2-day Horse Riding Tour in Vashlovani National Park

If youre looking for an exhilarating escape into nature, the 2-day horse riding tour in Vashlovani National Park is where the magic happens!

Highlights:

• Discover Vashlovani National Park and enjoy with beautiful views of it
• Explore a state reserve, natural monuments, and a national park by horse

• Transfer from and to Tbilisi
• Accommodation in tents
• Guide services
• Meals, according to the Itinerary
• Horses

Not included:

• Accommodation in Tbilisi

Please note: Route difficulty: Easy. Trail length: 50 km. Duration: 2 days. The price is given per person in a group of 2 people.

Itinerary:

1 Day

The tour starts in Tbilisi at 07:30. Transportation in Vashlovani National Park, located in the southeast of Georgia, Kakheti region.

Protected areas are located between the two main rivers of Kakheti, Iori, and Alazani, including a state reserve, natural monuments, and a national park. The park area is rich in relict, endemic, and rare flora and fauna species. The area is home to 62 species of mammals and 135 species of birds.

200 km drive from Tbilisi, the last 20 km of the road passes through Shirak-Eldar fields. Exercise will take about 15-20 minutes before the start of the tour.

The first-day route runs through the winter pastures of Shiraki and ends with beautiful views of Vashlovani National Park. We will stay in tents for the night.

Meal plan: Lunch and Dinner

2 Day

The next day's route continues to the Shirak fields, on the way we will meet shepherds' huts, and wheat and barley fields. Ride up on the ridge with spectacular views of Vashlovani National Park. At the end of the day, we will take the horses to their pastures and return to Tbilisi.

Meal plan: Breakfast

Horse Riding Georgia Through Wild Landscapes of Vashlovani

Horse riding Georgia offers a rare chance to slow travel down and feel the land beneath you. This two day horseback riding journey takes you deep into Vashlovani, where riding replaces roads and horses become your connection to nature. Instead of rushing through viewpoints, you ride across open plains, ridges, and winter pastures while a tour guide leads the way. Compared to classic hiking, riding allows you to cover long distances without strain, yet still stay immersed in scenery. Nights are spent in tents under wide skies, far from towns, lights, and noise. Horse riding Georgia here feels raw and grounding, an experience built around movement, silence, and trust between rider and horses, not staged attractions or fixed schedules.

What to Know Before You Start Riding

This experience is accessible, but preparation matters.

• Wear long pants and closed shoes suitable for riding
• Pack sun protection, evenings can cool quickly
• Expect basic camp conditions, no hotel facilities
• Riding pace is calm and suitable for beginners
• Follow the guide closely in remote areas

More Facts About This Experience

Vashlovani is one of Georgias most unusual protected areas, often compared to African savannas because of its semi desert terrain. The park is known for rare steppe ecosystems, wild pistachio trees, and ancient seabed formations. Georgian filmmakers and nature documentarians frequently use Vashlovani as a filming location for historical and wildlife projects due to its untouched scenery. The area hosts wolves, gazelles, eagles, and dozens of reptile species. Horses have long been part of life here, used by shepherds crossing the Shiraki fields, making horseback riding a continuation of local tradition rather than a tourist invention.

Experiences That Pair Well With This Ride

Many travelers balance this remote journey with a guided walk around Tbilisi to reconnect with urban culture after nature immersion. A Kakheti wine tour adds another layer, shifting from horses and tents to vineyards, monasteries, and tastings. Together, these experiences frame Georgia from wild landscapes to everyday life, creating contrast without rushing.

Who Will Enjoy This Experience Most

This tour suits adventurous couples, friends, and solo travelers who enjoy nature and slow travel. It works well for beginners comfortable around horses. Families with young children may prefer shorter rides. Anyone seeking space, silence, and authentic horseback riding away from crowds will appreciate this journey.