Tbilisi to Tusheti 3-Day Private Tour: Jeep & Hiking

Three days crossing one of the world's most dangerous passes to hike between mountain villages

A private 3-day guided tour from Tbilisi to Tusheti combines jeep travel over high mountain passes with hiking through protected Caucasus terrain. You cross Gombori Pass at 1,670 meters and the Bath Pass (one of the world's most dangerous roads), then hike between villages including Dartlo, a 19th-century settlement with a church and fortress ruins. The tour includes private transportation, a live guide in English or Russian, and hotel pickup from Tbilisi.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: From Tbilisi to Tusheti

• Travel to Gombori Pass
• Stop at Alaverdi Monastery
• Cross Bath Pass to Shenako village
• Visit Diklo castles and village

Day 2: Hike from Diklo to Dartlo

• Walk in Chigo village
• Hike from Diklo through Dartlo Chigo
• Visit Dartlo village and church

Day 3: Return from Tusheti to Tbilisi

• Visit King Erekle Fortress and chadar tree
• See Ujarma Castle town

The experience

Getting to Tusheti requires a 4X4 jeep: the region sits in a protected area of the Caucasus Mountains and the only road in crosses terrain no standard vehicle can handle. The first day takes you from Tbilisi through Gombori Pass at 1,670 meters, with a stop at Alaverdi Monastery, an 11th-century temple that is the second-highest church in Georgia. Then comes the Bath Pass, the road that defines this tour: one of the most dangerous in the world, a narrow mountain crossing that delivers the adrenaline rush before you reach the village of Shenako and the old Diklo fortress, where you spend the night.

Day two is the real hike. You walk from Diklo through Chigo to Dartlo, one of Tusheti's largest and most beautiful villages, with a 19th-century church and steep mountain crossings that open onto river valleys and panoramic views. The third day is the return to Tbilisi, with stops at King Erekle Fortress in Telavi and Ujarma Castle town, which dates back to the third century. A 900-year-old chadar tree stands along the route.

The tour is built for travelers who want to move through the landscape rather than stay in one place. You'll spend two nights in the mountains, hike on foot between villages, and cross passes that demand a skilled driver and a capable vehicle. Private transportation means your group sets the pace and the guide speaks English or Russian throughout.

What’s included

• Private transportation in a 4X4 jeep.
• live guide in English or Russian.
• hotel pickup from Tbilisi.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00

Book up to1h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats available

Operated by ushba travel

Is this one for you?This tour asks for two nights in mountain villages and a full day of hiking with steep terrain, so it suits travelers who are comfortable walking for several hours and sleeping away from the city. The private jeep and guide mean you move at your own pace and stop when the views or the villages demand it, rather than following a fixed group schedule.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Russian.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How difficult is the hiking on this tour?

Day two includes a simple hike from Diklo through Chigo to Dartlo with steep crossings and mountain terrain, but the operator rates it suitable for all physical fitness levels. The first and third days are jeep-based travel with short stops at villages and historical sites.

What is the Bath Pass and why is it part of this tour?

The Bath Pass is one of the most dangerous roads in the world and the only way into Tusheti by vehicle. Crossing it is the defining moment of the first day. It delivers the adrenaline rush and marks the entry into the protected mountain region.

Where do I sleep on this 3-day tour?

You spend the first night in Diklo village after visiting the old fortress. The second night is also in the mountains. Hotels and meals are not included in the tour price, so you'll arrange accommodation separately or the operator can advise on options in the villages.

What is Alaverdi Monastery and when was it built?

Alaverdi Monastery is an 11th-century temple and the second-highest church in Georgia, a stop on the first day between Tbilisi and Gombori Pass. It represents the old Georgian architecture you'll see throughout the region.

Is this tour private, or will I be grouped with other travelers?

This is a private tour, so your group travels alone with the guide and driver in the 4X4 jeep. Hotel pickup from Tbilisi is included.