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Tusheti – Into the wild heart of the Caucasus

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8 DAYS
YOUR LOCATION
TBILISI
Min Age : 16
Tour Details

Tusheti is a remote part of the Caucasus where walking remains the primary way of moving through the landscape, and where visitors adapt to the terrain rather than the other way around.

This six-day trek explores one of Georgia’s most isolated regions, following ancient shepherd trails, crossing high mountain passes and linking stone-built villages shaped by long-standing traditions. Walking days are full and varied, with real distances, steady ascents and often unmarked trails that require focus and good physical fitness.

Evenings are spent in simple guesthouses or mountain shelters in villages such as Shenako, Dartlo and Girevi. We will also camp for 2 nights. With no reliable mobile signal or modern infrastructure, the region offers a natural disconnection from the digital world and a deeper immersion in the mountain environment.

This trek avoids shortcuts, prioritises walking over driving, includes the full Atsunta Pass crossing, and is led in small groups with experienced local guides. It is suited to hikers with good fitness who are looking for an authentic and demanding mountain experience.

Tour Type: Hiking
Difficulty: Moderate/difficult
Group Size: Small group experience

Departure & Return Location

Tbilisi airport

Dates

11.7.2026 - 18.7.2026
15.8.2026 - 22.8.2026

Price Includes

  • All car transfers according to the program
  • Accommodation with breakfast in guesthouses as per itinerary
  • All meals during the hiking days
  • Licensed hiking guide
  • Tent and sleeping pads when needed
  • Advice and support for trip preparation
  • VAT

Price Excludes

  • Food and drinks while traveling
  • Tips for local staff
  • Single room supplement
  • Personal expenses
  • Personal equipment costs
  • Costs outside the organized program
  • Anything not explicitly listed under “Included”
  • Travel insurance

Complementaries

  • renting a horse for transport the equipment (100 euro per day per 2 person)
  • *for the last 3 days, horses are included in price

 

Supplements

 

What to Expect
  • Walking time: 5–9 hours per day on consecutive trekking days

  • Terrain: dirt roads, traditional footpaths and uneven mountain trails

  • Fitness level: good general fitness required; no technical skills needed

  • Accommodation: simple, family-run guesthouses, tents

  • Rooms & facilities: basic comfort, shared rooms possible, limited hot water and electricity

  • Meals: traditional local cuisine, simple and filling

  • Group size: small groups with experienced local guides

  • Connectivity: very limited or no mobile signal throughout the trek

  • Weather: variable mountain conditions; flexibility required

  • Overall experience: authentic mountain trekking with cultural immersion, without tents

Itinerary

DAY 1Tbilisi - Omalo

We meet at the pick up point (either the airport or Tbilisi) and we start our adventure! Scenic drive through the Alazani Valley, Caucasus foothills, and high mountain passes avaits us. Multiple short stops for photos and lunch. After arrivall to Omalo village we will get in to the guesthose, have dinner and do orientation and briefing for the trek.

Duration: 8–10 hours by 4×4 vehicle, depending on road conditions.

DAY 2Omalo - Shenako

Start in Omalo, the administrative centre of Tusheti. Gentle introduction to the region with rolling alpine pastures leading to Shenako. Learn about local life and village culture. Overnight in guesthouse in Shenako.

  • Distance: ~12 km

  • Ascent / Descent: +600 m / –400 m

  • Walking time: 5–6 hours

DAY 3Shenako - Dartlo

Today we trek across high pastures and ridgelines to Dartlo, the cultural heart of Tusheti, famous for stone towers and traditional architecture. Dinner and sleep in guesthouse in Dartlo.

  • Distance: ~14 km

  • Ascent / Descent: +500 m / –700 m

  • Walking time: 6–7 hours

DAY 4Dartlo - Parsma - Girevi

Today we move deeper into eastern Tusheti, passing Parsma village and continuing to Girevi, one of the most remote inhabited villages. Long day with steady hiking and alpine scenery. Rest in overningt in guesthouse in Girevi.

