Day 1: Arrive at Lori province and be welcomed with local food and drinks. To be acquainted with your horse you will reach the equestrian center, located on the shore of Lake Tsover, an impressive natural gem hidden in hilly forests. Here you have the opportunity for several outdoor activities, like paddling, archery, and fishing. Dinner and overnight in the lakefront wooden cabins.

Day 2: Start your ride through pasture lands towards the House-Museumof a prominent Armenian poet, H. Tumanyan, which is a vivid example ofan Armenian peasant house of the early 19th century. Next, a sinuous trail leads down the hill towards the Debed Ravine. After crossing the river over the bridge, your route follows towards the Dzoragyugh, a scenic village on thesouth hillsides of the Dzoraget Canyon. You will dine in a cozy restaurant and be accommodated in a comfortable guesthouse.

Day 3: You will ride down the scenic Dzoraget valley and continue towards Hnevanq, an impressive medieval sanctuary, located on the upper hillside rising above the valley. The construction of the monastery was sponsored in the 7th century by the representatives of Orbelians, derived from the glorious Mamikonyans princely family, the ancient leaders of military forces. Here you will also find medieval fortresses on top of steep rocky hills, between which the rapid and stormy river turns into a quiet backwater, creating the most exciting scenery of the valley. Next, trails lead to an amazing wooden campground hidden in lush forests.

Day 4: Today’s trail leads to the Antaramut hamlet. You will ride through the sinuous Old Stepananavan road passing by the Kurtan village. Along the way, you will find scenic falls hidden in the circuits of the village. Overnight in camps.

Day 5: Next morning, the descending pass takes you down the valley of Debed. Following lunch in a riverside restaurant, you will pass the river over the bridge and continue towards the same-named Debed village. It’s a picturesque settlement flanked by hilly forests and cascading water streams. Dinner and overnight in a local guesthouse.

Day 6: Your final day on the saddle you will mount up again and take a trail ridethat goes high into the mountains. To be rewarded by spectacular views, you willgain an altitude of 1600 meters. Afterwards, you can do some cantering along the ridge of Tsovaqar Mountain. Eventually, your final trail will take you down the hill towards Lake Tsover.