TREKKING IN TUSHETI
TBILISI, ABANO PASS, TUSHETI, KHEVSURETI, KAKHETI
Tbilisi, Telavi, Shatili, Omalo, Mutso, Ardoti, Diklo
8-10 Days
Tbilisi
Change Airport- Adventure
- Bespoke
- Trekking
Expedition overview
Day 0:
- arrival in Tbilisi in the late evening hours
Day 1: Tbilisi – Telavi – Omalo(190 km)
- after breakfast, drive to Omalo, Tusheti
- stop in Telavi on the way: a short walk around the town; lunch in the restaurant; visit to the local bazaar; shopping for trekking
- drive through the Alazani Valley; visit to a winery for wine tasting(on request)
- arrival in Omalo, dinner and overnight at the Ardoti guesthouse
Day 2: Omalo
- After breakfast in an guesthouse trip around the area – on foot or by 4×4 vehicles; horseback riding;
- visit Diklo fortress
- lunch at a local restaurant or in the countryside
- dinner and overnight at an guesthouse in Omalo
Day 3: Omalo – Pirikita – Parsma
- after breakfast at the guesthouse, meet our local guides; packing luggage for horses
- jeep trip a few kilometers beyond of Omalo – one of the most spectacular routes of Tusheti (20 km), leading through the Pirikita mountain range, which separates the largest valleys in the region – Pirikiti and Gometsari Alazani
- overnight and dinner in Parsma (accommodation in guesthouse or tents)
Day 4: Parsma – Kvakhidi
- after breakfast, trekking (approx. 10 km) to the Kvakhidi meadows (approx. 2600 m above sea level), located in front of the Atsunta Pass
- dinner and overnight in tents
Day 5: Kvakhidi – Khidotani
- after breakfast in the bosom of nature, start 16-kilometer trekking (the route is full of challenges – temperature changes)
- crossing the Atsunta Pass (3431 m above sea level), which is the natural border between Tusheti and Khevsureti
- crossing the Khidotani ridge (approx. 2800 m above sea level)
- stop at a campsite with a beautiful view of Mount Tebulo
- dinner and overnight in tents (or in guesthouse)
Day 6: Khidotani – Mutso – Shatili
- after breakfast in the bosom of nature, depart towards the medieval fortress Mutso with stone defensive towers located on a rocky hill (1800 m above sea level)
- drive by off-road vehicles from Mutso to Shatili – visiting the medieval complex of defensive towers and stone houses, the history of which dates back to the 7th century.
- accommodation, free time, dinner and overnight stay
Day 7: Shatili – Tbilisi(150 km)
- after breakfast, time to pack your things and drive towards the Zhinvali water reservoir through the Datvis Jvari Pass (2689 m above sea level)
- rafting on the Aragvi River, picnic by the river(optional)
- return to Tbilisi and a walk around the city, free time, possibility to buy souvenirs
- farewell dinner, overnight at the hotel
Day 8: Transfer to the airport
- after breakfast transfer to the airport
Information
The provided offer can be adjusted to meet the requirements of each client. We can suggest the appropriate standard of hotels, enrich the program with additional attractions, start from any airport in Georgia, and extend it for any number of days.
*PRICES MAY VARY DEPENDING ON THE DATE OR NUMBER OF PERSONS
*OFFER VALID FOR 14/30 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF DISPATCH
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. We would be happy to help you organize your dream trip!
In Short
- Tbilisi – the capital of Georgia, the largest and one of the most beautiful cities located in the valley of the Mtkvari River (Kura), surrounded by hills. Explore the old town, Narikala Fortress, dating back to the 4th century, and the district of sulfur baths.
- Kakheti – the heart of Georgia and the homeland of wine, the region of the most famous vineyards in the Caucasus, appellations, and endemic grape varieties. A region of delicious dishes, charming towns, and historic monasteries.
- Telavi – the capital of Kakheti, full of monuments and attractions with a beautiful view of the Alazani Valley and the Greater Caucasus Mountains.
- Georgian supra – a traditional dinner with toasts, live music, and Georgian cuisine specialties at a private vineyard.
- Tusheti and Khevsureti – two mountain regions with incredible traditions, beautiful views, stone towers, and hospitable inhabitants.
- Omalo – the capital of Tusheti, a medieval town located in the inaccessible Caucasus Mountains, only accessible for a few months of the year.
- Dartlo, Chesho, Parsma, Shenako, Diklo – highland villages located in the heart of Tusheti, known for their medieval stone houses and defensive towers.
- Shatili – a medieval complex of defensive towers and stone houses, dating back to the 7th century.
- Mutso – according to legend, never conquered, currently an abandoned medieval defensive complex on the border with Chechnya.
- Anatori – a crypt with human remains preserved to this day according to legend.
Price includes
- preparation and development of a detailed program, supervision of its implementation
- transportation by air-conditioned coach/minibus, transfer to and from the airport
- mineral water in the coach 0.5L per person per day
- guarantee of a replacement coach/minibus in case of breakdown
- hotel or guesthouse reservations and check-in
- organization of a supra at a private winery, with a Tamada (toastmaster), Georgian toasts, and local wine
- off-road vehicles on the tour route
- meals: two meals a day (breakfasts, hearty Georgian dinners)
- drinks: mineral water, coffee and tea, wine for dinners at restaurants
- care of a English-speaking guide
- luggage transfer on horses
Price does not include
- airline ticket
- personal expenses
- entrance tickets, wine tastings at wineries
- additional meals during the day (lunch)
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