EXPLORE REMOTE HIGHLAND PROVINCES
Trekking adventure in the highlands of Caucasus
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EXPLORE REMOTE HIGHLAND PROVINCES
Trekking adventure in the highlands of Caucasus
Trekking adventure from Khevsureti to Tusheti offers wide range of landscapes and numerous cultural and architectural monuments located on relatively short route. The trial winds over picturesque mountain passes, which used to be the main means of communication between these regions. Warm encounters with locals, traditional hospitality, ancient legends and beliefs fill this journey with lifelong impressions.
Shatili village, Khevsureti
Youth from Shatili in Khevsur Costumes
Mutso, Khevsureti
View of Alazani valley, Tusheti
On the trek between Tushetian Villages, Tusheti
Village Dartlo, Tusheti
Village Omalo, Tusheti
Omalo, Tusheti
Telavi, Downtown, Kakheti
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Day 1:
Arrival in Tbilisi; met and assisted at the airport.
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Day 2:
Tbilisi - Shatili; drive across the Datvis-jvari pass (2677m) to Shatili fortified village, the historical center of Khevsureti region.
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Day 3:
Shatili -Mutso -Khonistchala; visit Shatili and trek to Mutso towervillage. Proceed trekking to Khonistchala. Overnight at camp. (16 km. elevation 500 up/ 0 down)
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Day 4:
Khonistchala-Khidotani; trek towards Atsunta pass connection Khevsureti with Tusheti region. Overnight at camp at Khidotani. (18 km. elevation 1050 up/ 0 down)
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Day 5:
Khidotani - Kvakhidi; full day trekking to Kvakhidi camp over the heights of Atsunta pass (3430 m). Overnight at camp. (17 km. elevation 1400 up/ 900 down)
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Day 6:
Kvakhidi-Chesho; full day trekking to picturesque and remote villages of Tusheti: Parsma, Girevi and Chesho; (19 km. elevation 100 up/ 600 down)
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Day 7:
Chesho-Dartlo -Omalo; hike toward Dartlo, one of the well-preserved middle age village. Proceed to Omalo, administrative center of Tushetivillage. Visit Keselo fortress. (20 km. elevation 100 up/ 400 down)
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Day 8:
Omalo-Telavi; drive to Kakheti, the land of wine. Get acquainted with Georgian wine making tradition.
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Day 9:
Telavi -Tbilisi; drive to Tbilisi; enjoy half day Tbilisi sightseeing tour.
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Day 10:
Departure; transfer to the airport.
BEST SEASON FOR THE TOUR BY MONTH
COUNTRIES
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- A
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- J
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- A
- S
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- D
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TOUR TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
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Total Touring Distance ≈ 570 km
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Total driving time ≈ 12,5 hours
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Longest driving distance per day ≈ 160 km
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Longest driving time per day ≈ 4,5 hours
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O/Ns by locations: 1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1 = 9 Nights
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Hiking total ≈ 90 km / 35 hours
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Adopted conditions for disabled
person*
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no
partly
fully
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* Caucasus Travel takes special care of disabled persons, doing the best to adopt and improve conditions for disabled persons, when/where it is possible
For tour planning, pricing, reservations, management, monitoring and
control of tour operations
Caucasus Travel is using
TourBuilder TM Travel Management Software
Shatili village, Khevsureti
Youth from Shatili in Khevsur Costumes
Mutso, Khevsureti
View of Alazani valley, Tusheti
On the trek between Tushetian Villages, Tusheti
Village Dartlo, Tusheti
Village Omalo, Tusheti
Omalo, Tusheti
Telavi, Downtown, Kakheti
BEST SEASON FOR THE TOUR BY MONTH
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
TOUR TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
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Total Touring Distance ≈ 570 km
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Total driving time ≈ 12,5 hours
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|
Longest driving distance per day ≈ 160 km
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Longest driving time per day ≈ 4,5 hours
|
|
O/Ns by locations: 1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1 = 9 Nights
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Hiking total ≈ 90 km / 35 hours
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|
Adopted conditions for disabled
person*
|
no
partly
fully
|
* Caucasus Travel takes special care of disabled persons, doing the best to adopt and improve conditions for disabled persons, when/where it is possible
For planning, reservations, management, monitoring and control of tour operations Caucasus Travel is using TourBuilder TM Travel Management Software