6 days tour

Tusheti Off-Road Journey

$ 1,825 .00 USD

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Tusheti Off-Road Journey

This tour includes:

Others

Activities and services as described

Meals

Breakfast x5 Lunch x5 Diner x5

Transport

4x4 air conditioned vehicle.

Accommodation

Clean and comfortable local hotel, or guesthouse with private facilities.

Guide

English speaking driver

Not included:

Others

Other activities and services are not included

Insurance

Travel Insurance is not included

Flights

International flights are not included

Optional

Other activities and services are not included

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Itinerary of your trip Tusheti Off-Road Journey

  • Day 1 Day 1: Tbilisi - David Gareja - Signagi โ€“ Gremi - Telavi
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Tbilisi - David Gareja - Signagi โ€“ Gremi - Telavi

      We travel across Kakheti via Udabno desert to see the monastery complex David Gareja on the border with Azerbaijan. David Gareja is a huge complex, spread out along the mountain ridge. You will see the Lavra that was founded in the VI century by hermit David. You will be amazed by ancient frescoes and archaic system of rainwater-collecting. Continue to fortress city of Signagi offering breathtaking view of fertile Alazani Valley with peaks of the Caucasus Mountains behind it. We will enjoy relaxed atmosphere and charm of Signagi town, its picturesque streets that date back to the XVIII-XIX centuries and long city wall. We visit Gremi Castle and arrive in Telavi. 

      Overnight in Telavi. Meal: lunch and diner. Tour route: 320 km / 200 miles.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Telavi - Omalo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Telavi - Omalo

      Its time to conquer the mountain. Today we are going to Tusheti - mysterious mountain region, which is isolated from the world by snow every year from September to May. To get there, we must overcome difficult Abano pass at the altitude of 2926 meters above the sea level which will offer us array of stunning views! Arrive in Omalo village, where we will get settled for the night. We visit fortress of Keselo. Defense towers stand on top of a cliff overlooking almost the entire Tusheti.

      Overnight in Omalo. Meal: breakfast, lunch and diner. Tour route: 120 km / 75 miles.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Shenako - Diklo - Omalo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Shenako - Diklo - Omalo

      Today we will visit the villages of Shenako and Diklo. Distance to the first of them is only 4 kilometers, but a deep gorge makes the road more difficult to get through as it might seem at first glance. Shenako is situated almost at the same height above the sea level as Omalo. Here is the only active church in Tusheti - Trinity Church, built in 1843 (according local customs women are prohibited to enter churches and holy places niche - they look like altars built of flat stones). Diklo is located almost on the border with Dagestan (the Russian Federation). This village is remarkable with ruins of a medieval fortress that guarded Tusheti from raids of enemies. Accoeding the legend 16 soldiers fortified in this fortress had been defending for 18 days against of the enemy army of thousands. Return to Omalo.

      Overnight in Omalo. Meal: breakfast, picnic lunch and diner. Tour route: 30 km / 20 miles.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Omalo - Dartlo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Omalo - Dartlo

      Tusheti is a national reserve founded in 2003, and the total area of protected land is 122 050 hectares. Today we continue our journey through these magical mountains along the Pirikita Alazani gorge - one of the two main rivers of Tusheti. Our destination is Dartlo village, which stands out with its several old towers and ruins of a church of the XIX century. Each house in the village has a status of the cultural monument. Almost all the locals spend winters in Lowland and return to the mountains in late spring. Optionally: from Dartlo one can climb high up the hill to the village Kvavlo where there also are several towers. Your reward for the climb will be magnificent landscape of Tusheti.

      Overnight in Dartlo. Meal: breakfast, picnic lunch and diner. Tour route: 40 km / 25 miles.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Dartlo - Dano - Chesho - Parsma - Omalo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Dartlo - Dano - Chesho - Parsma - Omalo

      Today you will get to the upper part of Pirikita Alazani and visit three Tush villages. First stop is alpine village of Dano that today is almost deserted. Here too there is a tower, a fortress and a small church, which houses the icon of St. George. The next village with towers - Chesho. Here you can leave the car and do the next three kilometers on foot to get to the finish line - Parsma village. It is an ancient and beautiful complex of houses - towers built at the attitude of 2100 meters above sea level, return to Omalo.

      Overnight in Omalo. Meal: breakfast, picnic lunch and diner. Tour route: 50 km / 30 miles, partially hiking.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Omalo - Tbilisi
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Omalo - Tbilisi

      Itโ€™s time to say goodbye to forests and meadows of Tusheti. Last look at the towers of Keselo and return via Abano Pass to Tbilisi.

      Meal: breakfast and lunch. Tour route: 200 km / 125 miles. 

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Personal

Youโ€™ll be just with your guide or pilot. Examples of these activities are paragliding, sky diving, personal mountain climbing, etc.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 8 / Max: 80

Age range allowed for this experience.

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