Culinary & Wine Helicopter Tours in Armenia

Combine aerial sightseeing with Armenian food and wine on a private helicopter flight that lands where the table is set: at a winery in Aragatsotn, on the shore of a mountain reservoir, on the beach at Lake Sevan, deep in the Arevatsag Canyon or beside the crater lake of Mount Azhdahak. Every flight takes off from the Jrvezh heliport on the edge of Yerevan, flies over monasteries, gorges and volcanic peaks, and includes waiting time on the ground while you taste, eat and explore.

Starting Price: Private culinary and wine helicopter experiences start from 575,000 AMD per private flight.

Helicopter Fleet & Seat Availability

• Robinson R66 Turbine: Up to 4 passengers (1 pilot + 4 passenger seats), maximum passenger weight 320 kg
• Airbus H125 (AS350): Up to 5 passengers (1 pilot + 5 passenger seats), maximum passenger weight 460 kg

Please note: the flight price covers the helicopter, the flight and the waiting time on the ground. Wine tastings, winery tours and picnics are priced separately, and we arrange them for you.

Route 1: Kasagh Gorge Monasteries & Armenia Wine or Vanardi

Fly along the Kasagh River Gorge over two medieval monasteries perched on the canyon rim, then land at a winery in the Aragatsotn region.

• Jrvezh heliport (Departure)
• Ohanavank Monastery
• Saghmosavank Monastery
• Armenia Wine Winery or Vanardi Estate (Helicopter landing)

Helicopter Options & Capacity: Robinson R66 (up to 4 passengers) or Airbus H125 (up to 5 passengers). About 45–50 minutes of flying with 1 hour on the ground at the winery.

Route 2: Kasagh Gorge Monasteries & Voskevaz or Armas

The same monastic panorama over Ohanavank and Saghmosavank, ending at another of Armenia's established wine estates.

• Jrvezh heliport (Departure)
• Ohanavank Monastery
• Saghmosavank Monastery
• Voskevaz Winery or Armas Estate (Helicopter landing)

Helicopter Options & Capacity: Robinson R66 (up to 4 passengers) or Airbus H125 (up to 5 passengers). About 45–50 minutes of flying with 1 hour on the ground at the winery.

Route 3: Picnic at Jrvezh Park

The shortest gastro flight: a loop over the Azat Reservoir and the Temple of Garni, then a landing in Jrvezh Park for a picnic among the trees.

• Jrvezh heliport (Departure)
• Azat Reservoir
• Temple of Garni
• Jrvezh Park (Helicopter landing & picnic)

Helicopter Options & Capacity: Airbus H125 (about 20 minutes, up to 5 passengers) or Robinson R66 (about 30 minutes, up to 4 passengers), with 1 hour on the ground.

Route 4: Azat or Aparan Reservoir Picnic

Fly over the basalt cliffs of the Garni Gorge and land on the shore of a mountain reservoir, either the Azat Reservoir or the high-altitude Aparan Reservoir, for an open-air picnic.

• Jrvezh heliport (Departure)
• Temple of Garni
• Azat Reservoir or Aparan Reservoir (Helicopter landing & picnic)

Helicopter Options & Capacity: Robinson R66 (up to 4 passengers) or Airbus H125 (up to 5 passengers). About 40 minutes of flying with 1 hour on the ground.

Route 5: Lake Sevan Picnic at Noy Land

Fly to Lake Sevan, the "blue pearl" of Armenia, and land at Noy Land on the shore for a picnic beside one of the largest high-altitude freshwater lakes in the world.

• Jrvezh heliport (Departure)
• Lake Sevan
• Noy Land (Helicopter landing & picnic)

Helicopter Options & Capacity: Airbus H125 (about 55 minutes, up to 5 passengers) or Robinson R66 (about 60 minutes, up to 4 passengers), with 1 hour on the ground.

Route 6: Lori Monasteries & Arevatsag Canyon

An extended flight to northern Armenia over the UNESCO-listed monasteries of Haghpat and Sanahin and the walls of Lori Fortress, landing in the remote Arevatsag Canyon.

• Jrvezh heliport (Departure)
• Haghpat Monastery
• Sanahin Monastery
• Lori Fortress
• Arevatsag Canyon (Helicopter landing)

Helicopter Options & Capacity: Airbus H125 only (up to 5 passengers). About 100 minutes of flying with 2 hours on the ground in the canyon.

Route 7: Mount Azhdahak Crater Lake

Climb into the Geghama Mountains over ancient dragon stones (vishapakar) and land beside the crater lake of the extinct volcano Mount Azhdahak, returning over the Temple of Garni.

• Jrvezh heliport (Departure)
• Mount Azhdahak Crater Lake (Helicopter landing)
• Vishapakar (Ancient Dragon Stones)
• Temple of Garni

Helicopter Options & Capacity: Airbus H125 only (up to 5 passengers). About 62 minutes of flying with 1–2 hours of complimentary waiting time at Azhdahak.

Looking for a mountain feast instead? Our Aragats helicopter tour lands on Armenia's highest mountain for 2 hours, with an optional traditional khash picnic.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How much does a gastro and wine helicopter experience in Armenia cost? Private culinary and wine helicopter experiences start from 575,000 AMD per private flight. The final price depends on the route, the flight time and the aircraft. Wine tastings and picnics are priced separately. Tell us your preferred route and group size for an exact quote.
• Is the food and wine included in the price? No. The flight price covers the helicopter, the flight and the waiting time on the ground. Wine tastings, winery tours and picnics are paid separately; we arrange them for you, so let us know any dietary preferences in advance.
• How many people can join the flight? Each flight is private to your group. The Robinson R66 Turbine seats up to 4 passengers and the Airbus H125 (AS 350) up to 5, plus the pilot. The Arevatsag Canyon and Mount Azhdahak routes are operated on the Airbus H125 only.
• Which wineries and picnic spots do you fly to? You land at Armenia Wine, Vanardi Estate, Voskevaz or Armas, or at picnic locations such as Jrvezh Park, the Azat and Aparan reservoirs, Noy Land on Lake Sevan, the Arevatsag Canyon and the crater lake of Mount Azhdahak.
• How long does the experience last? Flight time ranges from about 20 minutes (Jrvezh Park) to about 100 minutes (Arevatsag Canyon), plus 1 hour on the ground on most routes, 2 hours in the Arevatsag Canyon and 1–2 hours at Azhdahak.
• What happens if the weather is bad on my flight day? Helicopter flights depend on weather. If dense fog, low cloud, poor visibility, strong wind, or heavy rain or snow make flying unsafe, the flight is rescheduled to another suitable date at no extra cost. Cold temperature alone does not prevent flying.
• When is the best time of year for a wine helicopter tour? Flights operate year-round from sunrise to sunset. September and October bring the grape harvest and the most vivid vineyard colours, while late spring and summer offer green landscapes and long, clear days for picnics.
• How far in advance should I book? As early as possible, ideally one to two weeks ahead, so we can confirm the aircraft, coordinate the winery or picnic and secure your preferred time. Harvest-season flights fill quickly.