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12-day hiking in Kazbegi, Khevsureti and Tusheti, Georgia

Kazbegi Hike
Kazbegi Hike
Kazbegi Hike
Kazbegi Hike
Kazbegi Hike

Enjoy hiking in Kazbegi, Khevsureti, and Tusheti in eastern Georgia with local guide Tinatin on this unforgettable outdoor adventure! Discover the country's awe-inspiring wilderness, local villages, and welcoming culture!

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Caucasus

12 Days

Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep

Fit

All Levels


Highlights

  • Discover remote local villages in the mountains of Georgia with a local guide.
  • Enjoy a unique hiking adventure in the Caucasus Mountains.
  • Spend 12 days exploring some of the most awe-inspiring spots in east Georgia.

Description

Enjoy hiking in Kazbegi, Khevsureti, and Tusheti on an unforgettable outdoor adventure in eastern Georgia! Discover the stunning mountains, unique ancient villages, and the stunning culture of this rich and profound land.

On this 12-day adventure we will explore some of Georgia’s most awe-inspiring locations:

Kazbegi

Also known as Stepantsminda, this beautiful town is a favorite among trekkers. It is located in Mtskheta-Mtianeti at an altitude of 1750 m.a.s.l. Hiking in Kazbegi will give you a flavor of the real Georgia while allowing you to admire its awe-inspiring nature and landscapes.

Khevsureti

Khevsureti is famous for its traditions and for medieval ballads. It still preserves its forts and watchtowers. This remote spot surrounded by majestic mountains will give you a deep feeling of adventure.

Tusheti

The most remote of the three, Tusheti, in the Caucasus Mountains, is a natural sanctuary, one of the most ecologically virgin regions in Georgia. Additionally, it is a unique place to experience the untouched local culture and discover its traditions, crafts, and hospitality.

This 12-day hike will take you into the heart of Georgia and give you a full-flavored bite of its charm. I will be happy to lead the way and show you some of my favorite spots in this beautiful, magical place.

So, are you ready to join me? Then let’s go hiking in Kazbegi, Khevsureti, and Tusheti together. Contact me now and come with me on an unforgettable outdoor adventure in eastern Georgia!

Or, if you prefer, you can join me on this 9-day hike in Racha and Upper Svaneti, in the northwest of the country!

Price includes

- Guiding fee

Price details

Price per person for groups of 9-10 people: €1065. Minimum number of participants: 3.


Itinerary

Day 1: Tbilisi – Mtskheta – Jvari monastery – Ananuti – Stepantsminda – Juta

Overnight at the local guesthouse in Juta.

Day 2: Juta – Arkhotistavi pass – Chimgha (Arkhoti valley)

Overnight in tents near Chimgha Overnight in tents • Lowest elevation: 1840 • Highest elevation: 3325m • Walking distance: 20km • Total time 7- hours • Difficulty: difficult

Day 3: Chimgha – Roshka pass – Abudelauri lakes – Roshka

From Chimgha we drive for about 2 hours across the highest drivable pass in Europe – Roshka pass to the village of Roshka. At the foot of the pass, we head in direction of Abudelauri lakes, visit the three of the lakes and descend to the village. Overnight In Roshka • Lowest elevation: 1840m • Highest elevation: 2950m • Walking distance: 12km • Total time 6-7 hours (both – walking and driving) • Difficulty: easy

Day 4: Roshka – Gudani – Gudani ridge – Kistani - Shatili

Overnight in Shatili at the guesthouse • Lowest elevation: 1880m • Highest elevation: 3110m • Walking distance: 15km • Total time 5-6 hours • Difficulty: difficult

Day 5: Shatili – Mutso – Khonichala campsite

Overnight in Tents • Lowest elevation: 1360m • Highest elevation: 1830m • Walking distance: 14.5km • Total time 5-6 hours • Difficulty: easy (on the road)

Day 6: Khonichala Campsite – Atsunta Campsite (Khevsureti side)

Overnight in tents • Lowest elevation: 1830m • Highest elevation: 2940m • Walking distance: 9,2km • Total time 6-7 hours • Difficulty: difficult (ascent)

Day 7: Atsunta Campsite – Kvakhidi Campsite

Overnight in tents • Lowest elevation: 2580m • Highest elevation: 2580m • Walking distance: 12.8km • Total time 7-8 hours • Difficulty: difficult (steep ascent and steep descent)

