August 2026

2 nights wild camping

4 nights in local guest houses

Day 1: Tbilisi to Omalo

Our adventure begins bright and early at 7:00 AM. We'll journey to Kakheti via the scenic Gombor Pass and traverse the Abano Pass at an elevation of 2945 meters. Expect breathtaking views along the way. We'll stop for lunch en route. Upon arriving at the visitor center in Omalo village, you'll have the chance to explore Tusheti National Park. After checking into a family hotel in Omalo, we'll visit the Keselo Castle Towers. Dinner will feature a variety of traditional Tushetian and Georgian dishes.

Day 2: Omalo to Dartlo

After breakfast, we'll head to the village of Dartlo. We'll visit the Que Overlook, also known as the Eagles' Overlook, where you might spot eagles if you're fortunate. The historic village of Dartlo, now fully restored, awaits us. We'll stay overnight in a family hotel in this picturesque village. After lunch and a brief rest, we'll continue to the village of Kavlo to see ancient castle towers and then visit the village of Dano before returning to Dartlo for dinner at our family hotel.

Day 3: Dartlo to Girevi

Following breakfast at our family hotel, we'll proceed to the village of Girevi. On the way, we'll pass through several villages, including Farsma and Basso. Girevi, the last village in the valley accessible by road, marks the beginning of the route to Khevsureti. We'll enjoy a nature lunch and spend the night in a family hotel in Girevi, where a traditional dinner will be served in the evening.

Day 4: Girevi to Kvakhidi

After breakfast, our journey to Khevsureti continues. We'll start crossing the Tsunti Pass just beyond Girevi, which will take two days to complete. As usual, we'll have lunch in the afternoon and continue our trek, enjoying stunning vistas. The path to Atsunti is among the most scenic. We'll reach Kvakhidi in the evening, where we'll set up camp and have dinner.

Day 5: Kvakhidi to Khidotani

In the morning, we'll have a delicious breakfast before setting off on a significant route of our trip. Today, we'll cross the spectacular Tsunti Pass at 3431 meters above sea level on the Atsunti Ridge, surrounded by alpine meadows. After lunch, we'll traverse the pass and arrive in Khidotani, encountering several villages and locals along the way. We'll spend the night in Khidotani.

Day 6: Khidotani to Ardoti

We'll begin the day with breakfast in Khevsureti and continue our exploration of the region. Today, we'll visit multiple villages and bid farewell to our horses and guides. Lunch will be in Ratkamunda before we reach the village of Ardot, where we'll switch to an off-road vehicle. We'll spend the night in a charming family hotel in Ardot, enjoying traditional Khevsurian Georgian dishes for dinner.

Day 7: Ardoti to Tbilisi

After breakfast at the family hotel in Ardot, we'll head back to Tbilisi. Along the way, we'll visit several Khevsureti villages, including Shatili and Korsha, as well as Lebaiskari Castle. We'll cross the Bear Cross Pass and stop by the Zhinvali Reservoir before arriving in Tbilisi.

Price: 1600 EUR | 1700 USD per person in sharing accommodation

Deposit: 500 EUR

*Your passport expiry date should be no less than 6 months from the return date

WHAT IS INCLUDED:

• Accommodation

- 2 nights wild camping

- 4 nights in local guests houses

• Water, tea and coffee for the entire ride

• Full three-course meals, including various food and drinks

• Protective helmets

• Tents, mattresses and sleeping bags are provided

• Tour Leader and Experienced local horsemen

• Support car available throughout the tour + crew

• Private Transportation from and to Tbilisi

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED:

• Flights to and from Tbilisi

• Accommodation in Tbilisi

• Airport transfer - its easier and much cheaper to use the local taxi apps - all are reliable

• Medical Insurance – obligatory

• Visa - if required

• Personal expenses

• Tips

Level: Intermediate and Advanced

The Rider

This activity requires you to be experienced in horse riding and fit enough to enjoy and take advantage of the ride. Riders should be comfortable with long hours in the saddle, capable of handling different gaits including trotting and galloping, and adept at maintaining control in challenging environments. A good sense of balance and the ability to respond quickly to the horse's movements are essential, as the horses’ instincts to stay with the herd can lead to sudden changes in pace. Keep in mind that we are traveling with a herd of over 60 horses. You must be fit enough to endure long distances of trotting and galloping. The saddles are specially designed to make your life more comfortable during the whole trail. It's a hybrid between English saddle and typical Asian saddle. Saddle bags are available.

Horses

Riding the Tusheti horses of Georgia is an unparalleled experience, deeply rooted in the region's ancient traditions. These horses, known for their resilience and sure-footedness, navigate the rugged landscapes of the Tusheti mountains with ease. The horses you ride on the trip are almost all geldings, we also have two stallions. The horses are forward going with an active walk. The weight limit is 90kg. You will find the horses forward going yet responsive.

Route: The average daily riding is between 25 — 35 km (5— 7 hours).

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.

EQUIPMENT

• 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.

TOILETRIES AND MEDICAL

• 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.