4 independent reviews for Armenia vacation, private departure
Reviews for Armenia vacation, private departure
Rosemary Shewry review 14 Apr 2022
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
We loved the monasteries (we visited 10) and the Yazidi Temple in Yerevan.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
We went slightly off-peak and it was wonderful to have uncrowded monasteries etc. The weather ranged from hot in Yerevan to very cold in the mountains - so pack accordingly.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Only by using local services.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
It was a fantastic vacation and well worth waiting 2 years for due to Covid. Lusine at the operator and our guide Arthur were outstanding.Yousef Khattar review 24 Jul 2021
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Hiking Aragats mountain was the most memorable part of my trip.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
To know the accurate distances and travel time from one area to another area and to insist on starting early as well as insist your tour operator to provide a detailed schedule with timings of the activities before you travel. These timings should have been in writing. We would have appreciated more transparency during the planning stages of our trip.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Maybe. Not sure.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Really good. Our tour guides Eva and General Vahram made all the difference and were super accommodating in every way possible.Lesley Holinshead review 17 Oct 2019
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
It was a fantastic trip and exceeded my expectations. Armenia is a really interesting country, with a lengthy and turbulent history, diverse geography and vibrant culture. The operator were a friendly and responsive company who really did offer 24 hour support, without which we would have struggled. Their advice was sound in terms of activities that we'd enjoy. Our guide, Vartin, was essential, as I think it would be difficult to see Armenia, and travel without wheels and a native language speaker. However, the best part of the trip was the people we met, and how they were genuinely welcoming and helpful. The operator were flexible and adaptable, so we could amend our tour and make it what we wanted.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Have reasonable expectations and look forward with an open mind. Like many ex-soviet countries, swathes of nature and outstanding beauty have been left devastated by industrial development and subsequent economic decline. Armenia is dealing with this, and need tourism to support economic development. There is much to enjoy. The weather in October was fantastic for touring, and seeing the wooded mountains and gorges in autumn sunshine was unforgettable. The food is authentically Armenian and mainly locally produced. Yerevan is a vibrant capital, with much to do and see eg museums and galleries, but it's just interesting and enjoyable to be and see.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
I hope so. We used local hotels, local restaurants, shops, markets, transport and taxis . Hopefully we also contributed to tourism by visiting the rich range of cultural locations, monasteries, churches. museums old towns, archaeological sites and bought where we could.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Fantastic, thanks to the operator and the staff at the Hotel Abricot in YerevanRead the operator's response here:
Dear Lesley,
Thank you for your feedback. It was our pleasure to organize your trip. Hope you will visit our country again.
Becky Hemsley review 11 Oct 2019
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
The walks, particularly out of Hermon2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Make sure you have some nights outside of Yerevan3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Not particularly4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Really enjoyable - good mix of culture & activitiesHoliday Reviews
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