Gastro tours

Authentic Armenian Wild BBQ (Khorovats) in the heart of nature.

Authentic Armenian Gastro Tours

Why settle for a standard restaurant when you can dine in the heart of the Armenian wilderness?

At Aranor Travel, we believe the best way to experience a country is through its food, especially when it is cooked over an open fire in the great outdoors. Our Wild Gastro Tours seamlessly combine our breathtaking cultural and off-road tours with an unforgettable outdoor culinary experience.

The Menu: Master the Art of Khorovats

Khorovats is more than just food in Armenia; it is a cultural ritual. We prepare everything fresh on the spot using local, high-quality ingredients.

You can customize your feast by choosing from our signature barbecue options:

• Traditional Pork: The classic Armenian choice, marinated to tender perfection.

• Local Lamb (Sheep): Rich, flavorful, and perfectly charred over the coals.

• Juicy Chicken: A lighter, crowd-pleasing favorite.

• Fire-Roasted Vegetables & Mushrooms: A smoky, savory delight for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike.

Choose Your Package

To make your dining experience exactly what you want, we offer two simple booking packages:

Package 1 (The Classic): Choose exactly one of the four BBQ options listed above as your main dish.

Package 2 (The Feast): Can’t decide? Choose two of the BBQ options to mix, match, and share!

The Perfect, Hand-Picked Location

There is no set dining room for this tour. Depending on the route, the season, and the weather, your expert Aranor guide will select the perfect "wild" location—from lush forests to the rocky banks of mountain rivers.

You just sit back, breathe in the fresh alpine air, and watch as our guide prepares a feast over the wood fire. We provide everything you need for a comfortable, authentic Armenian picnic, including fine Armenian wine, traditional homemade vodka (Oghi), rich brandy, or cold local beer.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is a wild gastro tour? It is an authentic Armenian BBQ (khorovats) experience cooked over an open fire in the heart of nature, combining our cultural and off-road tours with an unforgettable outdoor culinary experience — no standard restaurant involved.
• What food is on the menu? Everything is prepared fresh on the spot with local ingredients. Choose from traditional pork, local lamb, juicy chicken, or fire-roasted vegetables and mushrooms for vegetarians.
• What packages do you offer? Two simple packages: the Classic (choose one of the four BBQ options as your main dish) and the Feast (choose two options to mix, match, and share).
• Where does the tour take place? There is no set dining room — depending on the route, season, and weather, your expert Aranor guide picks the perfect "wild" location, from lush forests to the rocky banks of mountain rivers.
• Are drinks included? We provide everything for a comfortable, authentic Armenian picnic, including fine Armenian wine, traditional homemade vodka (oghi), rich brandy, or cold local beer.
• Is it suitable for vegetarians? Yes. Our fire-roasted vegetables and mushrooms are a smoky, savoury option that vegetarians and meat-eaters enjoy alike.
• Can it be combined with other tours? Yes. The gastro experience blends seamlessly with our cultural and off-road tours, so you can enjoy sightseeing or adventure and cap the day with a feast in nature.