Tours to the North Caucasus, Georgia, Armenia & Azerbaijan

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About us

We create itineraries and guided tours in the Caucasus to acquaint our guests with the cultures of local peoples and pristine Caucasian nature.

Caucasus Explorer is a team of travelers, scholars, and journalists who turned their knowledge, stories, and passion for Caucasus into a profession.

We’ve been traveling actively across Caucasus since 2009 and keep on exploring the region: organize tours, produce documentaries, do projects on territorial development.

We’re one of the first companies in the world to start designing original tours in Dagestan, Chechnya, Ingushetia, Abkhazia, and South Ossetia. On our trips we strike a balance between physical challenge and relaxation, visiting natural and architectural landmarks, immersing in nature and culture.

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Caucasus Explorer Magazine

Talysh

Talysh is one of Azerbaijan’s most densely populated rural regions. Dotted with traditional villages full of kind-hearted and hospitable people, it’s the perfect place to experience village life-style and enjoy the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape.

April 11 2020

Culture

Seven Secrets of the Kubachi Shawl

The Daghestani village Kubachi is, first of all, famous for its goldsmiths. But this village is known not only for its jewelry…

September 29 2016

Culture

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About the Caucasus

Caucasus is the homeland of hospitality and wine! The local cuisine is the most underrated and unknown in Europe, whereas exotic traditions and scenic mountains inspire adventures.

Instead of being stored in museums, the culture in Caucasus stays alive in every family. 10-minute toasts are still given at the table, faith is cherished profoundly, colorful holiday rituals are performed, and the words of elders are the law.

Caucasian regions share something in common, yet they are very distinct. Our map will help to understand the peculiarities of every region and choose the destination.

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Our Tours

Tour across the North Caucasus. “From the Black sea to the Caspian sea”

Nine republics, almost 2,000 kilometers of road, a maximum elevation of more than 3 000 meters, dozens of ethnic groups, hundreds of dishes, and immeasurable amounts of natural beauty. To remain a passive bystander simply isn’t an option throughout this magnificent trip, which includes mountain hikes, crafting workshops, and meetings with local historians, musicians, scientists, and villagers.
After this trip you will have every right to say: “I have seen the Caucasus!”

31 May — 21 June

22 days

From $5560

Ethno & wine tour in deep south of Russia

This pleasant days in warm south of Russia will be filled by cognitive walks and communication with locals. We will also spend some time tasting the masterpieces of new Russian winemaking...

9 days

From $2400

Expedition to mountains of Dagestan

We’ll visit genuine alpine villages where living conditions have hardly changed since the last century, and we’ll familiarize ourselves with strong-willed shepherds who, for months, live side by side with marauding bears.

01 — 09 July

9 days

From $1950

South Ossetia 5-days tour

You'll see not only Tskhinval but also remote villages and ancient churches. You'll be able to communicate with locals and visit the best winery of the country. Also you'll visit Vladikavkaz — the center of Ossetian culture. Each day we’ll stay at cozy hotels and even highland glamping in the mountains...

14 — 18 August

5 days

From $1280

Horseback Ethnographic Expedition to South Ossetia

This expedition is a unique opportunity to visit hardest-to-reach places of the Caucasus. In the places we are going to visit, you don’t get to see tourists, even local ones, let alone foreigners. On this route, we cannot guarantee anything beyond the sincere hospitality and welcoming spirit of the highlanders and experience of venturing into a real mountain expedition…

30 June — 09 July

10 days

From $2300

Private tour to South Ossetia

We developed this tour for those who want to grasp the essence of South Ossetia’s most recent history in a short period of time. Two days are not enough to see all of this country’s tourist attractions, but enough to meet a diverse group of people, all of whom live in South Ossetia, and to hear their personal stories...

365 days

From $1150

South Ossetia 6-days tour

This tour is for those who’d like to know South Ossetia in details, but is not ready for mountain trekkings. We’ll visit the main gorges of the country and have enough time to visit all of the most outstanding sights, will meet so many different people on the way and take part in traditional feasts. And each day we’ll come back to a cozy hotel...

6 days

From $1490

Trekking in the Western Caucasus. From Lago-naki plateau to the Black sea

You will visit the territory of the Western Caucasus protected by UNESCO - is one of the few large mountain areas of Europe that has not experienced significant human impact. There is a rather varied landscape - a plateau covered with wildflowers, green mountains, gorges, rocks and even a glacier.

9 days

From $1700

Expedition to untouched mountains of the Western Caucasus

We'll visit the mountains of the Western Caucasus, where tourists rarely appear. In some valleys, bison, deer and bears are more likely to be seen than people. That's gonna be a real expedition to wild mountains with flowering valleys and rocky highlands! At the same time, we will spend time with pleasure - the horses will carry the backpacks, the food will be prepared by a team of guides, in the evenings there is good wine from glasses overlooking the sunset.

24 July — 01 August

9 days

From $1400

Tour genres

Our feature is to find a balance between outdoor adventures, contemplation of the beauty of nature and exploring the culture of the region so that each of our guests go back home sated with impressions.

On every tailor-made trip we go for rides and walks in the mountains, meet local people and through interacting with them learn about traditions. Tasting local food and wine, especially at villagers’ homes, is an important way to immerse in the region’s culture. As well as traditional music, dance, and contemporary art. On our journeys we strive to be participants, not observers.

For those who want to focus on a particular theme, we’ve created theme tours: wine tours, ethnography tours, photo tours, trekking tours and real expeditions for a few weeks.

What Our Guests Say

Martina Hausmann

We, a couple (71/74) from Austria, did a trekking with Caucasus Explorer this summer.

Dimitry, the manager of Caucasus-Explorer arranged an individual, tailor made trekking for us. We hiked from Sofia valley over three passes to Aksaut valley , through a very remote and wonderful area. Our bags and camping equipment were transported by horses…

We can warmly recommend Caucasus Explorer to everybody.

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YU-YU SHIH

Visiting Abkhazia and South Ossetia is my dream, and Dmitry let my dream come true! Dmitry took care everything during the trip, especially the border crossing. Without Dmitry, I don’t think we could visit Abkhazia and South Ossetia pleasantly and safely. Dmitry is not merely the Caucasus Explorer, he is definitely also the Caucasus Expert!

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David Tong

Had the best experience with Caucasus Explorer. They looked after every aspect of the trip from the moment you land to the moment you depart. The guides are caring and experienced. Very reasonably priced also.
I would highly recommend anyone considering travelling to Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Armenia to engage them. You will be looked after.

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Customized Tours to the Caucasus

Customized Tours

If none of our tours suits you, we can design an itinerary tailored to your wishes. Trekking from the Caspian to the Black Sea – it’s easy! Gastronomy tour with workshops and visits to the best restaurants and farms – that’s what we’re dreaming of. Ethnography tour focused on local music, attending religious rituals during Ashura period or getting to know different kinds of zikr – it’s easy, we’ve already got all the contacts!

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