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Welcome to Caucasus / FROM OMALO TO SHATILI TOUR

FROM OMALO TO SHATILI TOUR

850 EUR

per person

Trek from Omalo to Shatili is a strenous trek that follows the old shepherd´s path connecting Tusheti region with Khevsureti. It features beautiful mountain scenery as well as with traditional villages dominated by stone towers. During the walk, you will be supported by packhorses and a knowledgable guide

FROM OMALO TO SHATILI TREKKING TOUR

 

DateNo. of participantsDurationDeposit
05. 07. – 10. 07. 20244 – 6 (AVAILABLE)6 days€200
15. 07. – 20. 07. 20244 – 6 (AVAILABLE)6 days€200
23. 07. – 28. 07. 20244 – 6 (AVAILABLE)6 days€200
29. 07. – 03. 08. 20244 – 6 (AVAILABLE)6 days€200
05. 08. – 10. 08. 20244 – 6 (AVAILABLE)6 days€200
13. 08. – 18. 08. 20244 – 6 (AVAILABLE)6 days€200
19. 08. – 24. 08. 20244 – 6 (AVAILABLE)6 days€200
03. 09. – 08. 09. 20244 – 6 (AVAILABLE)6 days€200
09. 09. – 14. 09. 20244 – 6 (AVAILABLE)6 days€200

This tour can be organized also privately for any group of hikers outside of the dates listed above. In this case, the itinerary can be adjusted according to your wishes and group size limitation doesn’t apply. However, the price may be different, too.

NOT INCLUDED:
  • Travel insurance. You will need to arrange your own travel insurance. On my trekking trips, We use SafetyWing travel insurance
  • Sleeping bags (can be rented if necessary)
  • Snacks and alcoholic beverages
  • Boredom
FROM OMALO TO SHATILI TOUR DEPOSIT:

Since this is a small-group tour, we will need some deposit to be able to book your spot. The price is 200 EUR, money can be sent either as SEPA transfer or through PayPal or TransferWise. We collect these deposits only after the minimal threshhold of participants has been reached.

The deposit is fully refundable if you cancel your booking more than 45 days before the start of the trek. If you cancel later, we reserve the right not to refund the deposit if we can´t find the replacement for your spot.

Deposit is also returned fully in case of covid lockdown that prevents travel between Georgia and client’s country of origin or if client’s country of origin puts Georgia on quarantine list.

    1

    From Tbilisi to Omalo

    Pickup by guide in Tbilisi and transfer to Alvani. Lunch in the village, switching to 4WD cars and departure for Tusheti. Narrow, dusty road climbs from the lowlands to the Abano pass at the elevation 2900m and offers thrilling views into the valley below. Descent to Omalo, the largest settlement in Tusheti. In the afternoon visit of fortified Keselo hill. Dinner and accommodation at the guesthouse in Omalo.

    2

    Traverse of Pirikita range

    Nakaicho-pass

    After the breakfast, transfer to Ghele meadow, the meeting place of the elders of local communities. From there, climb onto the top of Pirikita ridge which separates the largest valleys of Tusheti. Traverse of the ridge - if the weather is good, there are great, 360° views of the whole Tusheti as well as of the prominent peaks to the north such as Diklo, Komito and Dano. Reaching of Nakle-Kholi pass and the steep descent to another beautiful village, Parma. Dinner and accommodation in Girevi.

    Note: The bridge at Parsma is currently damaged. We use horses to cross the river as an alternative, but if the bridge is not fixed and the water level in the river is too high (which may occur in the early July), we will have to take the classic route on day 2.

    3

    From Girevi to Kvakhidi meadows

    In the morning, short walk to Girevi, last inhabited village in the valley and pick up of permits at the local border post. Trekking deeper into the mountains, passing the abandoned settlement of Chontio. The trail mostly traverses the alpine meadows high above the river, but from time to time descends also into the river gorge. Camping at the Kvakhidi meadows at the elevation of 2600m.

    4

    Crossing of Atsunta pass

    Atsunda

    The most impressive and difficult day of the trek. After crossing a river for several time, the final climb to the Atsunta pass starts - first through the meadow, then on the shales. The pass is one of the most scenic places of the whole trek since it offers great views on both Tusheti and Khevsureti. Descent from the pass onto the Khidotanis ridge. Traverse of the ridge - great views in all directions, especially onto Mt. Tebulo, the highest mountain of Tusheti. Camping on the Khidotanis ridge.

    5

    From Khidotanis ridge to Shatili

    Hiking in Tusheti

    Walk to the end of Khidotanis ridge and steep dewcent into the Khonischala valley. Walk to the ruins of the Mutso fortress, exploration of the site. Transfer to the Anatori necropolis (“Houses of the dead”) and after the visit of the site, transfer to Shatili. Dinner and accommodation at the Shatili guesthouse.

    6

    Transfer to Tbilisi

    Shatili

    Transfer to Tbilisi. The road passes abandoned settlements such as Guro and Kistani, climbs to 2600m high Datvisjvari pass and descends into Lower Khevsureti. Eventually, it leaves the mountains near Zhilvali reservoir, some 50km north of Tbilisi.

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