Charming Horse Riding Tour In Tusheti 4 Days

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$560 per person

Duration

4 Days

Destination

Kakheti

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If you’re looking for an unforgettable adventure in Georgia, a horse riding tour in Tusheti is an experience that shouldn’t be missed. This 4-day horse riding tour will take you through the rugged and beautiful landscape of Tusheti, one of the most remote and unspoiled regions of the country. Horse riding in Tusheti is an...

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Destination

Kakheti Discover Kakheti

Departure Location

Tbilisi

Return Location

Tbilisi

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Guesthouse accommodation
Transportation

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Medical insurance and emergency insurance
Personal expenses
Tips to guide and driver

Horse riding in Tusheti is an unforgettable experience that offers a unique perspective on one of the most beautiful regions of Georgia. With this 4-day tour, you will have a chance to explore the rugged landscape of Tusheti, see its unique architecture, and visit its famous medieval churches. So, if you’re looking for an adventure that combines breathtaking scenery, rich history, and the thrill of horse riding, Tusheti is the perfect destination for you.

Tusheti, a captivating high-mountain region, is steeped in history and culture and situated in the Kakheti region of Georgia. Located between 900-4800m above sea level, this pristine area is part of the Akhmeta municipality and is also a Tusheti Protected Area, spanning 1137 sq km and under environmental protection. Notably, Tusheti is on the tentative list of UNESCO’s World Heritage.

The largest village in Tusheti is Omalo, and it historically comprised four mountain communities: Tsova, Gometsari, Pirikiti, and Chaghma. Tusheti is an area that has preserved its past, with time seemingly standing still. Most of its inhabitants are shepherds who are sociable and love conversing with visitors while sharing the local culture and keeping up-to-date with world news.

Tusheti offers various tourist activities, with Horse Riding tour in Tusheti 4 Days being the most popular. Visitors can also enjoy hiking, trekking, or a jeep tour of the area.

The Horse riding tour is available from the end of June to the beginning of October.

Detailed itinerary

Detailed itinerary

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Tusheti

Departure at 7 p.m. On the way, we will visit Alaverdi Monastery. It will take about 6-7 hours to travel to Tusheti. The road is so beautiful that you will not get bored. In the middle of the road, we will have lunch. After a short break, we’ll leave to visit villages Shenako and Diklo. In Diklo we’ll walk to Pichekhi Castles, the main fortress on the border of Dagestan, which left one of the saddest histories.
Return to the guesthouse (Lunch/Dinner)

Driving distance: 230 km. Time: 8 hours. Walking distance: 2 km. Time: 2 hours. Minimal altitude: 280 m. Maximal altitude: 2867 m.

Day 2: Horse Riding to Dartlo

After Breakfast, we will start horse riding to Unagira mountain. (3001m) 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 riding 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.
Return to the guesthouse (FB)

Horse-riding distance 22 km; Minimal altitude: 1900 m; Maximal altitude: 3001m

Day 3: Horse Riding to Shenako

After Breakfast horse ride to Oreti lake. This lake is located 2650 m high. During this trekking tour, you will visit the shepherd’s house. From the top of this mountain, you will see all the Tushetian gorges. In the evening, you will ride back to Omalo guesthouse.
Return to the guesthouse (FB)

Horse riding distance: 23 km. Minimal altitude in case of both options: 1700 m. Maximal altitude: 2650 m.

Day 4: Return to Tbilisi

IV-Day: Keselo castles – Museum in Lower Omalo – Tbilisi

9 am breakfast.
Next, you will visit Keselo Castels and the museum in lower Omalo.
After all, we’ll arrive back in Tbilisi. Here our Tusheti trekking or horse-riding tour finishes. (Breakfast/Lunch)

Driving distance: 250 km. Time: 8 hours. Walking distance: 2 km. Time: 1 hour. Minimal altitude: 280 m. Maximal altitude: 2867 m.

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