“Explore amazing nature in Georgia”
6 Day Guided Enduro Motorcycle Tour through Tusheti Alps and Kakheti Vine Region in Georgia
Omalo, Georgia
Enduro Motorcycle Tours Georgia
Come and join Caucasus Enduro Tours for this adventurous motorcycle tour in Georgia. During this trip, you will ride your Enduro bike through many areas to enjoy beautiful landscapes, explore new things of the lands that you visit, and experience new routes that you have never tried before. You will stay in comfortable accommodations to taste local cuisines, relax after riding, and refill your energy for next exciting days.
Key Information
- Terrain: the mix of asphalt and off-road
- Bike: rental bike (Enduro KTM 400 or 450 EXC 2013)
- Mileage: 600 to 700 kilometers / 373 miles
- Daily rides: 80 to 130 kilometers / 50 to 81 miles
- Meals: all breakfasts and lunches
Highlights
- Starts and ends in Telavi
- Ride through the stunning Abano Pass into the remote Tusheti National Park
- Explore the untouched beauty of Gometsari and Pirikita Valleys in Tusheti
- Experience thrilling high-altitude trails and rugged mountain landscapes
- Descend from the wild Tusheti mountains into the picturesque Kakheti region
- Conquer the challenging ascent to Mt. Tsivi with breathtaking panoramic views
- End the journey with a scenic ride through the Gombori Mountain Range back to Telavi
- 5 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Intermediate
5 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: Georgian, Russian
Group size: 1-5 participants
Airport transfer included:
Tbilisi International Airport
Accommodation
During this tour, you will stay overnight at some guesthouses or hotels in Omalo, Telavi, and Tbilisi in standard rooms. Single rooms are provided for an additional fee.
Program
At the beginning of the tour, you should deposit 300 EUR to cover losses in case of enduro bike damage. At the end of the tour, if no losses are suffered, the deposit amount will be refunded.
Itinerary
- Day 1: Telavi-Abano Pass-Omalo (Tusheti National Park)
- Day 2: Omalo-Gometsari Valley-Omalo (Tusheti National Park)
- Day 3: Omalo-Pirikita Valley-Omalo (Tusheti National Park)
- Day 4: Omalo-Pshaveli-Telavi
- Day 5: Telavi-Mt. Tsivi-Telavi
- Day 6: Upper Mountain areas around Telavi (Includes the transfer to Tbilisi airport)
Day 1: Telavi - Abano Pass - Omalo (Tusheti National Park)
The route takes you into the heart of Tusheti National Park, one of Georgia’s most remote and untouched regions. This ride features challenging mountain terrain, scenic views of the Caucasus, and the high-altitude Abano Pass, one of the highest motorable passes in Georgia. The journey offers a mix of steep climbs, rocky paths, and high-altitude riding leading to the ancient village of Omalo, which serves as a gateway to the Tusheti region.
Day 2: Omalo - Gometsari Valley - Omalo (Tusheti National Park)
The route is a circular loop within Tusheti National Park, taking you through some of the most remote and untouched landscapes in Georgia. The ride will guide you through the beautiful Gometsari Valley, with its lush meadows, rocky trails, and rugged mountain paths. Expect to encounter challenging technical sections, with steep climbs and descents, but also enjoy the stunning natural beauty and the serene atmosphere of one of Georgia’s most pristine regions.
Day 3: Omalo - Pirikita Valley - Omalo (Tusheti National Park)
The route takes you deeper into the wilderness of Tusheti National Park, exploring the stunning Pirikiti Valley, known for its breathtaking views, lush landscapes, and rugged trails. This ride offers a challenging loop with a variety of technical terrain, including steep climbs, rocky paths, and river crossings. It’s a perfect route for those looking to experience untouched nature and remote mountain beauty, along with the rich cultural heritage of the Tusheti region.
Day 4: Omalo - Pshaveli - Telavi
The route takes you from the rugged landscapes of Tusheti National Park to the Kakheti region, passing through picturesque mountain villages and untouched nature. This ride offers a mix of high-altitude terrain, river crossings, and scenic valleys with a descent from the wild Tusheti mountains into the more gentle countryside of Kakheti. Expect a mix of technical climbs and descents, as well as beautiful winding dirt roads perfect for enduro enthusiasts.
Day 5: Telavi - Mt. Tsivi - Telavi
The route is an exciting circular loop that offers a mix of technical climbs, rocky paths, and scenic landscapes. The ride takes you from Telavi through vineyard-covered hills, followed by a challenging ascent to the summit of Mt. Tsivi, and then back to Telavi. This day will push your riding skills with its combination of steep terrain and high-speed dirt tracks, all while rewarding you with fantastic views.
Day 6: Upper Mountain areas around Telavi
The route takes you on an exciting journey through the Gombori mountain range, leading to the summit of Mount Tsivi and back. This ride is a thrilling mix of technical climbs, high-speed dirt tracks, and rocky ridgelines, offering incredible views of the Kakheti region. The trail will take you through dense forests, alongside rugged cliffs, and offer spectacular vistas of the Alazani River valley below. It’s an excellent day of mountain riding with a variety of terrain to keep things interesting.
- Distance from 80 to 130 km per day
Skill level
Intermediate
- Can ride for three to four hours
- Average riding experience
- Little assistance required
- Comfortable with extreme curves and leans
- Average experience with unsurfaced roads
- Steep ascents and descents
Motorcycle
Enduro 2011 KTM 450 EXC 2013
As one of the most successful Enduro bikes of recent years, the 450 EXC still has but one aim in the E2 class, the world championship title. A new frame design, the perfected settings, and an ultra-powerful SOHC engine with the latest technology once again raise the bar for the competition.
