Three days in Tusheti by 4×4: the Abano Pass at 2,850 m, the tower village of Dartlo, and the far outpost of Diklo.
- —Crosses the Abano Pass, one of the highest drivable passes in the Caucasus, with a driver experienced on this specific road
- —Visits Omalo's upper village, the medieval tower houses of Dartlo, and Diklo, the northernmost inhabited village near the Chechen border
- —Two nights in family-run Tushetian guesthouses with home-cooked meals, not hotels
- —Small private group, your own vehicle and driver, no fixed departure dates
- —Includes Shenako, a working village with a wooden church, usually seen on the return leg
- —Season strictly June to early October, when the pass is open and guesthouses are staffed
Map: OpenStreetMap · Road route and driving times: OSRM · Times exclude stops.
- ✓ Private 4×4 (Toyota Land Cruiser or Prado class) with a driver experienced on the Abano Pass road
- ✓ Two nights in Tushetian guesthouses (shared bathrooms are standard in this region)
- ✓ Half board: breakfast and dinner at the guesthouses, home-style Tushetian food
- ✓ All transport from Tbilisi to Tusheti and back
- ✓ English-speaking driver throughout
- ✓ Fuel, tolls and parking
- — Lunches en route (available for purchase in Omalo or Dartlo)
- — Alcoholic drinks
- — Travel insurance
- — Personal expenses and tips
- · The Abano Pass is open roughly June to early October; it closes with the first serious snow, checked at booking for current status
- · The road is unpaved, narrow and exposed in sections, a 4×4 with an experienced driver is not optional on this route
- · Bring warm layers even in summer, Tusheti nights are cold at altitude and weather changes quickly
- · Mobile signal is patchy to absent through most of the region, let people know in advance
- · Guesthouses are simple, often shared bathrooms, bring a torch and basic toiletries
- · Bring cash in Georgian lari; there are no ATMs once you leave Alvani
Is this trip physically demanding?
No serious hiking is required, but expect several hours of driving on a rough mountain road each way and some walking on uneven village paths.
What does it cost for two people?
€890 per person based on two travelling together. Solo travellers and groups of three or more are quoted separately, checked at booking.
Can the pass close unexpectedly?
Yes, sudden weather can close the Abano Pass even in season; we monitor conditions and will adjust the schedule or advise postponing if needed.
What are the guesthouses like?
Family-run stone or wooden houses with simple rooms, shared bathrooms, and meals cooked by the hosts using local produce.
Prices are per person for two travelling together, in euros; solo travellers and larger groups are quoted on request. Every departure is private and adjusted to you. Hotels, wineries and restaurants on our routes are verified by GTour.
Aerial view of Dartlo village's stone towers and slate roofs in the Tusheti mountains. · Photo: Paata vardanashvili / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
| Group | Per person | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 traveller | €1,424 ≈ $1,587 · 4,121 GEL | €1,424 ≈ $1,587 · 4,121 GEL |
| 2 travellers | €890 ≈ $992 · 2,576 GEL | €1,780 ≈ $1,985 · 5,152 GEL |
| 3 travellers | €846 ≈ $943 · 2,449 GEL | €2,538 ≈ $2,830 · 7,346 GEL |
| 4–6 travellers | €757 ≈ $844 · 2,191 GEL | €3,028 ≈ $3,376 · 8,764 GEL for four |
Private tour: your own car and driver, guide and hotels as described. Conversions at today's National Bank of Georgia rate.
Free cancellation up to 7 days before the tour. Between 7 days and 48 hours: 50 % of the price. Less than 48 hours or no-show: no refund. If a mountain road closes and the tour cannot run, you choose a new date or a full refund.
20 % deposit confirms the booking. Deposit by card or bank transfer when the date is confirmed; the balance in cash or by card at the start of the tour. No hidden fees — fuel, parking, driver and guide are included; entrance tickets, meals and hotels are listed per tour.
Since 1 January 2026 every foreign visitor to Georgia must hold health and accident insurance with cover of at least 30,000 GEL — see our guide to the rule. Our vehicles carry passenger liability insurance; your travel policy covers you.
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