About this tour
All-Inclusive Small Group Adventure | August & September Departures
Join our unforgettable trekking adventure in Tusheti National Park and explore the wild heart of the Caucasus on foot.
This 6-day Tusheti round trekking tour combines dramatic mountain passes, medieval tower villages, panoramic valleys, and authentic Tushetian hospitality — all organized in a comfortable all-inclusive package.
Perfect for hikers who want to experience real Tusheti beyond the road.
Experience one of Georgia’s most spectacular long-distance trekking routes with local experts who know these mountains as home.
Contact us to reserve your place for August or September departures.
Tour Highlights
- Legendary Abano Pass road
- Medieval tower villages (Omalo, Dartlo, Diklo)
- Remote Pirikiti Valley
- Authentic Tushetian hospitality
- High mountain trekking routes
- Incredible Caucasus panoramas
Itinerary
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Itinerary - day by day
Drive through Kakheti region and cross the legendary Abano Pass (2,826 m).
Arrival in Omalo, visit Keselo Towers and Old Omalo.
Short optional walk or horseback riding available.
Overnight in guesthouse.
Elevation: ↑ 1460 m | ↓ 1300 m
Start trekking toward the remote Pirikiti Valley.
Wild mountain landscapes, river crossings, and alpine views.
Arrival in Girevi village.
Overnight in guesthouse.
Elevation: ↑ 385 m | ↓ 620 m
Trek through traditional Tushetian villages with stone towers and slate-roof houses.
Explore Dartlo — one of the most beautiful medieval villages in Tusheti.
Overnight in Dartlo guesthouse.
Elevation: ↑ 1200 m | ↓ 900 m
Mountain trail with panoramic views toward Dagestan.
Visit Chigo ruins and continue to Diklo village.
Explore Diklo Fortress above the village.
Overnight in guesthouse.
Elevation: ↑ 320 m | ↓ 595 m
Scenic trek through alpine meadows and forests.
Visit Shenako village and St. George Church (19th century).
Return to Omalo.
Farewell dinner with traditional Tushetian cuisine.
After breakfast, drive back via Abano Pass.
Scenic stops along the way.
Arrival in Tbilisi in the evening.
Price 2026
Shared accommodation €790
Private accommodation €990
- August 14 – 20
- September 4 – 10
Limited group size.
All-Inclusive Package Includes:
- Transportation Tbilisi – Tusheti – Tbilisi
- 5 nights accommodation in local guesthouses
- All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Professional trekking guide
- Luggage transfer between villages
- Support vehicle where accessible
- Organization & logistics
Clothing
- Comfortable riding trousers. T-Shirts.
- Long sleeved shirts.
- Short multipurpose riding/walking boots and half chaps. We recommend your boots are waterproof.
- Waterproof coat.
- We recommend a breathable coat. We recommend you bring clothes which can be put on in layers when it is cold and taken off as it warms up.
- Fleece, jumper, or jacket.
- Warm coat
- Waterproof riding gloves.
- Waterproof trousers or leggings.
- Sunglasses – with a neck strap.
- Casual clothes – for when you are not riding.
- Shoes – for when you are not riding.
- Socks and underwear.
- Swimwear.
- Thick socks.
- Set of thermal underwear
- Woolly or fleece hat.
- Bum bag (waist bag) for keeping small items like lip salve close to hand.
- Supply of candy/sweets to help keep up energy levels.
- Water bottle. It is important to drink plenty of water, particularly if the temperatures are hot. Metal water bottles are particularly useful as they can double as hot water bottles at night!
- You may want to bring a sleeping bag liner or you own sleeping bag
- Pocket Knife (but remember to pack into your checked in luggage on flights).
- Small torch – a head torch is particularly useful (take spare batteries).
- Dry bags/supply of plastic carrier bags – always useful for separating wet and dry kit.
- A sarong and flip-flops can be practical where washing facilities are limited.
- Ear Plugs – if you are a light sleeper.
- Bandana or Buff. These have a myriad of uses including keeping you cool when it’s hot or warm when it’s cold.
- Contact lens wearers should take glasses as dry air can make contact lenses uncomfortable. If you do take contacts, we recommend daily disposable lenses.
- Towel
- Hand Sanitizer
- Wet wipes
- Personal medical kit with antiseptic cream, pain relief tablets and sticking plasters.
- Moisture absorbing baby powder can be useful to prevent chafing. Compeed blister plasters work well on sore patches, acting as a second skin. Sudocrem, E45, Vaseline or similar soothe rubbed skin.
- Any medication you regularly take.
- Sun protection cream.
- Due to the altitude the sun can be strong, and we advise a high factor sunscreen.
- Lip balm.
- Insect repellent and after bite ointment.
- Nasal Spray such as Similasan nose moisturiser which is good for the ‘dry nose’ that can develop at altitude.
- Rehydration sachets (Dioralyte or similar, allow one per day). Imodium or similar.
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