Itinerary

1. Day 1: Pick up from Tbilisi

   • Departure from Tbilisi at 07:00 AM.
   • Arrival in Tusheti via the Abano pass on the first day, with opportunities for rest and photo stops.
   • Around 2:00 PM, arrival at the guesthouse for lunch.
   • The first day in Tusheti is primarily for rest, with a visit to the visitor center planned after lunch. A 15-minute walk from the guesthouse will be required to reach the visitor center.

2. Day 2: Shenako and Diklo

   • The hiking tour commences at 10:00 AM, following breakfast at 9:00 AM.
   • The journey begins in the village of Omalo, with highlights including visits to Shenako village and its 19th-century cross-type church.
   • In Diklo, exploration of the village and Old Diklo, featuring a fortress fused with the rock on a steep slope. Accessible only via a narrow south path, the fortress served as both a residence and defense structure, although little remains of its former glory due to time and conflicts. The fortress, strategically located, played a crucial role in guarding the gorge and facilitating communication with Dagestan, despite occasional tensions.
   • Lunch will be served around 2:00 PM at our guesthouse in Diklo. Following lunch and a brief respite, a visit to the Old Diklo fortress is planned, requiring passports due to its border location with Russia and the need for border guard clearance.

   Overnight and dinner in the village of Diklo in the guesthouse.

   From Omalo to Diklo - 13km(3km hard, 10km easy);

   From Diklo to and back Old Diklo - 3 km(easy).

   fully distance - 16km (6-7 hours).

   Difficulty of the day - Medium.

3. Day 3: Pirikiti valley - Chigo and Dartlo

   • The day begins with breakfast at 9:00 AM, followed by departure at 10:00 AM.
   • The route from the village of Diklo to Chigo ascends along a trail, with half of the path winding through woods. Upon reaching the mountain's summit before descending to Chigo, an awe-inspiring view of Omalo awaits.
   • Continuing from Chigo to the village of Dartlo, known for its distinctive architecture. The journey follows the left bank of the Pirikita Alazani river from Dartlo onwards.

   Lunch - we will have lunch boxes and have a lunch in wood.

   Overnight and dinner in the village of Dartlo in the guesthouse.

   From Diklo to Dartlo - around 14km (6 - 7 hours).

   Difficulty of the day - Medium.

4. Day 4: Nakaicho Pass

   • The day's activities begin with breakfast at 9:00 AM, followed by departure at 10:00 AM.
   • The journey from Dartlo proceeds along the scenic route alongside the Pirikita Alazani river.
   • From Parsma, the path leads to the Nakaecho Pass, situated at an elevation of 2900 meters above sea level.
   • Descending from Nakaecho Pass, the trail leads to the village of Dadikurta, one of the highest settlements in Tusheti, at 2350 meters above sea level.
   • Continuing onward, the route passes through the village of Verkhovani before reaching Tsovata.
   • The return journey traverses through Verkhovani, home to the tallest tower in Tusheti at 17 meters. Next is the village of Jvarboseli, offering stunning vistas of neighboring villages including Vedziskhevi, Koklata, and Alisgori.

   Lunch - we will have lunch boxes and have lunch near the trail.

   Overnight and dinner in the village of Jvarboseli in the guesthouse.

   From Diklo to Dartlo - around 17km (7 - 8 hour).

   Difficulty of the day - Hard.

5. Day 5: Gometsari Valley

   • The day begins with breakfast at 9:00 AM, followed by departure at 10:00 AM.
   • The route from the village of Jvarboseli to Omalo follows the picturesque Gometsari gorge.
   • Along the way, travelers will enjoy breathtaking views of villages such as Dochu and Gogrulta, and have the opportunity to visit the village of Bochorna, which stands as the highest inhabited village in Europe at 2345 meters above sea level. Notably, Dr. Irakli resides in Bochorna.
   • The descent towards Que-Omalo from Bochorna is gradual, making the journey long but relatively easy.

   Lunch - we will have lunch boxes and have lunch near the road.

   Overnight and dinner in the village of Omalo in the guesthouse.

   From Diklo to Dartlo - around 22km (7 - 8 hours).

   Difficulty of the day - Medium.

6. Day 6: Upper Omalo and Back to Tbilisi

   • The final day begins with breakfast at 9:00 AM, followed by departure at 10:00 AM.
   • Activities include a visit to Upper Omalo before returning to Tbilisi.

   Lunch - we will have lunch boxes and have lunch at Abano Pass.