Yell Extreme Park Zipline and Rope Park

Yell Extreme Park is a zipline and rope park in Yenokavan village, Ijevan community, Tavush Province, in north-eastern Armenia. It lies roughly 142-150 km from Yerevan, about 2.5-3 hours by road each way, so most visitors treat it as a half-day to full-day excursion including the transfer. The park is operated by Yell Extreme Park LLC (Apaga Projects) and is set in the forested Yenokavan gorge landscape, with ziplines crossing the canyon and a rope park of obstacle courses among the trees. The zipline is the main draw and suits first-timers; no special fitness is required beyond being able to walk between platforms and hold the harness position. Weight limits matter: the listing data gives a range of 30-120 kg, while one review reports a 100 kg limit, so heavier visitors should confirm with the park before travelling. Closed shoes are required and a warm layer is useful because the forest and altitude can feel cool, particularly in the morning and in autumn. Harnesses and safety gear are supplied on site. The official site, yellextremepark.com, handles online booking. The zipline costs AMD 17,000 (about $47) when booked online at least 24 hours ahead and AMD 25,000 (about $69) at the gate, while tour-operator listings quote AMD 14,400-16,000 plus an AMD 1,000 entrance fee. Opening hours are shown as daily 11:00-18:00 on the official site, while TripAdvisor shows 10:45-18:00, so arriving a little after opening is safest. Specific certifications and the rescue plan are not detailed in the sources consulted; the park staff deliver a safety briefing and fit the equipment before each run, and visitors can ask about evacuation procedures on arrival. The best season is May to October, when paths are dry and the forest is green. Rain, strong wind or storms can halt operations. Many visitors combine the park with nearby Dilijan or Ijevan sightseeing on the same trip, since the journey from the capital is long.