Spring/Autumn Horse Drive from Tusheti to Vashlovani National Park

We will be transferred to the Mountains of Tusheti, Omalo by 4×4 car through the mountain road, which is enlisted in the world’s most dangerous road list by BBC in 2014. We will have dinner and be accommodated for the night at a local cozy guesthouse in Omalo.
• Total distance by car – 190km

Meet our mount, riding instructions, spend the day riding through mountain terrain (making sure every rider is confident at a walk, trot, and lope.), visiting one of the valleys of Tusheti – Shenako and Diklo villages. We want you to trust your horse completely before leaving for the horse drive. Spend the night at the same guest house in Omalo
• Total distance – 26km
• Difficulty – easy

We will start and drive horses 40 plus kilometers through the Caucasus Mountains, across the Abano pass, on the same road as we drove up on our first day. We stop for our picnic lunch on the pass. At the end of the day we will end up at the thermal sulfur springs and truthfully there is not only a welcome sight than riding over that last ridge with a herd of horses but also the autumn views over the surrounding mountains. You’re going to be very tired and dirty after a long day of riding! The natural warm sulfur water pools here is the perfect spot to take a nice relaxing bath (if you have biodegradable soap, all the better!). We will end the day with a hot delicious meal and lots of stories of the day’s adventure. You will be ready to retire for the evening to your nice tent or even sleep under the stars if you wish!
• Total distance – 38km
• Difficulty – medium (on the drivable road)

After breakfast breakdown, the camp, gather and saddle the horses. Round up the horses and get them heading in the right direction to the lowlands of Kakheti. Arrive at the village of Alvani where Tush families stay in wintertime whereas their livestock goes to Vashlovani National Park. Wine tasting and dinner at the local family winery.
• Total distance – 35km
• Difficulty – easy

In the morning we’ll visit Gremi and Alaverdi monasteries. in the afternoon we’ll have late lunch and wine tasting at the small family winery.

After a tasty typical Georgian breakfast, you will head out to the plains to find the horses that have spent the night there. Once again you will saddle up and head south for today’s adventure. Picnic lunch to regain some energy after the morning’s exploring the beauty of the vineyards and lowland villages. Overnight in tents near the village of Kitaani.
• Total distance – 55km
• Difficulty – difficult (mostly trot and canter)

Another day across Kakheti plains, riding between vineyards and villages. In the afternoon, we’ll arrive at the campsite near Dedoplistskaro. Overnight in tents.
• Total distance – 55km
• Difficulty – difficult (mostly trot and canter)

The horses are ready and anxious to get going, after breakfast breakdown the camp, gather and saddle the horses. Round up the horses and get them heading in the right direction through some of the most beautiful golden fields. Arrive at the farm, where the horses stay in winter in the late afternoon. There will be a little relaxation time and preparation for a farewell dinner with lots of stories and songs before a good night’s rest in your tents.
• Total distance – 50km
• Difficulty – difficult (mostly trot and canter)

After nourishing late breakfast say goodbye to the team and horses. Departure for Tbilisi. Arriving around 04:00-5:00 pm to the hotel.