Hike & bike in remote regions of Georgia

Tbilisi

Day 1: Welcome in Tibilisi!

Meet your driver at the airport for the transfer to your hotel.

Tbilisi - Ananuri - Juta

Day 2: Sightseeing Tour in Tibilisi and the Greater Caucasus Mountains

Meet your Guide in the morning and have a walking tour in Tbilisi. The historical part of Tbilisi is located at the foot of Narikala Fortress (4th century). It charms visitors with its romantic, narrow streets, beautiful facades, and picturesque sites next to each other, including Metekhi Church, a Synagogue, Sioni Cathedral, Anchiskhati Church, and the famous Sulfur bathhouses.

In the afternoon drive towards the north to explore the mountainous regions of the Greater Caucasus Mountain Range. Along the Georgian Military Highway, you will come across the Ananuri fortified ensemble from the 17th century. Visit the fortress and continue to drive towards ski resort Gudauri and along the Sno Valley to the village Juta. After a short ascent from the village, you will arrive at your accommodation for today, a cottage or glamping on a meadow with a wonderful view of Mt. Chaukhi.

Juta - Stepantsminda

Day 3: Mt. Chaukhi and Gveleti Waterfalls

Start the day with a nice hike towards beautiful Mt. Chaukhi (3842m). The path is clearly visible and in the end of the walk, you will reach the moraine at the foot of the mount. Walk back to the village Juta and have a transfer to the town of Stepantsminda, famous for Mt. Kazbek – one of the highest and most beautiful, permanently snow-covered, peaks of the Caucasus. According to an old Greek legend, Prometheus was chained to this mount as a punishment for stealing fire from Zeus. Depending on check-in time you can first have check in at your hotel or have another short walking tour to the Gveleti waterfalls

Gergeti

Day 4: Hike to the Glacier of Mt. Kazbek

Hiking towards the glacier of Mt. Kazbek awaits you today. After 2 hours ascent through the village and on the forested slopes, you will reach the plateau with Gergeti Trinity Church, dating from the 14th century. Visit the Church and continue hiking toward the glacier. From Betlemi Cross you will enjoy a beautiful panoramic view. The descent back to Gergeti. From there, our driver will pick you up and bring you to your hotel.

Truso Valley

Day 5: Biking in Truso Valley

Enjoy a Mountain bike Tour in Truso Valley. After a short transfer, you will meet your biking guide and get your bikes for a 4 hours ride in the beautiful Truso Valley with its old towers and waterfalls. At the end of the tour driver and guide will pick you up and drive you to the village of Chirdili in one of the most remote regions of Georgia, accessible only five-six months a year. Dinner and overnight at a local guesthouse.

Shatili - Mutso - Tianeti

Day 6: Explore medival Villages and traditional Dinner with a local Family

Khevsureti region is famous for its nature and medieval defensive architecture. The jewel of northern Khevsureti is the fortress hamlet of Shatili. As the road conditions don’t allow for continuous interaction with neighboring settlements, the villages in Khevsureti have been isolated from urban civilization, cherishing their century-old community traditions. In addition to Shatili, you will explore the medieval towers of Mutso village and the mysterious place Anatori. Continue to drive to the next small town Tianeti, your overnight place for today. For dinner, you will visit a farm of a local family who is producing traditional medieval cheese “dambalkhacho”.

Kvetera - Duisi - Telavi

Day 7: Traditional Dishes and traditional Tusheti Crafts

Continue your journey to the East, to the region of Kakheti, famous for its traditional viniculture and the special atmosphere, which is created by its farmer’s genuine hospitality.

First, you will walk to visit Kvetera Church from the early 10th century in the historic fortified town of Kvetera. Then continue to drive to Pankisi Gorge, home of the Kists, a minority group closely related to Chechens. Have lunch with traditional Kist dishes at a local family in the village Duisi. 

Then drive to Lower Alvani Village to visit a local workshop of traditional Tusheti crafts. The workshop brings together 15 women from the local community and produces high-quality Tushetian rugs, chities, and felted, knitted, and embroidered accessories. At the end of the day, visit a local farmer’s winery to taste Georgian wines.

Tsinandali - Bodbe - Sighnaghi

Day 8: King Erekle´s Museum and St. Nino´s Church

Today you will learn more about the 8000 years of viniculture in Georgia. 

First, you will visit the local farmer’s market of Telavi with fresh vegetables, fruits, and spices. Then visit the former residence of King Erekle II, called Batonistsikhe, and the History Museum of Telavi near the castle, with its interesting archeological and ethnographic artifacts. The next stop is a local workshop of traditional clay jars “Quevri”, essential for the Georgian winemaking, and the Estate of the dukes Chavchavadze in Tsinandali, where the first Georgian wine was bottled. For lunch, you will visit a local farmer’s wine cellar. Wine-tasting and traditional lunch with barbeque “mtsvadi”. Then drive to visit St. Nino’s Church in Bodbe. She brought Christianity to Georgia in 4 th century, making it the second oldest Christian country in the world. 

Dedoplistskaro

Day 9: Horse Riding near Signagi

In the morning you will have a transfer to the ranch near Signagi. Depending on your experience, horse-riding duration is from 1 to 2.5 hours. Then have a transfer to Dedoplistskaro. Here you will meet your local driver-guide for today’s and tomorrow’s tour. Drive to visit Eagle's gorge and Khornabuji fortress. Some hiking is required there. Dinner and night in a guesthouse in Dedoplistskaro

Vashlowani Nationalpark - Tbilisi

Day 10: Vashlovani National Park

Transfer to the visitors center of Vashlovani National park. This park is famous for its unique and diverse landscapes of narrow canyons, barren plateaus, forested hills, and mud volcanoes. In summer, it’s very hot there and it’s better to start the tour early in the morning (we will need to send the copies of your passport to the visitor’s center 2 days earlier to get permission on day 9 and be able to start the tour today any time in the morning). The main part of the trail is off-road drive. You will have several photo stops on the way at panoramic places like Pantishara, Datviskhevi gorge, Mijniskure, and Shiraki valley, and come back amazed by diverse landscapes and beautiful flora. Transfer to the capital city Tbilisi.

Mtskheta

Day 11: Walking Tour in Betlemi District and Visit of Jvari Monastery

Have a nice walk in Betlemi district, known for its wonderful architecture. Continue to walk to Freedom Square and Orbeliani Street with the Residence of the acting President. Then transfer to the old capital Mtskheta, 25km (UNESCO World Heritage). The history of Georgian Christianity officially started in this town in 337. You will visit Jvari Monastery at the top of a high cliff and enjoy a splendid panoramic view over the confluence of the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers. Then drive to visit Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, dating from the 11th century. It’s believed, that Jesus’ robe is preserved inside the Cathedral. At the end of the tour have lunch at a local family in Mtskheta with 1 glass of homemade wine, share impressions of your journey, and ask your guide for some tips on how to spend your free time in the afternoon in Tbilisi.

Tbilisi - Airport Tbilisi

Day 12: Goodbye Georgia!

At given time, we will transfer you to the airport. We wish you a safe journey home!