6 independent reviews for Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan highlights tour
Reviews for Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan highlights tour
Caroline Cutmore review 31 Oct 2023
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Experiencing the different cultures in each of the countries as they were quite different.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Keep luggage light as going over the borders can be tricky with a lot of bags.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Found it a very interesting vacation and visiting the 3 different countries gave an insight in to their different cultures. Well organised and guides all excellent. Some of the 4 star hotels were not quite what I was expecting but were all acceptable.Chris Sledge review 30 May 2022
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
When the people running a new Lebanese restaurant in Tbilisi insisted on photographing my wife for their own publicity purposes ( Well, despite her advancing years she is still very good looking, as they would have observed )2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
If you are booking with this tour operator: - check the itinerary carefully. We altered ours in the interests of reducing unnecessary car mileage - get them to send the final details and the invoice well in advance of your trip. They were very late in invoicing us; they rang us during our trip to say that the payment hadn't arrived - and it still hasn't, because the intermediary bank is holding things up. The tour operator's fault, I'm afraid.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Well, we certainly put money into the local economy - but all that car travel can't have helped the environment4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Pretty good. Georgia is a fascinating, if rather scruffy, country. And very good value.Read the operator's response here:
Dear Chris,
Thank you for your feedback. It is absolutely valuable for us and extremely important for our future work! We are sorry the intermediary bank made the payment procedure longer and held the payment. We contacted our bank several times during the delay (before the start of your tour), and they also confirmed the issue was with the intermediary bank which I'm afraid was beyond our control.
You kindly agreed upon credit card payment, which was much simpler and convenient option for all the sides.
I am pleased to let you know you have a 100 GBP voucher with us which you can use for any travel destination offered by us (both the Caucasus and Central Asia). Hope you enjoyed your trip and will travel with us again!
Mark Bergherr review 2 Oct 2021
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Aside from the amazing sights and tours, it was the passion and expertise of the local guides and travel agent.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Don’t hesitate! Rich history and culture, magnificent vistas, wonderful cuisine and warm people.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes. It’s why I choose Responsible Travel.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
A great adventure! One that I’ll never forget.Abs Ahmed review 12 Oct 2019
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
I had the most amazing time, a few years ago I went to Azerbaijan, and I fell in love with the culture, I wasn't sure if Armenia or Georgia would interest me as much, however, I was wrong; Armenia is so rich in culture and has an ancient history, which is deeply embedded in their Christian values. The locals are so warm in their hospitality, the city of Yerevan is so beautiful and due to it being small, there's an intimacy to your experience, be sure to try the local cuisine, stunningly fresh and tastes amazing. Georgia, in particular Tbliisi reminded me of Baku, Azerbaijan, on a smaller scale, it was developed just like any other major western capital city and the county already has an established tourist industry, something which Armenia is just starting out on. The Georgian leg was a great introduction to the country, and was definitely the more relaxed part of the trip.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
I think if you want to experience a little more in the evenings, or once your day itenary ends it's best to research any events/shows/programmes that may be happening in the area where you are staying; if you wish to do so, the guides will be more than happy to help you book things or find some information out for you. If you're traveling with prepaid or debit/credit cards, then they are widely accepted in the majority of places both in Armenia and Georgia but also have some cash to hand too.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes, especially in Armenia, we spent a lot of the time walking, as a group we preferred that the driver of the van only drove where absolutely necessary. If you are in a group that don't mind the extra steps then it works for everyone. We did the same in Georgia. Also, when purchasing souvenirs please buy from local people or local stores, and try to stay away from supermarkets or branded stores. Tipping is at your discretion.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
I could write pages about my experience, and I'd happily do so. I found Armenia so refreshing and authentic, if you get a chance to visit, go before it starts becoming busier! That way you will be able to see the real lifestyle and enjoy some of the most mouthwateringly fresh amazing cusine there is. Georgia was lovely, some parts reminded me of France and others of London/UK. A nice addition to the trip.David Yates review 26 Jun 2019
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Visiting the religious sites. The safe atmosphere in Yerevan, Georgia and Azerbaijan.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Don't buy anything in Armenia that you intend to take into Azerbaijan as it will be confiscated at the customs, even for just having the word Armenia printed on it. We had a CD taken for this reason and another member of the party a bottle of water for just that reason! I have sent a letter of complaint about this to the Azerbaijan Embassy in London and contacted my MP.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
In terms of employment for guides, local people etc. yes.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Excellent programme. Guides were excellent especially Arthur in Yerevan and Sophie in Georgia. I personally felt that some of the days, especially in Azerbaijan, were long (8am to 6pm) giving little time to relax in the evening. This isn't helped by the high temps. We also felt that though the guide in Azerbaijan was good, he gave too much detailed information which it was impossible to take in (his intro' on the mini bus from the border was 50 mins non stop!). In all other aspects he was a good guide.Nigel Stanyard review 22 Oct 2019
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Baku was very impressive - the historic old town renovated with care and the incredible modern architecture and illumination at night of the modern city. The mountain scenery in Georgia and the excellent (and cheap!) food. The history and culture of Armenia with the welcoming atmosphere in Yerevan.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Do some reading up before you go and have some ideas of the relevant history and geography - but still ask plenty of questions to the guides! They responded well to the interest shown. Take some dollars or euros. In some places, it is easier to exchange them than find ATMs and the exchange rates are generally reasonable.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Probably very difficult to be certain but hotels and minibuses did seem to be locally owned as did the restaurants where we stopped as a group. It was easy to avoid the big chain establishments - and far more interesting!4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Very good and we learned a lot. Our group of 12 gelled very well and was a nice size.Holiday Reviews
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