock Nuthatches, and others. Lunch
by the inhabitants of the village of Garni where you will also participate in the ritual of
preparing lavash, the most popular bread in Armenia. Diner in a cozy restaurant near the river
Hrazdan. Overnight at the hotel.

Most of this tour day will take part at Mount Aragats – the highest peak of Armenia. You will
walk from dry steppes to alpine meadows located at an altitude of 3200 meters above sea level
and look for Bimaculated Lark, Common Stonechat, Radde’s Accentors. Here you may also find
all species of forest raptors like Snake-Eagle, Lesser Spotted Eagle, Common Buzzard
(menetriesi race), etc. Lunch in a private house in village. A small corner of paradise lost in the
middle of the village near the Aragatz mountain. Farewell night in the restaurant accompanied
by traditional Armenian dances and songs. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast transfer to the airport with the guide or his assistant. Check-in and departure.