Vashlovani National Park Adventure Tour
Discover the fascinating Vashlovani National Park of Georgia
Guided
Vashlovani National Park Adventure Tour Overview
Vashlovani National Park is one of Georgia’s most exceptional nature reserves, with a badlands-like landscape perfect for geological and natural exploration. Discover this park and so much more on the Vashlovani National Park Adventure Tour, a walk on the wild side of Georgia.
The Vashlovani National Park Adventure Tour takes you deep into Georgia’s diverse landscapes, revealing mountains, badlands, forests, and endless rolling green foothills. You can fly high in a hot air balloon or hop aboard a trusty steed to explore, or just kick back in your Jeep and let the scenery roll by. Because of Georgia’s unmatched cultural and historical past, visits to ancient monasteries and ruined fortresses are a must! The Vashlovani National Park Adventure Tour is the perfect blend of activity, discovery, and enjoyment!
Trip highlights
Soak up the vibrant hustle and bustle of Tbilisi, Georgia’s capital and a former Silk Road trade city.
Hike to ruins, fortresses, and monasteries high in the mountains, often built thousands upon thousands of years ago.
Choose to add a thrilling hot air balloon ride or a leisurely horseback riding expedition to your itinerary.
Follow in the footsteps of fabled Greek gods, traders, smugglers, and royalty as you explore Vashlovani National Park.
Day By Day Itinerary
Welcome to Tbilisi! This bohemian, busy city is the perfect gateway to the rest of Georgia.
You’ll be transferred to your hotel in Old Town for the evening, so find a cozy spot for dinner or feel free to roam about this 5th-century city.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Tbilisi
- Distance:
- None
- Meals:
- None
Tbilisi was a lucrative crossroads for the Silk Road, and has long since been a point of connection for different cultures. Explore this beautiful mix of architecture, cuisine, and energy as you enjoy a guided walking tour of the city today. Stroll the narrow streets, see the Metekhi Church, and wander through several important districts. Chill out in the sulphur baths to cap off the morning.
In the afternoon, you’ll be driven to Dedoplistskaro, which is right next to Vashlovani National Park.
- Overnight Location:
- Guesthouse in Dedoplistskaro
- Distance:
- None
- Meals:
- Breakfast, dinner
Today is all about the splendid Vashlovani National Park, a nature reserve filled with unique shallow forests and badland-like landscape. You’ll take a Jeep tour to Datviskhevi, Pantishara Gorge, and Mijniskuri.
- Overnight Location:
- Guesthouse in Dedoplistskaro
- Distance:
- None
- Meals:
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Get your legs moving with a quick hike to the Khornabudji Fortress this morning, an ancient hilltop castle constructed in the 1st millennium BC. Then, you’ll be taken to the small town of Signagi, where you can enjoy an optional horseback riding tour through the picturesque area.
Continue on to the old Georgian capital of Mtskheta, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the centre of the Iberian Kingdom. As the birthplace of Christianity in Georgia, Mtskheta is still known as the spiritual centre of the country and has stunning churches to explore.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Natakhtari
- Distance:
- Flexible
- Meals:
- Breakfast
Take things up a notch today (literally, up) with a hot air balloon ride over the gorgeous Mukhrai Valley. This is an optional excursion with an additional cost, but it’s one you won’t ever forget.
Next, head along the Old Georgian Military Highway to stop at the Ananuri fortified church. Upon arriving at Stepantsminda, take a moment to appreciate Mount Kazbek (5054m, 16,581ft) watching over you. According to ancient Greek mythology, Prometheus was here when he decided to steal the god’s fire. You’ll then head up to the Gergeti Monastery on Mount Kazbek, an impossibly scenic 14th-century church perched in the mountains.
- Overnight Location:
- Guesthouse in Stepantsminda
- Distance:
- None
- Meals:
- Breakfast
After breakfast, drive to the Juta Settlement and begin hiking towards Mount Chaukhi, a jagged-topped mountain that rises dramatically out of the green earth.
After your hike, you’ll head back to Tbilisi for some free time. Soak up your last night here!
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Tbilisi
- Distance:
- 3-3.5 hours, 400m elevation gain
- Meals:
- Breakfast
What a week it’s been! After breakfast and packing up, it’s off to the airport or wherever you’re heading to next.
- Overnight Location:
- None
- Distance:
- None
- Meals:
- Breakfast
Tour Map
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Inclusions
Included
- 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 2 dinners are included on this tour. ½ litre of water per person per day is included.
- Accommodations for 6 nights are included. Accommodations before or after the tour are not included but can be added as a supplement.
- Transportation for you and your luggage is included throughout the tour, including transfers to and from the airport.
- English-speaking guide
- Entrance fees to described locations
- All excursions and activities according to the itinerary
Not included
- Flights
- Meals, drinks, or snacks not previously mentioned
- Gratuities for tour guides or other staff if desired
- Travel insurance
- Visas if required
- Anything not mentioned as included
Optional Extras
- Additional nights before or after the tour
- Single occupancy upgrades
- Hot air balloon ride
- Horseback riding
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FAQ
We rate this tour as a 2/5. You should be comfortable completing a couple of easy hikes at higher elevations, but most hikes feature modest elevation gain and no technical knowledge is required. If you choose to take the hot air balloon tour, you should be comfortable with heights. There is also an optional horseback riding excursion suitable for beginners.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
6 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 2 dinners are included on this tour. ½ litre of water per person per day is included.
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip. Get your Travel Insurance.
You can fly into Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) where you will be picked up to begin the tour.
Yes, the tour guide is English-speaking.
The tour ends with you being driven back to Tbilisi. You will be taken to Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to depart.
Check with your family doctor.
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
The best time to travel to Georgia for this tour is the late summer and early fall (mid-August and September). You can also visit in the earlier summer, but know that the Vashlovani area gets very hot in June and July.
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