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Beekeeping Traditions and Beeswax Balm Making in Goris
About
This authentic cultural experience immerses you in the traditions of Armenian beekeeping while offering a hands-on opportunity to make your own beeswax balm. Led by locals with deep ancestral knowledge, this experience not only provides insight into natural remedies but also supports sustainable rural tourism in Syunik.
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guide: You’ll be led by a professional local beekeeper throughout your experience.
Tea, coffee, and water come standard with this experience. Sweet gata bread comes standard with this experience.
You’ll have all the necessary protective equipment for this experience.
Meeting Points
Departure
Hotel Yeghevnut
Your guide will meet you at Yeghevnut Hotel in Goris city.
Return
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Allergy to bees.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Step into the world of Armenian beekeeping and natural wellness with an immersive beeswax balm-making workshop in Goris. Your experience will begin in the yard of a 120-year-old house, where you’ll meet Grisha, a master beekeeper with over 50 years of experience. Dressed in traditional beekeeping attire, you’ll learn about the ancient practice of beekeeping in Syunik, the benefits of raw honey, and how beeswax has been used in natural remedies for generations.
Next, you’ll prepare your own beeswax balm, following a recipe passed down from your host’s grandmother. The balm is known for its healing properties, soothing dry skin, burns, and cuts. As the mixture cools and solidifies, you’ll enj...
Beekeeping Traditions and Beeswax Balm Making in Goris
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About
This authentic cultural experience immerses you in the traditions of Armenian beekeeping while offering a hands-on opportunity to make your own beeswax balm. Led by locals with deep ancestral knowledge, this experience not only provides insight into natural remedies but also supports sustainable rural tourism in Syunik.
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guide: You’ll be led by a professional local beekeeper throughout your experience.
Tea, coffee, and water come standard with this experience. Sweet gata bread comes standard with this experience.
You’ll have all the necessary protective equipment for this experience.
Meeting Points
Departure
Hotel Yeghevnut
Your guide will meet you at Yeghevnut Hotel in Goris city.
