Tusheti Private Expedition
Trip highlights
- Cross the Abano Pass (2,900m), one of the world's most dramatic roads
- Reach Tusheti, a roadless region cut off by snow half the year
- Stay in the tower-villages of Omalo and Dartlo
- Hike ancient shepherds' trails between stone hamlets
- Fully private, custom-paced, expert local driver-guide
Tusheti is the Georgia few travellers ever reach — a roadless corner of the north-east Caucasus reachable only by one heart-stopping mountain track over the 2,900-metre Abano Pass, open barely four months a year. Beyond it lies a lost world of slate tower-villages, high pastures where shepherds still summer their flocks, and a silence you can hear.
This private five-day expedition is built for the traveller who wants the real thing and wants it on their own terms. With your own expert driver-guide and 4x4, you'll base in Omalo and Dartlo, hike between medieval hamlets, share meals with the few families who live here, and fall asleep under some of the darkest skies in Europe. It is remote, rugged and utterly unforgettable — and because it's private, we shape the pace, the hikes and the comfort level entirely around you.
Day-by-day itinerary
1Tbilisi → Alazani valley → Omalo
Drive to Kakheti, then the legendary 4x4 ascent over the Abano Pass into Tusheti, arriving in Omalo by late afternoon.
2Omalo & Keselo fortress
Acclimatise with walks around Omalo and the restored Keselo towers, with views across the whole region.
3Hike to Dartlo & Kvavlo
A full day hiking the trail to the beautiful stone village of Dartlo and up to the tiny hamlet of Kvavlo for the classic view.
4Explore & return to Omalo
More trails and villages at your pace, returning to Omalo for the last mountain night.
5Omalo → Tbilisi
The descent back over the Abano Pass and the drive to Tbilisi, arriving in the evening.
What's included
- Private 4x4 with expert driver-guide throughout
- 4 nights in Tusheti guesthouses
- Meals as listed
- All excursions and hikes
Not included
- Travel insurance (required for this trip)
- Meals not listed and personal expenses
Meeting point
Your hotel in Tbilisi (private pickup)
As a private trip, timing is arranged directly with you. The Abano Pass is typically open June–early October only.
Frequently asked
How difficult is this trip?
Challenging in terms of remoteness and road conditions, but hikes are tailored to your fitness. The Abano Pass drive is dramatic; it's safe with our experienced drivers but not for the very nervous.
Can you customise the itinerary?
Completely — that's the point of a private trip. Add days, adjust the hiking, or combine Tusheti with Kakheti's wine country. Tell us on the request form.
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