Wings of Tatev
Wings of Tatev
4.5
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Wings of Tatev is a 5.7 km cableway between Halidzor village and Tatev Monastery in the South of Armenia. It is the longest reversible aerial tramway built in only one section and holds the record for the “Longest non-stop double track cable car”.
Duration: More than 3 hours
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OxanaKsu
Moscow, Russia12,807 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
The fastest and most beautiful way to get to Tatev Monastery. 12 minutes at an altitude of 320 meters above the river gorge and you are there. Buy tickets in advance and take seats near the windshield; while driving, there will be an audio tour in Armenian, English and Russian. They let you in strictly according to the time on your tickets, so don’t be late. Tickets in August 2023 cost 7,000 drams in both directions and the money goes towards the restoration of the monastery.
Written 8 May 2024
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Dirk W
Alexandra Headland, Australia10,118 contributions
Sept 2023 • Solo
The Wings of Tatev is another project of Armenian controversial figure Ruben Vardanyan as part of the Tatev Revival Project. The alternative is driving up a 40min serpentine road to Tatev, but now this aerial tramway cuts it down to 12 comfortable min, while offering some spectacular views on the way. Being over 5km long and dangling 300m over the valley, it is listed in the Guiness Book of Records.
I was very lucky : the only passenger in my cabin and a clear day - but I understand that rarely happens and it can get hectic with long waiting times.
I was very lucky : the only passenger in my cabin and a clear day - but I understand that rarely happens and it can get hectic with long waiting times.
Written 14 November 2023
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svetlana k
3 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
Excellent unforgettable excursion, beautiful places, special thanks to the driver Levon for his kind heart and professionalism! We were afraid to ride the cable car and asked to stay with the driver. Levon took us along the road behind the group to beautiful places, explained things along the way and stopped us to admire the spring. Thank you that there are people like Levon!
Written 6 October 2023
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Stanly_Cherian
Dubai, United Arab Emirates81 contributions
July 2021
"Wings of Tatev" is a 5,7 km aerial cable car connecting the village of Halidzor to awesome "Tatev Monastery". The longest non-stop double track cable car in the world! The ride takes 12 minutes and gives the sensation of flying over the gorge of River Vorotan, with amazing views of the valley below, its villages and old abandoned buildings. Highly recommended. Would love to come back when it snows and go on the ride again.
Written 11 July 2021
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Coryy20
Port of Spain, Trinidad6,357 contributions
Dec 2023 • Solo
The Wings of Tatev is a cableway between Halidzor and the Tatev monastey.. It is the longest reversible aerial tramway and holds the Guinness World Record for Longest non-stop double track. I have been in more that 40 different cable cars around rhe world but for some strange reason this was the scariest. Besides this the cable car literally scraped the side of the apparatus while in motion and everyone was bit scared. When we came off and I looked at it you could have seen the scratches on the side of the car. Nonetheless , the ride was epic and the view of the canyon and surrounding mountains were just breathtaking. It took more than 4 hoirs drive from Yereven to this site. Iwould recommend this to all visitors..100%
Written 27 June 2024
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murli904
Mumbai, India114 contributions
Nov 2013 • Business
Its the worlds longest ropeway and while I was on business trip to Armenia took time out to ensure I visited this world famous place.
It was freezing and temperatures around zero but once we reached TATEV from yerevan, the capital city in about 4 hours , the 12 minute journey was mind boggling. The lady at the door help was very polite in explaining minute details.
We travelled through scary heights but the ropeway mechanism was worldclass with seats and enough space to take panaromic and memorable photos.
Once you reach the other end, you can visit the historic and famous old monastery for which they allow you 30 minutes which is comfortable time to return back to the ropeway for your return to the starting point.
If in Armenia, please dont miss TATEV and it will remain one of your life time fond memories.
It was freezing and temperatures around zero but once we reached TATEV from yerevan, the capital city in about 4 hours , the 12 minute journey was mind boggling. The lady at the door help was very polite in explaining minute details.
We travelled through scary heights but the ropeway mechanism was worldclass with seats and enough space to take panaromic and memorable photos.
Once you reach the other end, you can visit the historic and famous old monastery for which they allow you 30 minutes which is comfortable time to return back to the ropeway for your return to the starting point.
If in Armenia, please dont miss TATEV and it will remain one of your life time fond memories.
