Tourist Route – The best of Tusheti
- Tour Code: DT-015
- Category: Hiking
- Grade: Easy-Medium
- Duration: 5 days
- Hiking Length: 64 km
- Season: June-September
Simple itinerary:
Day 1: Tbilisi – Omalo
Trip to Tusheti. En rout visit Shuamta Monastery or Alaverdi cathedral.
Cross the main Caucasus ridge – Abano pass at an elevation 2926 m. have a lunch along the way in nature. Arrival in the village Omalo. Sightseeing around villages upper and lower Omalo, Enjoy by the beautiful surroundings of Omalo, Visit Keselo fortress and ethnographical museum of Tusheti.
Day 2: Omalo – Shenako - Diklo
After breakfast at 9 am start hiking towards to the Shenako and after Diklo villages. We’ll visit ancient ruins of villages Ageurta and old Diklo. In shenako we visit Church of the Holy Trinity (19c) and ancient brewery. On the way to Diklo we pass through alpine meadows and see most beautiful views of Diklo Mountain 4285m. Also from the Old Diklo place we can see Dagestan border mountain range Batsi-Butsi and Dagestan Mountains. Overnight in Diklo at the Guesthouse. Enjoying traditional dishes with Georgian wine.
Day 3: Diklo – Sanara pass 1911m – Chigho - Dartlo
Early morning after breakfast we start hike. Crossing Sanare pass at the elevation 1911 m. First arrival in the ancient village Chigho, short sightseeing around the village, we have a lunch here and after continue our way to the village Dartlo. Dartlo is one of the most beautiful village in whole Tusheti. It is situated at 1800 meters above sea level. Tushetian traditional architecture is still seen and well preserved in Dartlo that is why it is included under the protection of UNESCO. Here you will meet well preserved fortress-houses and towers, ancient pictograms, Dartlo stone court, where the community of Tusheti were made important decisions.
Overnight in Dartlo at the Guesthouse
Day 4: Dartlo – Chesho – Parsma – Nakaicho pass - Jvarboseli
After breakfast hike along the Pirikiti valley. En rout we pass through the villages Chesho and after Parsma from where we start hike up to Nakaecho pass and at the elevation 2903m we cross it. The pass is steep and sinuous, It takes 2-3hr till the top of the pass from where you can see unforgettable views of both side of valleys. We gradually drop down to the Gometsari valley. The route goes through the villages Dadikurta and then Verkhovani, In this sector you can also see the villages Vedziskhevi, Koklata, and Alisgori. Overnight in village Jvarboseli or Verkhovani at Guesthouse.
Day 5: Jvarboseli - Tbilisi
After breakfast depart from the village Jvarboseli to Tbilisi. End Tour.
Tour Included:
- All entrance fees
- Tour Guide
- Private transfers by 4WD jeep with A/C
- Accommodation in the Hotels & Guesthouses
- All meals as indicated (B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner)
- Tents, sleeping bags on the route
- Daily bottle of mineral water
- All services charge and government tax
Tour Excluded:
- Insurance
- Personal expenses
- Other not mentioned
NOTE: Price is calculated according to the number of people.
| Group | 1pax | 2pax | 3pax | 4pax | 5pax | 6pax | single supplement |
| Price in EUR | 870 | 1035 | 1190 | 1460 | 1715 | 1875 | 210 |