12-day hiking in Kazbegi, Khevsureti and Tusheti, Georgia
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!
Caucasus
12 Days
Jun - Sep
High
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 910 people: €1065. Minimum number of participants: 3.
Meeting point
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
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About the guide
Tinatin
5.0
(10)
Hiking 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
Sarah
Tina was absolutely wonderful. The entire trip she had planned for us was well thought out and organized. The locations and her horses were stellar and she was a patient teacher with multiple of us having no horseback experience. We all felt comfortable and safe on the trip with her. Her level of professionalism can not be overstated. We enjoyed every minute with her and hope to be able to take another trip with her!
Gillian
Tinatin was a brilliant guide. Always cheerful, well organised and professional, and also very knowledgeable about Georgia and it's history. She organised a memorable trip for us.
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.
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.
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.
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