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Tusheti to Khevsureti via Atsunta Pass trek

Duration: 6 days
Trails: T2 trails
Distance: 10 - 15 km per day
Ascent per day: 250 - 500 m ascent per day

> Visit typical Georgian villages with medieval stone houses
> Spend 3 nights in local guesthouses and 2 nights camping
> Cross the Atsunta Pass (3431m)

This 6 day Omalo Shatili Trek is probably the most stunning route you can imagine. We trek in Tusheti and Khevsureti - two remote historical provinces of Georgia. These regions are difficult to access and therefore preserve local traditions and special architectural styles such as stone towers and houses. Our journey takes us through the mountains of the Greater Caucasus, characterised by alpine meadows, snow-capped peaks, pine forests and medieval villages.

Note: All treks in Georgia are only available from May to November due to more favourable climate conditions.

Itinerary

Day
1

Tbilisi - Alvani - Omalo

Your Tusheti adventure begins at your hotel. After breakfast we drive to the Kakheti region. We visit one of the most beautiful and breathtaking churches, the Alaverdi Cathedral, built in the 11th century. Then we follow one of the most dangerous and adventurous mountain passes and cross it at an altitude of 2850 m. After 6 hours of driving we reach and explore Omalo, an administrative and most populated area (up to several families) in Tusheti. On arrival we check into our guesthouse and then walk around Omalo and visit the Keselo Towers. Overnight in Omalo.

Omalo

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Omalo
Day
2

Omalo - Dartlo - Kvavlo

Duration: 06:00 h
Distance: 168 km

Tusheti is roughly divided into two parts: Pirikiti's Alazani Gorge and Gometsari Alazani River. In the morning we hike to the village of Dartlo in the Pirikiti Tusheti valley. It has been recently renovated and is a typical Tusheti village with medieval stone houses and defensive buildings. From Dartlo we walk to the village of Kvavlo, a village of mostly ruined towers and houses overlooking the Alazani River and the surrounding mountains. The walk is 3.2 km one way, 400 m of ascent (from 1 833 to 2 182 m) and takes about 2 hours one way. Overnight in Dartlo.

Dartlo

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Dartlo
Day
3

Kvavlo - Chesho - Parsma - Girevi

Duration: 06:00 h
Distance: 14 km

In the morning we continue our journey to Tusheti. We follow the Pirikiti Alazani river upstream through its narrow gorge. First we visit the villages of Chesho and Parsma with beautiful houses and stone towers. Then we take a narrow footpath and reach the village of Girevi. Overnight in Girevi.

Girevi

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Girevi
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Included

  • Accommodation: Guesthouse

    3 nights in guesthouses in: Omalo, Dartlo and Girevi.

  • Meals during the trek

    Breakfast, packed lunch and dinner for 5 days.

  • Transfers

    Day 1: Transportation from Tbilisi to Omalo by 4X4 SUV Car.
    Day 6: Transportation from Mutso to Shatili, Tbilisi by 4X4 SUV Car.

  • Professional guide

    During your trek, you will at all times be accompanied by an English speaking guide.

  • Muleteer for luggage transport

    A muleteer will be there to assist with transporting all the necessary equipment, luggage, food, etc.

  • Camping Gear

    Tents, sleeping bags and mats are provided and included, as well as gas and cooking equipment.

Excluded

  • Traveling to and from

    This trip does not include costs for transportation (flights, bus travel, etc.) to your destination.

  • Personal expenses

    Personal expenses such as souvenirs, drinks at the bar and other similar expenses are your own responsibility.

  • Travel Insurance

    Your international travel insurance is your own responsibility. It is important that your travel insurance also covers adventures at a high altitude. Discuss your itinerary with the insurance company before your trek.

  • Accommodation before and after the trek

    Before and after the trek you have to take care of your own accommodation.

  • Trekking Equipment (Optional)

    Backpacks and trekking poles can be hired on request and subject to availability.

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