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.