Wetland birds of Armenia (4 days / 3 nights)

The wetland fauna of Armenia, one of the components of the republic's ornithological tourism (bird watching or "birding"), is so revered by amateur or professional ornithologists.

Armash ponds and Lake Sevan with its surrounding wetlands serve as an important stopping point for many near-water and wetland birds during spring and autumn migrations.

You visit - the island of Gulls - colonies of endemics - Armenian gulls that nest here, constitute a significant part of the entire population of Asia Minor and are one of the largest nesting colonies in the Caucasus and in the world. The reserve Lichk (Litk), which includes small lakes and feeds their river, is one of the places with the highest concentration of water-swamp birds in the basin of Lake Sevan. The Armash fish breeding ponds are also unique in their species diversity. The high density of birds nesting here in different seasons, is striking in abundance and has about 220 species, including globally endangered species: marble teal and scab. Here you can also see rare representatives of the fauna: the spoonbill, pigalitsa, and many other birds in their natural habitat.

Meeting at the airport

Transfer and check in to hotel

Armenia bird watching tour will begin with a walking tour of the city. The architecture of Yerevan is original. Today Yerevan is a city in which there are various architectural styles, with green alleys, numerous fountains. You will get acquainted with the sights of Yerevan: the Grand Cascade (open-air museum), the Square of France, the Opera and Ballet Theater, North Avenue, the Square of the Republic.

If you wish, you can visit the Botanical Garden where you can find an interesting collection of birds.

Breakfast in the hotel

Early departure.

Transfer to Lake Sevan

Visit to Gull  Island, where a colony of endemic Armenians gull nests.

Along the shore of the lake transfer to the village Lichk (Litk). Observation of the region’s wetland fauna. Target species birds of Armenia: various species of herons, cormorants and ducks, whitethroat, nightingale, wagtail, etc.

Lunch tasting national dishes

Next, move through the Vardenyats Pass (Selim), where the ancient caravanserai is located. Observation of the steppe and alpine fauna.

Dinner with tasting national dishes

Overnight in Yeghegnadzor

Breakfast in the hotel

Early departure to Ararat region of Armenia

Observation of the diverse wetland fauna of the Armash ponds: spoon, marble teal, scab, herons, cormorants, ducks, etc.

Lunch tasting national dishes

Moving to Vedi.

Observation of rare rocks of the mountain fauna. Target species of birds of Armenia: desert and Mongolian bullfinch, red-headed shrike, European roller, finch and others.

Moving to Yerevan

Check in hotel

Dinner with tasting national dishes

Breakfast in the hotel

Check out

A visit to the central market in Yerevan. Dried fruits - a national treasure and the usual accompaniment to cognac. In Armenia, it seems, they can make them of anything you wish. Including watermelon, cantaloupe and even tomatoes!

Next stop is the Vernissage - the market of folk art products. Here you will find hand-made chess and backgammon made of wood, ceramic pots, made in national style, handmade ornaments, traditional musical instruments, silverware, paintings and many more things.

Transfer to airport

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