View allWell organised tour that didn't require moving hotels every day, though more time in Georgia and Azerbaijan would be ideal.
Heather, traveled in August
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- Gold Operator
- Penguin Travel
- In-depth Cultural
- Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Medium Intensity
- Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
- Guided in English
- Group Size 6 - 16
- Ages 18+
Highlights
- Explore ancient Etchmiadzin, Armenia's spiritual heart
- Visit Geghard Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Discover Tbilisi's historic sites and vibrant culture
- Tour the rock-hewn Uplistsikhe and Stalin's Gori
- Witness the eternal flames of Yanar Dag in Baku
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Baku (Azerbaijan)
- Day 2 Baku city tour - Maiden’s Tower, Juma Mosque, the Old City, the Palace of Shirvanshah
- Day 3 ibi - Heybat Mosque - Gobustan - Mud Volcanoes - Yanar Dag (Absheron) - Ateshgah temple - Baku
- Day 4 Baku - Shamakhi - Sheki
- Day 5 Sheki - Georgia border – city tour of Sighnaghi “the Georgian city of love”
- Day 6 Sighnaghi - Gori - Uplistsikhe-Tbilisi
- Day 7 Tbilisi - Ananuri - Gudauri - Gergeti - Stepantsminda - Tbilisi
- Day 8 Tbilisi - Fioletovo village - Dilijan
- Day 9 Dilijan - Lake Sevan - Garni - Geghard - Yerevan
- Day 10 Yerevan - Khor Virap - Noravank - Yerevan(Armenia)
- Day 11 Yerevan - Echmiadzin - Yerevan
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Additional Services
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Operated by
Penguin Travel
Number of tours
41
Age Range
18 to 80 years old
Response time
within 2 days
Response rate
96%
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Read moreCustomer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- SUBHAS· October 29th, 2025Enjoyed it The places selected gave a good overview of the country I believeShow moreTrip date: October 2025
- NENewell· October 25th, 2025Enjoyed the tour immensely. Very good local guides as well as tour leader. 14 other friendly international group to travel with throughout.Show moreTrip date: October 2025
- JJenna· October 23rd, 2025This tour gave me bad feelings. The first country, Armenia, the local guide lady was just doing her job, never show her welcome to group members, nor show her proud of her country. Even though she mentioned 3 important squares/park, the bus didn’t stop any of them, not even 5 minutes for photos. I guess they want us to visit these places on our own. The second country, Georgia, in a cold, windy, rainy day, the Penguin leading lady, local tour lady, missed the meeting time, because their food in a restaurant came out late, they were sitting and eating, while the on-time group members stood and waited outside nearby. The 3rd country, Azerbaijan, Penguin tour leader ignored way-early email warning from a group member, we were sent to a horrible place, like no one had lived there for months. Some members booked nearby hotels right away, dragged their luggage in a rainy night. Though the Azerbaijan local guide men was really, super good. Otherwise I will give this tour 1 star.Show moreTrip date: September 2025
- XZXiang Yuan· October 8th, 2025This is my second tour with Penguin. Loved the first one to the Balkans last year. But this trip is below expectations. First of all, itinerary is very light, especially the Armenia part which we finish by 1:30 for two days. More cities can be added for Georgia and Azerbaijan. Second, the hotel in Baku was beyond horrible. The original 3 star hotel was changed to a zero or one star hotel. It was filthy, dirty, moldy, and basically inhabitable. Some tour members booked their own rooms in another hotel while some others had to suffer the misery. So far three weeks after the trip, Penguin has not responded back with any apologies or compensation.Show moreTrip date: September 2025
- Hong· October 6th, 2025Our Penguin travel tour guide was lacking in communication. She did not clearly tell us the time we should be back to the bus and we were yelled at by her. She didn’t fill out her visa application correctly and was rejected at the airport. She was not at the hotel when we needed her help. The guide from Georgia did not take time to show us or explain the sites. The hotel that we stayed at Azerbaijan was rundown. The room was filthy, the bathroom filled with black mold in between the tiles. The bathroom fixtures were stained and very dirty. I have to request the comforter/blanket several times and they finally delivered after 11pm. Some of our tour group members left and booked a different hotel. Since it was so late, we didn’t feel comfortable going to find another hotel. But I barely slept. I request some kind of compensation from Tour radar or Penguin travel.Show moreTrip date: September 2025