Written 1 February 2014
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MANsour ABDoli
Tehran, Iran107 contributions
Nov 2021
I love wings of Tatev. My favorite destination on my way from Tehran to Yerevan. You have to believe Armenia is more than Yerevan and Wings of Tatev is one of best destinations in Armenia
Written 10 October 2022
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Sikander K
Dubai, United Arab Emirates211 contributions
Aug 2019 • Couples
We visited this place during August. The climate was typical summer weather. This place is located about 250 kilometers from Yerevan city. The drive is really beautiful passing through the beautiful mountains neighboring Turkey and Azerbaijan. The scenic beauty from the cable car is breathtaking which passes through the two mountain ranges and some old settlements . The total length of the cable carb is about 5.8 KM which recorded as the longest cable car I the world by Guinness Book of World Records. This facility is with visiting and value for the money.
My advice for my fellow passengers that if you are staying in Yerevan it’s better to leave early like 6.00 A.M. so that on the way back you can visit jurmuk waterfalls and city. You can come back approximately by 10. PM. Please ask your driver to block the time of using the cable car over telephone. You need attest two hours to spend to visit the cathedral located at the other side where cable car ends.
My advice for my fellow passengers that if you are staying in Yerevan it’s better to leave early like 6.00 A.M. so that on the way back you can visit jurmuk waterfalls and city. You can come back approximately by 10. PM. Please ask your driver to block the time of using the cable car over telephone. You need attest two hours to spend to visit the cathedral located at the other side where cable car ends.
Written 19 August 2019
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EleEdo
Sydney, Australia16 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
We have young kids so didn't visit Tatev on a day trip and how glad we were of that! It is a long drive ( approx 4 hours from Yerevan) with so much else to see on the way so we made it into a 3 day trip - Yerevan, Areni, Jermuk (overnight), Karahunj, Khndzoresk and then stayed close to Tatev, and visited Tatev on the last day and drive back... Even that was rushed, would have liked to stay in Goris too if planned better
Tatev Wings are a must, very well run and safe! The views are amazing and the Tatev monastery at the end the best reward.
Few tips:
- Wings of Tatev gets super busy so always pre-book. You can purchase tickets online but note that if you have kids you have to definitely call them so they save a spot for them. This isn't communicated well on the website so when we got there there was no room for our two kids and there were another 3 families with same issues
- don't be late... Don't assume you can get on the next one, it's probably booked out
- clean toilets and a nice cafe/ restaurant on site if you get there early
- Allow plenty of time to explore Tatev monastery once you get there.... It's beautiful!
Tatev Wings are a must, very well run and safe! The views are amazing and the Tatev monastery at the end the best reward.
Few tips:
- Wings of Tatev gets super busy so always pre-book. You can purchase tickets online but note that if you have kids you have to definitely call them so they save a spot for them. This isn't communicated well on the website so when we got there there was no room for our two kids and there were another 3 families with same issues
- don't be late... Don't assume you can get on the next one, it's probably booked out
- clean toilets and a nice cafe/ restaurant on site if you get there early
- Allow plenty of time to explore Tatev monastery once you get there.... It's beautiful!
Written 18 October 2018
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Leveric N
Manila, Philippines1,310 contributions
Mar 2024 • Friends
One of the longest and highest cable card rides in the world, the destination (Tatev Monastery) is worth the long ride (about five hours) from the capital of Yerevan. Absolute must visit!
Written 27 March 2024
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Hello from San Diego California🌊⛵️⚓️Is anyone experiencing difficulties booking Wings of Tatev flights on their website ? I've been trying for a week now. It keeps giving me Wrong Date message in the end. I enter all info, but instead of 08/22/2019 it keeps switching to 08/21/2019. I sent numerous emails asking for reservation assist, but received no reply. We've been planning this trip to Armenia for a year now. Some assistance will be highly appreciated. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Written 11 July 2019
Will they accept usd or do we have to convert into amd? Also can we take one way and get our driver to pick us at the other end? Is it the same price to pre book or at the spot? Which is better?
Written 27 October 2018
Indeed, they willnot accept USD. Oneway is possible and prebook as well against the same price. It can be very busy. In my case there was a long queue and waited for 2 hours.
Written 28 October 2018
Natasha L
Kyiv, Ukraine
Подскажите, работает ли канатка в этот понедельник - 28 мая 2018 года?
Written 25 May 2018
Can I bring my (small) luggage on board? I am sleeping in Tatev village and want to arrive via the cable car.
Written 10 August 2017
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