The Caucasus is a colorful exotic world where lots of different nations live side by side and each of them has its own complicated and original history. The thirst for adventure and knowledge brought us here, to the wild mountains, the last refuge of traditional cultures. For several years of our Caucasus travels, we have visited the most beautiful and amazing places, learned a lot of new things and met interesting people… Now we’d like to share our experience with you. We have unique routes, which has already become classic and combine contacting with nature and exposure to culture, physical activity and peaceful rest. Everyone can choose the tour that suits him or her best! Read more at http://explore-kavkaz.ru/en

1. «Caucasus Explorer»
Presentation for Partners
Nicholas Roerich "Mount Elbrus", 1933

2. The Caucasus was always famous as...
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3. A giant chain of mountains which are
the border between Europe and Asia

4. Russia
Iran
That’s why it has such an important
geopolitical status
Turkey

5. That caused wars and ethnic conflicts during the centuries.
That’s why some people think the Caucaus seems dangerous.
Alexander Kozlov "The exploit of Arkhip Osipov"

6. Besides, how are you going to face such a
different culture with a tradition of war
and a wild mountain spirit?
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7. During our very first journey
we were also anxious and excited.
So we took a leap of faith.
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8. Hey! What are you doing here?
Where did you come from?

9. We came from a dusty city. We wanted to take a breath
of fresh mountain air and explore your land
to share its beauty with others.

10. Okay, but please respect our traditions and be sincere.
For us, guests coming into our home -
God coming into our home.
Welcome my dear friends!

11. We’ve started to explore Caucasus
and have found there...
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12. Astonishing nature
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13. Which is trully inspiring and unique
Lev Lagorio "In the mountains of the Caucasus", 1879

14. For example, Mount Elbrus - the highest peak in Europe!
5642 m.

15. We have met there
culture as old as the world
Ivan Aivazovsky "Dejection of Noah from mountain Ararat", 1889

16. In which you can feel a strong
connection between man
and nature
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17. And the authenticity of the culture is still alive!
© Hans Heiner

18. We didn’t meet any tension

19. But in our journeys we encountered
only peace and friendship!
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20. And warm hospitality
Niko Pirosmani "The celebration"

21. With incredible
food rituals
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22. And delicious
yummy cuisine
© Niamh Shields

23. Since 2009 we
have been helping people
to explore the Caucasus

24. As a team of professional guides
Русский Художественный Листок, 1851

25. Adhering to the principles:

26. To travel as light as possible to make
the journey comfortable
© Piotr Rozwalka

27. But to reach the most inaccessible places

28. To not feel alien during the trip
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29. But to feel naturally connected
to the culture as possible
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30. Not to be just an observer
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31. But force yourself into the moment
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32. Not to follow the «attractions list»
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33. But to enjoy real freedom
© Vernon Wiley

34. Finally we ♥ intercultural communications! vk.com/nox13

35. Places where we offer
travel products:
Republics of Kabardino-Balkaria,
Karachay-Cherkessia, North Ossetia
and Dagestan. Armenia, Georgia and...

36. Three «unrecognized» republics:
Abkhazia, South Ossetia
and Nagorno-Karabakh
You cannot find them on a map but we are
the only company offering quality
adventure travel products there

37. «Caucasus explorer» offers a variety of tailor-made tours designed with love and
deep understanding of each place. It might be hiking in alpine meadows in Armenia or
trekking on volcanic plateau in South Ossetia, horseback riding in Nagorno-Karabakh
or cycling in Abkhazia, gastronomic tours in Georgia, excursions in Dagestan or
climbing the highest peaks along the whole Caucasus ridge.
In all our tours we follow two main principles of ecotourism: consider natural and
cultural heritage as a main attraction and support the local community. We also
develop some specific tours such as ethnographic, hiking, gastronomic, agro or just
cultural. But usually we combine all the most interesting places and activities in each
journey to provide unique and unforgettable travel experience.

38. Thank you!
Visit our site at
http://caucasus-explorer.com/en
Nicholas Roerich "Star of the Hero", 1936