Bike tour in the protected areas of Vashlovani

Tour description

Vashlovani protected areas are located in the extreme south-east of Georgia, in the Kakheti region. This area is a semi-desert and therefore the weather is dry and harsh. Very hot in summer and very cold in winter. You will also meet rare species of plants, reptiles and animals. It is possible to travel here at any time of the year. The only obstacle is the rainy weather, which makes movement virtually impossible. Due to the scale of Vashlovani's protected area, the bicycle tour takes place over a long distance. The travel terrain is a gravel road.

 

ChachunaA dirt road leading to unsightly landscapes, on which the tour runs. These areas are winter pastures for flocks of sheep brought down from the mountains, which are guarded by exotic and huge herding dogs of the local breed. It is also a place of exotic and red book animals. As for the difficulty of the road, it is the easiest both physically and technically. We will visit the Ivri Reservoir, views of Dali Mountain and Takhtitefa mud volcanoes.

Cycling distance:  50 km

Tour difficulty: Technically simple, Physically difficult

The highest point of the tour 880 მ

 

Shirak Valley, Mijniskure. The area we have to travel to is on the edge of the border. Accordingly, before entering, we go through the registration at the border police, after which we start the bike tour in the Shirak area, 10 kilometers away from the city of Dedoplistskaro. The largest wheat, rye and sunflower fields, among which we will penetrate into its depths first by road and then by dirt roads. The journey is accompanied by the scenery of the Caucasus Mountains, which will not leave you indifferent. After 40 km, we move to a protected area on simple dirt roads, where you will meet shepherds' fields, unique plants and trees that thrive in the dry and harsh conditions of the semi-desert. The last stage of this day goes through a dry sandy and rocky canyon, which will make you feel like a real traveler. The finish line is close. near the Alazani River, which is the border between Georgia and Azerbaijan. 

Cycling distance:   75 კმ

Tour difficulty: Technically easy, physically average

The highest point of the tour 603 მ

Samukhi area, Pantishara valley. Samukh Valley: home to a unique endangered small ungulate and another wintering ground for huge flocks of sheep. You are waiting for a cycling trip along a small-scale mountain system called the Alesils. An easy dirt road joins the river bed connecting us to Pantishara Valley. Overcoming the ascent and entering the epic valley, this is the second stage of this tour where you will find the city of swallows, numerous sinkhole artifacts that prove the fact that this place was once completely covered by water. At the end of the tour, we will leave for the capital by the company's vehicle, which will be close to you during this trip.  

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PRICE

1,400 PER PERSON

TOURIST TYPE

BICYCLE TOURS

CONDITION

Average

The highest point of the tour

880 მ

DURATION

2 day

REGION

Kakheti

Distance to be covered by bicycle

91 km

SEASON

All season

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Day 1 Meeting at the airport and accommodation at the hotel.

Day 2 Chachuna

Day 3 Shirak Valley, Mijniskure

Day 3 Samukhi area, Pantishara valley

Day 5 Departure to the airport

Experience

Due to its scale, as we mentioned, the bicycle tour also takes place over a long distance. Here you will have to go down uneven roads and overcome sandy hills. You will have to cross inaccessible fields and all this in dry weather conditions. Therefore, a bicycle traveler should be more physically prepared than for hiking technical roads.

Types of bikes suitable for touring  : MTB XC GRAVEL BIKE

SEASONSpring, Summer, Autumn, Winter

The tour includes:
The tour does not include:
  • Transportation
  • ✔️ bicycle
  • Protective equipment (helmet)
  • Guide service
  • Entrance fees to protected areas
  • food
  • additional equipment
  • Additional activities
  • hotel
Necessary items for the tour:
Min. of participants Number: 2 participants
  • bicycle
  • helmet
  • Suitable clothing for a mountainous region
  • glasses
  • Sun protection cream
  • raincoat
The tour includes:
  • Transportation
  • ✔️ bicycle
  • Protective equipment (helmet)
  • Guide service
  • Entrance fees to protected areas
The tour does not include:
  • food
  • additional equipment
  • Additional activities
  • hotel
Necessary items for the tour:
  • bicycle
  • helmet
  • Suitable clothing for a mountainous region
  • glasses
  • Sun protection cream
  • raincoat
Min. of participants Number: 2 participants
Nearby hotels
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