On foot in the Caucasus E
Tour code: TGG Tour style: Classic Explore Tour comfort: Simple Trek grade: Moderate
DURATION DAYS 15
TOUR
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£1360 15 £1985 16
TOUR ONLY FLIGHT INCLUSIVE
Mt Ushba BECHO
Chalaad Glacier
Lakhiri
MESTIA USHGULI
RUSSIA Mt Shkhara
Truso Gorge
GEORGIA TSKALTUBO KUTAISI
Gelati Church walk
KAZBEGI Mt Chaukhebi GUDAURI DAYS DAYS
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45 km TBILISI On Foot in the Caucasus TGG Exploring Svaneti and Kazbegi on foot
Explore two of Georgia’s remote trekking regions as we trek through deep valleys, past villages to dramatic glaciers. After exploring the capital Tbilisi we travel north to Kazbegi and take day walks through Truso Gorge, to Trinity Church and to the foot of Mount Chaukhebi. Travelling east we explore the remote Svaneti region with walks to Mount Ushgali, Mount Shkhara and Mt Chalaadi.
15 day tour itinerary
Day 1 Join tour Tbilisi. Afternoon tour of the city. Day 2 Kazbegi Leave Tbilisi and drive along the Georgian Military Highway to Kazbegi. Visit the Jvari Monastery in Mtskheta en route. Day 3 Trinity Church Walk from Kazbegi through forested valleys until we reach the Gergeti Trinity Church, located with impressive views across the Mount Kazbegi glacier. Walk to Gveleti waterfalls. Day 4 Mount Chaukhebi Drive through the Sno Valley until we reach Juta. Trek from Juta to the base of Mount Chaukhebi (3842m). Return to Kazbegi. Day 5 Truso Gorge Drive to Kobi village and begin our trek along the Truso Gorge to the carbonated lake. The lake is naturally carbonated and looks as if it is constantly boiling. Day 6 Cave complex Leaving Kazbegi we drive to Gori and visit the Stalin Museum. Visit Uplistsikhre Cave town on the way to Kutaisi. Day 7 Gelati Visit the Gelati Monastery, home to an
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ornate mosaic depiction of the Virgin and Child. Damaged in an earthquake the upper half is still intact and the lower section has been repaired and painted in sections. Days 8/9 Mestia Trek through woodland to the base of Mount Ushba. Continue further along the valley to waterfalls at the base of Ushba glacier. Day 10 Mount Chalaadi Follow the Mestia River to the base of the Chalaadi Glacier. Day 11 Ushguli Drive to Ushguli and trek to the top of Mount Garo for views of Mount Ushgali. Day 12 Mount Shkhara Trek to the base of Georgia’s highest mountain, Mount Shkhara (5068m) following the banks of the glacial river. Days 13/14 Tbilisi Return to Tbilisi stopping to explore Tskaltubo grotto on the way. Day 15 Tour ends Tbilisi.
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Tour essentials
Accommodation: 8 nights hotel, 8 nights guesthouse. Meals: 14 breakfasts, 9 lunches and 12 dinners are included. Tour staff: Explore Tour Leader, driver(s) and local guides. Transport: Bus and 4WD. Trekking Details: This is a 8-day trek with an average of 4 to 5 hours of walking each day along forest paths and village trails. We have graded this trek as moderate. Group size: Generally 10 to 16.
Planned tour dates
2013 Tour only dates 15 Jun - 29 Jun
2014 Tour only dates 14 Jun - 28 Jun
Flexible fl ight options We have a range of fl exible fl ight options available, please call our sales team for more details.
Single rooms are available from £160
For more information and to book, go online at
www.explore.co.uk
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