Place to visit
Vayots Sar, Armenia: what it is and when to go
Vayots Sar is a volcano (Վայոցսար) in Armenia (Yeghegnadzor). Interests: Nature. The best time to visit is April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 12. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Volcano · Nature
- Local name
- Վայոցսար
- Where
- Armenia
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- EVN Yerevan, 102 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 39.79731, 45.49666
What it is and where
Vayots Sar is a volcano (Վայոցսար) in Armenia (Yeghegnadzor).
It is in Yeghegnadzor, where this site lists 78 more places to see, 15 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 39.79731, 45.49666; the nearest main airport is Zvartnots International Airport (EVN, Yerevan), 102 km as the crow flies. How to get around Armenia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Nature places in Armenia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Vayots Sar is April to June and September to October.
- JanBetter not9:29
- FebBetter not10:29
- MarPossible11:41
- AprBest time13:03
- MayBest time14:12
- JunBest time14:48
- JulPossible14:33
- AugPossible13:34
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:55
- NovPossible9:46
- DecBetter not9:12
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 12. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Armenia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Armenia
To enter Armenia there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “The borders with Azerbaijan and Turkey are closed”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Armenia checklist. Currency: Armenian dram (AMD); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 911 · 112 · 102 police · 103 ambulance.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Surb Sion Monastery, HerherCultural heritage monument of Armenia4.6 km
- SpitakasarMountain in Armenia6.7 km
- PahakasarMountain in Armenia7.5 km
- KarmrakMountain in Armenia7.7 km
- Tanahat MonasteryMonastery8.5 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Armenia guide.
More in Armenia: Nature
- Mount Aragats: mountain in the Lesser Caucasus
- Dilijan National Park: national park in Armenia
- Mount Kaputjugh: mountain in Azerbaijan
- Khosrov Forest State Reserve: nature reserve in Armenia
- Areni-1 cave: Neolithic site in Armenia
- Azhdahak: volcano in Armenia
Every Armenia place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Vayots Sar?
It is a volcano (Վայոցսար in the local language) in Armenia.
When is the best time to visit Vayots Sar?
April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 12.
How do you get to Vayots Sar?
The nearest main airport is Zvartnots International Airport (EVN), 102 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Armenia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Armenia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Surb Sion Monastery, Herher, Spitakasar, Pahakasar. The rest is in the Armenia guide.
Keep reading
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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Vayots Sar on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.