1 - 5 MAY 2026

Cozy bungalows (shared) or wild camping under the stars, with tents, mattresses, and sleeping bags provided.

Day 1: Tbilisi – Dedoplistkharo – Shiraki Valley

Our first stop is Dedoplistskharo, where we'll explore the local bazaar and visit the Visitors Center for additional insights. We’ll head directly to our farm to meet our horses, taking short breaks for lunch during the journey. We’ll ride through the Shiraki Valley, ascending the Black Mountain to our campsite atop the highest hill, featuring a small monastery. The day concludes with a delightful dinner.

Day 2: Shavi Mountain – Mijniskure

After breakfast, we begin our journey across Alfadara Pass, offering breathtaking landscapes. We'll witness the beauty of Takhis Tskhali canyon and take a lunch break amidst the scenic surroundings. Passing by Tushetian farms, we'll see farmers with their herds. We'll descend into the Alazani Valley, reaching Mijnis Khure near the Ranger’s station for our overnight camping spot, ending the day with a traditional Georgian dinner.

Day 3: Mijniskure – Samukhi Valley

Following breakfast at the family hotel, we continue our horseback journey towards old Diklo, starting with a short walk of about 2 km before switching to horseback. We'll pass Usakhelo Viewing Point and descend into the Samukhi Valley, where we'll set up camp in a protected area near the Vashlovani Protected Areas and the Azerbaijan-Georgia border. We'll enjoy dinner at the campsite.

Day 4: Samukhi Valley – Alesilebi – Datvis Khevi – Pantishara Canyon

After breakfast, our journey through Vashlovani begins. We'll pass through Samukhi Valley, visiting Tushetian farmers and exploring their way of life. We'll see the beautiful formations of Alesilebi, break for lunch, and then explore Datvis Khevi (Bear Canyon) and Mertskhlebi Kalaki, known for its swallows. We'll proceed to Pantishara Canyon and camp near the Vashlovani National Park viewpoint, concluding the day with dinner.

Day 5: Vashlovani – Tbilisi

We start the morning with breakfast before retracing our steps to the farm, passing through Chighoelt Valley, Echo Viewpoint, and Lekis Tskhali. We'll enjoy lunch at the farm, then head back to Tbilisi, where we’ll check into the hotel and have free time. Dinner will be at a restaurant, and we’ll return to the hotel for the night.

Price: 980 EUR | 1150 USD per person in sharing accommodation

Deposit: 400 EUR

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

WHAT IS INCLUDED:

• Accommodation (4 nights - will camping and bungalows)

• Water, tea and coffee for the entire ride

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

• Protective helmets

• Tents, mattresses, sleeping bags and camp showers 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 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 Vashlovani 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.