  • Distance: ~16 km

  • Ascent / Descent: +700 m / –500 m

  • Walking time: 7–8 hours

DAY 5Girevi - Atsunta pass - Kvakhidi valley

The key day of the expedition. Early ascent toward Atsunta Pass (≈3,300 m), the highest and most challenging point of the trek. Stunning panoramic views of the Caucasus, followed by descent into remote Kvakhidi Valley. After preparing dinner, we spent the night in tents.

  • Distance: ~14 km

  • Ascent / Descent: +1,100 m / –600 m

  • Walking time: 8–9 hours

DAY 6Kvakhidi valley - Upper pastures

After breakfast we pack tents and trek across high alpine pastures and summer grazing areas. Gentle day after the challenging pass crossing. Deep immersion in remote landscapes. One more night in tents.

  • Distance: ~12 km

  • Ascent / Descent: +400 m / –700 m

  • Walking time: 5–6 hours

 

DAY 7Upper pastures - Omalo

Final descent back to Omalo, completing the full expedition loop. Experience the satisfaction of completing the full remote traverse of Tusheti. We spend our last night in Tusheti in guesthouse and farewell dinner.

  • Distance: ~15 km

  • Ascent / Descent: +500 m / –900 m

  • Walking time: 6–7 hours

DAY 8Omalo - Tbilisi

We start in the morning aftrer breakfast. On way we stop for lunch.

Duration: 8–10 hours by 4×4 vehicle, depending on road conditions.

Wild Backcountry: Remote and pristine Caucasus terrain, far from tourist crowds and modern infrastructure.

Cultural Base: Start and end in Omalo, the main village of Tusheti, surrounded by traditional stone towers and local mountain culture.

Village Stays: Simple family-run guesthouses offer authentic hospitality, hearty meals, and a glimpse into life in one of Europe’s most isolated regions.

Tent stays: Spending 2 nights in tent under milion stars in amazing experience. we also take care of simple meals for this 2 nights/ingrediants will be provided.

High Mountain Trails: Follow ancient shepherd paths across alpine pastures, ridges, and valleys, with optional Atsunta Pass crossing for experienced hikers.

Authentic Experience: Multi-day trekking that combines cultural immersion, physical challenge, and deep engagement with the remote Caucasus landscape.

Tusheti Trek: A Remote Caucasus Mountain Journey

For hikers who have explored Europe’s classic mountain ranges, Tusheti offers a return to the fundamentals of multi-day trekking. No resorts, no crowds and no polished infrastructure—just the high Caucasus, wide valleys, stone villages and long days on foot in one of Europe’s most remote regions.

Our Tusheti Trek leads through northeastern Georgia along ancient shepherd paths that connect traditional villages and high mountain terrain, where walking remains the primary way of travel.

The Caucasus Landscape

Tusheti is defined by scale, remoteness and raw mountain scenery. Alpine pastures, deep valleys and medieval stone towers reflect a culture shaped by isolation and self-reliance.

Village-to-Village Trekking + Crossing Atsunta pass (3300 meters)

The route links villages such as Omalo, Shenako, Dartlo and Girevi, with overnight stays in simple family-run guesthouses. Each day involves several hours of hiking on mountain trails, combining physical effort with cultural immersion. The highlight of the journey is the crossing of Atsunta Pass at over 3,300 metres, the most demanding and defining day of the trek, offering a strong sense of achievement and wide views across the Caucasus. 

Culture, Simplicity & Safety

Evenings are spent sharing traditional meals in basic but welcoming accommodation. The trek is led by experienced local guides who plan routes according to conditions and prioritise safety and realistic pacing.

Tusheti Trek

This is a multi-day mountain journey for hikers with good fitness who are seeking an authentic and demanding trekking experience in one of the Caucasus’ most remote landscapes.

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