8-Day Bike Ride to the Challenging Trails in Georgia
Highlights
Tusheti, Tbilisi
nature, climbing, bike tours
Group Tour
8 Days
Challenging
English, French, Georgian, Russian
Languages
English, French, Georgian, Russian
Description
Sign up for an exciting tour and cycle through the challenging ascents and thrilling descents of Nari Khole Pass, Abano Pass, Dartlo, and Diklo grazing Dagestan border. Follow the trails of the crew who filmed the “Trail to Kazbegi” and visit to explore Keselo Towers, an ancient fortress located in higher Omalo.
Itinerary
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Day 1- Arrival in Tbilisi
Meet your tour guide at Tbilisi International Airport and will get to your hotel in Old Tbilisi.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Tbilisi.
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Day 2- Ride to the Vake Park in Tbilisi
Ride your bike to the village of Kojori- the highest village in Tbilisi- around 1,600 meters above the city.
Get ready for an action-packed descent to the main park in Tbilisi, Vake. The bike ride route is one of the best, with off-camber rock gardens, twisting single-track sections through pine forests, and eventually winding along rough dirt trails, descending for about 20 km.
Overnight stay at a hotel in Tbilisi (breakfast and lunch included).
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Day 3- Descent to Tusheti
Transfer to Tusheti.
Climb for 300 meters on At Abano Pass before we start a thrilling single-track descent on the old trails used by Tushetian shepherds.
- Start for a 30 km descent to Tusheti.
Have dinner and enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at a traditional guesthouse in Omalo (breakfast, Lunch and dinner included).
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Day 4- Off to Darto
Have a breakfast full of carbs and get ready to take the vehicles up to the village of Shenako and from there to Diklo, which is only a couple of kilometres from the border of Dagestan.
Set out for a short but challenging hike-a-bike up to a vantage point located at 2,400 meters, overlooking The Republic of Dagestan.
Take a break to rest and have snacks before descending through dense pine forests on serpentine switchbacks down to the river (800 meters below).
Climb around 300 meters to Chigo, an ancient and remote village accessible only through these narrow trails.
End the day with a 25 km single-track descent to Dartlo.
Overnight stay at a traditional guesthouse in Dartlo (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).
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Day 5- Follow the trails of the
Start following the tire trails of the crew who filmed the “Trail to Kazbegi”.
Reach the starting point of your ride (at 2,250 meters) before climbing up for 10 km along a ridge, reaching the Nari Khole Pass at 3,017 meters.
Enjoy one of the most incredible descents as you cycle down to the Alazani River (at 1,800 meters), followed by a steady ride back to the comfort of your guesthouse.
Overnight stay at a guesthouse in Dartlo (breakfast, lunch and dinner).
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Day 6- Explore the Valley above Dartlo
Ride to the villages high up in the valley above Dartlo. This short loop is less technical and rewarding as it offers superb views.
Start the descent back to the village of Dartlo on technical switch-backs. Those who wish to take things easy can relax, eat and drink, or explore this historical village.
Overnight stay at a guesthouse in Dartlo (breakfast, lunch and dinner).
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Day 7- Visit the Ancient Keselo Towers
Start the journey to Omalo, where you visit Keselo Towers, an ancient fortress in higher Omalo.
Take the vehicles up to the Abano Pass in the afternoon, and from there, start a descent (42 km long) down to Kakheti Plains.
Transfer to your hotel in Tbilisi for an overnight stay (breakfast and lunch included).
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Day 8- Departure
Have breakfast at the hotel and transfer to Tbilisi International Airport.
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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This is a group tour |