Semi Desert Holiday

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days 3 days nights 2 nights
Georgia
Difficulty
Moderate
Comfort
Basic
Basic+
Weight limit
85 kg / 187 lb

Experience the beauty and history of Georgia's borderlands on horseback. The semi desert offers incredible rock formation, old
monasteries dating back the 6th century, ghost cave dweller cities to explore and some colorful landscapes.

We highly recommend adding one more day to this trip to explore more of Georgia.

US$ 660
per tourist for 3 days
Date of Travel
Number of tourists
up to 8 tourists over 16 years old
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Audrey B. is the organizer of this trip
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The organizer speaks: English, German
I am French and originally from the hinterland of Nice. Since my Caucasian wanderings in 2003, I have been passionate about the mountain ethnic groups of these little-known regions and more particularly that of the Tush, the last semi-nomads of Georgia. Adventurous and organized, I know well all the routes, manage all the expeditions and am your guide. I speak French, English, German, Georgian, a tad of Russian and Spanish.

Tour highlights

Georgia's Natural Diversity
You will see dry areas and green valleys, salty lake and deep rivers, vast plains and impressive rocks
Journey Through History
You will visit the abandoned cave dweller city and beautiful monastery with its huge 6th century church carved in the rock
Spend the Night in a Ghost Village
You will explore Udabno, the ghost village, and overnight there

Route details

Day 1
Tbilisi – Sartichala Lake

Departure at 8:30 / 9:00 am from your hotel in Tbilisi.

We drive to the horse place. Around one hour drive. 

Preparation of the horse. 

We start our ride in direction of the border with Azerbaijan

We discover the first landscapes which bring slowly us in to remote places. We enter then a secluded zone, a different planet. 

We set up the camp close to a former water reservoir which offers surprising landscapes or a bit further on up on the hill. 

Riding: 6 hours, trot/gallop is possible

Overnight: camp

Day 2
Sartichala Lake – Monasteries
Day 3
Monasteries – Udabno Rock Formation Desert – Tbilisi
Difficulty
Moderate
Tour organizer's comments

Beginners, Intermediate and Experienced riders can participate.

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Accommodation

Comfort
Basic
Basic+
Tent
1 night
Guest House
1 night

We will spend the nights in tents and a guesthouse.

1 night
Tents

You will be staying in two-person tents. It is essential to bring your own sleeping bag and Thermarest pad. In case of unfavorable weather, there is a communal dining tent available. The camping areas do not have any amenities, and as it is a desert location, water is limited to drinking and cooking purposes for both humans and horses. There will be water provided for washing hands and faces, but no shower or toilet facilities.

1 night
Guesthouse

Travel recommendations

Group meeting place

Tbilisi, ubani Dzveli Tbilisi

Tour conditions

Included

  • accommodation;
  • all meals;
  • logistics vehicle;
  • guides;
  • set-time airport car transfers in private cars (Mercedes mini bus and 4WD).

Extras

  • flights;
  • insurance;
  • transfers outside of set times;
  • sleeping bag and camping mattress;
  • tips and other personal expenses.

Group size

up to 8 tourists

Duration

3 days
2 nights

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  • personal medicine;
  • hat;
  • glasses;
  • sun cream;
  • hard hat;
  • raining clothes (pants and jacket);
  • warm jacket;
  • small flash light or torch;
  • wet wipes;
  • small knife.
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Dates and Prices

  • US$ 660
    8 – 10 May, 2024 3 days 2 nights
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