Itinerary
Day 1:
Kakheti and mud volcanoes
Tbilisi → Dedoplistskaro → Eagle Canyon and Khornabuji Fortress → Mud volcanoes → Dedoplistskaro
Distance: ~260 km
We head out from Tbilisi toward Kakheti. First stop: checking out the views over Eagle Canyon and climbing up to Khornabuji Fortress, which looks like it's floating on the edge of a cliff right above the Alazani Valley.
We'll sort out the paperwork at the park administration and can hit the local museum if you're up for it.
Then we drive across the savanna to Iori Reservoir, where we'll check out some real baobabs. Next, we head to the Kilakupra mud volcanoes and a Takhti-Tepha. The landscapes there are straight off another planet: blue-grey clay, bubbling vents, and cracked earth. After looping through the savanna and visiting both volcano sites, we head back to Dedoplistskaro for dinner and some sleep.
We'll sort out the paperwork at the park administration and can hit the local museum if you're up for it.
Then we drive across the savanna to Iori Reservoir, where we'll check out some real baobabs. Next, we head to the Kilakupra mud volcanoes and a Takhti-Tepha. The landscapes there are straight off another planet: blue-grey clay, bubbling vents, and cracked earth. After looping through the savanna and visiting both volcano sites, we head back to Dedoplistskaro for dinner and some sleep.
Day 2:
savanna, airfield, canyons and cliffs
Dedoplistskaro → abandoned airfield → Pantishara Canyon → canyons → guesthouse
Distance: ~150 km
We'll cruise through the park, stopping at the best viewpoints. First, we'll visit Bear Gorge — a narrow, scenic canyon. This is where scientists discovered remains of prehistoric animals, including cave bears and even mammoths.
Next, we'll head to Pantishara Gorge. This wide canyon is home to the park's symbol, the "Alesilebi" cliffs. We'll drive along a dry riverbed, stopping at the most stunning spots to hike around and snap photos. We'll also hit a viewpoint with breathtaking views..
Next, we'll head to Pantishara Gorge. This wide canyon is home to the park's symbol, the "Alesilebi" cliffs. We'll drive along a dry riverbed, stopping at the most stunning spots to hike around and snap photos. We'll also hit a viewpoint with breathtaking views..
Day 3:
panoramas and heading home
Guesthouse → viewpoints along the river and Azerbaijan border → Dedoplistskaro → Tbilisi
Distance: ~230 km
We'll keep moving to soak in the panoramic views along the river.
Price and payment
990 GEL
until April 19
1200 GEL
April 20
To book your spot, a deposit is required 50%
The remaining balance must be paid no later than 10 days before the start
If we cancel or reschedule, your deposit is fully refunded. More details on cancellations, transfers, and refunds here
Pay in USD or EUR to a Georgian card TBC
Pay in RUB to a Raif card at the Zolotaya Korona rate
FAQ
None :) We mostly drive and stop at beautiful spots. No long treks or climbing involved.
Basic stuff for a couple of days: underwear, socks, a sweater for the evening, a t-shirt, toiletries, etc.
You'll be staying in a comfortable guesthouse. The wild conditions will stay on the other side of the car window.
You'll be staying in a comfortable guesthouse. The wild conditions will stay on the other side of the car window.
Nope. Any sneakers will do.
Unfortunately, no. There are many aggressive shepherd dogs within the national park territory.
Food isn't included. We'll be eating at local cafes and restaurants.
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