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Vashlovani-Georgian Savannah

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Vashlovani Landscape

View of Mijniskure Near Border

View of Mijniskure Near Border

Hike in Vashlovani

Hike in Vashlovani

Alazani Valley in Vashlovani

Alazani Valley in Vashlovani

Driving in Vashlovani

Driving in Vashlovani

Pantishara Ranger Station

Pantishara Ranger Station

Road from Dedoplistskaro to Vashlovani

Road from Dedoplistskaro to Vashlovani

Shepherds in Vashlovani

Shepherds in Vashlovani

Usakhelo Viewpoint On the Way To Mijniksure

Usakhelo Viewpoint On the Way To Mijniksure

View of Mijniskure

View of Mijniskure

Takhti Tepa Mud Volcanoes

Takhti Tepa Mud Volcanoes

Vashlovani National Park

Vashlovani National Park

Walk in Vashlovani

Walk in Vashlovani

Tour detauiled info

Overview

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Vashlovani National Park Safari
3 days/2 nights
Pick-up from: Tbilisi/Sighnaghi
Season: April-June / September-October
Hiking Difficulty: Easy

Driving Distance: 540 km

Exclusive itinerary designed for nature enthusiasts seeking a swift retreat. Embark on a remarkable 3-day journey amidst the semi-desert vistas of Georgia's expansive national park, often hailed as the "Georgian Savannah." Overnight in river side cottages near Alazani river, observe the sunrise and spend another night in Guesthouse “Savanna”.

Sights to Visit

Itinerary


Day to day

road to vashlovani

 

Driving (Highway): Tbilisi – Dedoplistskaro – 130 km, approx. 2 hours.

7:00 AM pick- up from Tbilisi and drive to Dedoplistskaro (approx. 2 hours’ drive) to register in Administration of Vashlovani Protected Areas and obtain our permits at local border police department (the whole procedure takes about 1 hour). After registering we will head out to explore the nearby area.

First, we drive to Eagles Canyon and take a short walk (approx. 4 km, 1 hour) enjoy the views and if we are lucky spot some wildlife. This canyon is a famous stopover for Birdwatchers, as it’s a natural habitat of Griffon Vultures and at least 9 other species of other birds of prey, along with Common Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) and Black Stork.

The next stop is Khornabuji Fortress (aka "Queen Tamar's Fortress"), a 5th-century historical monument, located approximately 3 kilometers north of Dedoplistskaro. The castle's ruins are sited on the imposing Tsiv-Gombori Range – offering great panoramic views of Caucasus mountains an Alazani valley. Take a short hike to reach the top viewpoint and return back to continue our way towards the heart of Vashlovani Protected Areas.

Driving (Part Highway/Dirt Road, 4x4): Dedoplistskaro – Kasristskali – Mijniskure – 73 km, approx.. 3 hours. 30 min

After visiting the canyon and fortress, we will continue driving east – towards the border with Azerbaijan. Make a stop at Usakhelo viewpoint for a panoramic view of the valley and descend into Minjiskure bay area for overnight at park cottages near the Alazani river.

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Hike: Mijniskure viewpoint – 2.2 km (two-way) 40 meters up/down, approx. 1 hour.

We start this day with a short hike to nearby hills to observe Sunrise (around 6:00 AM, depending on a month), that opens up spectacular views of the Mijniskure and surroundings. After the sunrise, we return to cottages for a quick breakfast and head out further into Vashlovani Protected Area.

Driving (Dirt road, 4x4): Mijniskure – Bears Gorge – Pantishara, 40 km, approx. 2 hr 45 min

One of the wonders of Pantishara Canyon is a “Town” of Swallows (Delichon urbica), built on a negative wall of the rock in the middle of the canyon. It includes several thousand nests. This so-called town was built by the swallows and it shows the manner of their colOnial life. In early spring this town is occupied by swallows. Later, the swallows, returning from warm countries, are furiously fighting to get back their town. As a rule, the fight is ended with driving the swallows out.

Site of Alesilebi at Datvis Khevi ('brown bear gorge') has one more surprise for visitors – meeting with pre-historical fauna. In the deposited layers of exposed rocks, a good observer can easily notice the mollusk chitins that are well preserved. These mollusks are the oldest habitants of Vashlovani; they belong to the time when the local territories were covered with sea.

In the same Datvis Khevi you can see one more comparatively “young” pre-historical animal: in clay, hill extrudes the hardened shoulder bone of the southern elephant.

Driving (Dirt road, 4x4WD): Pantishara – Keseman – Dali Reservoir, 55 km approx. 4 hr

This relatively long ride will take you upstream of Iori River Valley and its Gallery Forests and Grasslands.

