Georgia
Horse Migration
Tusheti National Park to Vashlovani, Georgia
Overview
Join us on an epic horse migration spanning 150 miles from the high mountains of Tusheti National Park to winter grazing in Vashlovani, near the border with Azerbaijan. We ride alongside a local team and shepherds who carry on this bi-annual tradition that has existed for generations.
This is not a holiday — it is an immersive cultural expedition suitable for advanced riders only who are flexible, resilient, and happy with whatever the adventure brings.
We move a herd of 80+ horses, riding for hours at a time through all types of weather, and with an itinerary that can shift based on the needs of the herd and weather conditions.
The energy is high and dynamic as we move out at all gaits alongside a large herd of loose horses. We cross high mountain slopes with winding pass roads, towns, pastureland, and everything in between.
The horses are athletic and sure-footed. The food is homemade and delicious. Traversing the country on horseback while sharing in a vital cultural tradition — this expedition is absolutely a once in a lifetime experience.
October 1-9, 2027
Cost: $2,010 USD
Dates
Highlights
Take part in a bi-annual horse migration, a living tradition that has been carried on for generations.
Ride nearly 150 miles from Tusheti National Park, crossing the stunning and sheer-sided Albano Pass, to the sweeping pasturelands of Vashlovani near the border with Azerbaijan.
Stay five nights in tents and three nights in guesthouses and eat fresh homemade Georgian dishes at every meal.
Enjoy local wines and visit a vineyard. Georgia is home to over 500 varieties of grapes and is one of the world’s most biodiverse wine regions.
*Trip price includes meals from lunch on October 1 through lunch on October 9, and accommodation from the night of October 1 through the night of October 8. Able to accommodate most dietary needs — please contact us in advance. Weight limit of 220 lbs. Travel insurance covering horseback riding, medical and evacuation, and trip cancellation is required.
