22 - 28 JUNE 2026

6 nights in family guesthouses around Tusheti

Day 1: Tbilisi to Omalo (by jeep)

Our adventure begins with an early departure from Tbilisi at 7:00 AM. We will travel to Tusheti via the Abano Pass, stopping for lunch along the way. Upon arrival in Omalo, we'll visit the visitor center to explore a small museum and learn about Tusheti. In Upper Omalo, we'll tour the Keselo Castle Towers before checking into our hotel for the evening. Dinner will feature traditional Tushetian and Georgian cuisine.

Day 2: Omalo to Shenako and Diklo

After breakfast in Omalo, we ride to Shenako to visit its historic 19th-century St. George church. From there, we continue to Diklo Fortress, dramatically overlooking Dagestan, before reaching the remote village of Ageurta for dinner and overnight in a family guesthouse.

Day 3: Ageurta - Tutareki Pass - Chigo - Dartlo

Day 3 takes us on a 22 km ride (6–7 hours) from Ageurta over the Tutareki Pass (2,800 m), where sweeping mountain views unfold before us. From the pass, we descend into the quiet village of Chigo, before continuing on to Dartlo, renowned for its stone towers and UNESCO-recognized medieval architecture. We end the day with dinner and an overnight stay in a cozy guesthouse in Dartlo.

Day 4: Dartlo - Kvavlo - Dano - Chesho - Girevi

After breakfast, we get on our horses and start following a steep ancient trail from Dartlo up to the hilltop village of Kvavlo. From there, we continue through the quiet hamlets of Dano and Chesho, before reaching Girevi, the last inhabited village before the wild highlands begin. Dinner and overnight stay await us in a family guesthouse in Girevi.

Day 5: Girevi - Nakaicho Pass - Dadikurta - Verkhovani - Jvarboseli -

Alisgori

Today is a long ride (7–8 hours), taking us across the dramatic Nakaicho Pass (2,900 m) with breathtaking alpine views. From the heights, we descend through the remote villages of Dadikurta, Verkhovani, and Jvarboseli, before reaching Alisgori, a settlement tucked deep in the Tushetian wilderness. We spend the night in a guesthouse or tented camp, with dinner served on arrival.

Day 6: Alisgori - Beghela - Dochu - Bochorna - Omalo

After breakfast, we set out on a 5–6 hour ride (18–20 km), following a scenic trail through Beghela and across the Dochu Pass. The path leads us past Bochorna, officially the highest permanently inhabited village in Europe at 2,345 m. By evening, we return to Omalo, where dinner and a cozy guesthouse stay await.

Day 7: Omalo - Tbilisi (by jeep)

The following morning, after breakfast in Omalo, we begin the long drive back to Tbilisi (280 km, 8–10 hours). A lunch stop is included along the way before reaching the capital, marking the end of our Tusheti adventure - taking home unforgettable memories of Georgia’s wild mountains and timeless traditions.

Price: 1390 EUR | 1640 USD per person in sharing accommodation

Deposit: 600 EUR

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

WHAT IS INCLUDED:

• Accommodation

- 6 nights in local guests houses in Tusheti

• Water, tea and coffee for the entire ride

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

• Protective helmets

• 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 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. Less experienced riders will find horses suited to their abilities as well. The saddles are specially designed to enhance comfort throughout the trail, featuring a hybrid design between English and typical Asian saddles. Additionally, saddle bags are available for your convenience.

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 20 — 30 km (4— 6 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!

• 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.