
Group Tour: Hin Areni Winery, Tatev (wayback on Ropeway), Khndzoresk Caves
Traveler rating
4.9/5
Based on 239 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Group Tour: Hin Areni Winery, Tatev (wayback on Ropeway), Khndzoresk Caves worth booking?
Group Tour: Hin Areni Winery, Tatev (wayback on Ropeway), Khndzoresk Caves is a 14-hour experience in Yerevan, Armenia, from $73 per person. It scores 87 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 239 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 87 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (239)
- Duration
- 14 hours
- From
- $73 per person
This tour includes some of the most breathtaking sites of Armenia in southeastern direction. The first stop will be in the old village Areni, where a 6000-year-old winery was found. You will enjoy here wine tasting and a tour around "Hin Areni" factory. Further on the route there comes a flight on the longest reversible cableway in the World – "Wings of Tatev" and a visit of the unique Tatev monastery complex. Yet another impressive stop will be at Khndzoresk cave city, where the bravests can walk along the swinging bridge in search of adrenaline.
What you get
About this experience
This tour includes some of the most breathtaking sites of Armenia in southeastern direction. The first stop will be in the old village Areni, where a 6000-year-old winery was found. You will enjoy here wine tasting and a tour around "Hin Areni" factory. Further on the route there comes a flight on the longest reversible cableway in the World – "Wings of Tatev" and a visit of the unique Tatev monastery complex. Yet another impressive stop will be at Khndzoresk cave city, where the bravests can walk along the swinging bridge in search of adrenaline.
What's included
Included
- Wine tasting
- Air-conditioned vehicles
- Vehicle & passengers insurance
- Professional guide: ENG + RUS consecutively
- WiFi in the vehicles
- Bottled water & pastries
- Admission tickets
Not included
- Lunch price (3900 - 4900AMD = 10-13 USD)
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off
What you'll see and do
Hyur Service
starting and returning point
15 minutes here
Hin Areni Winery
Vayots Dzor and Areni village in particular has been the cradle of Armenian winemaking for millennia. "Hin Areni" wine factory opens up the doors of this region to the world to showcase the historic and indigenous Armenian grape varietals. At the winery the historic traditions of winemaking are well combined with state-of-the-art modern equipment. "Hin Areni" wine factory has the capacity to process over 250 tonnes of grapes.
45 minutes here · Admission included
Tatev Monastery
Among the architectural pillars of Zangezour, the monastery of Tatev does not have its "rivals". It used to be the wealthiest medieval monastery in Armenia. Besides being a religious center, Tatev was also the important strategical center of Syunik kingdom. Being situated on a naturally defended place, Tatev monastery has always been an impregnable fortress for alien. In non-stable political conditions several secret ways in the territory of the fortress led to the canyon and served as a link between the monastery and the external world.
90 minutes here
Wings of Tatev
Church bells were ringing loud in Tatev on October 16 of 2010, heralding the launch of a program to revive a medieval monastic complex and the opening of "Wings of Tatev Ropeway". The 5.7 km ropeway, built within 11 months, passes through a deep gorge of the River Vorotan and over hills, covered with lush forests. The tramway is supported by three towers between its two terminals. One terminal is on a hill, overlooking the village of Halidzor and the other is near Tatev Monastery, on the road to Tatev village. Two cabins operate at once, traveling in opposite directions. There are 6 cables altogether (3 for each cabin), each uniquely foreseen for the specifications of this project. Within about 11 minutes a tramway cabin takes passengers, 30 at a time, from the village of Halidzor to the magnificent complex of Tatev.
15 minutes here · Admission included
Khndzoresk
Khndzoresk is located at a distance of 8 km from Goris. The village is famous for its natural "stone carpets". Old Khndzoresk is situated on the two slopes of the mountainous valley. There were no flat areas on those slopes for building settlements and for this reason people used caves. During the national liberation movement of Syunik (1722-1730), due to its inaccessible geographical position, Khndzoresk served as a stronghold for Syunik. Armenian commander Mkhitar Sparapet is buried in Khndzoresk. Next to him there rest his son Aharon and the Lady of Syunik – Gohar. Recently a unique structure – a "swinging bridge" has been opened in Khndzoresk, the length of which is 160 m, the height from the deepest point in the gorge is 63 m and the width is 1.5 m. 700 people simultaneously can go across this bridge weighing 14 tons. The bridge, from where there opens a magnificent view, connects the two banks of old Khndzoresk.
60 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Yerevan
on the left hand, little bit down from Nalbandyan and Tumanyan corner
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
on the left hand, little bit down from Nalbandyan and Tumanyan corner
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- ru, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Sun
- Group size
- Up to 30 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Hyur Service
Know before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- The duration is approximate
- Seats will not be known in advance
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 239 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
3 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
239 verified traveler reviews for Group Tour: Hin Areni Winery, Tatev (wayback on Ropeway), Khndzoresk Caves. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
The good and the bad
This was a great tour. Very long. With Sam and Mavrik. Great team. Both guide and driver excellent. The only problem we had with this tour that our of 10 people a group of six travelling together were always late for the bus. Maybe the time everybody should be back to the bus maybe repeated 2 or 3 times so that the punctual passengers would not have to wait. In my Gate 1 tour in Japan the guide explained that the bus could not wait and the tourists that came late would have to take a taxi to the next stop. Nobody was late
Response from the operator: Thank you for your detailed feedback! We are very glad you enjoyed the tour with Sam and Mavrik and appreciated their work. We also fully understand your concern about repeated delays. We will remind our guides to emphasize meeting times more clearly, so punctual guests are not kept waiting unnecessarily.
via Tripadvisor
The best company
The tour was great with our guide Karen. He has deep knowledges about history and historical places.
Response from the operator: We are deeply thankful for your kind feedback! We’re ready to organize more wonderful experiences for you!
via Tripadvisor
Awesome
Great support and guidance throughout the journey. Driver Mavrik and guide SAM were both very helpful and made the journey informative and memorable.
Response from the operator: We’re delighted by your kind words! You are always welcome to explore Armenia with us again!
via Tripadvisor
More than sightseeing tours
The tour contains lots of fun and joy! wines are good foods are delicious the monastery is very impressive Ropeway is fantastic. the hanging bridge is scary but good challenge for me as The tour runs closed border, it gives me some opportunities to know the difficult situation surrounding by borders of other countries very interesting Thank you for Edward, excellent guide and hachik , safe and nice drive
Response from the operator: Thanks a lot for the kind review! We’re excited to host you on your next visit to Armenia!
via Tripadvisor
Good tour
He helped me good was on a hike and was to late and a bit lost but he helped me
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for the excellent feedback! We hope to see you on another of our tours soon!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 14 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Sun
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 84
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Who runs this experience
Operated by Hyur Service, who run 39 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 77.0 and 8 in the 90+ Club.
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Group Tour: Hin Areni Winery, Tatev (wayback on Ropeway), Khndzoresk Caves: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Yerevan.
How much does Group Tour: Hin Areni Winery, Tatev (wayback on Ropeway), Khndzoresk Caves cost?
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Prices start at $73 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Yerevan usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Group Tour: Hin Areni Winery, Tatev (wayback on Ropeway), Khndzoresk Caves take?
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Plan for about 14 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Yerevan is not rushed.
Is Group Tour: Hin Areni Winery, Tatev (wayback on Ropeway), Khndzoresk Caves worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 87 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 239 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most highly reviewed in Yerevan, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Group Tour: Hin Areni Winery, Tatev (wayback on Ropeway), Khndzoresk Caves?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Group Tour: Hin Areni Winery, Tatev (wayback on Ropeway), Khndzoresk Caves suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 14-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Group Tour: Hin Areni Winery, Tatev (wayback on Ropeway), Khndzoresk Caves?
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Around 84 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Yerevan can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Yerevan and add a light layer if any part of the 14-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Group Tour: Hin Areni Winery, Tatev (wayback on Ropeway), Khndzoresk Caves start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Yerevan within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Yerevan?
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On Outty we rank every Yerevan experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Group Tour: Lake Sevan (Sevanavank), Dilijan (Goshavank, Haghartsin), Group Tour: Khor Virap, Garni temple, Geghard, Lavash baking, Group Tour: Garni pagan temple, Geghard monastery, Lake Sevan, Sevanavank. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Yerevan?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Yerevan?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Group Tour: Hin Areni Winery, Tatev (wayback on Ropeway), Khndzoresk Caves?
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Included: Wine tasting; Air-conditioned vehicles; Vehicle & passengers insurance; Professional guide: ENG + RUS consecutively; and WiFi in the vehicles. Not included: Lunch price (3900 - 4900AMD = 10-13 USD); and Hotel pick-up & drop-off. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Group Tour: Hin Areni Winery, Tatev (wayback on Ropeway), Khndzoresk Caves?
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on the left hand, little bit down from Nalbandyan and Tumanyan corner Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Group Tour: Hin Areni Winery, Tatev (wayback on Ropeway), Khndzoresk Caves offered in?
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It is offered in Russian and English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Group Tour: Hin Areni Winery, Tatev (wayback on Ropeway), Khndzoresk Caves?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Group Tour: Hin Areni Winery, Tatev (wayback on Ropeway), Khndzoresk Caves wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap; and Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Group Tour: Hin Areni Winery, Tatev (wayback on Ropeway), Khndzoresk Caves if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Yerevan. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Group Tour: Hin Areni Winery, Tatev (wayback on Ropeway), Khndzoresk Caves?
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Across 239 reviews averaging 4.9 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
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