Hiking In Tusheti Adventures In Wild

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$515 per person

Duration

4 Days

Destination

Kakheti

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Embark on a four-day Tusheti hiking tour, which includes the road journey and overnight stays in local guesthouses. During the tour, you will have the opportunity to visit the Alaverdi Cathedral and explore two of Tusheti’s most beautiful valleys – Chagma and Pirikiti. Trekking is a highly popular tourist attraction in Tusheti, and visitors can...

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Kakheti Discover Kakheti

Departure Location

Tbilisi

Return Location

Tbilisi

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Embark on a four-day Tusheti hiking tour, which includes the road journey and overnight stays in local guesthouses.

During the tour, you will have the opportunity to visit the Alaverdi Cathedral and explore two of Tusheti’s most beautiful valleys – Chagma and Pirikiti.

Trekking is a highly popular tourist attraction in Tusheti, and visitors can also opt for horse-riding or Jeep tours to explore this breathtaking region in Georgia.

Tusheti is an area of immense natural beauty, and the hiking tour is an excellent way to experience its charm and appeal. This historic region boasts high mountain ranges, pristine valleys, and vast landscapes. As you hike through the region, you’ll witness the region’s unique architecture, including its historic stone towers and medieval fortresses. Moreover, you’ll come across the fascinating Tusheti people, who are known for their hospitality and friendliness.

Apart from hiking, you can also indulge in other exciting activities, such as horse riding and Jeep tours. The horse-riding tour takes you through the high mountain passes and along the pristine rivers of the region. The Jeep tour, on the other hand, takes you through the rugged terrain of Tusheti, where you can witness some of the most awe-inspiring views in Georgia.

In conclusion, Tusheti is a region that offers something unique and extraordinary to every visitor. Whether you’re a hiker, horse rider, or a jeep enthusiast, there’s something for everyone in Tusheti. So, plan your visit to this magnificent region of Georgia and experience its natural beauty and rich cultural heritage.

Hiking in Tusheti is available from the end of June until the beginning of October.

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Itinerary

Day 1: Tbilisi – Alaverdi – Lower Omalo – Shenako – Diklo – Pichekhi Castles

At 7 am a departure from Tbilisi to the direction of Alaverdi Cathedral through the Gombori pass.
After visiting Alaverdi Cathedral we’ll drive to the direction of Tusheti. On the way, we’ll have a lunch in nature.Even the road takes 7 hours from Tbilisi, you will not feel tiredness. All the time of driving you will have unbelievable views of Caucasus mountains covered with a lot of springs and some glaciers.
Around 14:00 pm we’ll be in Kvemo Omalo. Kvemo Omalo is the administrative center of Tusheti. From here will start the second round of your adventures.
After a short rest, we’ll drive and visit Shenako and Diklo. Shenako is one of the most interesting villages of Тusheti with its proud history and local people. In Diklo we’ll walk to Pichekhi Castles. This was the main fortress on the border of Dagestan, which left one of the saddest histories of this amazing area.
After an interesting day, we will arrive in Upper Omalo to stay in a guest house, where we’ll have a dinner, with chacha and wine degustation and free time to relax. (D/B/L)

Day 2: Trekking or horse riding on Unagira mountain (3050m)

At 9 am we’ll have breakfast.
After breakfast, we’ll continue trekking or horse riding in Tusheti and go to Unagira mountain. (3050m) From here you will have picturesque views on both: Pirikiti and Gometsari valley. From the top of the range, you will see villages: Bochorna, Dartlo, Kvavlo and Chesho. This trekking route is the most beautiful from the middle of June until the middle of July, with flowering Rhododendron and a small lake on the top of the range. After this period flowering is over and lake disappears but the views are still impressive. (Walking distance 16 km. At desire, instead of trekking tour we can also offer you the horse riding tour)
At the evening we’ll go back to the guest-house in Omalo where we’ll have dinner and free time to relax. (D/B/L)
(Walking or horseriding distance 16 km; Minimal altitude: 1900 m; Maximal altitude: 3050m)

Day 3: Trekking or horse riding tour to Oreti Lake

At 9 am we’ll have breakfast.
Driving to Kumelaurta and trekking to Oreti lake. In case of horse riding tour we will start from our gesthouse. This lake is located on 2600 m high. During the walk, we will meet the shepherds and see their real life in mountains. From this mountain, you will see all Tushetian gorges with its beauty. In the evening you will come down to the village Kumelaurta full with unforgettable memories. The car will take us back to Omalo guesthouse.
Dinner and overnight at a guesthouse in Upper Omalo. (D/B/L)
Trekking distance 15 km; Horse riding distance: 23 km

Minimal altitude in case of both options: 1700 m; Maximal Altitude in case of both options: 2850m

Day 4: Keselo castles – Museum in Lower Omalo – Tbilisi

At 9 am we’ll have breakfast.
After breakfast, we’ll visit the Keselo Castels and the museum in lower Omalo. Then we’ll arrive back to Tbilisi. On the way, we’ll have lunch in nature. Here our Tusheti trek tour finishes.(B/L)

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