A hiking trip with special border-zone access to Saint Shushanik Church (Shushanavank), situated on the bank of the Akhuryan River near Bagaran in the Armavir region, behind the border wire. The route follows the Akhuryan gorge to the church. On the opposite bank of the river lie visible historical traces of the former Armenian capital and spiritual center, Bagaran. The itinerary also includes a viewpoint overlooking Koghbasar, the Araks valley at its confluence with the Akhuryan, and historic Yervandashat. • Hiking distance: ~12 km • Off-road truck transfer: ~7 km • Elevation gain: ~300 m • Return: ~18:00 • Meeting point: Tumanyan 8 Hiking clothing and hiking shoes are mandatory. Price includes: • Transportation (Mercedes Sprinter) • Off-road truck transfer • Professional guide services • Special border permit processing Questions and registration: +374 93 55 14 85 (Viber, WhatsApp), +374 91 55 14 85, or +374 41 55 14 85.