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Armenia is home to over two-thirds of Europe’s bird species, and is a hotspot for many that are rare or difficult to find elsewhere. We begin our holiday at Mount Aragats, where we’ll look for such species as White-throated Robin, Caucasian Black Grouse, Horned Lark and special local plants including fritillaries, orchids and gladioli. Next we travel to the Armash Fish Ponds, Armenia’s premier wetland region, which teems with birds such as Pygmy Cormorant, White-winged Black Tern and Glossy Ibis. We will be based for two nights at Yeghegnadzor, where we’ll look for montane species such as Red-fronted Serin and Caspian Snowcock, and we’ll also visit Norovank, one of Armenia’s best-known churches. We’ll then spend two nights at Dilijan exploring Lake Sevan en route. Flycatchers, redstarts and warblers should provide a fitting finale to our holiday in this fascinating country.

  • Radde’s Accentor, Rufous-tailed Rock Thrush & White-winged Snowfinch, Mt Aragats
  • Lammergeier & Levant Sparrowhawk plus several eagle species
  • Marbled, White-headed & Ferruginous Ducks among a host of other wetland birds
  • Moustached, Great Reed, Paddyfield, Menetries’ & Upcher’s Warblers
  • Small colony of Blue-cheeked Bee-eaters & rare plants near Armash Fish Ponds
  • Visit Armenian Orthodox churches, silk route ‘caravanserais’ & 9th century monastery
  • Look for Crimson-winged Finch, Wallcreeper, Armenian Gull & Rose-coloured Starling
  • Semi-collared & Red-breasted Flycatchers, Roller & Lesser Grey Shrike
  • Wild gladioli, salvias, orchids, bellflowers, scabious, irises & gypsophilas
  • Alpine plants include Scilla Armenia & Orchis stevenii
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Armenia is a small Christian country, about the size of Wales, situated at the meeting point between Europe and Asia, in the Caucasus region. It is a land-locked country, formerly a Soviet Republic, nestling in the snow-capped Caucasian Mountains, overlooked by Mount Ararat just over the border in Turkey.

Its capital, Yerevan, bustles with a lively juxtaposition of old churches and a thriving jazz scene, while at weekends the huge and atmospheric ‘vernissage’ open-air flea market attracts locals and tourists.


It has a rich cultural history – 13th century bridges, ‘caravanserais’ (stopovers for traders plying the silk route in the 14th century) and many interesting Armenian Orthodox monasteries, some dating back as far as the 9th century, all serve as reminders of Armenia’s long history and strategic location.

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The Caucasus is a land of contrast and intriguing combinations. Situated between the Caspian and Black Seas, this spectacular region is dominated by the towering peaks of the Caucasus Mountains, which form a natural barrier between Eastern Europe and Western Asia. This unique location results in an ecological, historical and cultural melting pot that, along with the astonishing scenery, makes the area amongst the most fascinating to visit in the world. Its value for nature in particular is remarkable; listed as one of 34 global biodiversity hotspots, the region’s varied habitats – from snow-capped crags to steppes and coastal lagoons – support 6,400 species of higher plants (1,600 of which are endemic), around 400 bird species and iconic mammals such as Persian Leopard, Brown Bear and Wolf. From a Western European perspective, it is perhaps this heady mixture of familiar and exotic species that gives the Caucasus its greatest appeal.

