CAUCASUS WILDLIFE

NATURE

Enjoy natural beauties while hiking in highlands, green valleys and lush forests

Georgia

NATURE

Georgia

CAUCASUS WILDLIFE

Enjoy natural beauties while hiking in highlands, green valleys and lush forests

Like many mountain regions of the world, Georgia has a variety of topographical and biogeographical zones which create an environment of diverse and unspoiled habitats. This is reflected in the abundance and variety of wildlife that can be found in Georgia despite its relatively small area. In fact, Georgia has one of the highest levels of endemism in the world, including many protected species of flora and fauna.

Jvari Pass, Main Caucasus Range

Mount Kazbegi, Khevi

Gveleti Gorge, Khevi

Gveleti Waterfall, Khevi

Sheppard from Khevi

Mountain Goats (Capra caucasica cylindricomis), Khevi

Truso Valey, Khevi

Chamoix, Khevi

See often…

Mountain Eagle, Khevi

Lagodekhi National Park, Kakheti

Cabin in Lagodekhi National Park, Kakheti

Lagodekhi National Park, Kakheti

Lagodekhi National Park, Kakheti

Black Rock, Lake, Lagodekhi National Park, Kakheti

  • Day 1:

    Arrival in Tbilisi; met and assisted at the airport.

  • Day 2:

    Tbilisi; spend a day wondering in old city, take a walk-through cobbled streets with its narrow alleyways, crooked houses and pretty courtyards.

  • Day 3:

    Tbilisi – Stepantsminda; travel to the mountain highlands of Stepantsminda; explore Khevi province, the heart of the country, known for its severe nature and numerous architectural monuments and archaeological sites. In the evening walk to Gveleti waterfalls.

  • Day 4:

    Stepantsminda; visit 14th c. Gergeti Holy Trinity church located at an elevation of 2170 m on the slope of Mount Kazbek and trek towards the glacier. (14km /7h)

  • Day 5:

    Stepantsminda - Truso valley - Stepantsminda; explore abandoned villages of Truso valley and the Zakagori Fortress. While trekking observe the mineral water springs.

  • Day 6:

    Stepantsminda – Tbilisi; drive back to Tbilisi via Mtskheta (UNESCO site), where St. Nino Enlightener of Georgia erected the first Christian cross and visit Jvari church and Svetitskhoveli cathedral.

  • Day 7:

    Tbilisi – Signagi - Lagodekhi; travel to the east of Georgia, to Lagodekhi National Park, located in the northeast of the country, on Alazani plain, under the southern slope of Caucasus Mountain Range. En route visit Signaghi royal town and walk on a city wall.

  • Day 8:

    Lagodekhi National Park; observe beautiful flowers and endemic species in alpine fields, steppes and wild forest. (12 km / 8h overnight in tourist shelter)

  • Day 9:

    Lagodekhi National Park; this unique place marvels visitors with impressive nature, abundance of streams and rivers, high waterfalls and sulfur springs. Enjoy beautiful panorama of glacial lakes. (15 km / 7h overnight in tourist shelter)

  • Day 10:

    Lagodekhi National Park; Explore the wildlife with an excellent opportunity of horse riding. (15 km / 6h)

  • Day 11:

    Return to Tbilisi; Leisure afternoon to rest and relax before the flight.

  • Day 12:

    Departure; transfer to the airport.

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TOUR TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Total Touring Distance ≈ 860 km
Total driving time ≈ 17 hours
Longest driving distance per day ≈ 195 km
Longest driving time per day ≈ 4 hours
O/Ns by locations: 2+3+1+1+1+1+1+1 = 11
Walking total ≈ 36 hours
Adopted conditions for disabled person*
no partly fully

* Caucasus Travel takes special care of disabled persons, doing the best to adopt and improve conditions for disabled persons, when/where it is possible

For tour planning, pricing, reservations, management, monitoring and control of tour operations
Caucasus Travel is using
TourBuilder TM Travel Management Software

GO TO TOURS

Jvari Pass, Main Caucasus Range

Mount Kazbegi, Khevi

Gveleti Gorge, Khevi

Gveleti Waterfall, Khevi

Sheppard from Khevi

Mountain Goats (Capra caucasica cylindricomis), Khevi

Truso Valey, Khevi

Chamoix, Khevi

See often…

Mountain Eagle, Khevi

Lagodekhi National Park, Kakheti

Cabin in Lagodekhi National Park, Kakheti

Lagodekhi National Park, Kakheti

Lagodekhi National Park, Kakheti

Black Rock, Lake, Lagodekhi National Park, Kakheti

TOUR TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Total Touring Distance ≈ 860 km
Total driving time ≈ 17 hours
Longest driving distance per day ≈ 195 km
Longest driving time per day ≈ 4 hours
O/Ns by locations: 2+3+1+1+1+1+1+1 = 11
Walking total ≈ 36 hours
Adopted conditions for disabled person*
no partly fully

* Caucasus Travel takes special care of disabled persons, doing the best to adopt and improve conditions for disabled persons, when/where it is possible

For planning, reservations, management, monitoring and control of tour operations Caucasus Travel is using TourBuilder TM Travel Management Software