Semi Desert Holiday

Difficulty

Moderate

Comfort

Basic

Basic+

Weight limit

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.

Audrey B. is the provider of this trip

5.0 7 reviews

The provider 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.

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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

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

Difficulty

Moderate

Does not require physical training but involves moderate physical activity

Tour provider's comments

Beginners, Intermediate and Experienced riders can participate.

Accommodation

Comfort

Basic

Basic+

Tent

1 night

Guest House

1 night

We will spend the nights in tents and a guesthouse.

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.

Tickets to group meeting place

Group meeting place

Tbilisi, ubani Dzveli Tbilisi

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Weather during the tour

Weather conditions along the route

You will get a weather forecast for this tour’s route based on

the forecasts for this season
the statistics from previous years’ trips

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 medicine;
hat;
glasses;
sun cream;
hard hat;
raining clothes (pants and jacket);
warm jacket;
small flash light or torch;
wet wipes;
small knife.

Reviews

5.0

Based on 7 reviews

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Camo Mille

18 Sep, 2023

about provider

Ça faisait un an que j'attendais cette escapade et je n'ai pas été déçue ! Bienvenue en Touchetie, un coin de montagne exceptionnel, avec des paysages de moyenne et haute altitude, sauvages et préservés. Les chevaux sont super, à la fois costauds, gentils et prêts à affronter tous les terrains. Audrey, notre guide, est vraiment top, elle partage généreusement ses connaissances sur les chevaux et sur cette région de Géorgie. J'espère vraiment pouvoir la revoir quand elle reviendra en France ! Si vous êtes partants pour une aventure combinant haute montagne et équitation, n'hésitez pas !

18 Sep, 2023
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Cé Lia

21 Jul, 2023

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Début juillet, j'ai eu l'occasion de partir en une superbe excursion dans la belle région de la Touchétie. Nous avons exploré à cheval les montagnes sauvages, sillonnant entre crêtes et vallées, toujours émerveillés par les paysages époustouflants. Notre groupe a été parfaitement encadré du début à la fin, dans une atmosphère conviviale et authentique. C'était un séjour idéal pour se déconnecter et se plonger dans la nature la plus belle qui soit. Je recommande vivement de découvrir la Géorgie avec notre guide Audrey et ses fantastiques chevaux dans la région du Caucase.

21 Jul, 2023
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Rachel

19 Jul, 2022

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Wow, what an amazing adventure!! For 9 days, we went on a riding trip through the Tusheti region of the Caucasus mountains, completely self sufficient. It was with Audrey, and let me tell you, it was something else! We explored tiny villages that you can only reach by horse or by foot. Then we delved even deeper into the Tusheti, crossing mountain passes and wandering into valleys where only a handful of shepherds and lucky folks like us, guided by Audrey, ever venture. The scenery with all those wildflowers and mountains was just breathtaking. And each campsite felt more perfect than the last. The mix of hiking and riding was spot on. If you're up for a challenging adventure in the mountains and you're in good shape, you'll absolutely love this ride. You gotta be nimble on those steep slopes and uneven ground, but that's part of the thrill! Audrey has been living amongst the Tush shepherds for years, and she really looks out for the local people. You can tell they adore her. Her positive attitude, enthusiasm and kindness really make the whole experience special. And her horses? They're like seasoned pros, handling every kind of terrain like champs. I feel incredibly lucky to have been a part of this, and I can't recommend it enough. Thanks for showing me the real Tusheti, Audrey!! ❤️

19 Jul, 2022