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Tusheti Cycling Adventure Tour

Tbilisi, Telavi, Tusheti

​8 Days / 7 Nights

Day 1: Arrive in Tbilisi

Arrive at Tbilisi International Airport and check-in at hotel.

Overnight: Tbilisi

 

Day 2: Tbilisi – Kojori – Turtle Lake – Tbilisi

After having breakfast and preparing your bicycle, ride to Kojori (1600 meters above sea level), a small village nearby Tbilisi. Reaching the highest point, we ride back at the most famous park in Tbilisi - Vake Park. 20 km long dirt track through a pine forest.

At evening we drive to Telavi and we prepare for next day.

Overnight: Telavi

Day 3: Telavi – Omalo

After breakfast, we drive to the most magnificent region of Caucasus – Tusheti district. First you will pass through the Abano mountain road, the highest point of which is 2900 meters above sea level. Before we start the ride, we will climb a 300m hill, followed by 30km of downhill single track on an ancient trail used by Tusheti shepherds. In the scheduled itinerary for the day, we will be hiking and cycling at the same time.

Overnight: Omalo

 

Day 4: Omalo – Dartlo

After eating a variety of carbohydrates in the morning, we drove to the villages of Shenakho and Dikhlo, just a few kilometers from the Russian border with Dagestan. Here we will challenge a 2400-meter hiking and cycling competition "activity". After climbing to the top, we can overlook the scenery of Dagestan, Russia, rest/relax and have a snack. Then the real ride begins, winding mountain roads through pine forests. Once there, we will go up 300 meters to the ancient and remote village of Chigo (2100 meters above sea level). Only these narrow single roads can reach Chigo village. Finally we head to the village of Dartlo. The total ride was 25km, with an ascent of 1500m and a descent of 1900m.

Accommodation: Dartlo

 

Day 5: Dartlo

After breakfast, we will follow the crew of the "Trail to Kazbegi" short film. Today we started riding at an altitude of 2250 meters. After climbing 10 kilometers along the ridge, we reach the high point of Nari Khole mountain road at an altitude of 3017 meters. Afterwards we will enjoy the most incredible descent ride ever, going down to 1800m - the Alazani River. Finally back to our hotel. The total ride was 32km with an ascent of 1700m and a descent of 2300m.

Accommodation: Dartlo

 

Day 6: Dartlo

After breakfast, head out to the village where we will further test our cycling skills in the high valleys of the village of Dartlo. This is a short and skillful loop, and on the way back, there is some great scenery and descent. For those who want to relax, there is always an opportunity to unload the burden, enjoy delicious food and look around the ancient village.

Accommodation: Dartlo

 

Day 7: Dartlo – Tbilisi

After breakfast, we cycled to Omalo. On the way we visit the defensive ancient Keselo fortress. In the afternoon we will go to the high point of the Abano Mountain Road, and then we will have a vertical descent of 2000 meters until the Kaheji Plain. With a total of 45 kilometers, this is an adrenaline-filled ride!

Overnight: Tbilisi

 

Day 8: Tbilisi – Departure

After enjoying breakfast and ending the perfect and unforgettable ride, transfer to Tbilisi International Airport on time for departure. The return flight, the end of the happy trip

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