PICTURESQUE PANKISI
Picturesque Pankisi
YOUR PRIVATE PANKISI TOUR
4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS :: 3 STAR ACCOMMODATIONS
DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN PANKISI
Welcome to Pankisi Valley! Have no doubt, this hidden gem in NE Georgia will surprise you with all it has to offer these next few days. It’s approx. a 3 hr. drive from Tbilisi through the rolling hills of the Gombori Pass, through the wine country of Kakheti, until you reach Pankisi Valley, nestled up against the Caucasus Mountains. You’re sure to be charmed by Melissa’s Guest House & the quaint intricacies of this family home-turned-guest house, so settle in and start exploring!
DAY 2: JOKOLO CULTURAL WALKING TOUR
The Kist (related to Chechens) population of Pankisi has a very interesting history and you’ll begin learning about that today, as a local English-speaking guide shows you some of the highlights of the village of Jokolo: the local mosque, a small Orthodox church, a history museum, a non-alcoholic brewery, honey production, and more. And the food of course, is a big highlight of Pankisi! Today you’ll begin appreciating the delicious breakfasts & dinners prepared by local women at Melissa’s Guest House, and at lunch you’ll enjoy participating in a cooking master-class of local Kist cuisine and hence consumer afterwards. 🙂
DAY 3: HORSEBACK RIDING TOUR
You’ll get a different view of Pankisi Valley today on horseback as you spend the day exploring the surrounding forested mountain slopes. Your destination is Mt. Tbatana at 6,700 ft. elevation (approx. 2200 meters) above sea level, before returning back to Jokolo. Horseback riding is one of the points of local pride among the Kist population, and one of the big draws of tourism in the region, so we hope you enjoy this experience of Pankisi from “on high!” This is your most active/strenuous day of your time at Pankisi.
DAY 4: DEPARTURE
Thanks for visiting and experiencing Pankisi Valley! We hope to see you again for a longer visit, possibly doing a week-long horseback tour from Pankisi to Tusheti. Nakhvamdis! (Goodbye in Georgian)
Included in Cost of Tour
- All transportation (including transfers to/from Tbilisi)
- 2 full days of touring Pankisi with an English-speaking guide
- All excursion and entrance fees
- Breakfasts and Dinners
- Fees for horses if doing horse-back excursion on Day 3
- Master-class costs: cooking
- Lodging – 3 nights in guest house
- Extensive pre-trip planning, customization, & customer service
Not Included in Cost of Tour
- International and domestic airfare
- Georgian tourist visa (required for some countries but not for most Western countries)
- Additional services requested at guest house (mountain bike rental, Zikr concert, felt-making class, etc.)
- Any change to the program that requires extra expense (any departure from the itinerary will be booked by you at your own expense)
- Additional beverages at meals (non-alcoholic and alcoholic)
- Tips for guides, drivers & meals
- Lunches
Talk to a Pankisi expert today:
- +1 704-810-4296
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What you’ll see on the “Picturesque Pankisi” tour
Picturesque Pankisi Pricing
| Tour Level | 2 People | 3-4 People | 5-6 People |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Economic |
$695 |
$565 |
$495 |
* As a US based company, all prices are in US Dollars, per person. We accept payment in US dollars at the exchange rate in effect at the time of payment. Refer to our Payment Options document for more detail.
*Melissa’s Guest House is guest-home style lodging, and so you might be sharing a room with other travelers (including with whom you were not previously acquainted). There are only two private rooms with a shared bed for couples, which may or may not be available.
*Pankisi Valley is less than 1 hr. from Telavi and the Kakheti region, so we can easily plan a day-trip or 1-2 night stay in Pankisi in addition to your plans in Kakheti; just let us know!
*Contact us for larger group pricing.