Supporting local tourism, nature and cultural heritage 

Since the COVID-19 pandemic has had a huge impact on local communities and livelihoods across the planet, we’re keen to promote adventures in countries that are actively working towards sustainable tourism and conservation projects (approx. 20% of the territory of Georgia is declared as areas to be protected) or that have unique nature and cultural traditions in need of preservation. Given that Georgia has a rich cultural heritage and a wide range of ecosystems from subtropical rainforests, mountain steeps to alpine ecosystems, we’re particularly keen and passionate to help support and safeguard the local tourism industry in a sustainable manner. Whilst also giving you the chance to get out and explore the pristine landscapes of this country in a safe and fun manner.

This exclusive adventure has been designed by Adventurous Ewe to deliver an amazing experience and showcase the some of the most stunning landscapes across the Caucasus Mountains. Whilst also giving you the chance to step out of your comfort zone and gain a greater understanding of the mountain ranges, ancient towns carved out of rock, UNESCO World Heritage sites, the history, the well-preserved culture and experience life in the mountains.

As well as carefully crafting amazing and meaningful adventures across the planet, we’ve made booking them as flexible, safe and as simple as possible. With the ongoing impact of COVID-19, we’ve made a number of updates to our safety guidelines, flexible booking conditions and trip departures. For more info, please our Book and Travel with Confidence page. 

On booking your Georgia Trek, you’ll receive all the exciting trip info via our mobile travel app.

You’ll have access to your itinerary, trip countdown, live updates, contact info, weather forecasts, know before you go trip info, kit lists and much more at the touch of a button 24 hours a day via your mobile phone. No more unnecessary use of reams of paper to benefit the environment and the need of carrying around documents with you. A’ppy days.

With being a small family business we pride ourselves with providing personal, professional and friendly service for your Georgia Trek. We appreciate that everyone has different levels of experience and reasons for wishing to embark on this expedition and therefore require varying levels of support and guidance. We’re here to help you every step of the way from the moment you join the flock all the way through to completing the trek and beyond.

Jim and Sue’s knowledge and expertise stems from dozens of years of travelling and exploring the destinations that we visit in order to fully support you in the lead up to your adventure. Jim has completed this trek, so he’s well equipped to answer any of your queries no matter how big or small.

On signing up for the trip, we will provide you with the recommended flights to book to Tbilisi International Airport, Georgia. The recommended flights will include airport transfers in Georgia too.

Flights are not included in your trip to give you the flexibility to travel from your nearest airport, use any frequent flyer points or extend your stay in Georgia if you wish.

All nationalities require a full passport to enter Georgia and we recommend that your is valid for 6 months beyond the intended length of stay in Georgia. 

For the most up to date entry requirements to Georgia, please visit the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website.

For the most up to date entry requirements to Georgia, please visit the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website.

Travel Insurance is an important part of any booking. It is compulsory that everyone who travels with us has taken out adequate travel insurance which includes, among other things, cover for the full value of your trip, medical (emergency, evacuation and repatriation) arrangements, activities undertaken, personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects and COVID-19 travel cover.

For UK residents we have partnered with Campbell & Irvine Direct to provide you with a travel insurance. If you would like to obtain cover for your trip please feel free to contact specialist Insurance Brokers, Campbell Irvine Direct for a quote.

You must send your Travel Insurance Policy to Adventurous Ewe no less than one month prior to departure.

Vaccinations
There are currently no mandatory vaccination requirements for Georgia however we would recommend the following jabs are up to date: Hepatitis A, Diphtheria, Hepatitis B, Rabies and Tetanus.

For the most up to date details on vaccinations, please consult with your GP or travel healthcare practitioner 6 – 8 weeks in advance of travel. For up to date vaccination information please check the NHS government website ‘Fit for Travel’.

Apart from the recent COVID-19 pandemic there are no other health risks in Georgia. We are monitoring and activating the guidelines and recommendations put in place by the respective governments and World Health Organisation as a result of COVID-19. You will receive our operational guidelines for this trek when you join the trip and hand sanitiser and face masks will be provided for travel. Rest assured your safety and well-being is our top priority at all times.

