The tour starts in Yerevan with a pre-tour biking briefing with organizer and other tour participants. Set off from Yerevan to transfer to the heart of Armenia, scenic Gegharkunik where Lake Sevan is located at 2,000 m above sea level. Free day to swim and boat, relax at lovely hotel located right on the beach, assemble the bikes and prepare for your first ride tomorrow.

After catching an early breakfast we get on our mountain bikes for the ride of Martuni trail (biking distance 30 km). We'll start the bike day on a winding dirt road through traditional villages of Martuni. Today's ride is a trial biking and easy introduction to prepare us for the days to come. We enjoy the scenic trail along the shores of the lake and the deep turquoise color of the water. Later rejoin the highway where our 4WD vehicle awaits us to transfer through awesome Selim Pass (2,400 m) with an ancient Caravanserai, an important trading post on the Great Silk Road. Continue to reach Vayk where we spend overnight in a small local hotel.

This morning we transfer to Arpi Wine Market and get on the bikes to begin Mozrov trail biking. This is a real adventure for adrenaline seekers. We start by sections of sweeping single track through the beautiful landscape. After riding for several kilometers the track becomes less defined and rocky and we come to a spectacular plateau where the entrance of mystique Mozrov Cave is found. Continue to Mozrov village to meet the locals for a friendly chat and an optional lunch at a village home. There is time to admire the views and contemplate the two climbs before our final fast downhill (total off-road biking 15 km). Rejoining the main road we cycle for the last few kilometres to our hotel in Vayk.

Wake up to the aroma of coffee and hot breakfast while the support vehicle is being loaded. We start early to beat the heat of the day. Today's ride follows a spectacular route of Her-Her trail. It starts with non-technical gravel tracks across high altitude plains and remote villages, is followed by hard climbs but the thrill of visiting this land of rugged beauty is ample reward. This is a hard but rewarding trip, with extended periods at high altitudes (biking distance 25 km), a real extreme biking day. Descent to the valley of Her-Her river and transfer to Sisian. Rest and overnight at friendly hotel in Sisian.

After breakfast enjoy your rest day, take a stroll in the town where we have a scheduled visit to Syuny church, a perfect example of medieval Armenian architecture. We continue exploring the area around Sisian, drive to Shaki waterfall, the highest in Armenia. Huge basalt flows have formed a ledge from which the waterfall cascades down. Enjoy this truly inspiring sight with its captivating view of the gorge, pristine location, undeveloped and rustic. On to Qarahunge (Armenian Stonehenge) where on a territory of over 3 hectares, huge stones with holes stand. According to one of the hypotheses, Qarahunge was an ancient observatory with stones arranged in a special order and holes made to watch stars.

Early breakfast and short transfer by Land Cruiser to the base of Camel Mount (3,300m). Start the 15 km mountain bike trail through the extraordinary boulder strewn moonscape to the 7-thousand year-old rock paintings. This is a long climb through landscape that contrasts so dramatically with what we saw on previous days and the ride offers unrivalled off-road adventure. As a reward we reach the Sev Lake and get to see more than 2,000 rock paintings. After a while we start the downhill ride through wild and varied scenery. Transfer to Sisian from the foot of Camel Mount.

Early breakfast and drive about 40 km from Sisian to the start of today's biking. Start the Tatev trail, with a superb winding road through the spectacular scenery as we ride through cornfields and restful pastoral scenery en route to Tatev Monastery. We can have a short rest at the Devil's Bridge where locals come to bathe in the healing mineral water. Overall this is an excellent day's ride with a healthy mix of ups and downs. Most biking is on non-technical jeep tracks, rough and stony in places. On the way back optional ride in the world's longest aerial tramway, a must-see attraction opened in 2010.

Transfer to Khosrov Nature Reserve to begin the ultimate off-road trail and a fitting finale to this Bike Adventure! We ride through peculiar and wonderful landscape, home to rare and endangered species of bionetwork. Very few visitors venture into this little explored landscape where human influence is limited. Ascend on a dirt road leading to Spitak Monastery in the spectacular Mankuk river canyon with breathtaking views of Sakraberd Fortress on a mountainous plateau with almost vertical walls from three sides as well as twin lakes of Jghin, fantasy of nature. Some tracks are rough, rocky and steep in sections. Ride back to your park shelter for rest and overnight.

Today is free for your own exploration of Yerevan, an ancient city. Pink houses, narrow streets, warm and smiling people make everyone feel at home here. Last-minute shopping in Vernisage, the huge arts & crafts market, the best place in Caucasus to buy souvenirs. Evening walk or time in one of many outdoor cafes, enjoying live music will be an excellent finale for your trip.