Tusheti & Khevsureti Wilderness Adventure
Eight days crossing the two most isolated highland regions in the Caucasus.
Overview
Trekking from Tusheti to Khevsureti is one of the most breathtaking journeys in Georgia. The journey takes us through the Greater Caucasus Mountains, alpine meadows, deep valleys, and medieval villages with magnificent towers. Beginning from the medieval castle villages of Shatili and Mutso, we cross Atsunta Pass (3,450 m a.s.l.) and descend into another mountain region — Khevsureti.
Itinerary
- Day 1Tbilisi – Omalo
Driving 190 km (~8 hours). Drive from Tbilisi to the Tusheti region — a breathtaking and long off-road ride crossing the main Caucasus at the 2,926 m Abano Pass. Overnight at a guesthouse in Omalo.
- Day 2Omalo – Shenako – Diklo
Hiking 11 km (~5 hours). Explore Tusheti’s medieval villages and deep gorges. Overnight at a guesthouse in Diklo.
- Day 3Diklo – Chigho – Dartlo
Hiking 15.6 km (~6 hours). A demanding hike with a steep descent and abrupt elevation gain. On the crossing, Tusheti Pass at 2,911 m — views from the top are amazing and impressive. Overnight at a guesthouse in Dartlo.
- Day 4Dartlo – Kvavlo – Parsma – Girevi
Hiking 14.4 km (~6 hours). Explore the medieval village of Dartlo and enjoy the views of the Pirikiti valley. Dartlo is one of the most picturesque villages in Tusheti, protected by UNESCO. Overnight at a guesthouse in Girevi.
- Day 5Girevi – Kvakhidi
Trekking ~5 hours. We start along the Alazani Gorge, passing the abandoned village of Chontio — the last inhabited village on our way. We continue towards the Kvakhidi campsite at 2,400 m. The path goes up through beautiful alpine meadows with panoramic views and picturesque landscapes. Overnight in tents at Kvakhidi Campsite.
- Day 6Kvakhidi – Khidotani Ridge
Trekking 18 km (~8 hours). The most demanding part of the trek. The trail goes up along the Kvakhidiskhali river, which we’ll have to cross. After the second crossing we continue into the valley to the right and start the ascent to Atsunta Pass (3,500 m). From the top we have amazing views of the surrounding summits and canyons of Khevsureti. Descend to the campsite at 2,400 m. Overnight in tents at Khidotani Ridge Campsite.
- Day 7Khidotani Ridge – Shatili
Trekking 11 km (~4 hours) + driving ~1.5 hours. Start early morning, descend by the narrow path into the valley of the Khonisistskali River, and continue walking toward Mutso Fortress. From Mutso we drive to Shatili Castle Village. Overnight at a guesthouse in Shatili.
- Day 8Shatili – Tbilisi
Driving 150 km (~4 hours). Drive back to Tbilisi crossing Datvijvari Pass at 2,672 m a.s.l.
What’s included
- Transportation with private vehicles
- Transfers from Tbilisi to Omalo and Shatili to Tbilisi
- Professional guide service
- Luggage transportation during hiking (by car and horses)
- Accommodation with meals (breakfast, dinner, lunch boxes)
- Camping equipment (tents, mats, cooking gear)
Not included
- Airplane tickets
- Travel insurance
- Visa fees
- Trekking gear: trekking poles, backpacks, and sleeping bags
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