URBEX PHOTO TRIP ARMENIA 13 - 20 September 2025
Join us in Armenia and discover extraordinary urbex sites.
With model photography on location!
Urbex photo trip with a twist
Enjoy all that Armenia has to offer! Beautiful urbex sites, unique culture and delicious food. And the nicest people. Would you like to photograph urbex in places that remain closed to others? Urbex locations from the Soviet period without graffiti and vandalism? Then join our urbex photo trip, which in this particular case is also enriched by the possibility of working with a model at locations.
You will have plenty of time to photograph at the sites. All urbex in Armenia is guarded. It is therefore very difficult and unwise to go urbexing by yourself. Hanseatic Image has been able to make arrangements with the owners, giving us unique opportunities.
Join us too! We go with a small group of enthusiasts and with good, experienced guidance. There are no workshops or instructions and you have complete freedom.
For who?
The physical effort required will be limited. This trip is therefore suitable for young to old. What is important is that you like urbex photography and want to look a bit further than the known paths.
When?
Arrival date is basically Saturday 13 September 2025. The programme ends on Saturday 20 September. You are of course free to travel further on your own before/after. We can always give you tips on that.
Group size
We travel with small groups, as we don't want to run at each other in front of the camera. This trip has a maximum group size of 6.
What are we going to do?
Armenia is a former Soviet country where much of the Soviets can still be found. Abandoned culture houses, factories, sanatoria, monasteries, pioneer camps and plenty of Soviet art. Hanzebeeld has teamed up with Centraltour and set up a well-groomed programme that differs from our other trips on offer. Virtually all places in Armenia are guarded and access has been agreed with all of them. So you can take photos in peace and quiet in unique places that are normally inaccessible.
Model photography at urbex locations
Urbex is the main part of this trip, but in addition to cultural opportunities, we can work with models at these unique urbex locations. In agreement with the group, we will decide where and look for the best balance.
What does the day look like?
After waking up in our fine but not lavishly luxurious accommodation, we have breakfast and leave for the first location. We will visit different locations per day.
What do you bring?
Your camera (one spare camera will go with you) with extra batteries + charger, a tripod, any wireless flashlights and accessories, a torch and sturdy safety shoes.
What does it cost?
The price for the trip as offered here is €1,750 p.p. Would you like to book a private trip? You can. Mail to info@hanzebeeld.nl
Included
This trip includes accommodation (double room, single at extra cost of €250) with breakfast, 6 x lunch and dinner, hotel transfer, local transport, guidance and access to jointly visited sites.
Not included
The outward and return journey, models (in consultation), snacks, alcoholic drinks, tips, personal expenses, any entrance fees to locations not visited together, travel and cancellation insurance (compulsory), contribution GGTO guarantee fund €9.00, booking fee €15.
Travel guarantee
This trip has a departure guarantee. So you can already book your flight tickets directly. We can advise you on this.
Each urbex photo trip Armenia is preceded by a participant meeting.
In the unlikely event that the trip cannot go ahead, you will receive your money back within 3 days, minus booking fees and calamity fund charges.
Armenian guide
Hanzebeeld works together with Centraltour, the company of Nvard Melkonyan. She will be with our company for the entire trip, as will urbex photographer Wim Robbertsen. There will be plenty of personal guidance, if required. Nvard speaks good English, Russian and Farsi.
Experienced guide
Nvard is an amply experienced guide throughout Armenia. She is a walking encyclopaedia and knows a lot of background to what you see. From history to culture to geography and politics. She has extensive experience in guiding groups of up to 25 people.
Certainty
Hanzebeeld is experienced in organising photo trips to Armenia. We know the country well and know where to be and where not to be. In addition, Hanzebeeld is affiliated with garantiefonds GGTO.
Can't join?
If you cannot join us from 13 September to 20 September 2025, but are interested? Then take a look at our other dates or mail for customisation to info@hanzebeeld.nl
Fully booked but still interested?
Not to worry! Maybe there are more people who specifically wanted to join this trip. Feel free to let us know! Perhaps a new trip can then be organised. Or join the other trip in September, for example. Perhaps there are also more people who would like to work with a model on location.
