Ian Wikarski

The nature here is really nice and temperatures are cooler than in Yerevan. Look at the site Hike Armenia to see all the possible trails that can be hiked. I spent 3 days and did three one-day hike in the region. A taxi to get to the beginning of trails might be necessary.

This monastery was very quiet (I was the only one there) and very easy to access from the end of the road. You can do the loop trail which will take approximately 2 hours and you can also see the church. It is an easy hike that can be done with kids.

I found the location of this temple to be amazing. It is overrun by tourists during the day, so I stayed a night in Garni. At sunset, I was almost the only one there and managed to have some good pictures and quit time. You can also visit as soon as it opens at 9am. You will have the temple almost to yourself.