The 15 Best Dilijan Tours from Yerevan

1.Lake Sevan (Sevanavank), Dilijan (Goshavank, Haghartsin)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,036 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $32Our pick

Spend 9 to 10 hours leaving Yerevan for Lake Sevan, Sevanavank, and the forest monasteries of Goshavank and Haghartsin. Hyur Service provides an English and Russian guide, air-conditioned transport, water, pastries, WiFi, and entrance fees. Guides such as Marina, Rose, and Tamara have earned especially warm praise, though the group can be large.

“It was very nicely spent day. We visited many beautiful places with great views and history. Our guide Tamara was very sweet. The lunch was average and the coffee tasted like water.”

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2.Sevan, Dilijan, Haghartsin, Goshavank, Lake Parz

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 454 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $31

Spend 8 to 9 hours exploring Armenia’s lakes, forest monasteries, craft traditions, and mountain towns from Yerevan. You’ll visit Sevanavank, Lake Sevan, Haghartsin, Goshavank, Dilijan, and possibly Lake Parz or an Ijevan winery. Guides such as Hasmik, Jasmine, Ani, and Harut have earned warm praise for clear, engaging commentary.

“The sites we visited were wonderful; however, I was disappointed that we found out on the day of the tour that one of the monasteries advertised as part of the tour was not accessible and would not be visited. The tour and tastings at the winery was especially nice and very reasonably priced. Our guide was very kind and knowledgeable; however, he provided much more time in commentary to the Russian speakers than to the English speakers.”

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3.Armenia. Akhpat, Dilijan, Sevan, cascad Yerevan from Tbilisi

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 254 reviews · 1 day · from $93

Leave Tbilisi at 7:00 for Haghpat, Lake Sevan, Sevanavank, Dilijan, and central Yerevan. A Russian or English-speaking guide such as Paata, Khatuna, or Sophia leads the small group, with time for monasteries, mountain views, Cascade, Mother Armenia, and Republic Square. Expect a long 16-hour day, border checks, and many hours on the road.

“The tour was excellent and we got to see everything we wanted too. Paata was very knowledgeable and funny. I would definitely recommend this tour.”

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4.Private Lake Sevan, Sevanavank, Dilijan, Haghartsin, Goshavank Tour from Yerevan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 162 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.)

Spend 9 to 10 hours traveling from Yerevan to Lake Sevan, Sevanavank, Goshavank, and Haghartsin, with time in the forested town of Dilijan. You get a private vehicle, hotel pickup, bottled water, and the option of an English or Russian-speaking guide. Guides such as Rosa and Hamas have helped with history, food choices, and flexible timing.

“The three monasteries are really beautiful. We had Grigor as our driver. He was great - even though we didn’t have a guide, we answered our questions and helped us order at the restaurant. The food at the restaurant he brought us to was pretty good too!”

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5.Lake Sevan & Dilijan Guided Day Trip with Ijevan Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 132 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $33

Travel from Yerevan to forested Dilijan, Haghartsin Monastery, Lake Sevan, and the Ijevan Wine-Brandy Factory. An English and Russian-speaking guide, entrance fees, water, sweets, WiFi, transport, and tastings are included. Guides such as Hasmik, Marina, Elina, and Sam Jaan have been praised for clear explanations and attentive service.

“I like that the tour was not too jam packed so we didn’t need to hurry in every destination. Our guide, Takuhi (not sure if correct) was very knowledgeable about the place and the history. I was the only one who she interpretted in English and I really did appreciate the effort. She made sure I wasn’t left out. She was really nice and made us all feel welcomed. The tour - I especially loved the funicular in Tsakadzhor in this trip. Wouldn’t want to miss that part when in Armenia. I just wished we could have stopped somewhere with the beautiful trees and take photos.”

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6.Dilijan, Lake Parz, Makaravank Monastery, winery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 125 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $44

Spend 10 to 11 hours touring northeastern Armenia from Yerevan, with stops in Dilijan, Lake Parz, Makaravank Monastery, and Ijevan. Your English and Russian-speaking guide handles transport, entry fees, pastries, water, WiFi, and a wine tasting. Lunch costs extra, and hotel pickup is not included.

“I can say that our guide is well equipped with knowledge. I forget her name”

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7.Private Tour: Tsaghkadzor, Sevan lake,Sevanavank, Dilijan, Haghartsin monastery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.)

Travel by private vehicle from Yerevan with a guide such as Armen to Tsaghkadzor, Lake Sevan, Sevanavank, Dilijan, and Haghartsin. You get mountain views, a chairlift option, forest roads, and monastery visits in one 7 to 9 hour day. The $150 rate covers up to three people, while the Tsaghkadzor ropeway costs extra.

“Both this tour and the other tour with you were fantastic. Guide and driver were excellent. Would do something with you again at any time.”

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8.Lake Sevan, Dilijan, Haghartsin, Kechris & Tsaghkadzor Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $25Best value

Travel from Yerevan to Lake Sevan, Sevanavank, Haghartsin, Dilijan, Tsaghkadzor, and Kecharis Monastery in an air-conditioned vehicle. Expect about 10 hours on the road, a group of up to 17 people, short sightseeing stops, optional boating at your own cost, and lunch for about $9 to $12. Guide quality and English ability can vary.

