LAKE SEVAN, REST IN ARMENIA IN 2019

Armenia is a miraculous country that is worth visiting if you want to get unforgettable impressions. Lake Sevan or as it is called «The pearl of Armenia» is one of the brightest sightseeings of Armenia.  If you take a look at the lake from high above, you will see that the lake is divided into two parts – the big and the small Sevan. Lake Sevan is the biggest mountainous lake located in the Caucasus.

Lake Sevan is located in the Gegharkunik region, at a distance of 60 km from Yerevan. It is located at an altitude of 1916 meters above sea level. Lake Sevan from all the sides is surrounded by mountain ranges, from which opens a wonderful panorama of the lake. From Yerevan to Sevan it takes only about 40-50 minutes: you can get there by taxi, bus, minibus, train.

The beach season in Lake Sevan is short. It lasts mainly from June to August. The water temperature of the lake from July to August reaches up to + 22-23 degrees.
When planning a vacation to Sevan, be sure to bring warm clothes with you, because evenings are cool in Sevan.

Holidays in Sevan are quite expensive. If you have decided to take a short (one-day) excursion, then you will need an amount of about 15-20 dollars. This price includes transportation costs (Yerevan-Sevan and back), visit to the local attractions, as well as a guide service. A room in a comfortable hotel will cost you about 40-50 dollars (per day). Food prices in cafes and restaurants are quite reasonable. 

While planning a rest in Sevan, it is advisable to book a room in a hotel beforehand. In the territory of the lake there are a great number of modern hotels of 3-4-5* category and in each there is a restaurant and a swimming pool.
 

Lake Sevan is very popular among the lovers of outdoor activities. Here are football and volleyball courts, tennis courts, horse clubs and water lands. In Sevan everyone can find an entertainment to own interests: here you can ride a catamaran, a pedalo, a water scooter, as well as go windsurfing and kite surfing. Those who like to ride off-road vehicles can go on a trip around the lake in special cars. 

Holidays in Sevan can be combined with visits to local attractions, among which must, by all means, be mentioned the  Ayrivank church (IX century), Sevanavank (IV century) - founded by monks. Not far from Sevan is Noradus - the largest cemetery of khachkars (cross stones).

You can order group and individual excursions to the sights of Sevan thanks to the services provided by the travel company “Oval Tour”. To get the information you are interested in, you can contact the tour operators of our company by phone or email address that are indicated on our website.

The beauty of Lake Sevan will be kept in mind for a long time, as well as the best impressions received from the rest!