Tour 7-day Trekking From Tusheti To Khevsureti Via Atsunta Pass

6x Breakfast

7x Dinner

7x Lunch

Accommodation included: 6 nights

7-Day Expert Leadership from experienced...

7-Day Expert Leadership from experienced adventure guides

4WD transfer from Tbilisi to...

4WD transfer from Tbilisi to Alavani, and then to Omalo

Transportation by comfortable vehicle from...

Transportation by comfortable vehicle from Mutso to Shatili, then to Tbilisi

Fuel surcharge

1 overnight at a guesthouse...

1 overnight at a guesthouse with private facilities in Omalo

1 overnight at a guesthouse...

1 overnight at a guesthouse with shared facilities in Dartlo

1 overnight at a guesthouse...

1 overnight at a guesthouse with shared facilities in Girevi

1 overnight at a guesthouse...

1 overnight at a guesthouse with shared facilities in Shatili

Camping basic Equipment (tents, sleeping...

Camping basic Equipment (tents, sleeping bags, sleeping mats, cooking gear)

Horses for luggage Transportation

Not included:

Drinks

Gratuities

Overnight for the last night...

Overnight for the last night in Tbilisi

Trekking Gear - Backpack &...

Trekking Gear - Backpack & Trekking Poles

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Itinerary

Day 1: Tbilisi - Alvani – Omalo

Stop At: Omalo, Omalo, Kakheti Region
We will meet you at your hotel and drive to Kakheti region. We follow a mountainous pass and cross it at an elevation of 2850m. After 6 hours driving, we arrive and explore Omalo & Keselo Towers.
Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at a guesthouse in Omalo.

Day 2: Omalo-Dartlo-Kvavlo

Stop At: Dartlo, Dartlo, Kakheti Region
Tusheti is roughly divided into two parts: Pirikiti’s Alazani river ravine and Gometsari Alazani river. In the morning, we hike to village Dartlo in Pirikiti Tusheti valley. It has been recently renovated and is a typical village of Tusheti with medieval stone houses and defensive buildings. From Dartlo, we are hiking to village Kvavlo, a village of mostly ruined towers and houses overlooking Alazani river and surrounding mountains are worthy to visit. One way hiking requires to cover 3.2 km, ascending is 400 (from 1 833 to 2 182) and one way takes around 2 hours to finish.

Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at a guesthouse in Dartlo.

Day 3: Kvavlo-Chesho – Parsma-Girevi

Stop At: Girevi, Girevi, Kakheti Region
In the morning, we continue our journey in Tusheti. We follow upstream the Pirikiti Alazani river and its narrow gorge. At first, we visit villages of Chesho and Parsma with beautiful houses and stone towers. Afterward, we are taking a narrow walking path and reach the village Girevi.

Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at a guesthouse in Girevi.

Day 4: Girevi-Kvakhidi

Stop At: Atsunta Pass, Georgia
After breakfast, we start the most difficult part of our trekking tour. We follow the narrow gorge above the Girevi, cross small mountainous rivers, ruined village Chontio and stop near Kvakhidi. This place is in open green fields, alpine meadows, and rock stones. Here we set up tents and have a dinner.

Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnights in Tents.

Day 5: Kvakhidi- Khidotani ridge

Stop At: Atsunta Pass, Georgia
In the early morning, we start hiking up to the highest point of our trip. We reach Atsunta Pass at the elevation of 3431 meters above the sea level. Here we stop for snacks and enjoy panoramic views of surrounding alpine meadows and mountains. Then, we descend into the Khidotani ridge and stop in the open alpine meadow for camping.

Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in tents

Day 6: Khidotani ridge to Mutso and Shatili

Stop At: Shatili, Shatili, Mtskheta-Mtianeti Region
After breakfast in the stunning nature, we hike down to the narrow gorge and reach the first inhabitant place in Khevsureti. After passing village Khone, we walk to the Mutso village, which is now largely abandoned but still amazes visitors with its beautiful surrounding scenery, towers, and architectural type. Recently, Mutso fortress complex has been renovated. We take a detour and hike for 2 km to Mutso fortress. Near Mutso, our transport with our driver will wait for us. From here, we drive to the village Shatili.

Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at guesthouses in Shatili.

Day 7: Shatili -Tbilisi

Stop At: Tbilisi, Tbilisi
In the morning, we take a walking tour around Shatili which is a unique medieval-type complex. It unites defensive towers with fortified dwellings. All complex was built as a single village with small and narrow streets and common defense walls. All buildings were built by only using stone and mortar. Shatili was the guardian of the northeastern outskirts of Georgia. Afterward. We drive to Tbilisi. On our way, we visit Lebaiskari tower, cross Datvijvari Pass ( 2900m) and arrive in Tbilisi. Here our trekking adventure ends.

Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
No accommodation included on this day.

7-day Trekking From Tusheti To Khevsureti Via Atsunta Pass

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