8-day Trek around the Tobavarchkhili lakes in Georgia

After breakfast, and once all required equipment and provisions are inspected and packed, we will leave straight to Mukhuri village (by minivan or mini Bus). On our way, we will visit Gachedili Canyon.

After lunch, from Mukhuri, we will drive to the camping area by truck. It takes approximately 3-4 hours to cover a 32-kilometer section of the road, due to its poor condition. Along the way, we will visit the Shurubumu cave, the Ghunji waterfall and the Khobistskali river and beautiful gorge. In the evening, we will meet local horsemen, set up a tent, make a fire, have a late supper and a good night rest.

Driving distance by Mini Van (Kutaisi Mukhuri village ): 90 Km. (2 h.)
Driving by Truck: 32 Km. (3 h.)
Hiking: 1 km. (20 minutes)
Altitude (elevation) difference: 150 m – 1900 m.

Breakfast (7:00-8:00). After breakfast, without luggage, we will take the path to small Tobavarchkhili lake. On the way, you will enjoy the most beautiful panoramic views, mixed forests, alpine and sub alpine meadows and beautiful snowy mountain passes. On the way, we will stop to have a snack, a small camp will be set up and you will be able to swim in the Tobavarchkhili lake, enjoying beautiful views. We will have a late evening supper and rest.

Tour Details:
Hiking: 9 km. (4-6 h.)
Altitude (elevation) difference: 1900 m – 2750m.-2545 m.

Breakfast (9:00-10:00). After breakfast, we will take the path to the big Tobavarchkhili Lake. You will pass a picturesque rocky massif and pass, which connects large and small Tobavarchkhili lakes. We will set up camp, have lunch and watch a beautiful sunset. In the late evening, we will have supper and rest.

Tour Details
Hiking: 4km. (2-3 h)
Altitude (elevation) difference: 2545m -2900m -2650m

Breakfast (9:00-10:00). This day will be dedicated to the full exploration of  the Tobavarchkhili surroundings. We will visit Didghele water lakes, enjoying gorgeous views. From this place, you may even see the Svaneti Mountains and Elbrus, the highest peak in Europe. Climbers might enjoy climbing Chitagvala, a rocky mountain (3225 m/B-2). In the afternoon back to the camp, lunch, and plenty of time for fun before supper.

Tour Details:
Hiking: 5 km. (3-5 h)
Altitude (elevation) difference: 2650m. -2800m -2500m -2800m-2650m.

Breakfast (9:00-10:00). After breakfast, walking down the beautiful paths towards the shepherds’ dwellings.  On the way, we visit the beautiful Toba waterfall. In the afternoon, native shepherds will welcome you with ecologically clean dairy products and delicious native Georgian meals such as elarji, gebzhalia, Ghomi Cheese-Sulguni, barbecue and so on. The camp will be set up near the edge of the river Magani, the fire will be made and late supper will be enjoyed in nature.

Hiking: 5Km. (2-4 h)
Altitude (elevation) difference: 2650 m. -2130 m.

Breakfast (9:00-10:00). After breakfast, we will walk down the picturesque valley, which is rich in endemic species of plants and mixed forests. The camp shall be set up at the confluence of rivers Maganasa and Jalara- We will make a fire, have supper and rest.

Tour Details
Hiking: 9Km. (4-5 h.)
Altitude (elevation) difference: 2130 m. -1000m.

Breakfast (7:00-8:00).  After breakfast, we will take a path leading to summer pastures, called “Kirnakhona”. The view over the Kolkheti valley is incredibly beautiful. We will get down to the village Skuri by truck. Trip will be continued by minivan. You will be driven to the coast town Anaklia, where you can enjoy the beach. Overnight in a guesthouse.

Tour Details
Hiking: 11Km. (4-6 h.)

Altitude (elevation) difference 1000m -1250m. -1750 m.
Driving by truck: about 18 Km. (1 hour);
by Minivan: 65 Km. (1 hour and 30 Minutes)

Breakfast (9:00-10:00). Visiting Kutaisi (mini van or mini bus). Visiting Gelati Monastery and Bagrati Temple. After lunch, trip to Cave of Prometheus, which is about 30 minutes driving distance from Kutaisi. In the evening having a farewell dinner and transfer to the airport.

Tour Details
Hiking: 190 Km. (3 h.)