Severe allergies
If you have a severe allergy please inform us at the time of booking. We will do all we can to help, but unfortunately we are unable to guarantee an allergy free environment on this trip. You will need to carry your own treatment for the allergy with you, as ‘adrenaline auto-injectors’ are not carried as standard by AE leaders and crew. Whilst your leader is aware of our trekkers medical history, please also inform your leader on arrival of your allergy, and let them know where you keep your adrenaline pen.

Adventurous Ewe puts the safety and well-being of you, our leaders & crew and the communities we visit at the centre of all our operations, always. Your safety and well-being is our top priority.

The Georgia Trek is intentionally challenging and requires individual preparation as the trip is designed to take you out of your every-day comfort zone and achieve something incredible. Rest assured we have a thorough Safety Management System, indepth risk assessments and risk management systems in place.

You will be accompanied by your Adventurous Ewe Leader and Local Mountain Guide. Our Leaders are First Aid trained and have extensive experience in leading groups in this region. They will be ultimately responsible for your safety on this trip.

For more info, please visit our Safety and Well-being page. 

All our Adventurous Ewe Guides are experienced Leaders and have been carefully selected to ensure you have the best and safest experience with a bit of humour thrown in for good measure. They’re a fun bunch with plenty of Winter trekking experience. All Guides are first aid trained.

Your Local Mountain Guide is a key part to this trip. They are expertly trained and experienced in every field of this trek, bilingual and qualified in first aid and/or Wilderness First responder. They also have a huge passion for what they do and have plenty of knowledge ready to share with you. They are responsible for ensuring the complete safety, well-being and enjoyment of the team whilst also retaining a flexible and fun attitude.

The Leaders have radio and satellite phone contact with base, the local office and Adventurous Ewe’s HQ.

The Georgia Trek is graded as ‘Tough’ namely due to the climate, remoteness and that you’ll be trekking to an altitude of 3431 metres.

An appropriate level of fitness and overall endurance will go a long way to helping you enjoy this incredible trek. A training programme will be provided when you have joined the team for this adventure. This trip attracts people of all levels of experience, fitness and ability as well as ages and backgrounds. This trek is designed to be a unique adventure and complete as a team, it is not a race. If you have concerns about your fitness or if you have reduced mobility please contact us for a confidential chat about whether this expedition is appropriate for you.

To complete the Georgia Trek comfortably, it is preferable that you have previous experience of long treks in varied and irregular terrain. You do not need previous experience at altitude as the maximum height is 3431 metres, however it is beneficial that you are a confident walker with a good level of fitness to manage the sections of ascent. 

You will also be camping in remote camps in the Caucasus Mountains with very limited facilities, however, the pristine wildness and peacefulness of the environment is something to treasure.

Trekking the Atsunta Pass (3431m) involves walking at altitude, therefore altitude sickness is a possibility. You may experience mild symptoms, such as headaches, nausea and loss of appetite. The best way to adjust to altitude is to walk slowly, rest as often as possible and drink plenty of water! Rest assured your Leader is experienced in altitude trekking and will advise you accordingly if you are starting to feel the effects of altitude.

You can also talk with Jim or Sue if you have any concerns about altitude.

A Trek Training Programme will be provided when you join this trip to help you with your preparations. We also have exclusive offers with our Training Partners and Communities – Her Spirit and Strength & Movement Coach, Peter Lant. For more info, please visit our Training & Preparation page.

The more you are prepared, the more you will enjoy the challenge.

Our motto is: Train hard, smile harder and enjoy the journey!

We have a variety of tailored training weekends available to ensure you’re fully prepared for your trek. These training weekends are the perfect way to help you gauge your fitness and training progress under the careful guidance of our experienced leaders. Plus the leaders will chat through your specific trip and also provide guidance and tips relating to clothing and equipment, health and well-being, packing, trekking skills (trekking at altitude/walking on different terrain/using trekking poles), teamwork and much more to ensure you are fully prepared and ready for your adventure ahead.

We predominantly host our training weekends in Snowdonia given the wide variety of terrain available to practice and where Chief Ewe’s, Jim or Sue, can meet you too. It’s a great way for you to meet fellow members of the flock and ask any questions, no matter how big or small. We’re here to make sure you’re ready.

For further info, please email info@adventurousewe.co.uk or call 01492 588 069.

