Tourist Route – Gometsari
- Tour Code: DT-017
- Category: Hiking
- Grade: Medium
- Duration: 6 days
- Hiking Length: 56 km
- Season: June-September
Simple itinerary:
Day 1: Tbilisi – Omalo
Trip from Tbilisi to Tusheti. Arrival in Telavi though the beautiful Gombori pass (1622m), from where we continue drive through the beautiful villages of Kakheti. On the way short stop at the Alaverdi Monastery(11c). The way towards Tusheti starts from the village pshavli. The road is steep and rough. Along the way we pass wonderful scenery and see the most beautiful views - amazing alpine meadows, snowy mountain pikes, glaciers. Crossing the main Caucasian Ridge at the elevation 2926m - Abano pass. (In good weather condition we can arrange a louch on the Pass). We reach village omalo approximately 5-6 hr and after short rest sightseeing around the village, Visit Kesalo fortress and ethnographical museum of Tusheti.
Day 2: Omalo - Gonta
The route starts from the village Omalo and proceeds to Que – a field where meet the roads of Pirikita, Gometsari and Chagma Valleys. From here a foot path goes onto the Tsitelta pine forest slope and up on the Pirikita-Gometsari Watershed Range Gele. “Gele” in traditional Tusheti was a place, where all communities of four valleys had meetings. From Gele the trail leads along the watershed range, from where beautiful views of both valleys (Pirikiti and Gometsari) is visible. Passing through Sakheo alpine zone the route goes up to hill Gonta where we’ll stay overnight in camps.
Overnight Camping on the field nearby drinkable water.
Day 3: Gonta – Nakaecho pass – Dadikurta – Verkhovani - Jvarboseli
After breakfast start hike along the watershed Range Makratela. The foot path goes towards Nakaicho pass 2903m, from where we descent to Gometsari valley, this segment of the path we have beautiful views of the while Gometsari valley and also the villages Vedziskhevi, Koklata, Alisgori is visible. We cross the river Alazani by the foot bridge and visit village Parsma, with its impressive architecture village Parsma attracts its visitors. Short sightseeing around the village and continue to the direction village Dartlo. On the way we pass through village Chesho where we rest a little bit drink a cap of Tushetian tee and then continue our way. Overnight in Dartlo at the Guest house, dinner with traditional dishes and Georgian chacha.
Day 4: Jvarboseli – Iliurta – Bukhurta - Vestomta
Start hiking early morning after breakfast, From the village Jvarboseli we continue our way to the direction village Iliurta where we visit one of the oldest Christian church (18c). En rout we pass through the beautiful villages of Gometsari valley Bukhurta, Vestomta and Sachigolo. Overnight we will stay in tents nearby village Vestomta.
Day 5: Vestomta – Gogrulta – Dochu - Omalo
Early morning we start hiking from our campsite to the village Gogrulta and then continue to the village Dochu, distinguished by its architecture. In the village Dochu you will see two hundred years old houses and hand-made household items. The trip finishes in the village Omalo.
Overnight in Omalo at the same Guesthouse.
Day 6: Omalo - Tbilisi After breakfast depart 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 | 845 | 1145 | 1365 | 1550 | 1835 | 2040 | 210 |