Engine and transmission
- Displacement: 449.30 cubic centimeters (27.42 cubic inches)
- Engine type: Single cylinder, four-stroke
- Compression: 11.9:1
- Bore x stroke: 95.0 x 63.4 millimeters (3.7 x 2.5 inches)
- Fuel system: Carburettor. Keihin FCR-MX 39
- Fuel control: Overhead cams (OHC)
- Ignition: Kokusan
- Lubrication system: Pressure lubrication with three oil pumps
- Cooling system: Liquid
- Gearbox: six-speed
- Clutch: Wet mdouble disk clutch, operated hydraulically
- Driveline: 15:45 (13:52)
- Primary drive: 33:76
- Exhaust system: Aluminium
Chassis, suspension, brakes, and wheels
- Frame type: Central double-cradle-type 25CrMo4 steel
- Subframe: Aluminium
- Rake (fork angle): 26.5 degrees
- Front suspension: WP USD 48 millimeters (1.89 inches)
- Front wheel travel: 185 millimeters (7.3 inches)
- Rear suspension: WP PDS shock absorber
- Rear wheel travel: 185 millimeters (7.3 inches)
- Front tire: 90/90-21
- Rear tire: 140/80-18
- Front brakes: Single disc
- Front brakes diameter: 260 millimeters (10.2 inches)
- Rear brakes: Single disc
- Rear brakes diameter: 220 millimeters (8.7 inches)
- Wheels: 1.60 x 21 inches, 2.15 x 18 inches Excel
Physical measures and capacities
- Dry weight: 113.9 kilograms (251.1 pounds)
- Seat height: 985 millimeters (38.8 inches) or lowest setting if adjustable
- Ground clearance: 380 millimeters (15.0 inches)
- Wheelbase: 1,475 millimeters (58.1 inches)
- Fuel capacity: 9.5 liters (2.51 gallons)
Location
This adventure takes you through Telavi, the heart of Georgia’s wine region, before crossing the breathtaking Abano Pass into Omalo, the gateway to the remote Tusheti National Park. Explore the untouched beauty of Gometsari Valley and Pirikita Valley, ride through the rugged landscapes of Pshaveli, and conquer the heights of Mt. Tsivi in the scenic Gombori Mountain Range, before returning to Telavi with a transfer to Tbilisi airport.
Abano pass
Abano pass is a high mountain pass located in the region of Tusheti, Georgia, in the central part of the great Caucasus Mountains, at an elevation of 2,850 meters (9,350 feet) above the sea level. Abano pass is the highest drivable mountain pass in the Caucasus. The pass is driveable only by four-by-four cars. Conditions can change quickly and be harsh. Road closures can be frequent, so please check conditions before traveling to this area.
The road to reach the pass starts in Pshaveli and ends in Omalo. It has a length of 84.5 kilometers, but the expected driving time is over than 12 hours. The pass links the Georgian regions of Kakheti (south) and Tusheti (north). Tusheti is the most pristine and remote mountain region of Georgia at 900 to 4800 meters above the sea level. It is covered with ravines and two main river valleys, Gometseri Alazani and Pirikiti Alazani. It is one of the highest mountain roads of Europe.
The road over the pass was built in 1978 and is only open during the summer months from around May until to October, but it can be closed anytime when the access is not cleared of snow. Avalanches and heavy snowfalls can sometimes block some sections of the road and can be extremely dangerous due to frequent patches of ice. The main settlement in the region is the Omalo Village (1850 meters above the sea level).
Due to Omalo's high mountain location on the northern slopes of the Greater Caucasus mountain range and the absence of well-maintained roads, it is largely isolated from the rest of Georgia for most of the year. Do not stuff your belly too much. Eventually, you might feel vomiting temptations while climbing circuitous roads at higher altitudes. This trail passes through remote areas, so you need to be prepared. Tusheti can be reached with a four-by-four vehicle and only a four-by-four one.
Please note that some homestays are often only open from July but a bit a preplanning will always ensure you have somewhere to stay. Four wheeling is an inherently dangerous activity and should not be attempted without the appropriate training and equipment. Tusheti's scenery is a spectacular mix of high, snow-covered peaks, deep gorges of Pirikiti, Gometseri, and Chanchakhovani, and steep, grassy hillsides with flocks of sheep and horses running wild through fields of irises.
Omalo
Omalo is a principal village in the historical region of Tusheti, Georgia. Administratively, it is part of the Akhmeta District in Kakheti. It lies between the Greater Caucasus mountain range and the Pirikita range of Tusheti. Due to Omalo's high mountain location on the northern slopes of the Greater Caucasus mountain range and the absence of well-maintained roads, it is largely isolated from the rest of Georgia for most of the year.
The only access road is through the Abano pass at 2,850 meters (9,350 feet). The fortress of Keselo is a landmark in Zemo (upper) Omalo, this place was served as a refuge for locals in the wartime.
Food
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
What's included
- Transfer from/to Tbilisi airport
- Tour guide (at accessible spots)
- Support 4x4 car and mechanic
- Enduro bike: KTM 450 EXC
- Fuel
- 5-night standard rooms (single room available for an extra fee)
- Breakfast
- Lunch pack
- Dinner
What's not included
- Enduro equipment
- Participant insurance
- Single room in guest house/hotel
- Guest house/hotel service before the tour start and after the tour finish
- Necessary conditions: At the start of the tour, each participant must provide a 300 EUR deposit to cover potential damages to the enduro bike. If no damages occur, the full deposit will be refunded at the end of the tour
How to get there
Recommended Airports
TBS
Tbilisi International Airport
96 km
Transfer included
Airport: Tbilisi International Airport
Airport transfer included: Tbilisi International Airport
No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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