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Trip To ROT54 MIRROR RADIO TELESCOPE ORGOV BYURAKAN

Off the Beaten Path

Car Tour (driving guide)

Joined 2026

Chris K.

5.00 / 5

(37 reviews)

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Yerevan

Arabic, Armenian (Native), English, French, Turkish

4 hrs 30 mins

Private tour (only you and Chris K.)

Up to 4 people

THE Forgotten giant,Come and Explore the abandoned Herouni Radio Optical Telescope ,Located in the town of Orgov,you will travel through Space and Time.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

08:00 AM

Meeting Point

Your Hotel

- Your accommodation

09:00 AM

Orgov Radio Optical Telescope

Being built between 1975 and 1985,it was considered one of the most powerful telescopes of the world at that time .

The Orgov Radio-Optical Telescope (ROD-54/2.6), also known as the Heruni Telescope, is a massive, unique Soviet-era scientific instrument near Orgov, Armenia. It features a 54-meter radio dish combined with a 2.6-meter optical telescope. Currently being refurbished, it offers a fascinating, slightly abandoned, and surreal, "industrial-meets-nature" visitor experience.

Ending Point

YEREVAN republic square or Your Hotel.

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

Guide fee

Hotel pick-up

Private transportation (Toyota Camry V70 2018)

Free Wi Fi

Gasoline,Toll and Parking fees.

What‘s not included

ROT 54 Entrance fee

6 USD (per Adult)

Tour Important Information

This tour involves a lot of Walking .

Make sure to wear Comfortable Shoes.

On May 22 the tour only will start after 14:00

On May 27 the tour will Start after 13:00

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Joined 2026

Chris K.

5.00 / 5

(37 reviews)

Identity Verified

Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Chris K.

Hello, I am Chris, a professional Driver. If You Plan to Visit Armenia. Touring with me it will be interesting, funny and exciting.

To me, visiting a place isn't just about seeing a destination, it's about feeling the pulse of the place and leaving with a story to tell.

I assure you that together we will have Happy times ,beautiful photos and lasting memories.

Armenia indeed is a must see country and i Would enjoy if you would choose me as your Driver to explore it.

I am native Armenian speaker, fluent in English, Arabic, Turkish and conversational in French.

SEE YOU IN ARMENIA

Wish you Happy, SAFE, and exciting times ahead.

Reviews

James B.

5 / 5

Oct 21, 2026

Trip To ROT54 MIRROR RADIO TELESCOPE ORGOV BYURAKAN

Oct 21, 2026

Yerevan

4 hours 30 mins

“Amazing visit of ROT54 with a great guide”

We went to ROT54 with Kevork and it was brilliant from start to finish. He was knowledgeable about the site and it's history. We saw much more than just the ROT54. Climbing the Arev solar was very scary but worth. Cannot recommend this tour enough, highlight of our trip.

Chris K.

Thank you James Its really very good to know tht u enjoyed the tour and everythin was ok.

Ben H.

5 / 5

Oct 6, 2026

Trip To ROT54 MIRROR RADIO TELESCOPE ORGOV BYURAKAN

Oct 6, 2026

Yerevan

4 hours 30 mins

“A fascinating piece of history”

This was one of the most interesting things we got to do in Armenia. Chris was unfortunately incapacitated due to injury but he sent his colleague Kevork in his stead, who was an excellent driver, knowledgable, and good company for the outing. Highly recommend.

Chris K.

Thank you so much ben for your hinest and wonderful review. Iam really happy tht u enjoyed the tour .

Valeria D.

5 / 5

Oct 4, 2026

Trip To ROT54 MIRROR RADIO TELESCOPE ORGOV BYURAKAN

Oct 4, 2026

Yerevan

4 hours 30 mins

“Great visit!”

Kevor was extremely informative and you could tell he wanted to make the experience to be the best for me. I learnt a lot about the telescope and he shared also some of his experiences to make the visit even more stunning. He's also very nice and fun, and a good fotographer too :)

Chris K.

Thank u Valeria for your wonderful Review.