Lori Region · Northern Armenia

Ride the wild
Debed river

Guided whitewater rafting through the forests and canyons of Lori. Fresh snowmelt water, certified guides, and a morning you won't forget — for first-timers and thrill-seekers alike.

Season open June – August · Vanadzor pickup available

12°C Glacier-fed
river water
4.9 From 600+
happy rafters

The Experience

A calm start, then the rush.

Every trip begins on the riverbank with a full safety briefing and a paddle lesson. No experience needed — just bring a swimsuit and a sense of adventure.

Briefing & gear

Helmet, life vest and wetsuit fitted on the bank. We don't push off until everyone's confident.

Guided every metre

A licensed river guide rides in every raft, reading the water and calling each paddle stroke.

Photos on us

Our guide shoots the whole run on a waterproof camera. You get the full gallery the same day, free.

"Read the river, trust the team."

— Rafty guiding ethos

Choose your run

Tours for every kind of paddler

Three routes down the Debed and Dzoraget, graded from gentle floats to proper whitewater. Prices are per person.

Class II · Easy

Debed Discovery

A relaxed 6 km float beneath the Lori canyon walls. Perfect for families and first-timers.

Duration1.5 hrs
Min age7+
from12,000֏ Book
Class III · Medium

Dzoraget Rush

11 km of bouncy rapids and splash pools where the Dzoraget meets the Debed. Our most popular trip.

Duration2.5 hrs
Min age12+
from18,000֏ Book
Class III–IV · Hard

Canyon Expedition

A half-day descent through the steepest gorge sections, with a riverside lunch stop. For confident paddlers.

Duration4 hrs
Min age18+
from28,000֏ Book

Where you'll paddle

The green heart of Lori

Lori is Armenia's forested north — deep river gorges, medieval monasteries on the cliffs, and the cleanest snowmelt water in the country. Our base sits a short drive from Vanadzor, Alaverdi and Stepanavan.

Lori BerdCliff fortress · 15 min
Sanahin & HaghpatUNESCO sites · 25 min
VanadzorFree pickup · 20 min
DendroparkArboretum · 30 min

Safety & inclusions

Everything's handled. You just paddle.

Your booking includes all the gear and the things that keep the day safe and easy — no hidden extras.

Certified river guidesRescue-trained, ICF licensed
Helmet & life vestInspected before every trip
Wetsuit & splash jacketAll sizes, kids included
Safety briefingPaddle lesson on the bank
Free trip photosFull gallery, same day
Insurance & first aidCovered on every departure

Kind words

Loved by 600+ rafters

★★★★★

"Our guide made my nervous mum feel totally safe — and we still hit some proper rapids. Best day of our Armenia trip."

SK
Sarah K.London, UK
★★★★★

"Ջուրը սառն էր, ադրենալինը՝ բարձր։ Թիմը պրոֆեսիոնալ էր, նկարները՝ ֆանտաստիկ։ Անպայման կվերադառնանք։"

AH
Արամ Հ.Yerevan, AM
★★★★★

"Booked the Canyon Expedition with friends. Genuinely thrilling whitewater and the riverside lunch was a lovely touch."

ML
Mateo L.Madrid, ES

Book your adventure

Let's get you on the water

Tell us your dates and group size and we'll confirm within a few hours. Questions first? Call or message — we love to chat.

+374 98 599 195 hello@rafty.am
River base near Lori Berd, Lori Region

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We'll confirm your spot by phone or email within a few hours. See you on the river.