Tusheti Ride
fromWe will start our horseback trek in the heart of the National Park, which is the village of Gogrulta. During this short horseback trip, we will come across some outstanding scenery, discovering beautiful secluded Tush villages. We’ll ride on local horses bred in the Caucasus Mountains and stays with Tush families away from the tourist trails. This will provide us a close perspective of the Tush way of life. Deep dive in the Tush traditions way of life, on the local horses, bred in the Caucasus mountains.
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- Azerbaijan
- Culture
- Expedition
- Georgia
- Trekking
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- Level Moderate
- Group Size Small Group
We will start our horseback trek in the heart of the National Park and more precisely in the village of Gogrulta. This village is not reachable by car and maintains its tradition that’s rooted in the Tush way of life.
During this short trip, we will come across some outstanding scenery, a discovering beautiful secluded Tush villages. We’ll ride on local horses bred in the Caucasus Mountains and stays with Tush families away from the tourist trails. This will provide us a close perspective of the Tush way of life. Deep dive in the Tush traditions way of life, on the local horse bred in the Caucasus mountains.
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Gogrulta : Traditional house
Omalo and Laliskhuri: Guesthouse
On the way: double tent (by VAUDE); 2 people per big tent
Tbilissi : 3-star hotel located in the the old centre of Tbilisi; double room with
breakfast, 2 people per room
Stages: 6/7 hours of daily riding on an average
- Difficulty : Mountaineering experience and good physical condition are required
Rider level: average - Theme: Discovery of Georgian cultural heritage,
the Tush way of life, their old manners and customs, the
amazing landscapes and legends - Meals : Breakfast –Tea, coffee, milk, cheese, jams, honey, butter, bread, eggs, fruits
Picnic: Cooked and raw vegetables, bread, cheese, fish chicken or meat,
fruits, tchoutchrelas and others
Dinner : Tush specialties, such as kotori (khatchapuri), khinkali, kaourma, khavitsi
(cheese fondue) and other Georgian specialties, such as adjabsandali, lamb,
shashliks and house wine.
Stay at least one more day in Tbilisi.
We can arrange any other excursion in Svaneti or Kazbegi.
Additionally you might want to spend an extra night in Tbilisi … no problem!
- Full boarding
- Equestrian material
- Tents, tableware
- Accommodation in a guesthouse in Laliskhuri; in some traditional houses in Omalo/ Shenako and in Gogrulta; in tents for the rest of the trek; and in a hotel (2 nights) in Tbilisi. The hotel is located in the old quarters of Tbilisi; breakfast will be provided. The accommodation in this hotel will be provided in double or triple rooms (2/3 persons per room). For people who wish to have a single room, there is an extra charge (80 euros/night).
- Table wine/tchatcha will be provided during the trek until the stock runs out.
- 1 dinner will be provided in a restaurant in Tbilisi (except alcoholic drinks).
- Car journeys will be in some private cars (Mercedes mini bus and 4WDs).
- Guides/cooks will be provided.
- We reserve the right to modify the itinerary if based on objective assessment we find that the way is not safe enough. This decision will be taken by the main guide and should not be contradicted or disputed.
- The horse trek is mostly completed at low speeds due to difference in altitude.
- Luggage will be carried by the horses so we recommend to keep it light! Valuable / breakable items please keep to a minimum as there is the risk of them breaking.
- At Laliskhuri, we will give you 2 waterproof bags in which you should arrange your stuff. You can leave the rest of your less important luggage there. The weight should also be reasonable, as the horses will be carrying all the stuff.
- During the trek, we have to be self-sufficient, as we won’t be able to find provisions after leaving the Kakheti region.
- The food we will provide will be typical Georgian and Tush specialties and will be cooked every day. Our food is sourced from local production and is organic.
- During the trek, you will have to walk downhill for long stretches.
- We will travel through isolated and desolate areas, especially the first part of the trek. Hence, you must have good/tough physical and mental conditions. You must have insurance to cover any accident, medical assistance and rescue tasks in the mountains.
- Mountaineering experience is also recommended, as some of the trails could sometimes be difficult.
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