Ecotourism was defined in 1987 as traveling to relatively undisturbed or uncontaminated natural areas with the specific objective of studying, admiring and enjoying the scenery and its wild plants and animals, as well as any exciting cultural manifestations (both past and present) found in this area (Ceballos-Lascurain, 1987, WWF, Vol.1, 1990).

We promote Ecotourism as a way to bring to Armenia the resources that will help us preserve and protect our natural and cultural heritage. This heritage has supported Armenians through more than two millennia, and in our new freedom, we look to Ecotourism to preserve that heritage by making it an important part of our new economy.

In Armenia you will live in the past and present at the same time. Signatures of millennia past cover the landscape. Pagan sanctuaries still stand among the ancient Christian temples and powerful creations of medieval architects. Walk outside your lodging, ride or walk through our towns, villages and countryside and you will always be in museum in the open air.

You will also be traveling in one of the most diversified ecosystems in the world. Five of the seven primary topographies exist in our small country of some 30,000 square kilometers. You will experience a remarkable range of flora and fauna. With snow-capped mountains only a few hours drive from subtropical valleys, in the changes in altitude and local climates, you can experience seven springs in one visit.

You love birds, wildflowers, rock and land formations, fine lakes and mountain streams, minerals, archeology and architecture, history? Then you are sure to love Armenia.

We can take you there: ON HORSEBACK HIKING MOUNTAIN TREKKING CLIMBING ON SKIES ACROSS COUNTRY OR DOWNHILL SAILING WIND SURFING

For each trip we provide seasoned outdoor guides, including scientists from our institutes of Botany, Zoology, Geology, and Archeology in the National Academy of Sciences.

For more information or for composing your private tour, please visit to our partner's site:
www.EcoTourismArmenia.com