Wings of Tatev: Soaring to History
Experience Armenia's history from above on the world's longest reversible cable car to the ancient Tatev Monastery.
Wings of Tatev is a 5.7 km cableway to Tatev Monastery, offering stunning views of the Vorotan River Gorge. Recognized as the world's longest reversible aerial tramway, it provides a quick and scenic route to a significant historical and religious site.
A brief summary to Wings of Tatev | Tatever
- H45, Tatev, 3218, AM
- +37496463333
- Visit website
- Tuesday 9 am-5 pm
- Wednesday 9 am-5 pm
- Thursday 9 am-5 pm
- Friday 10 am-6 pm
- Saturday 10 am-6 pm
- Sunday 10 am-6 pm
Local tips
- Check the weather forecast before you go; the cable car may close due to bad weather.
- The Wings of Tatev is closed on Mondays.
- Purchase tickets in advance online to avoid potential queues, especially during peak season.
- Consider a one-way ticket and hike back to Halidzor via the Devil's Bridge for a unique experience, but bring plenty of water.
- Dress modestly when visiting the Tatev Monastery; shawls and scarves are available for free if needed.
Getting There
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Public Transport
From Yerevan, take a marshrutka (minibus) to Goris from the Southern Bus Station. Buses typically depart at 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM, with a journey time of around 4 hours. The ticket costs approximately 3000 AMD. From Goris, take a taxi to Halidzor village, where the Wings of Tatev cable car station is located. A taxi from Goris to Halidzor costs around 2500 AMD.
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Taxi
From Goris, a taxi to the Wings of Tatev cable car station in Halidzor will cost approximately 2500 AMD. The journey takes around 20-30 minutes. Alternatively, a taxi directly to Tatev Monastery will cost more due to the descent into and ascent out of the Vorotan Gorge; negotiate the price beforehand.
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Cable Car
Once in Halidzor, purchase a ticket for the Wings of Tatev cable car. A roundtrip ticket costs 9000 AMD for adults. The cable car ride takes approximately 12 minutes, delivering you directly to the Tatev Monastery. The cable car operates from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, but is closed on Mondays.
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