Tusheti Hiking and Jeep Tour
- 5 days / 4 nights
- Best time: Jun–Sep
- Easy
- About 30–31 km on foot
- Open group
Five days in Tusheti, on foot between its stone villages and by 4x4 over the mountain roads. About 30–31 km of walking in all.
Your local host speaks English and Georgian
Highlights
- Over the Abano Pass, 2,850 m, on the only road into Tusheti
- Shenako and Diklo, under the main Caucasus ridge
- The walk from Omalo to Dartlo, about 10.9 km
- Kvavlo above Dartlo, and the towers of both villages
What's included
Included
- 4x4 Jeep for the road sections: Tbilisi to Omalo and back, and between villages
- Local hiking guide on the walking days
- Route planning and coordination
- Water and snacks in the car
Not included
- Personal expenses
- International flights
- Travel insurance
Day by day
Day 1· About 1–2 km on footTbilisi → Omalo
By comfortable 4x4 from Tbilisi to Tusheti over the Abano Pass, with stops for photos on the way. In Omalo you check in and walk around the village.
- By 4x4: Tbilisi → Omalo, over the Abano Pass
- On foot: around Omalo, about 1–2 km
Overnight: Omalo.
Day 2· About 11 km on foot, one wayOmalo → Shenako → Diklo
A walk to the old villages of Shenako and Diklo, through historic settlements and traditional Tushetian houses, with wide views of the Caucasus. You walk one way; the 4x4 brings you back to Omalo.
- On foot: Omalo → Shenako → Diklo, about 11 km
- By 4x4: Diklo → Omalo
Overnight: Omalo.
Day 3· About 10.9 km on footOmalo → Dartlo
On foot from Omalo to Dartlo through the Tushetian mountains, past stone towers and old villages.
- On foot: Omalo → Dartlo, about 10.9 km
Overnight: Dartlo.
Day 4· About 7 km on foot, round tripDartlo → Kvavlo → Dartlo
Up to Kvavlo, a historic village above Dartlo, with views over the mountains and valleys around it. Time to look around and take photos, then back down to Dartlo.
- On foot: Dartlo → Kvavlo → Dartlo, about 7 km
Overnight: Dartlo.
Day 5· By 4x4, no planned hikingDartlo → Omalo → Tbilisi
By 4x4 from Dartlo back to Omalo, then the drive to Tbilisi over the Abano Pass.
- By 4x4: Dartlo → Omalo → Tbilisi
End of the tour in Tbilisi.
What to expect
Easy: About 30–31 km on foot over four days; the longest walk is about 11 km (Omalo → Shenako → Diklo), on village paths and mountain tracks
- Hiking
- About 30–31 km on foot over four days; the longest walk is about 11 km (Omalo → Shenako → Diklo), on village paths and mountain tracks
- Driving
- About 6–7 h by 4x4 from Tbilisi to Omalo on day 1 and back on day 5, over the Abano Pass; short 4x4 transfers back from Diklo (day 2) and from Dartlo (day 5)
- Elevation
- Highest 2,850 m at the Abano Pass, crossed by 4x4; Omalo lies at about 2,000 m
- Easy to moderate overall, subject to confirmation of the final daily routes.
- Walking distances are approximate and will be checked against the final GPX route.
- The Abano Pass road is narrow gravel with long drops, and it closes in bad weather.
- No ATMs or card payments in Tusheti: bring cash in lari.
Please note
- The final daily routes, places to stay and the price are confirmed before departure
- The Abano Pass road depends on the weather: it usually opens in June and closes in early October
What to bring
Comfortable hiking shoes with good grip · A rain jacket and a warm layer · A day pack, water bottle and sun protection
- Comfortable hiking shoes with good grip
- A rain jacket and a warm layer
- A day pack, water bottle and sun protection
- Cash in lari: there are no ATMs or card payments in Tusheti
