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Georgia · Trekking
The journey
Explore Vardzia, Tmogvi, Gelsunda, Nijgori, and Saro on a 3-day trip from Tbilisi. Travel through Borjomi and Akhaltsikhe to the cave town of Vardzia, then trek to the fortress ruins of Tmogvi and continue through Zeda Tmogvi, the Gelsunda caves, Khertvisi, and Nijgori. Along the way, see old settlements, the ruins of a mosque, and a 12th-century church, with nights spent in tents, caves, or near the canyon. The trip ends with a short excursion to Saro and Toloshi before returning to Tbilisi via Paravani Lake.
Along the way, see old settlements, the ruins of a mosque, and a 12th-century church, with nights spent in tents, caves, or near the canyon.
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At a glance
Day by day
Transfer from Tbilisi to Vardzia with stops in Borjomi and Akhaltsikhe, visiting the cave town and trekking about 5 km to the fortress ruins in Tmogvi.
Overnight in tents or caves in Tmogvi.
Trek about 3 km to Zeda Tmogvi with your Georgia tour guide.
From there, continue 7 km to the Gelsunda caves, then to Khertvisi and the fortress.
Walk another kilometre to the village of Nijgori, where old settlements and the ruins of a mosque and a 12th-century church are close by.
Spend the night near the village in the canyon, or in a cave with a nice view.
Take a short excursion to Saro, with another beautiful church and stone walls, and visit Toloshi.
Transfer to Tbilisi by another road, passing Paravani Lake.
Where this trip takes you
Vardzia cave town, Tmogvi fortress ruins, Khertvisi Fortress, Paravani Lake
The route
The fine print
Guided tour
English-speaking guide from Georgia
Food
Accommodation
Transport
Camping equipment
The tour is possible from April until the end of October.
Logistics
Your 3 days finish where they began, in Tbilisi.
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