The day begins before sunrise. At 07:00, Tbilisi still sleeps, but your journey awakens.

As we leave the city behind, the road curves through the Gombori Pass, where soft morning clouds brush the mountains like white silk.

Then the real adventure begins.

The climb to Abano Pass (2945 m) is unforgettable — a narrow dirt road hanging over deep valleys, wild waterfalls tumbling down the cliffs, and peaks rising like giants around you.

Every turn reveals a new world, untouched and ancient.

After a lunch stop surrounded by the Caucasus, we arrive at Omalo, the gateway to Tusheti. At the Visitor Center, you hear your first stories of highlanders, shepherds, and warriors — stories that still live in every stone tower.

Later, we walk up to the legendary Keselo Towers, where the wind carries centuries of Tushetian legends.

As the sun sets, you enjoy your first traditional Tushetian dinner, prepared by a local family — warm bread, mountain cheese, fresh herbs, and the smell of wood smoke.

Tonight, you fall asleep in Omalo.

Tomorrow, the trek begins.

Distance: 15 km | Trek: 5–6 hrs

Morning light paints Omalo golden. After breakfast, the trail leads us out of the village and deeper into the highlands. Soon we reach Que Overlook, known as the “Eagles’ Nest.”

If you’re lucky, you may see one gliding on the wind — a silent symbol of Tusheti’s wild freedom.

We descend into the valley and follow an ancient path to Dartlo, a village frozen in time. Restored stone houses cling to the slopes, and watchtowers stand like guardians of the past.

Here, time slows.

After lunch in a family guesthouse, we continue to Kvavlo and Dano, small villages perched high on ridges. Their towers whisper old stories — of love, war, rituals, and mountain gods.

In the evening, we return to Dartlo, where dinner waits. Night falls quietly, and stars illuminate the black sky above the stone roofs.

Distance: 16 km | Trek: 5–6 hrs

Today the trail becomes more remote.

We pass through Farsma and Baso, villages where only a few families still live, keeping the old traditions alive. Horses graze freely, streams run clear, and every house has a story.

By afternoon, we reach Girevi, the very last village in Tusheti that the road can reach. Beyond this point, only mountains remain.

Here we enjoy a picnic lunch by the river. After settling into a family guesthouse, you can explore the ruins of old towers, walk along the riverbank, or rest before tomorrow’s journey.

This is the edge of civilization — tomorrow, the wilderness begins.

Distance: 13 km | Trek: 5–6 hrs

After breakfast, we step onto the ancient Atsunta Trail, once used by traders, shepherds, and warriors traveling between Tusheti and Khevsureti.

The valley becomes narrower, the mountains higher. The air grows colder.

You cross wooden bridges, walk beside crystal streams, and hear nothing but wind, water, and your own footsteps.

We stop for lunch on the grass, surrounded by wildflowers.

The final stretch leads us into Kvakhidi Meadows, a breathtaking open space embraced by the Atsunta ridges.

Here, under the open sky, your tents wait. The horsemen prepare dinner, and the smell of hot food mixes with mountain air.

At night, the stars shine brighter than anywhere else in Georgia.

You are in the heart of the Caucasus.

Distance: 17 km | Trek: 7–8 hrs

Highest point: 3431 m

Today is the most demanding — and the most rewarding — day of the entire adventure.

We start early. The climb begins gently, then becomes steep as we approach the Atsunta Pass, one of the highest walkable passes in Georgia.

Step by step, the world opens wider.

When you reach the top at 3431 meters, you stand between two worlds — Tusheti behind you, Khevsureti ahead. The wind is cold, the silence absolute, and the view unforgettable.

Descending from the pass, the landscape changes — greener, softer, more gentle.

We stop for lunch after the steep part.

Later, the trail leads us to Khidotani, where we set up camp (or stay in a simple shelter depending on weather).

Tonight, as you rest, you’ll feel you’ve lived more in one day than in a month.

Distance: 12 km | Trek: 5–6 hrs

Khevsureti rises before you — rugged, mystical, and legendary.

After breakfast, we descend into the valley, passing abandoned stone villages and meeting shepherds who still live the highlander life.

Around midday, we reach Ratkamu, where we enjoy lunch in nature.

The final kilometers bring us into Ardoti, a quiet village surrounded by dramatic cliffs.

An off-road vehicle meets us here.

You say goodbye to the horses and the horsemen who guided you safely through the mountains.

Tonight we stay in a warm family guesthouse, where a traditional Khevsurian dinner waits for you — hearty dishes cooked the way warriors used to eat.

We begin with breakfast in Ardoti before driving toward Shatili, one of Georgia’s most extraordinary medieval fortress-villages.

Stone towers stack on top of each other like a giant puzzle — untouched, powerful, ancient.

We continue through Korsha and stop at Lebaiskari Tower, guarding the valley for centuries.

After crossing Bear Cross Pass, the landscape softens into forests and emerald lakes.

A final stop at the shimmering Zhinvali Reservoir, and by late afternoon, we arrive back in Tbilisi.

Your journey ends — but the story stays with you forever.