The Iori River, and the gallery forest which stretches along the valley, are integral parts of Georgia’s steppe ecosystem – vast, biodiversity-rich grasslands, with scrub-covered ridges, dominate the landscape. As it is the region’s only permanent water source, most large mammals of the steppe including Lynx, Wolf, Brown Bear, and Persian gazelle make their habitat in nearby areas.

Finally, after a long day, we will reach Dedoplistskaro village, where you’ll have overnight in the local guesthouse Savanna. 

Overnight in Guesthouse Savanna.

Takhti Tepa Mud Volcanoes

We start this day by visiting Dali Reservoir, which is located on the way from Dedoplistskaro to the Mud Vulcanos. Take a break and look at the beautiful view of the lake. 

Driving (Dirt road, 4x4): Dali Reservoir – Mud Volcanoes – Takhti-Tepa – 14 km approx. 20 min

After Dali Reservoir, continue driving to we will drive back to Dali Reservoir for an optional swim and head back to Dedoplistskaro.

Driving (Dirt road, 4x4): Mud Volcanoes – Takhti-Tepa – Mt. Elia (Dedoplistskaro) – 52 km, approx. 2 hours.

Our next stop, Church of the Saint Ilia Tezbiteli, dating back to the 6th Century is located on a steep slope of mount Elia overlooking the town of Dedoplsitskaro. Famous French writer, Alexandre Dumas who visited the area during his travels to Caucuses region in 1858,

left a note: “There is another mountain, which is located about six miles from the castles of Queen Tamar (Khornabudji) and there is a legend as well. This mountain is called Elias Mta (Geo: “Mount of Elia”) and at the bottom, there is a salt lake. Inside the wide cave in the middle of the mountain there is a bell tower. According to the legend, the crow brought food for the prophet Ilia. He left his cave to his student Elise and raised to the sky from the top of the mountain.”

Driving (Highway): Dedoplistskaro – Tbilisi 130 km, approx. 2 hours.

After exploring the church – we will head back to Tbilisi, with an optional stop for a lunch.

Arrive in Tbilisi – end of the program.

Inclusions


Included

Transportation:

  • 4x4WD Jeep AC vehicle during the whole trip;

Staff:

  • Private English-speaking guide-driver;

Accommodation:

  • 1 x overnight in Mijniskure bungalow;
  • 1 x overnight in Guesthouse “Savanna”;

Meals:

  • dinner at hotel, day 2.
  • 1 x breakfast at hotel, day 3. 

We provide camping cooking set and gas during the trip, where meals are not included. 

Other:

  • 2x liters of water per-person per day. 

Excluded

  • Air tickets
  • Travel Insurance
  • Meals & beverages

Price


Group size Price per adult
Solo 1031 $
2 - 3 people 554 $
4 - 15 people 500 $

The above prices (except for solo) are based on two people sharing a twin/double room accommodation.

There is additional fee for single room accomodation that you can select at checkout.

Child Policy
0-6 years - Free
7-12 years - 50%
12 years and above - Adult

*Online booking deposit will be deducted from the total tour price.

The balance can be paid in one of the following ways:

  • Bank transfer - in Euro/USD/GBP currency, no later than two weeks before the tour starts
  • VISA/Master card - in GEL (local currency) in Tbilisi only, before the tour starts, directly to your guide via POS terminal. Card service fee +3%
  • Cash - GEL only, directly to the nearest TBC Bank office or TBC Bank Cash terminal no later than the beginning of the tour.

For a larger group or custom itinerary please contact us at info[at]georgianholidays.com

Tips for booking procedure:

How to know which “Operator” to select?


You only need to select the Operator name if you have previously communicated with one of our sales agents via phone or email, otherwise please leave it at default.

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More Info


More Info

All participants must carry a valid Passport for registration at border police. 

This itinerary is subject to cancellation due to unfavorable weather conditions, please check with your tour operator at least 7 days before starting the trip. 

  • Participants are expected to be casually dressed, suitable to the field conditions: wear a hat, sporting trousers, boots and carry a raincoat.
  • Bring personal refillable water bottles and food with you.
  • Max passengers per 4x4WD Jeep – 3 adults.

*OPTIONAL SERVICES:

  • Single supplement: 35 $ per single room
  • Tbilisi airport private pick up service: 32 $
  • Tbilisi airport private drop off service: 27 $
  • Tbilisi airport private transfer double way: 49 $

For a larger group or custom itinerary please contact us at info [at] georgianholidays.com

 

 

 

Cancellation is free of charge prior 5 days of the starting day.

  • The booking deposit 30 $ is non-refundable. 

If Tourist cancels the booked tour for some reasons not depending on Tour Operator, the following sums are kept back as a fine:

  • 50% of the total cost of tourist product in case of tour cancellation 5 days or less prior to the tour;
  • 100% of the total cost of the tourist product due to the Tourist's failure to appear.

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