Mountain Inspiration, Trekking tours in Georgia, Caucasus

Trekking Tours

Mountain Inspiration

Trekking Tour (11 days)

Khevi is an area in eastern Georgia perched high on the slopes of the Caucasus range. In ancient times, a road of a great strategic and military importance was built through Dariali canyon - a 15 km gash in the earth. The landscape is impressive and severe with alpine meadows dotted with yellow rhododendron, mountain passes and waterfalls, and the marvelous snow-capped Mount Mkinvartsveri, an inactive 5047 meter high volcano.

Khevsureti is the region of alpine landscapes, mountain paths, icy streams and loud rivers, which make this land unforgettable. Here the traditions and customs are as rough as the surrounding landscape.

Day 1		Arrival in Tbilisi Meeting at the airport. Check-in at the hotel. Overnight.

Day 2		Tbilisi / Mtskheta / Kazbegi The tour starts with sightseeing of Mtskheta, an ancient capital of the Georgian Kingdom from the 3rd century BC to the 5th century AD. Jvari Monastery (6th c.); Svetitskhoveli Cathedral built in the 11th century. The way continues to the North, along the Georgian Military Highway to Mtiuleti and Khevi provinces. En route visit Ananuri ensemble of 17th century. It comprises a tower, small-domed church, big-domed temple and a bell-tower. The ensemble overlooks the artificial reservoir of Zhinvali, built in 1971. Overnight at the guesthouse in Kazbegi.

Day 3		Kazbegi Walk up to the Holy Trinity Church of Gergeti (14th c.), built on the slope of Mt. Mkinvartsveri, the top of glacier. It is the monument built on the highest spot in Europe. Drive to the Dariali area (2379 m), a very beautiful place with the Caucasian Mountains around. Camping Overnight..

Day 4		Kazbegi / Juta A drive on the road along the tributary of the rushing Tergi River will take us to the village of Juta (2165 m). Here we start our walk and make camp in a beautiful meadow (2550 m) at the foot of Mt. Chaukhebi. In the afternoon we walk up to the snowy slopes of Chaukhebi. Trekking to the camping places. Camping Overnight.

Day 5		Juta / Roshka / Gudani Deaparture to Roshka village (2500 m). The journey in the Caucasus Mountains is getting more exciting. Walk to get to Abudelauri Lake, our camping site. You should look at this crystal turquoise lake at night to see the star-spangled sky reflected on the water. Drive to Gudani village. However few families stay there year around and you will have a fantastic opportunity to share the table with this brave people, who strongly follow a great and ancient tradition of Georgia - “the guest is a gift, send by God”. Camping Overnight.

Day 6		Gudani / Ardoti Drive to Ardoti Village. Trekking. During the day, you will see mineral water springs, old villages, ancient fortresses, and alpine-zone plants. Camping overnight.

Day 7, Day 8, Day 9		Ardoti / Mutso / Shatili Trek around the village of Ardoti (2700 m). Drive to Mutso village (alt. 1590 m, 11 km). The village, almost completely abandoned more than a century ago, is a home to approximately 30 medieval fortified dwelling units arranged on vertical terraces above the Mutso-Ardoti gorge, four combat towers and ruins of several old structures and buildings. Trekking in Shatili (1395 m). The main part of this fantastic fortress-village stands on the rocky outcrop, surrounded by the high mountains. Dwelling towers are built closely to each other, forming a unique defense system, a virtually impregnable wall which creates an impression of a severe and mythical stronghold. The major part of Shatili is stacked with terraces; the roof of one house simultaneously is the yard of another. The tower-houses are connected by the wood and stone bridges. Overnights at the guesthouse in Shatili.

Day 10		Shatili / Tbilisi Drive back to Tbilisi. Leisure day. Overnight at the hotel in Tbilisi.

Day 11		Tbilisi / Mtskheta / Departure Metekhi Church (13th c.); Old Tbilisi; Sulphur Baths; Narikala Fortress (4th c.); Sioni (13th c.) and Anchiskhati Churches (6th c.); Sameba; Trinity Cathedral (the 2nd ML). Drive to Mtskheta (UNESCO Heritage site), an ancient capital of the Georgian Kingdom of Iberia from the 3rd century BC to the 5th century AD. Jvari Monastery (6th c.); Svetitskhoveli Cathedral built in the 11th century. Leaving Party at the Georgian National Restaurant with folk Concert. Transfer to the airport for departure.

Other details available upon request

Note: Duration of the tour must be fit to your arrival and departure Flights.

Package Includes:

	Airport - Hotel - Airport Transfer
	Inland transportation
	Tour Guide
	Hotel Accommodation (in the cities) Double room
	Guest House Accommodation (in the villages)
	Camping Overnights (in the villages)
	FB Meal: BLD
	1 bottle of mineral water per person per day
	Museums Entrance fees
	Souvenir gift
	CD with trip photos
	Leaving party at the National restaurant
	Wine tasting

Package Excludes:

	Air fare
	Single room supplement
	Meals except described
	Alcoholic beverages
	Travel insurance