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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

(25 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

(25 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

Elliot B.

5 / 5

Aug 17, 2026

Trip To ROT54 MIRROR RADIO TELESCOPE ORGOV BYURAKAN

Aug 17, 2026

Yerevan

4 hours 30 mins

“Cool visit!”

The ROT54 visit was an awesome memorable tour. Organising with Chris was easy, although his friend Kevork was our driver and guide (as Chris was injured at the time). However, Kevork was a fantastic and knowledge guide to this very interesting site.

Chris K.

Thank you so much for the fantastic review! I’m thrilled to hear that your visit to ROT54 was such a memorable experience. While I was bummed to miss out on guiding you myself due to my injury, I'm glad Kevork took great care of you. He is a wealth of knowledge, and I'll be sure to pass along your kind words to him—he’ll be delighted to hear them! It was a pleasure helping you organize the trip, and I hope we can welcome you back for another adventure in the future. Safe travels!

Paul G.

5 / 5

Aug 11, 2026

Trip To ROT54 MIRROR RADIO TELESCOPE ORGOV BYURAKAN

Aug 11, 2026

Yerevan

4 hours 30 mins

“A great tour with a great guide”

I had an amazing tour to some of the most interesting places I have ever visited. I enjoyed the (quite scary) climb up the broken telescope. Another unscheduled hilight was the unscheduled stop on the way back to the city when I had the opportunity to (very badly) make lavash. The guys was very flexible so can tailor the trip to your preference, his communications prior to the trip were also very good and I was kept up to date with the arrangements.

Chris K.

Thank you so much for the fantastic review! It was a total pleasure showing you around. That climb up the Orgov Radio-Optical Telescope is definitely not for the faint of heart, but the views and history at the top are completely worth the adrenaline rush. Flexibility and clear communication are top priorities for me, so I’m thrilled to hear you felt well taken care of from start to finish. You were a wonderful guest, and I’d love to host you again whenever you're back for another adventure! Safe travels!

Massoud A.

5 / 5

Aug 7, 2026

Trip To ROT54 MIRROR RADIO TELESCOPE ORGOV BYURAKAN

Aug 7, 2026

Yerevan

4 hours 30 mins

“Trip to ROT54”

Guys, I was amazed. It has USSR atmosphere and you can explore and climb multiple buildings

Chris K.

U r very welcome Massoud It was nice to hosting You