Day 8: Kvakhidi campsite – Vilg.Baso

Overnight at the local guesthouse • Lowest elevation: 1690m • Highest elevation: 2580m • Walking distance: 17km • Total time 5-6 hours • Difficulty: moderate (easy descent along the river)

Day 9: Vilg. Baso – vilg. Jvarboseli

Overnight at the local guesthouse • Lowest elevation: 1690m • Highest elevation: 2910m • Walking distance: 13,6km • Total time 6-7 hours • Difficulty: difficult (steep ascent and moderate descent)

Day 10: Vilg. Jvarboseli – Dartlo

we’ll be transferred to Dochu, where we start ascending to the Gogorata ridge. after couple of hours walk we start descending to Dartlo. Overnight in Dartlo • Lowest elevation: 1920m • Highest elevation: 2940m • Walking distance: 12km • Total time 6-7 hours • Difficulty: moderate

Day 11: Vilg. Jvarboseli – Vilg. Omalo (by car)

Overnight at the guesthouse • Total distance:30km • Total time 2hours

Day 12: Omalo – Tbilisi

On the way back to Tbilisi we’ll have lunch and wine tasting in Kakheti at the small family wine cellar. • Total distance: 190km • Total time 8hours

 

About the guide

Hiking and horseback riding guide.

I'm Georgian, native Tushetian. As a girl, I lived in the main wine region of Georgia – Kakheti, spent every summer in Tusheti – outstanding and authentic mountain region for its location, ethno-culture and nature. In 2014 I became certified sightseeing guide and started guiding all over Georgia. The more I travelled and learnt about Georgia’s rich cultural landscape, the more I grew to love my home country.

In 2017 I got certifications in trekking and in 2019 in horseback riding guiding. My main purpose is to use my experience in adventure tourism and offer unpopular, least crowded and still least popular activities such as agro tours, equestrian trekking and many others. My passion is to share the many undiscovered and unspoiled regions that make Georgia so special, adventurous and worth to discover.

Languages

Georgian | English

Certificates

GMGA


What people are saying about Tinatin Idize

Heath Buck

5.00

July, 2022

Tiko was the best guide you could hope for. If you like horse riding and mountains this is the trip to be on!

kira leers

5.00

July, 2022

abaolutely loved this tour! i didnt have any experience, but tina guided me:) she is a great guide who knows a lot about tusheti and will tell you a lot about the region!! i would recommend this tour to everyone who wants to be in the mountains and learn about their culture Tina, Thankyou so much for this tour and maybe see you again:)!

Suzy Dymond-White

5.00

June, 2022

Fantastic trip with an amazing guide - what a power house of information, adventure and wonderful hospitality

Irakli K

5.00

October, 2020

We had an amazing week with Tinatin, her team, and a huge herd of horses to drive to Vashlovani NP. Detail-focused and very well-organized trip. It was a really unforgettable adventure.

Natela Tavberidze

5.00

June, 2020

We had a great experience: well organized and combined trekking, gastro and wine activities - learned quite a lot in just 7 days. Tina was an exceptional guide.

Iza

5.00

May, 2020

Tina is a very well organised person, she is very professional and helpful and friendly. My trip with Tina was interesting and most of the impressions. I recommend Tina as an organizer and travel companion.

Ira Hartmann

5.00

June, 2019

Tiko is a very reliable, top-organized guide with great knowledge of her country and professional guiding, especially in mountains. With her you will be able to dive deeply into Georgian life and meet locals on a very natural base. Dive in with her for a true Georgian/Tush experience. She is also Somelier and knows a lot about Georgian wines. In any case, you will be in good hands with this cheerful multitalented woman.

Anna

5.00

June, 2018

Tinatin was an excellent guide with great local knowledge and kindness. I enjoyed travelling with her a lot and booked shortly after the Trekking Tour in Tasheti another Tour witch included horse riding.

Adrian Stróżyk

5.00

April, 2018

Tinatin is nice and open minded person. Tour with her was safety and adapted to individual skills of each participant of the trip. Of course integration after all day cannot be forgotten :) This trip was one of the best experiences in my life.

Piotr

5.00

May, 2017

I highly recommend Tina as a guide for a horseriding trip. She always takes care of all of the team and let everyone enjoy the adventure independently of how advanced is in horse ride.


 

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