GTG - Hiking in the Mtirala National Park

Tour Type: hiking tour | Region: Adjara

Hiking in the Mtirala National Park

Dates: May – October 2023 | Duration: full day | Group size: 8 - 16

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Intro
This adventure tour takes you to an unforgettable journey through the most species-rich area of the Caucasus, the Mtirala National Park. The park is a natural World Heritage site inscribed by UNESCO since July 2021. More than anywhere lse you can experience breath-taking landscapes in all its diversity.

Highlights

Hiking in the subtropical rainforest
Enjoying the beautiful waterfall and lake
Experiencing rope park and/or ATV race in the wild landscapes
Tasting traditional food and beverages

Guide
N.N., local hiking guide

Languages
English. For Russian/German-speaking tours or private tours please contact our offices.

Equipment
Comfortable shoes, outdoor clothing

Meeting point
Batumi, Memed Abashidze Ave 31, front to Europe Square

Departure time
9.00 am

Tour Map

Itinerary

Batumi – Mtirala National Park - Batumi

Departure to Mtirala National Park. After 40 min of drive along the majestic Chakvistskali Valley, we reach the village of chakvistavi.
We start hiking through the dark subtropical rainforests to explore hundreds of unique tree species, climbing lianas, flowering Azalea and ferns. Furthermore, we pass an 18 m high waterfall and the mysterious “Lake of Love” where you hear the legend of Love and Crying Mountain.
On the way back, we cross the Chakvistavi River by a handmade cable car and return to our hiking starting place, where we take a delicious traditional Georgian Lunch in the local restaurant.

Hiking trail info
Distance: 7 km
Duration: 4 h max.
Elevation gain: 292m
Level of difficulty: easy

After lunch, we enjoy coffee and relax in the middle of the park. If you wish, your guide will help you to organize horses for riding, to rent ATV and to experience Zip line or rope park.

Around 6 pm we'll be back to Batumi.

Meal plan: lunch

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