Trekking Tour from Tusheti to Khevsureti via Atsunta Pass

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6 days (approximately)
Offered in: English

This 6-days trek- Trekking from Tusheti to Khevsureti is probably the most stunning trail you can imagine. Our journey takes us through Greater Caucasus mountains, characterized by alpine meadows, snow-covered peaks, pine trees and medieval villages. We follow a car road in Tusheti and visit the stone villages of Dartlo, Kvavlo, Parsma and Girevi. Afterwards, we will take a shepherd trail into the Caucasus mountains and hike into the wilderness for 3 days. There is no hut, no humans except hikers. We will cross the Atsunta pass at 3400m, and descend into another region- Khevsureti. Here the pathway becomes easier and in several kilometres follows the car road. We visit spectacular villages of Mutso and Shatili with stone towers and houses. Both defensive medieval complexes were built on the Rocky Mountains and offers picturesque views of the narrow gorges. Here we end our trekking tour and return to Tbilisi by a comfortable transport.

What's Included

4WD transfer from Tbilisi to Alavani, and then to Omalo
Lunch (Optional[6])
Lunch
Dinner (Optional[6])
Dinner
1 overnight at a guesthouse with shared facilities in Shatili
Breakfast (Optional[5])
Breakfast
Camping basic Equipment (tents, sleeping bags, sleeping mats, cooking gear)
1 overnight at a guesthouse with shared facilities in Dartlo
1 overnight at a guesthouse with private facilities in Omalo
Fuel surcharge
Horses for luggage Transportation
1 overnight at a guesthouse with shared facilities in Girevi
Transportation by comfortable vehicle from Mutso to Shatili, then to Tbilisi
6-Day Expert Leadership from experienced adventure guides
Drinks
Gratuities
Overnight for the last night in Tbilisi
Trekking Gear - Backpack & Trekking Poles

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Giant Bicycle monument
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Tbilisi - Alvani – Omalo

    1 stop
  • 1

    We will meet you at your hotel and drive to Kakheti region. We follow a mountainous pass and cross it at an elevation of 2850m. After 6 hours driving, we arrive and explore Omalo & Keselo Towers.

    10 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Omalo-Dartlo-Kvavlo

    1 stop
  • 2

    Tusheti is roughly divided into two parts: Pirikiti’s Alazani river ravine and Gometsari Alazani river. In the morning, we hike to village Dartlo in Pirikiti Tusheti valley. It has been recently renovated and is a typical village of Tusheti with medieval stone houses and defensive buildings. From Dartlo, we are hiking to village Kvavlo, a village of mostly ruined towers and houses overlooking Alazani river and surrounding mountains are worthy to visit. One way hiking requires to cover 3.2 km, ascending is 400 (from 1 833 to 2 182) and one way takes around 2 hours to finish.

    10 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Kvavlo-Chesho – Parsma-Girevi

    1 stop
  • 3

    In the morning, we continue our journey in Tusheti. We follow upstream the Pirikiti Alazani river and its narrow gorge. At first, we visit villages of Chesho and Parsma with beautiful houses and stone towers. Afterward, we are taking a narrow walking path and reach the village Girevi.

    10 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 4

    Girevi-Kvakhidi

    1 stop
  • 4

    After breakfast, we start the most difficult part of our trekking tour. We follow the narrow gorge above the Girevi, cross small mountainous rivers, ruined village Chontio and stop near Kvakhidi. This place is in open green fields, alpine meadows, and rock stones. Here we set up tents and have a dinner.

    10 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 5

    Kvakhidi- Khidotani ridge

    1 stop
  • 5

    In the early morning, we start hiking up to the highest point of our trip. We reach Atsunta Pass at the elevation of 3431 meters above the sea level. Here we stop for snacks and enjoy panoramic views of surrounding alpine meadows and mountains. Then, we descend into the Khidotani ridge and stop in the open alpine meadow for camping.

    10 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 6

    Khidotani ridge to Mutso- Shatili - Tbilisi

    1 stop
  • 6

    After breakfast in the stunning nature, we hike down to the narrow gorge and reach the first inhabitant place in Khevsureti. After passing village Khone, we walk to the Mutso village, which is now largely abandoned but still amazes visitors with its beautiful surrounding scenery, towers, and architectural type. Recently, Mutso fortress complex has been renovated. We take a detour and hike for 2 km to Mutso fortress. Near Mutso, our transport with our driver will wait for us. From here, we drive to the village Shatili, and then to Tbilisi.

    10 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
  • Minimum age is 14 years
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • A 72 km of walking is involved
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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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