Gnishik Canyon

Red cliffs, bezoar goats
and Noravank Monastery

Book this hike

Gnishik Canyon

Red cliffs, bezoar goats

and Noravank Monastery

Book this hike

26.10.2025 | 08:00

13 km | 300 m

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22000 ֏

Gnishik Canyon is located in the Vayots Dzor region near the Noravank Monastery, 140 km from Yerevan. It is also often referred to as the Noravank gorge due to its proximity to the monastery. The gorge is part of the protected landscape of Arpa and is famous for its unique high red cliffs with many caves. This area is also a natural habitat for Bezoar mountain goats - one of the best climbers in the world!

Why should I go on this hike

We will walk along the mountain trails of the protected Arpa landscape, where you can meet more than 850 species of plants, 39 species of mammals and 190 species of birds.
On the way, we will stop at the observation deck and enjoy the breathtaking panorama of the Noravank Monastery.
We will see the famous red rocks of the Gnishik River gorge.
If we are lucky, we will be able to observe the Bezoar mountain goats, of which there are many in these places.
We will visit the Noravank Monastery, one of the main architectural monuments of Armenia.
Let's try the delicious mineral water from the spring.
A hot dinner at the end of the hike

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How much

Gnishik Canyon

22 000

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✔️ Transfer on a comfortable minibus
✔️ Guides
✔️ Meals (lunch pack for a snack on the route and a hot dinner at the end of the hike)
✔️ Group first aid kit
✔️ Group equipment (gas, gas stove, cooking pot, walkie-talkies, etc.)

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