Georgia · Land Adventure

Tusheti Mountian Adventure: 3 Days of Jeep Touring & Nature

3 Days Round trip from Pickup service provided in Tbilisi. Challenging pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private 3-day jeep adventure in the remote Tusheti region
  • 02 Travel through the Caucasus mountain landscapes of eastern Georgia
  • 03 Visit Alaverdi Monastery in Kakheti
  • 04 Explore Omalo, the principal village of historical Tusheti
  • 05 Discover scenic mountain villages including Shenako, Diklo, Dartlo, Kvavlo, Parsma, and Girevi
  • 06 Experience Tusheti’s tranquil atmosphere and wild nature
  • 07 Private transportation with bottled water and WiFi on board

Discover the wild beauty of Tusheti on this private 3-day jeep adventure through one of Georgia’s most remote mountain regions. Travelling from Tbilisi into Kakheti and deep into the Caucasus, you’ll explore dramatic landscapes, historic villages, and the tranquil atmosphere that makes Tusheti so distinctive.

Along the way, visit places such as Gombori, Alaverdi Monastery, Omalo, Shenako, Diklo, Dartlo, Kvavlo, Parsma, Girevi, Jvarboseli, and Iliurta, with time to experience the region’s stone villages, mountain scenery, and protected natural areas. Ideal for travellers who want to explore wild nature by private vehicle, this journey combines scenic road travel with cultural and rural discovery.

Discover the wild beauty of Tusheti on this private 3-day jeep adventure through one of Georgia’s most remote mountain regions.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Challenging
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Telavi, Tbilisi, Tusheti
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Tour to Gombori, Alaverdi, Omalo, Shenako and DikloThe Tsiv-Gombori or Gombori is a mountain range in the Georgian section of Greater Caucasus mountains. It is located in the province of Kakheti, eastern Georgia, and stretches to the distance of 107 km, with the highest mountain being at 1,991 m above sea level.Alaverdi Monastery is a Georgian Eastern Orthodox monastery located 25 km (16 mi) from Akhmeta, in the Kakheti region of Eastern Georgia. While parts of the monastery date back to 6th century, the present day cathedral was built in the 11th century by Kvirike III of Kakheti, replacing an older church of St. GeorgeOmalo is a principal village in the historical region of Tusheti, Georgia. Administratively, it is part of the Akhmeta District in Kakheti. It lies between the Greater Caucasus Mountain Range and the Pirikita Range of Tusheti. Due to Omalo's high mountain location on the northern slopes of the Greater Caucasus Mountain Range and the absence of well-maintained roads, it is largely isolated from the rest of Georgia for most of the year. The only access road is through the Abano pass at 2,850 metres (9,350 ft) The fortress of Keselo is a landmark in Zemo (upper) Omalo, this place served as a refuge for locals in wartime.Shenako is one of the prettiest villages in Tusheti. It has houses of stone and wooden balconies at 2080 meters above sea level. Several residents live in the village in the summer. It has unique pine forests around the village.Village Diklo is located in Tusheti Protected Areas, specifically in Chagmatusheti on 2150 meters above sea level.

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Day 02

Tour to Dartlo, Kvavlo , Parsma and GireviDartlo is a village in the Akhmeta Municipality, Kakheti Region, Georgia. The village is known for its historic stone towers and houses, and the Dartlo church. Dartlo is part of the historical region of Tusheti and is located about 12km from Omalo, the main village of the region.Village Kvavlo is located in Tusheti Protected Areas on 2150 meters above sea level.Village Parsma is located in Tusheti Protected Areas on 2075 meters above sea level.Village Girevi is located in Tusheti Protected Areas on 2060 meters above sea level.

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Day 03

Tour to Jvarboseli, Iliurta and TelaviVillage Jvarboseli is located in Tusheti Protected Areas in Gometsari gorge.Village Iliurta is located in Tusheti Protected Areas in Gometsari gorge.Telavi is the main city and administrative center of Georgia's eastern province of Kakheti. Its population consists of some 19,629 inhabitants (as of the year 2014).[1] The city is located on the foothills of the Tsiv-Gombori Range at 500–800 m (1,600–2,600 ft) above sea level.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Tbilisi. 3 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • WiFi on board
  • Bottled water

What's Not Included

Lunches, Dinner and hotel in Omalo

Know before you go

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • Ladies need to wear head scarves and dresses in Georgian orthodox churches. Short trousers for men are also forbidden. Scarves and dresses can also be found near church entrances for men and women to enter churches.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Tbilisi.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Tbilisi.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Tbilisi..

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