Backroads of the Caucuses - A journey through Azerbaijan, Georgia & Armenia
- Cruise the Caspian Sea, wander ancient mountain villages and experience the phenomenon of mud-volcanoes in Azerbaijan
- Learn about traditional ‘kvevri’ wine making (and taste it of course!), explore cave villages, view spectacular vistas and explore the Black Sea Coast in Georgia
- Ride the world’s longest reversable aerial tramway, marvel at standing stones older than Stonehenge, view Mt Ararat from picturesque Khor Virap and explore the deserted village of Ani in Armenia
- Stay in local family run hotels, chalets and even a castle and enjoy unique and immersive experiences found nowhere else in the world.
Departure Dates: 3rd October 2023 / 18 May 2024 / 28 September 2025
- 21-nights accommodation in locally owned hotels, castle, chalet & guest houses
- Transport by airconditioned coach
- Services of your Inverted Atlas trip leader and local guides
- Meals as specified in itinerary (B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner)
- Entrance fees to sites mentioned in itinerary
- International or domestic airfares
- Arrival or departure transfers
- Visa for Armenia, Azerbaijan or Georgia (if required)
- Meals not included as per trip itinerary including drinks and mini bar
- Additional accommodation before or after the trip
- Items of a personal nature including but not limited to laundry, souvenirs, porterage etc.
- Travel insurance – please note comprehensive travel insurance is a condition of travel with Inverted Atlas
Full payment due 60 days prior to departure
If cancelled 60 days prior to departure loss of deposit
If cancelled less than 60 days prior to departure no refund
To get the most enjoyment out of this trip at minimum you should be able to walk up to 2.5km during scheduled sightseeing and be able to carry your own luggage to and from the coach. You should also be able to use an eastern style ‘squat’ toilet (beware if you have knee issues). The countries in this itinerary are very mountainous and you can expect long and winding mountain roads for at least 50% of your time on the coach, so beware if you get motion sickness.
In addition, you should be in good health, with no major chronic conditions requiring frequent medical attention. This trip occasionally travels to remote areas where the ability to find a doctor or call an ambulance will be somewhat limited. While all our trip leaders are required to have a valid first aid certificate, they are far from doctors and any assistance they are able to provide will be limited to basic first aid. For more information please see our booking conditions.
