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Horseback Riding in the Vashlovani Semidesert, Georgia
Join certified local guide, Tinatin, on an unforgettable 6-day Georgia horseback riding program and discover the country's stunning semidesert in the Vashlovani National Park. Cross hilly landscapes, ride alongside the Alazani River, and catch sight of elephant fossils on a unique outdoor adventure!
Group
6 Days
Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov
Open to everyone
All Levels
Highlights
- Discover the semidesert region in Georgia with a local guide.
- Explore unexpected and different eco-systems and landscapes.
- Enjoy speedy riding in semidesert open spaces.
- Join an exciting outdoor adventure program open to all levels.
Description
Would you like to discover Georgia’s stunning landscapes on a unique horseback riding adventure? Then join me on this 6-day program in the Vashlovani National Park!
The Georgia semidesert lies in the Vashlovani National Park and is home to a wide range of amazing sites. Furthermore, there is plenty of space for trotting and galloping in this breathtaking Georgian spot that I will share with you on this 6-day adventure.
We will set off from Tbilisi and transfer to Dedoplistskaro, from where we will head to the Vashlovani National Park. This stunning nature reserve boasts breathtaking canyons, shallow forests, the amazing Alazani flood plains, and gorgeous wildlife including foxes, jungle cats, bears, and more. Plus, it is also home to elephant fossils, which we will get to see on the last day of our adventure. You can find a detailed itinerary below.
Every day we will ride between 20 and 60km and spend the night in tents, campfire included. Although we will be long days on horseback, this is not a difficult riding program. Therefore, you are welcome to join regardless of your level, although you will need to be physically fit. Of course, I will be there to help and guide you, and to show you my favorite spots!
So, are you ready to experience a unique Georgia horseback riding adventure? Then join me on this exciting 6-day program in the semi-desert of Vashlovani National Park!
Or, if you prefer, you can explore beautiful vineyards on this 8-day riding program in the Kakheti region!
Itinerary
Day 1: Tbilisi - Kasristskali
We will start our adventure with a pick up from the hotel in Tbilisi and transfer to Dedoplistskaro. Then, we will register at the Visitors’ Centre of Vashlovani Protected Areas. After lunch, we will visit a local bazaar and transfer to Vashlovani National Park. We will enjoy an introductory ride for about 2-3 hours and spend the night in tents.
• Total riding distance – 12km
• Total riding time – 2 hours
• Difficulty – easy
Day 2: Kasristskali – Shavi Mta
We will start the day by choosing our horses and adjusting our equipment. On our ride, we will head to Shavi Mta. We will cross hilly landscapes through the wheat fields until we reach the highest point in Vashlovani – Shavi Mta.
Overnight in tents
• Total distance – 32km
• Total riding time – 6 hours
• Difficulty – easy
Day 3: Shavi Mta – Mijnis Kure
All-day long, we’ll ride down alongside the river Alazani to Takhistskali and Mijniskure. We will spend the night in Mijnisyure in tents.
• Total distance – 54km
• Total riding time – 8 hours
• Difficulty – easy
Day 4: Mijnis Kure – Bugha Moedani
On day 4, we will enjoy a 6-hour ride from Mijniskure to Lekistskali and Bughamoedani Plain. Overnight in tents near the rangers’ station in Bughamoedani.
• Total distance – 38km
• Total riding time – 6 hours
• Difficulty – easy
Day 5: Bugha Moedani - Vashlovana
After breakfast at 8 a.m., we will enjoy a 4-hour ride to Pantishara. We will have lunch there and then go for a short walk in Bear Canyon to see elephant fossils. Then we will continue up to Vashlovani State Reserve. Overnight in tents.
• Total distance – 58km
• Total riding time – 8 hours
• Difficulty – eas
Day 6: Vashlovana – Dedoplistskaro - Tbilisi
On the last day of our adventure, we will ride back to Kasristskali village and transfer to Tbilisi.
• Total distance – 28km
• Total riding time – 6 hours
• Difficulty – easy
Details
Accommodation tents |
Meeting point Muralla Romana, Tbilisi |
Photos
Equipment you will need to bring
Helmet
Sunglasses
Watter bottle
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.
Deal opportunities
Join an existing group and pay much less
Oct 30, 2022 - Nov 04, 2022
EUR 614 per traveller
Nov 06, 2022 - Nov 11, 2022
EUR 614 per traveller
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.
Prices per person
Group of 2 | EUR 1263 Each |
Group of 3 | EUR 975 Each |
Group of 4 | EUR 846 Each |
Group of 5 | EUR 769 Each |
Group of 6 | EUR 738 Each |
Group of 7 | EUR 671 Each |
Group of 8 | EUR 614 Each |
Want a different number of travellers?
Price includes
- Guiding fee
- Accommodation included
- Transport during the trip
- Luggage transfer
Price details
Price listed is for groups of minimum 3 people.
Tour price includes:
All car transfers from Tbilisi to Tbilisi
A car for luggage during the tour
Horses, saddles and horse keepers
Tents and sleeping mats (not inflatable)
All overnights in tents
Tour price excludes:
Riders’ equipment (helmets, chaps, vest, etc.)
Alcoholic beverages.
Meals during the tour.
English speaker guide/instructor
Note: organizing accommodations in homestays and bungalows, to organize the full board and English speaker guide/instructor is available on request.
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