Georgia and Armenia tour

Environment

Georgia and Armenia are historical treasure troves with an abundance of history and ancient sites. They are still very much off the beaten path holiday destinations and we are aware of our responsibility to educate our customers on the importance of respecting the environment, flora and fauna, as well as host of historical sites they will see on this tour. In particular this tour visits the cave town of Uplistsikhe, where clients can see ancient artefacts and archeological excavations that date back as far as the Middle Ages.

We adhere to a strict responsible travel policy which clients are encouraged to follow. This includes the mentality of “leaving nothing but footprints” when visiting sites and places of interest, as well as ensuring hotel rooms are left in the most responsible way possible. This includes switching off electricity, requesting not to have towels changed everyday and leaving the room in a clean state.

We aim to keep the group size small, with the maximum being 10 people. Small group tours are the most sustainable way of travelling, as it allows us to stay in smaller, locally owned accommodation and eat in smaller restaurants who do not have the capacity for large group tours. When visiting historical sites, simply walking on the grounds can have a huge impact on the infrastructure, therefore smaller groups have less of an impact.

Community

This tour uses both local Georgian and Armenian guides for each section of the tour. Providing employment locally is of the utmost importance and also gives customers the most educational experience as they learn about the history and culture of these wonderful countries. The tour is run on a private minivan, using a local transport supplier and driver. This allows the tour to get off the beaten track and explore further sites that they would not reach on public transport.

During our time in Armenia we visit a local winery outside the village of Areni. This is a wonderful opportunity for customers to taste some of the finest wine and support a local business at the same time.

Local guides have the best knowledge on cafes, restaurants and bars where customers can get the most authentic experience while providing business for smaller establishments. As the group size is kept small it allows the group to support smaller accommodations and restaurants that do not have the infrastructure for large groups.