UNDISCOVERED ABKHAZIA EXPEDITION: JUNE 30 - JULY 11, 2019.
This early-bird special offer of 12% off our regular rates is valid for all bookings made by February 28th, 2019 for our 10 Night Undiscovered Abkhazia expedition. Was $5750 pp Now $4999 pp (Twin/Share)
Single supplement - $550
Discover one of the world’s least known destinations on our off the beaten path adventure to Abkhazia - a former Soviet republic nestled on the shores of the Black Sea. Abkhazia is a place of astonishing natural beauty, covered in pristine ancient forests, turquoise lakes, and dotted with Neolithic stone dolmens. A favourite summer getaway of Soviet dictators, Abkhazia is slowly restoring its abandoned black sea resorts and parks and breathing new life into the crumbling Stalin era tourist attractions that made it the most popular holiday destination in the USSR.
On our adventure, we'll travel through mind-blowing gorges to Lake Ritsa and Stalin’s dacha. As we venture deeper into the Caucasus mountains, we'll walk through the valley of the seven lakes and continue our journey by off-road vehicle to the remote mountain village of Pskhu where a small community enjoys life in almost splendid isolation.
Abkhazia is an urban explorers wonderland and the photographic opportunities are endless. We'll journey beyond the coastal fringes into the lesser known eastern region of Abkhazia to explore Soviet-era ghost towns. Following overgrown paths, we'll wander through an astonishing treasure trove of deserted hotels and eerie ruins in what was once a thriving mountain health resort. Along the way, we’ll learn about the seven shrines of Abkhazia before completing our expedition with an incredible journey into one of the world’s largest caves.
This early-bird special offer of 12% off our regular rates is valid for all bookings made by February 28th, 2019 for our 10 Night Undiscovered Abkhazia expedition.
Was $5750 pp Now $4999 pp (Twin/Share)
Single supplement - $550
HIGHLIGHTS:
Visit Stalin’s Dacha at Lake Ritsa - hire a paddle-boat or take a dip.
Stay at Abkhazia’s renowned mountain spring resort.
Take a walking tour of the Seven Lakes.
Discover the ghost towns of eastern Abkhazia.
Take a relaxing boat journey along Abkhazia’s coast.
Wander through Abkhazia’s pristine ancient forests.
Journey into one of the world’s largest caves.
Enjoy the spectacular Black Sea sunsets.
See the mysterious neolithic stone Dolmen.
Learn about the seven shrines of Abkhazia.
Take an off-road Adventure through Abkhazia’s spectacular mountains to the remote village of Pskhu.
Enjoy delicious Abkhazian cuisine and taste Abkhazia’s finest wines.
Swim in the purest waters of the Black Sea.
Visit 10th-century churches, rock monasteries, and ancient citadels.
Explore Abkhazia’s charming capital Sukhumi and it’s blend of Art Nouveau and Soviet architecture.
INCLUSIONS:
Accompanied by Foreign Correspondent / Expedition leader - Nick Lazaredes, Central Asia tour leader Michael Prato, and expert guide Dmitry Lemeshev.
All transportation in Abkhazia By car, Luxury mini-bus, off-road vehicles, Russian Fixed-wing aircraft AN-2, or MI-8 helicopter flights**, and boats in Pitsunda-Myussersky Reserve); (**Additional surcharge applies for MI-8 Helicopter transfer Pskhu-Sukhumi)
All accommodation as described (3 or 4-star hotels, 2 nights in mountain lodge (2 star), 1 night in guest-house in mountains (2 star);
All meals (B, L, D)
Abkhazian visa, all tickets, entrance fees, and permits.
NOT INCLUDED:
Flights from Australia to Sochi, Russian double entry visa fee, Optional helicopter transfer (surcharge applies)
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you can book flights to Moscow for under 500 AUD and then spend 2000 for Abhazia!
so overpriced!