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Nestling in the snowcapped Caucasian Mountains and overlooked by Mount Ararat just over the border in Turkey, Armenia is a gem of a natural history destination. Despite its small size, not much bigger than Wales, and the fact that it is landlocked, this former Soviet Republic is home to over two-thirds of Europe’s regularly occurring bird species, including many that are rare or difficult to find elsewhere, and boasts a fantastically diverse flora reflecting a location at the meeting point between Europe and Asia. Unusually in a region where the Moslem faith predominates, Armenia is a Christian country and its capital, Yerevan, bustles with a lively juxtaposition of old churches, a thriving jazz scene, and such reminders of the Soviet era as the impressive Republic Square, while at weekends the huge and atmospheric ‘vernissage’ open-air flea market attracts locals and tourists. Elsewhere, 13th century bridges, and well preserved ‘caravanserais’ — stopovers for traders plying the silk route in the 14th century — serve as fascinating reminders of Armenia’s long history and strategic location. As well as offering a wealth of birdlife, as yet little-explored by Westerners, the country is home to many interesting Armenian Orthodox churches and monasteries, some dating back as far as the 9th century, such as Haghartsin near Dilijan, and Sevanavank, which enjoys a scenic location on a promontory extending into Lake Sevan.

Following an early morning arrival in Yerevan we begin our exploration by visiting Mount Aragats which, at 3,190 metres, is the highest of Armenia’s mountains. With each change of altitude we will encounter a different selection of birds, beginning with White-throated Robins and the distinctive local race of Bluethroat at lower levels before entering the windswept world of Horned Larks, Alpine and Radde’s Accentors, Rufous-tailed Rock Thrushes and White-winged Snowfinches at higher elevations. This alpine region also offers us the chance to see some of the special local plants, including Fritillaria caucasica, Orchis stevenii, Orchis schelvcornikova, Gladiolus tenuis and Scilla armenia. Throughout this largely unspoilt and sparsely populated country, bird of prey populations remain healthy, with several eagle species, Lammergeier and Levant Sparrowhawk likely to be among the highlights. Our 9-day tour covers each of the country’s main habitat types but, being such a small country with generally good infrastructure, travelling times between areas are usually short, allowing us to maximise the amount of time spent in the field.

Next we exchange mountains for wetlands as we drive to the Armash Fish Ponds, Armenia’s premier area for waterbirds where attractions include breeding Pygmy Cormorant, plus Marbled, White-headed and Ferruginous Ducks. This wonderful complex of lakes and marshland is teeming with birds and other highlights could include Glossy Ibis, White-tailed Lapwing, White-winged Black Tern, and such passerines as Moustached, Great Reed and Paddyfield Warblers. Meanwhile the surrounding countryside holds Menetries’ and Upcher’s Warblers as well as a small colony of exotic Blue-cheeked Bee-eaters and some of Armenia’s rarer plants, including Salvia grossheimii, Gladiolus atrovioleceus and Vicia cappadocica.

We again turn our attention to the mountains during a couple of days based in Yeghegnadzor. Close to the town lies Noravank, one of Armenia’s best-known churches, situated in a narrow gorge by the Amaghu River. From Yeghegnadzor we will journey to Mount Gdnasar in search of the elusive Caspian Snowcock and a fine selection of montane species such as Lammergeier, Red-fronted Serin, Crimsonwinged Finch and Wallcreeper. Then we will transfer to Dilijan, stopping en route to scan Lake Sevan, the largest lake in Armenia and a nesting site for the rare Armenian Gull. Here we may also see Iris paradoxa, Cleome ornithopodioides and Gypsophila elegans. During our 2-night stay in Dilijan, we will look for Caucasian Black Grouse on an early morning visit to their favourite display areas, and walk through verdant deciduous forests where Green Warblers, Redstarts and both Semi-collared and Red-breasted Flycatchers will be defending their summer territories and feeding young.

Our tour of Armenia concludes with two further nights based in the capital, from which, before it is time to leave this small but fascinating country, we will enjoy yet more exciting birding and botanising during visits to nearby Garni and Geghard where, in a landscape of steppe and rocky gorges, we will hope to encounter Finsch’s and Isabelline Wheatear, Roller, Lesser Grey Shrike, Bimaculated Lark and Rose-coloured Starling, as well as such plants as Alkanna orientalis, the bellflower Campanula choziatowskyi, Achillea filipendulina, the scabious Scabiosa micrantha and Lotus glebelia.

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Comfortable tourist hotels, each room with private facilities. 