- Heather· August 13th, 2025Strongly recommend this tour as it was well organised and I really liked the fact that we did not have to move Hotels every day My main suggestion is that the tour should be a bit longer and include more places in Georgia like Batumi Kutaisi etc as these are lovely areas Also more time in Azerbaijan as again visiting Candy Mtn and Sheki are worthwhile this would make it beyond excellent our guide Georgi was very good local guides Anna in Armenia and Natali in Georgia were very good local guide in Azerbaijan was average and hard to understand Warning avoid travelling in July it was so hot and the mini buses a/c not always working well there needs to be a bit more transparency re local payment 200Euro as it is not fully explained how it works etcShow moreTrip date: July 2025
- LYlisa· August 11th, 2025It is too hot, but is Airconditioner of van does not work most of time. Hot weather is ok, we expected, but we did pay for air containered van, when it is properly working, that is an issueShow moreTrip date: July 2025
- PGPhilip· August 6th, 2025Excellent tour and the second I have done with Georgi and Penguin travel (5stans also) Everything ran smoothly and Georgi is a great tour leader . I hope to continue travelling with them ! 5* all round. This tour is an adventure holiday so bear this in mind when booking and come with realistic expectations and an open mind ! I left with some amazing life long memories.Show moreTrip date: July 2025
- FLFiona· June 23rd, 2025Our Caucasus Explorer tour with Penguin Tours was a lovely surprise. I was sceptical about small group tours but was pleased with the pace, variety of experiences, accommodation and transport. Our small and reliable group of 8 meant that we were able to have flexibility with timing and schedule. We had 3 lovely guides in Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan who enhanced the overall experience.Show more
Penguin Travel commented on this reviewТhank you for your feedback. We are happy you enjoyed the trip and we're looking forward to having you on another adventure with us soon.Trip date: May 2025 - Supratim· June 17th, 2025The Caucasus Explorer tour offers an outstanding experience. Penguin Travel and the group leader Angelina excels in organizing memorable trips through these countries. The itinerary is well-planned, showcasing each nation's highlights, including the capital cities of Baku, Tbilisi, and Yerevan, along with captivating sites such as the Khor Virap Monastery in Armenia. The pace is comprehensive yet well-balanced, maximizing sightseeing opportunities. The trip provides great value for its price. The hotels provided by Penguin Travel are well-located, clean, and comfortable, exceeding expectations. The convenient locations allow for easy exploration during free time. Transportation throughout the tour is well-managed, with comfortable vehicles and skilled drivers. The excellent guides, comfortable accommodations, and smooth logistics make for an unforgettable adventure. Penguin Travel is recommended for its professionalism, value, and commitment to provide unique experiences.Show morePenguin Travel commented on this reviewThank you for the wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear you had such a memorable experience on the Caucasus Explorer tour and truly appreciate your kind words about Angelina and the entire journey.Trip date: May 2025
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- From Saturday25 Apr, 2026To Tuesday5 May, 2026EnglishFrom:NZ $2,254 per personMultiple Room TypesLocal payment$403
- From Saturday16 May, 2026To Tuesday26 May, 2026EnglishFrom:NZ $2,254 per personMultiple Room TypesLocal payment$403
- From Saturday12 Sep, 2026To Tuesday22 Sep, 2026EnglishFrom:NZ $2,254 per personMultiple Room TypesLocal payment$403
- From Saturday10 Oct, 2026To Tuesday20 Oct, 2026EnglishFrom:NZ $2,254 per personMultiple Room TypesLocal payment$403
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Jenny
Asked on August 16th, 2025Is this guaranteed departure? How much is single supplement?
Penguin TravelOperator•Written August 2025Yes, it's guaranteed- 15th of october. The single room supplement is 260 EUR
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Alex
Asked on August 7th, 2025Is the tour starting in Armenia?
