Khevsureti Tour for Xan

Our Khevsureti Tour will take on an amazing off-road adventure to the fortified villages of Shatili and Mutso. Let’s cross the sky-reaching Datvisjvari Pass, and immerse ourselves in the epic panorama of medieval fortified villages, powerful mountain streams, and hidden valleys. The land of myths, folk tales, and centuries-long history awaits us!

Dates: Thu 21 Sep – Fri 22 Sep
Duration: 2 days/ 1 night
Driving distance: 300 km
Trip difficulty: Easy BUT the trip includes two long off-road drives on a steep, narrow mountain road.
Accommodation: shared twin room in a local guesthouse

Hiking included: YES
Reaching Mutso Fortress requires a 20-30 minute-long uphill walk on a steep mountain path.

Pick-up: 21 Sep, 08:00
Drop-off: 22 Sep, around 21:00
Price: 417 Euro or 1270 GEL (with a deposit of 30% or 125 Euro or 380 GEL)

Itinerary:

Day 1/ 21 Sep (Thu)
Tbilisi – Datvisjvari Pass – Shatili – Anatori Burial Vaults – Ardoti

We will depart Tbilisi in the morning and head north to Khevsureti. Around noon our vehicle will reach Datvisjvari Pass – a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2689 m.a.s.l. The views from the top are among the most scenic in Georgia. From Datvisjvari Pass, we will descend towards Shatili, a historic highland village nested in the deep Arghuni Gorge. The settlement is a unique complex of fortified dwellings that served as a residential area and a fortress guarding the northeastern outskirts of the country. Later, we will continue to Anatori Burial Vaults – a fascinating memorial of Khevsuretian culture and beliefs. Overnight in a guesthouse in Ardoti.

Day 2/ 22 Sep (Fri)
Ardoti – Mutso – Datvisjvari Pass – Tbilisi

We will start our day by exploring the historic village of Ardoti. Next, we will head to Mutso, another spectacular fortified settlement offering incredible history and views. We will hike up the hill for about 20-30 min (elevation gain of 115m) to get to the fortress. The hike is steep and challenging if you are out of shape, but the views are worth it. Once we finish sightseeing Mutso, we will start a picturesque drive back to Tbilisi. On the way, if we have enough time and energy, we can book a rafting tour on the Aragvi river (optional). Return to Tbilisi in the evening. The end of the tour.

Note:
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