Armenia

Journey through Armenia’s lush rolling valleys and trek the mountains of the Lesser Caucasus

Follow the course of the Debed River to see stone villages, medieval Christian art and World Heritage Listed monasteries

Marvel at the incredible ruins of Ani, the former capital of the Armenian kingdom

Sample local wines in Arneli village, Armenia’s wine capital

Soak up the ambiance of Dilijan, a resort town set deep in the forests of Dilijan National Park

Stroll the tree-lined boulevards of Yerevan, enjoying the museums, monuments and high fashions of Armenia’s charming capital

Most of Armenia experiences a continental climate due to its high elevation, with hot summers and cold winters. The higher elevations receive more precipitation and are cooler.

Summer (June, July, August) is the most popular season for travellers, but Spring (March, April, May) and Autumn (September, October, November) are the best time of year to travel in Armenia with milder temperatures.

The summer is generally pleasant reaching 25°C; however it is very hot during the month of August, with daytime temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius. Though in the Ararat valley temperatures can climb to 40°C.

Winters: December, January and February can be quite cold with temperatures falling to -5°C in Yerevan, and colder in the Ararat Valley (-30°C). Annual precipitation for the country as a whole average is 550 mm.

Armenia is +4 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)

Armenian (official), Kurdish (spoken by Yezidi minority)

The official currency of Armenia is the Dram (AMD), which is divided into 100 lumas.

Foreign currency can be exchanged at banks, the airport and many hotels, and also at currency exchange counters located in Yerevan supermarkets, with US Dollars and Euros the most widely recognised and easily changed. Although, notes should be in good condition without tears.

Credit cards are accepted in Yerevan, and in some large hotels and restaurants.

It is advisable to carry plenty of small change in local currency as shops and markets will often not have change. Public toilets charge 100 Drams.

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Electricity in Armenia is 230 Volts, at 50 hertz. The most common pin type is C. (2 round prong).

Electricity in Armenia is 230 Volts, at 50 hertz. The most common pin type is C. (2 round prong).

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Please refer to our Travel Advisory page for updates on recent events, travel warnings and advice.

We strongly recommend that all clients take out travel insurance at the time of booking to cover against sickness, accident, loss of baggage, unexpected alterations to travel arrangements and travel disruption, emergency evacuation, cancellations, etc. Insurance information is enclosed with your pre-departure information. Please contact us if you would like to obtain a quote for your trip duration.

We suggest that you consult your doctor, local government inoculation centre or a travel medical specialist in order to get the most current advice regarding vaccination requirements.

Money and valuables should always be stored safely when travelling. Keep your passport with you at all times and do not leave it in your main luggage. You will need it to change money and check into hotels. Where safety deposit boxes are available, we recommend that you use them. Keep jewellery and valuables to a minimum.