The Wings of Tatev cable car costs 7,000 AMD one-way or 10,000 AMD return (2026 pricing) and carries you 5,752 meters across the Vorotan Gorge in 11-13 minutes to 9th-century Tatev Monastery, one of the most dramatically sited religious complexes in the Caucasus. It’s a genuine day-trip commitment from Yerevan — about 250km and 4 hours each way — which makes overnighting nearby in Goris, just 15km from Tatev, a far more comfortable option than a rushed round trip.
The Wings of Tatev cable car
Opened on 16 October 2010, the Wings of Tatev cable car spans 5,752 meters across the Vorotan Gorge, connecting the village of Halidzor to Tatev Monastery in 11-13 minutes. Current fares are 7,000 AMD one-way and 10,000 AMD return — note that some older sources online still quote a much lower 1,500 AMD return fare, which appears to be outdated; budget for the higher current figure. The cable car marked its 15th anniversary in October 2025 with a free-crossing weekend, so promotional pricing can occasionally appear around that date in future years — worth checking if you’re visiting in autumn.
Getting to Tatev from Yerevan
Tatev is roughly 250km from Yerevan, about a 4-hour drive each way — a grueling round trip if attempted as a single day, especially once you add the cable car crossing and time at the monastery itself. Most visitors instead drive to Goris, a pleasant town just 15km from the cable car’s Halidzor station, stay the night, and visit Tatev the next morning fresh. Organized tours from Yerevan also run, typically as full-day (very long) trips or as part of a multi-day southern Armenia itinerary that includes Goris and Khndzoresk.
Where to stay: Goris
Goris has a good range of small hotels and guesthouses, generally 15,000-25,000 AMD per night, and makes a comfortable base for visiting both Tatev and the nearby cave-dwelling site of Khndzoresk. Staying overnight here rather than attempting Tatev as a day trip from Yerevan is the more relaxed way to see the region.
FAQ
How much does the Wings of Tatev cable car cost?
7,000 AMD one-way or 10,000 AMD return as of 2026. Older listings quoting a much cheaper fare are out of date.
Can I visit Tatev as a day trip from Yerevan?
It’s possible but long — about 4 hours each way plus the cable car and monastery visit. Overnighting in Goris, 15km away, is a much more comfortable option.
How long is the Wings of Tatev crossing?
About 11-13 minutes to cross the 5,752-meter span over the Vorotan Gorge.
Photo: Marcin Konsek, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons