URBEX PHOTO TRIP ARMENIA Aug 31 - Sept 7 2024
Take a trip to beautiful Armenia and discover one of the last Soviet treasure troves
Unique journey, unique opportunity
Experience freedom and the finest urbex in this special country. Doors that remain closed to others open for us. Discover urbex without vandalism, without graffiti and full of Soviet history. Join us on our urbex photo trip that we will organise again in 2024. You will get all the time you need to photograph at the locations. All urbex in Armenia is guarded. It is therefore very difficult and unwise to go urbex yourself. Hanseatic image has been able to make arrangements with the owners which has given us unique opportunities.
In doing so, you'll be in one of the most special and mystical countries in the world and we'll naturally combine that with the main highlights.
Join us! 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 Saturday 31 August 2024. The programme ends on Saturday 7 September. You are of course free to travel further on your own before/after. We can always give you tips on that.
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. It's all there and plenty of it. Hanzebeeld has collaborated with Centraltour and set up a neat programme where everything passes by. Almost all places in Armenia are guarded and access has been agreed with all these people. So you can take photos in peace in unique places that are normally inaccessible.
Only urbex?
Urbex is the most important part of this trip, but the country has so much beauty that we made a good mix of it.
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. In the evening, we will be back at a different abode and look at each other's photos.
What do you bring?
Your camera (one spare camera will go with you) with extra batteries + charger, a tripod, a torch, sturdy shoes and everything else you would normally take with you.
What does it cost?
The price for the trip as offered here is €1.650 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, access to jointly visited sites and CO2 compensation for Trees for All.
Not included
The outward and return trip, snacks, alcoholic beverages, tips, personal expenses, possibly entrance fees not jointly visited locations, travel and cancellation insurance (mandatory), contribution GGTO guarantee fund €9.00, booking fee €19.
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.
Huge network
Sometimes it seems like Nvard knows everyone in Armenia. The fact is that she can always re-establish a line if needed.
Temporary reservation?
You can also make a temporary reservation for the Urbex photo trip Armenia free of charge. To do so, email your contact details and all your other questions to info@hanzebeeld.nl provisional booking is valid for 48 hours. Should the group become too large in the meantime, we will contact you immediately. Hanzebeeld is affiliated to GGTO guarantee fund.
Can't join?
If you cannot join us from 31 August to 7 September 2024, why not join us on one of our photography trips in 2025? Let us know you are interested by emailing to info@hanzebeeld.nl
