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, we'll catch the views over Eagle Canyon and climb up to Khornabuji Fortress, which looks like it's floating on a cliff edge right above the Alazani Valley.
We'll get our permits sorted at the park office and can check out the local museum if you're up for it.
Then we drive through the savanna to the Iori Reservoir to see some real baobabs. Next stop: the Kilakupra and Takhti-Tepha mud volcanoes. The landscape here is straight off another planet—blue-grey clay, bubbling mud, and cracked earth. After looping through the savanna and hitting both volcano spots, we head back to Dedoplistskaro for dinner and a good night's sleep.
We'll get our permits sorted at the park office and can check out the local museum if you're up for it.
Then we drive through the savanna to the Iori Reservoir to see some real baobabs. Next stop: the Kilakupra and Takhti-Tepha mud volcanoes. The landscape here is straight off another planet—blue-grey clay, bubbling mud, and cracked earth. After looping through the savanna and hitting both volcano spots, we head back to Dedoplistskaro for dinner and a good night's 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 up is Bear Gorge — a narrow, scenic canyon where scientists found remains of prehistoric cave bears and even mammoths.
Next, we head to Pantishara Canyon. This wide gorge features the park’s iconic Alesilebi cliffs. We’ll drive along a dry riverbed, stopping in the most stunning spots to hike around and grab some photos. We’ll also hit a viewpoint with views that’ll leave you speechless.
Next, we head to Pantishara Canyon. This wide gorge features the park’s iconic Alesilebi cliffs. We’ll drive along a dry riverbed, stopping in the most stunning spots to hike around and grab some photos. We’ll also hit a viewpoint with views that’ll leave you speechless.
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 50% deposit is required
The remaining balance is due 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 TBC card
Pay in RUB to a Raif card at the Zolotaya Korona exchange rate
FAQ
None at all :) We mostly drive and stop at beautiful spots. No long treks or climbing required.
A basic set of clothes 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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