Overview
Horse Migration Tour - From the Tusheti to Vashlovani
An Exclusive, Once-a-Year Nomadic Adventure
Dates: 28 September – 6 October 2026
Once a year, the ancient tradition of moving the Tushetian horse herds from the lofty Caucasus mountains to the warm lowlands of Vashlovani comes alive. This is not a staged tour—it’s a real migration, riding side-by-side with 70 free-running horses, crossing wild passes, deep valleys, and golden plains
You’ll join local horsemen who have inherited this tradition from their ancestors, live under the open sky, and ride trails few outsiders have ever seen. It’s a journey of authentic nomadic spirit, breathtaking scenery, and deep connection with nature
Why This Tour is Unique
• Happens only once a year—real migration, not a tourist trail
• Ride alongside free-running horses over 260 km
• Sleep under the stars in wild, untouched landscapes
• Experience authentic Tushetian nomadic culture
• Be part of a centuries-old tradition few outsiders ever witness
What's Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Lunch
- Support vehicle for luggage & gear
- Camp shower
- Professional camp cook & full kitchen setup (tables, chairs, dishes)
- All transportation from Tbilisi to Tusheti and from Vashlovani back to Tbilisi
- 1 night in a Tusheti guesthouse (breakfast & dinner)
- All camping equipment (tents, sleeping bags, mattresses, helmets)
- 1 night in a Kakheti hotel (breakfast & dinner)
- 3 freshly prepared meals daily (authentic food, not typical camp rations)
- 70 horses & experienced Tushetian horsemen
- English-speaking local guide
- International flights
- Health insurance
Meeting Location
Rose Revolution Square
T'bilisi, Georgia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Day 1 – Tbilisi to Tusheti (7–8 hours drive, 250 km)
1 Stop
Day 2 – Tusheti Village Exploration (Dartlo, Dano, Kvavlo, Bochorna & Dochu)
1 Stop
Day 3 – Omalo to Picris Chala (30 km / 7–8 hours)
1 Stop
Day 4 – Picris Chala to Pshaveli (35 km / 7–8 hours)
1 Stop
Day 5 – Pshaveli to Tsinandali Valley (30 km / 6–7 hours)
1 Stop
Day 6 – Tsinandali to Sakobo (30–35 km / 7–8 hours)
1 Stop
Day 7 – Sakobo to Elia Monastery (35 km / 7–8 hours)
1 Stop
Day 8 – Elia to Vashlovani National Park (30 km / 6–7 hours)
1 Stop
Day 9 – Vashlovani to Tbilisi (5–6 hours drive)
1 Stop
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 99 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-5543348P12
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+04).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Breakfast.
- Dinner.
- Lunch.
- Support vehicle for luggage & gear.
- Camp shower.
- Professional camp cook & full kitchen setup (tables, chairs, dishes).
- All transportation from Tbilisi to Tusheti and from Vashlovani back to Tbilisi.
- 1 night in a Tusheti guesthouse (breakfast & dinner).
- All camping equipment (tents, sleeping bags, mattresses, helmets).
- 1 night in a Kakheti hotel (breakfast & dinner).
- 3 freshly prepared meals daily (authentic food, not typical camp rations).
- 70 horses & experienced Tushetian horsemen.
- English-speaking local guide.
- International flights.
- Health insurance.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 12..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Horse Migration Exclusive Tour From Tusheti To Vashlovani is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Horse Migration Exclusive Tour From Tusheti To Vashlovani will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Lunch
- Support vehicle for luggage & gear
- Camp shower
- Professional camp cook & full kitchen setup (tables, chairs, dishes)
- All transportation from Tbilisi to Tusheti and from Vashlovani back to Tbilisi
- 1 night in a Tusheti guesthouse (breakfast & dinner)
- All camping equipment (tents, sleeping bags, mattresses, helmets)
- 1 night in a Kakheti hotel (breakfast & dinner)
- 3 freshly prepared meals daily (authentic food, not typical camp rations)
- 70 horses & experienced Tushetian horsemen
- English-speaking local guide
- International flights
- Health insurance
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 99 travelers