- Penguin TravelOperator•Written August 2025
Yes, the tour starts in Yerevan, Armenia and ends in Baku, Azerbaijan.
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Alex
Traveler•Written August 2025Do you have any tour available this month?
- Penguin TravelOperator•Written August 2025
The remaining dates with availability in 2025 are 17th of September and 15th of October, if you are able to extend your visa, you can join them.
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Jenna
Asked on July 26th, 2025In Caucasus explorer of 11 days tour there is no mention of any meals. Whether breakfast within tour cost available?
- Penguin TravelOperator•Written July 2025
Yes, breakfast in included all days
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Marilyn
Asked on May 26th, 2025is it too hot in late July/august?
- Penguin TravelOperator•Written May 2025
While it is summer in that period, we believe the weather is suitable for running the tour. Currently, we don't have anyone else available for you to share a room with. However, if you book, we will add the single-room supplement and note you are willing to share a room. Then, we will see if we can pair you with someone else, and if we do, we will remove the supplement.
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Joseph
Asked on May 12th, 2025do you do the airline booking
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Joseph
Traveler•Written May 2025Is there an option to share a twin room with another female solo traveler?
- Penguin TravelOperator•Written May 2025
If you wish to be matched with another traveler from the same sex, you should book Single Private Room and send us a message indicating that you are willing to share a TWIN room. We can't guarantee you, that there will be another traveler willing to share, but in case there is we will match you and the money you've paid for the single supplement will be reimbursed to you.
- Penguin TravelOperator•Written May 2025
The local payment is part of the total cost of the tour and not additional fee, so it does not cover any additional services not mentioned as 'included'.
- Penguin TravelOperator•Written May 2025
Regarding the flight tickets between Tbilisi and Baku is of the cost of about 140-180 EUR per person/23kg checked-in luggage and it needs to be paid additionally. We also can purchase the tickets, but you have to request this service, or you will go ahead and proceed by yourself.
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Margaret
Asked on May 11th, 2025Please let me know more details of the tour and the best rates you can offer
- Penguin TravelOperator•Written May 2025
We still have availability for the trip on the 26th of July for the trip. The price per person in a double room is 1220 EUR (1020 EUR is paid by bank in advance, 200 EUR is local payment paid in cash on the trip).
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Rob
Asked on May 8th, 2025Will the 26th July tour work for my travel dates?
- Penguin TravelOperator•Written May 2025
We do not have a departure date on 18th of August 2025 for this trip. The closeset available date is 26th of July, does that work?
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Andy
Asked on April 19th, 2025I am interested in joining the tour departing on 31 May and would like to enquire whether there are any other female travellers already booked on this departure who might be open to sharing a twin room. I am willing to share with another female participant in order to avoid the single supplement fee.
- Penguin TravelOperator•Written April 2025
At the moment, there are not other female participants who are willing to share room. However, if you wish to proceed with the booking, we will note you want to share. If someone else signs up that is willing to share as well, we will remove the single supplement.
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Rose
Asked on March 27th, 2025Whether you have availability for one female person on the Caucasus 11 days tour.
- Penguin TravelOperator•Written March 2025
We do have availability for the date 24 May 2025. Please, let us know for how many people you are interested, as on the request it says 2.
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Rose
Traveler•Written March 2025I like to do the 17th of September 2025 tour. I like to share a room with another female.
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Rose
Traveler•Written March 2025Do you work with a travel agency? I am also going to need to buy travel insurance. Do I need as an Australian citizen a visa for Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia?
- Penguin TravelOperator•Written March 2025
We cannot sell you a date which still does not exist as an option. When we complete the booking we will send you a recommended insurance. Each traveler need a visa for Azerbaijan, once the booking is complete we will send you all information needed.
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Alexander
Asked on March 18th, 2025Is this a confirmed tour. N I m a solo traveller how much is for single supp.
- Penguin TravelOperator•Written March 2025
We do have one left available spot for this date. The single room supplement is 260 EUR.
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