“The driver is friendly and helpful..I will recommend this travel .. the places are amazing and very historic.”

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9.Garni,Geghard, Lake Sevan & Dilijan Monasteries Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $85

Spend 10 to 11 hours exploring Armenia’s Garni Temple, Symphony of Stones, Geghard, Lake Sevan, Dilijan, Haghartsin, and Goshavank. Hotel pickup, bottled water, WiFi, and private transport are included. A professional guide is available upon request, with English and Russian offered.

“Both Vatan, the driver and Sam, the guide made this trip really special. Definitely recommend a day out with these two guys!”

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10.Private tour to Tsaghkadzor city (Ropeway), Lake Sevan, Sevanvank, Dilijan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 9 hours (approx.)

Travel privately from Yerevan to Tsaghkadzor, Lake Sevan, Dilijan, Lake Parz, and three medieval monasteries. Your air-conditioned car includes Wi-Fi, water, and hotel pickup. Choose a guide, with Nina praised for her clear stories, while driver Tigran is known for careful, thoughtful service.

“We really enjoyed our tour with Nina and Tigran. Nina was an outstanding and wonderful guide - so knowledgeable, engaging and easy to listen to (we could listen to her for hours!). Tigran was an excellent driver, always attentive and thoughtful, even opening the door for us each time. Both of them were incredibly welcoming and friendly. Nina always checked in to see if we wanted to spend more time at different stops. They made the whole experience comfortable and memorable. We went to some amazing places like Lake Sevan, Dilijan, Tzgahakadzor, Lake Parz - we wouldn’t have been able to have had the same experience without Nina’s stories and…”

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11.Sevan & Dilijan Escape: Crystal Lake, Old Town & Haghartsin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.)

Spend 8 to 9 hours with a private guide exploring Lake Sevan, the hilltop Sevanavank Monastery, Dilijan’s old street, and Haghartsin Monastery. Guides such as Arthur and Hovo have helped make the day personal and easygoing. Weather may bring a change of plan, such as Goshavank instead of Haghartsin.

“That was a great experience! We had great time. Although we couldn't visit Haghartsin Monastery due to weather condition, we visited Goshavank instead. We really enjoyed the tour. Thank you Gor!”

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12.Dilijan (Haghartsin Monastery),Lake Sevan,Tsakhkadzor(ski resort)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.)

Travel from Yerevan by private car to Haghartsin Monastery in Dilijan, Kecharis Monastery and a possible zipline ride in Tsakhkadzor, then Lake Sevan and Sevanavank. English service is offered, with Sergey often associated with the driving and local help. Food, drinks, and guide service cost extra.

“Sergey from Private Tours in Armenia isn’t just a tour guide or driver—he’s a local friend who offers an outstanding travel experience. We booked him for a four-day trip, and it was both memorable and comfortable. Sergey is knowledgeable and humble, making every journey smooth and fully optimized. From the attractions we explored to his restaurant recommendations and advice on local dishes to try, he had everything covered. To my fellow kababayans and other travelers, I highly recommend Sergey for an unforgettable Armenia adventure.”

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13.Private tour: Tsaghkadzor, Sevan lake, Dilijan town and Haghartsin monastery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.)

Travel privately from Yerevan through Tsaghkadzor, Lake Sevan, Sevanavank, Dilijan, and Haghartsin Monastery in 8 to 9 hours. Asta Travel provides an air-conditioned vehicle and pickup from your Yerevan hotel or apartment. English or Russian guide service is optional, with Shushan and Tigran praised for warm hosting and careful driving.

“We had a very amazing experience with Asta travel.”

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14.Private tour to Dilijan city, Haghartsin Monastery, Yell Extreme Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews

Travel privately from Yerevan to forested Dilijan, medieval Haghartsin Monastery, and Yell Extreme Park near Yenokavan. You can add zip-lining, rope courses, horseback riding, paragliding, rock climbing, paintball, or off-road activities at your own cost. Hotel pickup, bottled water, WiFi, and private transport are included.

“Very good experience for me and for my partner. We visited good places today and our friend Karen showed us the beauty of Dilijan and recommended good restaurant with a very delicious armenian cuisine. For those who planning to visit armenia Im likely to recommend JaRead more”

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15.Tsaghkadzor/Kecharis, Lake Sevan/ Sevanavank, Dilijan/ Haghartsin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews

Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring northern Armenia in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Visit Kecharis in Tsaghkadzor, lakeside Sevanavank, forested Haghartsin, and Goshavank, with hotel pickup and drop-off included. Guides such as Arthur Margaryan and Eduard have earned praise for punctual driving, clear explanations, and helpful food suggestions. The Tsaghkadzor ropeway costs extra.

“We are very satisfied in our travel. Good food, good people in Armenia. I need to express my warm thanks to the Land of Noah especially our tour guide Arthur Margaryan. He’s really the best! For sure we will visit again soon with friends and family.”

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