Region guide
Where to travel in Caucasus & Central Asia
Caucasus & Central Asia has destinations in the catalogue, running roughly USD 65–285 per person per day on the ground at a mid-range style. Georgia is the lowest-cost entry point.
Cost figures are modelled on-the-ground estimates per person per day, excluding international airfare. They are not live prices.
Cost spread
Georgia is the cheapest and Turkmenistan — Ashgabat and Nisa the most expensive per day at a mid-range style.
When to go
Most of the region is at its best in April, May, June, September, October. The weaker stretch across the region is January, February, July, August, December.
What the region is strong at
Across these destinations the recurring strengths are culture, cities, hidden gems, food.
Azerbaijan is the lowest-friction trip in the region.
Destinations in Caucasus & Central Asia
Georgia
Georgia
USD 65–115 / person / day
Best May and June
Strongest at: food, nature, adventure
Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan
USD 65–115 / person / day
Best April and May
Strongest at: culture, hidden gems, cities
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan
USD 75–130 / person / day
Best April to June
Strongest at: cities, culture, food
Turkmenistan — Ashgabat and Nisa
Turkmenistan
USD 220–285 / person / day
Best April
Strongest at: cities, culture
Common questions
- What is the cheapest place to travel in Caucasus & Central Asia?
- Georgia, at roughly USD 65–115 per person per day on the ground at a mid-range style. Turkmenistan — Ashgabat and Nisa sits at the other end.
- When is the best time to travel in Caucasus & Central Asia?
- Most of the region is at its best in April, May, June, September, October. The weaker stretch across the region is January, February, July, August, December.
- What is Caucasus & Central Asia best for?
- Azerbaijan is the easiest trip to organise, and the region's recurring strengths are culture, cities, hidden gems, food.