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 Known as the Georgian Shangri-La, Tusheti is an unforgettable remote mountain valley. Hidden behind a 3000 meter pass in the northeast corner of Georgia right up against the Daghestan (Russia) border, Tusheti is one of Georgia's great secrets. With the road only open three or four months a year its high mountain plateaus and valleys are dotted with villages marked out by their own distinctive stone towers.
Day 1: Arrive in Tbilisi airport, where you are provided "fast track" assistance through Customs and Passport Control and introduced to your tour leader. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.  Day 2:
Long drive to Tusheti province. Arrival at Omalo in the evening. Visit of the winter village, the towers and your first views of Tusheti. Overnight in a traditional Tush house. L,D. Day 3: Hike or ride to Shenako. Shenako is the second main village in Tusheti. The very beautiful location of Shenako is worth the walk. We visit the church renewed by the inhabitants, some holy places and others sights. We walk back to Omalo or drive depending on the travelers decision. In case of a horse trek, ride back has to be done. Overnight in a traditional house. B,L,D.  Day 4:
Hike or ride to Dartlo in the Pirikita valley. We go over the Mirgvella pass which offers some beautiful panorama. Dartlo defensive towers are very well preserved. If trekking, a car will drive back tarvellers to Omalo, if horse riding, we ride back to Omalo. Overnight in a traditional house. B,L,D. Day 5: Hike/Ride around 5 hours to Gogrulta. Gogrulta is one of the most beautiful villages in the Tusheti region. In contrast to Omalo and Shenako, only few families live here. It is a secluded place where you can observe some very old traditions, way of life and working. Gogrulta is located at the top of a small summit which offers some very nice panoramas. Spend the evening with the family where you can assist (if you wish) the Tushi in milking the cows and producing some butter. Overnight in a traditional house. B,L,D.  Day 6:
In the morning we go to visit the shepherds hut. Optional assistance to the shepherds in the sheep’s milking process and in producing the diary products, which is done only in the morning. After that we go for a walk/ride to visit other small villages and some old pagan places. Once in Gogrulta, we cook some Khinkali together. Overnight in a traditional house. B,L,D. Day 7: Upon desire optional walk to village Gometsari via Iliurta, Otherwise walk back to Omalo. Overnight in a traditional house. B,L,D. Day 8: If in Gometsari, we hike/ride back to Omalo through some small villages. If already in Omalo, after the breakfast departure to Tbilisi. Overnight in a traditional house/ hotel in Tbilisi. B,L,D / B,L. Day 9: After the breakfast, departure to Tbilisi. Evening in Tbilisi. End of the Tour. Overnight at the hotel. B,L. Price includes: - Accommodations at the hotels and private village houses in Tusheti (2 nights in Tbilisi at the hotel, 4 nights in Omalo at private village house, 2 nights in Goglurta at private village house, 1 night in tents - optional ).
- Group equipment: Tents (2 – 3 persons share a tent); Kitchen facilities and stoves.
- Transportation by comfortable minibuses, buses or sedan/4WD vehicles, depending upon the size of the group.
- Entrance fees to all sites and museums.
- Service of English Speaking guides, mountain guides during the trek.
- B – Breakfast: L – Lunch; D – Dinner. As specified in the itinerary.
Price does not include: - Other services, meals or alcoholic drinks unless specified in the itinerary.
- Any insurance.
- Personal clothing and equipment.
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