Tusheti to Khevsureti Multi-day Trekking Tour – 14-18 Aug

Join us on an advanced, 5-day-long trek from the remote Tusheti to Khevsureti. Exciting trails, spectacular views, and great company are guaranteed!

Dates:  Wed 14 Aug – Sun 18 Aug
Duration: 5 day/ 4 nights
Driving distance: 400 km
Trip difficulty: Hard; the elevation gain/loss is significant, and the terrain is challenging. The tour trip also includes two long off-road drives on steep mountain roads.
Accommodation:  TENTS and shared twin/triple rooms in a guesthouse. If you don’t have a tent, we can assist you with renting one.
Group size: Min. 5 participants
Pick-up: Wed, 07:00, Samaia Garden, Tbilisi
Drop-off: Sun, around 19:00, Samaia Garden, Tbilisi (The arrival time will depend on the traffic)
Price per person: 1600 GEL

Trail parameters:

Difficulty: Moderate to hard
Distance: 40 km – A to B
Min. elevation: 1360 m.a.s.l.
Max. elevation: 3436 m.a.s.l.
Total elevation gain: 2948 m
Total elevation loss: 3578 m
Water sources: Streams and springs, tap water in villages/guesthouses.
River crossings: 3 river crossings on Day 3 (potentially fast flowing with high water level)
Trail description: The trek is long, but the elevation rises gradually over several days. The highest point is Atsuna Pass, which we will cross at 3436 m.a.s.l. In general, the trail’s difficulty is somewhere between moderate and hard.

Itinerary:

Day 1 
Tbilisi – Tusheti
We depart Tbilisi early in the morning and head to Kakheti. Our drive will take us over Gombori Pass to the foothills of the Great Caucasus. Once we reach the village of Lechuri, we will turn off the asphalt and drive off-road to Abano Pass – the highest drivable mountain pass in the Caucasus (2,826 m.a.s.l.).

Prepare for an EXTREMELY scenic yet DIFFICULT ride. It will take us a minimum of 3 hours to climb to the top of the pass and another 2 or 3 hours to reach our guesthouse. Upon arrival in Tusheti, we will have time to explore some of the main highlights of the region, including Omalo, Keselo, and Dartlo villages. Overnight in a simple guesthouse in Girevi.

Day 2
Giveri village – Kvakhidi Meadows
Our trek will start after breakfast. Today we will hike from Girevi village to the beautiful Kvakhidi Meadows. We will rent horses to carry our luggage. It will take around 5-6 hours to reach the camping site. We will overnight in tents.
Hiking details: 16 km total, ↑980 m, ↓580 m

Day 3
Atsuna Pass
We will continue our trek. Today, we will cross Atsuna Pass at 3436 m.a.s.l. It will be the most challenging part of the whole route. Again we will spend the night in tents. We will set up our camp shortly after crossing the pass at 2800 m.a.s.l.
Hiking details: 14 km total, ↑1405 m, ↓1168 m

Day 4/ Sat 20 Aug
Atsuna Pass – Ardoti village 
Much of the trail today will include descending toward Ardoti village. On the way, we will cross a river with potentially high levels and fast-flowing water. In the late afternoon, we will reach Ardoti and check into a cozy local guesthouse.
Hiking details: 9 km total, ↑300 m, ↓1511 m

Day 5/ Sun 21 Aug
Today, we will return to Tbilisi, but not before visiting the main highlights of Khevsureti – the fortified villages of Shatili and Mutso and the Anatori Burial Vaults. We will drive through Datvisjvari Pass at 2689 m.a.s.l. The views from the top are among the most scenic in Georgia. From Datvisjvari Pass, we will descend toward Tbilisi, which we will reach in the evening. Return to Tbilisi. The end of the Tusheti to Khevsureti trek.

Inclusions:

1. 1. Transfers,
   2. Sightseeing/ trekking itinerary guided by an English-speaking guide with excellent knowledge of Khevsureti and Tusheti,
   3. Accommodation in shared twin/triple rooms in a cozy and clean local guesthouse (2 nights),
   4. Breakfast on Day 2 and Day 5,
   5. Dinner on Day 1 and Day 4,
   6. Lunch boxes during the trek,
   7. Pack horses and a horse wrangler to carry equipment,
   8. Entrance fees, if required.

Note:
Please check Terms and Conditions for our cancellation and insurance policy.