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All food included in the price.

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Birds and botany.

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At Naturetrek we craft expertly-guided group and tailor-made wildlife holidays and cruises to all seven continents. On one of our holidays, you can be assured that our passionate team will enable you to experience and enjoy the best of the world's wildlife and natural spectacles in as comfortable and rewarding a manner as possible, caring as best we can for the environment in the process. We are proud to provide:

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Furthermore, as a Naturetrek client, our office team are always to on hand to help you – so if you have any queries about your holiday, whether before or after you have booked, we will be delighted to answer them on the phone. Please just give our team a call!

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A Naturetrek Tailormade holiday allows you, with the benefit of our wildlife travel expertise and destination experience, to enjoy the perfect private wildlife holiday – one that truly matches your requirements, expectations and ambitions. We will ensure the most competitive prices, superb naturalist guides and seamless ground services.

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• A bespoke itinerary which is crafted by experts and designed specifically for you
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Furthermore, our Tailormade team are always on hand to help and guide you along the way, with friendly advice, first-hand knowledge and inside information specific to your destination of choice. So if you have any queries about your holiday, we will be delighted to answer them. Please just give us a call!

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For any interested natural history club or society, we can arrange for a private departure of this tour.

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Armenia - Spring Birds & Flowers

Tour Code: ARM02

A 9-day birdwatching and botany holiday amid the mountains of Armenia.

£3,495

Flight Inclusive

£2,995

Land Only
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Carbon Footprint

1648kg CO2e

With International Flights

532.7kg CO2e

Tour Only

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Highlights

  • Radde’s Accentor, Rufous-tailed Rock Thrush & White-winged Snowfinch, Mt Aragats
  • Lammergeier & Levant Sparrowhawk plus several eagle species
  • Marbled, White-headed & Ferruginous Ducks among a host of other wetland birds
  • Moustached, Great Reed, Paddyfield, Menetries’ & Upcher’s Warblers
  • Small colony of Blue-cheeked Bee-eaters & rare plants near Armash Fish Ponds
  • Visit Armenian Orthodox churches, silk route ‘caravanserais’ & 9th century monastery
  • Look for Crimson-winged Finch, Wallcreeper, Armenian Gull & Rose-coloured Starling
  • Semi-collared & Red-breasted Flycatchers, Roller & Lesser Grey Shrike
  • Wild gladioli, salvias, orchids, bellflowers, scabious, irises & gypsophilas
  • Alpine plants include Scilla Armenia & Orchis stevenii

Summary

Nestling in the snowcapped Caucasian Mountains and overlooked by Mount Ararat just over the border in Turkey, Armenia is a gem of a natural history destination. Despite its small size, not much bigger than Wales, and the fact that it is landlocked, this former Soviet Republic is home to over two-thirds of Europe’s regularly occurring bird species, including many that are rare or difficult to find elsewhere, and boasts a fantastically diverse flora reflecting a location at the meeting point between Europe and Asia. Unusually in a region where the Moslem faith predominates, Armenia is a Christian country and its capital, Yerevan, bustles with a lively juxtaposition of old churches, a thriving jazz scene, and such reminders of the Soviet era as the impressive Republic Square, while at weekends the huge and atmospheric ‘vernissage’ open-air flea market attracts locals and tourists. Elsewhere, 13th century bridges, and well preserved ‘caravanserais’ — stopovers for traders plying the silk route in the 14th century — serve as fascinating reminders of Armenia’s long history and strategic location. As well as offering a wealth of birdlife, as yet little-explored by Westerners, the country is home to many interesting Armenian Orthodox churches and monasteries, some dating back as far as the 9th century, such as Haghartsin near Dilijan, and Sevanavank, which enjoys a scenic location on a promontory extending into Lake Sevan.

