4×4 Expedition — Tusheti, Khevsureti and Kazbegi in 8 Days

Two 4×4 vehicles cross the Abano Pass into Tusheti, loop through Khevsureti to Shatili and Mutso, then finish at Juta and Kazbegi over eight days.

• —Abano Pass, one of the highest drivable passes in the Caucasus, open only July to September and impassable the rest of the year
• —Dartlo's medieval stone tower houses, among the best preserved defensive architecture in Tusheti
• —Shatili and Mutso, Khevsureti's fortress villages, reached by the rougher Datvisjvari pass and far less visited than Svaneti
• —One night camping at Juta below the Chaukhi massif, with Gergeti Trinity Church and Kazbegi to follow
• —Two 4×4 vehicles with experienced mountain drivers, so you watch the road instead of driving it
• —A genuine mix of guesthouse stays and home-cooked Tush and Khevsur meals along a route most visitors never attempt

• · This tour runs July to September only, when the Abano Pass is open; it is closed by snow the rest of the year
• · Roads in Tusheti and over the Datvisjvari pass are gravel with exposed drops in places; expect dust, slow speeds and some motion sensitivity on the switchbacks
• · Nights are cold even in midsummer, especially at Juta and the Shatili camp; bring warm layers and a good sleeping bag
• · Walking is moderate rather than technical, but trails are uneven and at altitude, so a reasonable level of fitness is expected
• · Phone signal and internet are patchy or absent for most of Tusheti and Khevsureti
• · Pack for both heat and cold: sun protection for midday, insulated layers for evenings and the camp night

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.