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Vashlovani National Park Horseback Riding Getaway in Georgia
Explore Georgia with a certified local guide who will take you on a Vashlovani National Park Horseback Riding getaway and share with you some of the most stunning spots of this historic and remote spot in the Caucasus, famous for its semi-desert ecosystem and mesmerizing wildlife.
Group
Caucasus
4 Days
Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov
Open to everyone
All Levels
Highlights
- Enjoy a unique horseback riding adventure in a remote region in Georgia.
- Discover the rugged Vashlovani semi-dessert and its gorgeous wildlife.
- Spend 4 days exploring an amazing location with a certified local guide.
- Share a wild Caucasus adventure open to all, regardless of your riding level.
Description
Would you like to explore one of the most remote locations in the country of Georgia? Then come with me on an amazing horseback riding getaway in the beautiful Vashlovani National Park and I will show you some amazing spots with stunning mountain landscapes, an incredible history, exceptional hospitality and cuisine, a long winemaking tradition, and more.
Our guided horseback riding adventure will take place in the Vashlovani National Park – the driest semi-desert area, with the most unexpected landscapes in the Greater Caucasus, which has been used as a winter pasture by Tushetian people for centuries. While we clip-clop in this unique place, we will catch sight of rain-formed badlands and arid Pistachio and Juniper forests full of rare flora and fauna.
The team of Tushetian horses that we will ride is exceptionally strong and clever. They are calm and work well in the lineup. Furthermore, we will also travel with reliable and experienced local horse caretakers. We will ride light and our larger luggage will be transported by car to our overnight locations.
This trip is open to beginner and advanced riders alike. A love of nature and a good fitness level is all that you will require. Furthermore, I will make sure you are safely enjoying the ride and the unique Vashlovani National Park from start to finish.
So, are you ready to explore the unique landscapes of the Caucasus on an amazing horseback riding adventure? Then contact me today and let’s start planning your Georgia getaway.
Itinerary
Day 1: Tbilisi – Kasristskali - Vashlovana
Pick up from the hotel in Tbilisi and transfer to Dedoplistskaro, register at Visitors’ Centre of Vashlovani Protected Areas, lunch, visit the local bazaar and transfer to Vashlovani National Park.
Introductory ride for about 2-3 hours to Vashlovana ranger station.
Overnight in rangers’ station.
• Total riding distance – 12km
• Total riding time – 3 hours
• Difficulty – easy
Day 2: Vashlovana - Samukhi valley - Bughamoedani
Breakfast at 8 a.m. 2 hours ride to Pantishara. Continue down through Samukhi valley, with the opportunity to come across with Gazelle. Overnight in tents near the ranger station.
• Total distance – 58km
• Total riding time – 8 hours
• Difficulty – easy
Day 3: Bughamoedani – Mijniskure
3 hours ride to Mijniskure. After arrival and lunch at the bungalows, we’ll ride up alongside the river towards Takhistskali. After some time (we’ll decide according to our wish and ability) we’ll return back the same way.
Overnight at Mijniskure in Bungalows.
• Total distance – 25km
• Total riding time – 5 hours
• Difficulty – easy
Day 4: Mijniskure – Kasristskali – Tbilisi
After early breakfast, we’ll head towards Kasristskali, where we take a car and head to Tbilisi
• Total distance – 25km
• Total riding time – 5 hours
• Difficulty – easy
Details
Accommodation Mountain hut & Tents |
Meeting point Bicycle Monument, Rose Revolution Square, Tbilisi, Georgia |
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 26, 2022 - Oct 29, 2022
EUR 774 per traveller
Nov 11, 2022 - Nov 14, 2022
EUR 774 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 1 | EUR 1531 Each |
Group of 2 | EUR 1078 Each |
Group of 3 | EUR 774 Each |
Group of 4 | EUR 774 Each |
Group of 5 | EUR 774 Each |
Group of 6 | EUR 645 Each |
Group of 7 | EUR 645 Each |
Group of 8 | EUR 645 Each |
Want a different number of travellers?
Price includes
- Guiding fee
- Accommodation included
- Transport during the trip
- Luggage transfer
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Price details
Price per person on groups from 10 to 12 is 480 EUR.
Price includes:
• All car transfers from Tbilisi to Tbilisi
• Full board during the tour
• 2 overnights in Bungalows (kind of refuge)
• 1 overnight in tents
• Park entrance fee and border police permission
• English-Speaking guide
• Horses and horse keeper
• Tents and sleeping mats
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