The 4 Best Shaki Waterfall Tours in Armenia

1.Tatev & Shaki Waterfall Guided Group Tour with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 266 reviews · 13 to 14 hours (approx.) · from $48Our pick

Leave Yerevan with an English-speaking guide such as Anastasiya, Nare, or Sona for a full day in southern Armenia. Ride the Wings of Tatev cable car, visit Tatev Monastery and Shaki Waterfall, then taste local wines in Areni. Expect a long, scenic drive, a small group of up to 19, and a cable-car ticket paid separately.

“we realized the night before the trip we got no information around when we'd get picked up from our meeting point though the info says we'd be reached out to with the specific time. there is no bathroom on the transport, which would have been good to know in advance on such a long trip. i had to reach out for details, which they provided and the trip just did not work for our current circumstance once we learned those details. reviews stated there was no food between lunch + the return at 9pm, so that also worried us. i'm sure it was a nice experience but the lack of…”

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2.Shaki waterfall, Tatev monastery & ropeway, Hin Areni winery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 185 reviews · 13 to 14 hours (approx.) · from $73

Travel from Yerevan into southern Armenia for wine tasting at Hin Areni, a stop at Shaki Waterfall, and Tatev Monastery reached by the 5.7-kilometer Wings of Tatev ropeway. You get an English and Russian-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport, water, pastries, WiFi, and ropeway admission. The day lasts about 13 to 14 hours.

“I was looking forward to this trip so much, after seeing especially the photos of tatev monastery from a nearby viewpoint. The trip there was extremely long (we expected that) and we made a few stops along the way (winery and waterfall - nice, but nothing special - might be because we have amazing wine and waterfalls in our country already). But the big disappointment was that they dropped us off at the monastery, just 1km from the viewpoint and never took us up there (only inside the monastery). I saw photos of groups from up there so I kind of expected it. In the end we ended up paying…”

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3.Private tour to Hin Areni winery, Shaki waterfall, Tatev monastery, Karahunj

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 13 to 14 hours (approx.)

This private 13 to 14-hour outing links southern Armenia’s best sights in one long day: Hin Areni Winery, Shaki Waterfall, Satan’s Bridge, Tatev Monastery, Wings of Tatev, and Karahunj. You get hotel pickup, a private vehicle, bottled water, and an English or Russian-speaking guide option. Lunch, winery entry, and tram tickets cost extra.

“Ana, our tour guide, and Aratel, our driver were awesome! Great natural scenery and they also stopped at places on the way back so we could get some dramatic photos of Ararat and the sunset before returning to Yerevan.”

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4.Tatev,Shaki(waterfall),Noravank,Wine tasting,Khor Virap

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews · 12 to 13 hours (approx.)

Travel from Yerevan by private vehicle to Khor Virap, Noravank, Tatev Monastery, Shaki Waterfall, and a wine tasting. Guide-driver Sergey and his brother may lead the trip. Expect 12 to 13 hours on the road, bottled water, scenic stops, and extra costs for lunch, taxes, and Tatev aerial tramway tickets.

“The best tour in Armenia. Sergey and his brother are really professional, hands-on, and provide the best experience. 100% satisfied and recommended”

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