Following an early morning arrival in Yerevan we begin our exploration by visiting Mount Aragats which, at 3,190 metres, is the highest of Armenia’s mountains. With each change of altitude we will encounter a different selection of birds, beginning with White-throated Robins and the distinctive local race of Bluethroat at lower levels before entering the windswept world of Horned Larks, Alpine and Radde’s Accentors, Rufous-tailed Rock Thrushes and White-winged Snowfinches at higher elevations. This alpine region also offers us the chance to see some of the special local plants, including Fritillaria caucasica, Orchis stevenii, Orchis schelvcornikova, Gladiolus tenuis and Scilla armenia. Throughout this largely unspoilt and sparsely populated country, bird of prey populations remain healthy, with several eagle species, Lammergeier and Levant Sparrowhawk likely to be among the highlights. Our 9-day tour covers each of the country’s main habitat types but, being such a small country with generally good infrastructure, travelling times between areas are usually short, allowing us to maximise the amount of time spent in the field.

Next we exchange mountains for wetlands as we drive to the Armash Fish Ponds, Armenia’s premier area for waterbirds where attractions include breeding Pygmy Cormorant, plus Marbled, White-headed and Ferruginous Ducks. This wonderful complex of lakes and marshland is teeming with birds and other highlights could include Glossy Ibis, White-tailed Lapwing, White-winged Black Tern, and such passerines as Moustached, Great Reed and Paddyfield Warblers. Meanwhile the surrounding countryside holds Menetries’ and Upcher’s Warblers as well as a small colony of exotic Blue-cheeked Bee-eaters and some of Armenia’s rarer plants, including Salvia grossheimii, Gladiolus atrovioleceus and Vicia cappadocica.

We again turn our attention to the mountains during a couple of days based in Yeghegnadzor. Close to the town lies Noravank, one of Armenia’s best-known churches, situated in a narrow gorge by the Amaghu River. From Yeghegnadzor we will journey to Mount Gdnasar in search of the elusive Caspian Snowcock and a fine selection of montane species such as Lammergeier, Red-fronted Serin, Crimsonwinged Finch and Wallcreeper. Then we will transfer to Dilijan, stopping en route to scan Lake Sevan, the largest lake in Armenia and a nesting site for the rare Armenian Gull. Here we may also see Iris paradoxa, Cleome ornithopodioides and Gypsophila elegans. During our 2-night stay in Dilijan, we will look for Caucasian Black Grouse on an early morning visit to their favourite display areas, and walk through verdant deciduous forests where Green Warblers, Redstarts and both Semi-collared and Red-breasted Flycatchers will be defending their summer territories and feeding young.

Our tour of Armenia concludes with two further nights based in the capital, from which, before it is time to leave this small but fascinating country, we will enjoy yet more exciting birding and botanising during visits to nearby Garni and Geghard where, in a landscape of steppe and rocky gorges, we will hope to encounter Finsch’s and Isabelline Wheatear, Roller, Lesser Grey Shrike, Bimaculated Lark and Rose-coloured Starling, as well as such plants as Alkanna orientalis, the bellflower Campanula choziatowskyi, Achillea filipendulina, the scabious Scabiosa micrantha and Lotus glebelia.

Outline Itinerary

Day
1
Fly Yerevan
Day
2
Mount Aragats, from Yerevan
Day
3
Armash Fish Ponds; overnight Yeghegnadzor
Day
4
Mount Gdnasar; overnight Yeghegnadzor
Days
5 - 6
Lake Sevan; overnight Dilijan
Days
7 - 8
Yerevan
Day
9
Fly London
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What's Included?

Food

All food included in the price.

Accommodation

Comfortable tourist hotels, each room with private facilities. 

Dates & Prices

2027

Flight Inclusive

£3,495

Land Only

£2,995

Single Supplement

£345

Regional Departures

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Tour Leader
Levon Harutyunyan
Levon Harutyunyan
Levon Harutyunyan is a conservation biologist and ornithologist with more than 12 years’ experience in the study and protection of Armenia’s birdlife and its habitats, across both academic institutions and the NGO sector.
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