A full kit list will be provided when you register for this trek. Good kit can make the difference between a fantastic adventure and an uncomfortable one. Well worn in waterproof hiking boots are essential together with a good quality waterproof jacket AND trousers.

An exclusive Adventurous Ewe discount code will be provided for the independent outdoor retailers on registering for this mountain adventure.

To help you get the very best from your Georgia Trek we’ll provide you with an exclusive Adventurous Ewe discount code to use in outdoor retailers both online and in store. They offer a large choice of kit that the staff themselves use while climbing, hiking, mountaineering, running, travelling or enjoying expeditions across the globe and they pride themselves on sharing their experience and knowledge of equipment so you can choose the right gear to suit you and this trek.

The weather throughout the summer months in Tusheti is highly changeable due to the topography of the region, generally it is cool during the day becoming cold at night. Storm showers can come in at anytime and clear just as quickly so it is wise to be prepared for all types of conditions.

We recommend that you check the mountain weather forecast in the days leading up to your trek by clicking here.

Local hotel (2 nights twin share basis) and mountain camps (4 nights twin share basis)

We’ve sourced our hotel accommodation carefully in Tbilisi to support locally owned hotels in line with the Adventurous Ewe style of travel. The rooms are on a twin share basis. 

During the trek there are 5 nights in tented mountain camps. 

Single travellers

Our group trips are designed for shared accommodation in order to keep the cost at a minimum for you. Single rooms and tents may be organised for an additional cost however this is dependent on accommodation availability. Single travellers share with people of the same gender in accommodation ranging from twin to multi-share.

For more info, please get in touch with us at info@adventurousewe.co.uk.

All breakfasts, 6 lunches and 6 dinners are included.

Georgians have a great culinary traditions and specialities include Khachapuri (cheese pies), Khinkali (meat dumplings) and Lobio (bean stew with herbs and spices). There are many sauces made from walnuts to accompany cheese or meat dishes. Churchekhela – walnuts in solid grape juice is a typical local sweet. Modern archaeological evidence suggests that Georgia is also the oldest winemaking country in the world, with some wine samples dating back 8,000 years. Georgia also has over 500 varieties of local wines.

Vegetarians can easily be catered for, as there are lots of fruit and vegetables, cheese and other dairy products, various local breads and dumplings. Vegans or those with wheat or dairy intolerance will find there is far less variety but can be accommodated. Walnuts are ubiquitous in salads and sauces, so those with nut allergies should be aware. Please advice Exodus at the time of booking if this affects you. 

The impact of single use plastic is having on our landscape, wildlife and oceans, it is now more important than ever that we all make changes in order to help our planet. We may not be a huge global company but we’re passionate about playing our part and trying to make a huge difference collectively. Together we can dramatically reduce our consumption of single use plastics and support our responsible travel ethos of ‘Take nothing but photos, leave nothing but boot-prints, keep nothing but memories.’

You can make a difference too with taking part in the Georgia Trek. As part of our commitment to helping the planet, members of the flock you join us for this mountain trek, you will receive a free Adventurous Ewe Water-to-Go bottle. This is our way of saying thank-ewe and also making a difference to the consumption of single use plastics in developing countries.

For more info please click here or email us at info@adventurousewe.co.uk for more info.

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Your Adventurous Ewe Leader/s and Crew will have a satellite phone, mobile phones and radios communications in case of emergencies. The team are trained to deal with these situations. Please ensure you listen to your Leader during these times and refrain from putting any posts on social media. Should you find yourself unable to continue with the trek, your Leader and crew will make the necessary arrangements. Depending on the situation, you will be met by the support vehicle (depending on access) and you will be transferred back to your accommodation or nearby medical facility as required.

Your Emergency Contact at Adventurous Ewe HQ is Jim Young on +44(0)7747 346 588.

Cool Earth

We are very excited to have teamed up with leading climate change charity Cool Earth, who share our mission to protect the planet’s precious environment in a sustainable manner. The future of rainforest protection is where everyone makes a difference to climate change! We invest a % of our revenue into supporting critical conservation projects around the world through Cool Earth. You are most welcome to help make a difference too by sparing a few pennies. Please give what you can and help save the world’s rainforests today by clicking here. Just £2.50 will save 10 trees and lock up 10 tonnes of CO2.

Together, we can all make a difference in helping preserve this precious and wonderful planet.

Thank-ewe