HIKING IN THE NATIONAL PARKS
In search of adventure, venture in the National Parks
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HIKING IN THE NATIONAL PARKS
In search of adventure, venture in the National Parks
National Parks and Nature Reserves are spread from subtropics and wetlands to high peaks of Caucasus Mountain Range, steeps and deserts. The trekking paths cross interesting palaeontologic, cultural and historic places. Fresh air, lush forests, picturesque gorges, canyons and mineral water springs of Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park, variety of landscapes of Lagodekhi National Park, the highlands of Stepantsminda State Reserve and wetlands of Kolkheti National Park, Subtropical forests of Mtirala National Park make trekking in Georgia an unforgettable experience.
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Day 1:
Arrival in Tbilisi; met and assisted at the airport.
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Day 2:
Tbilisi – Sighnaghi; after short sightseeing tour of Tbilisi old town drive to Signaghi.
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Day 3:
Signaghi – Vashlovani- Lagodekhi; drive to Vashlovani National Park, distinguished from Georgia’s other protected areas by its semi-desert ecosystem, unique place with scientific and touristic significance. Enjoy 4wd adventure and walk in Eagles Canyon. En route to Lagodekhi short trek to Khornabuji Fortress.
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Day 4:
Lagodekhi National Park; experience a memorable adventure in this park considered as important reserve of plants, reptiles, birds, palaeontologic and cultural places. Trek (o Machi fortress.(10-11km)
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Day 5:
Lagodekhi National Park – Tbilisi; visit Ninoskhevi Waterfall and explore variety of landscapes and enjoy numerous outdoor activities. (9-10km)
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Day 6:
Tbilisi – Truso Valley -Stepantsminda; drive to the picturesque highlands of Caucasus Mountain Range. enjoy breathtaking views of snowy picks travertines, waterfalls and mineral lakes.
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Day 7:
Stepantsminda Nature Reserve; enjoy breathtaking view of mount Kazbek and trek towards glacier (12 -14 km)
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Day 8:
Stepantsminda – Borjomi; from highlands drive to Borjomi spa resort, famous for its mineral waters. En route visit Uplistsikhe cave town.
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Day 9:
Borjomi; full day trekking in Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park. Enjoy fresh air and impressive landscapes of lush forests, picturesque gorges and canyons.(9 km)
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Day 10:
Borjomi – Kutaisi; drive to the capital of legendary Colchis. Visit Prometheus Cave Natural monument. Evening walking tour in Kutaisi.
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Day 11:
Kutaisi – Poti; drive west toward the Black Sea shore. Take a boat tour on Georgian Amazone – Paliastomi Lake and see astonishing lakeshore scenery, impassable tall thickets of bulrush, secondary wet meadows and the thick cover of royal fern.
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Day 12:
Poti – Chakvi – Batumi; explore the picturesque subtropical landscapes of Mtirala Natioal Park. Evening in Batumi to rest and relax. (7km)
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Day 13:
Batumi; half day Batumi sightseeing tour. Afternoon on leisure.
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Day 14:
Departure; transfer to the airport.
BEST SEASON FOR THE TOUR BY MONTH
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TOUR TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Total Touring Distance ≈ 1465 km
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Total driving time ≈ 29 hours
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Longest driving distance per day ≈ 300 km
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Longest driving time per day ≈ 5 hours
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O/Ns by locations: 1+1+2+1+2+2+1+1+2 = 13
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Walking total ≈ 29 hours
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Adopted conditions for disabled
person*
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no
partly
fully
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* Caucasus Travel takes special care of disabled persons, doing the best to adopt and improve conditions for disabled persons, when/where it is possible
For tour planning, pricing, reservations, management, monitoring and
control of tour operations
Caucasus Travel is using
TourBuilder TM Travel Management Software
BEST SEASON FOR THE TOUR BY MONTH
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
TOUR TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Total Touring Distance ≈ 1465 km
|
Total driving time ≈ 29 hours
|
Longest driving distance per day ≈ 300 km
|
Longest driving time per day ≈ 5 hours
|
O/Ns by locations: 1+1+2+1+2+2+1+1+2 = 13
|
Walking total ≈ 29 hours
|
Adopted conditions for disabled
person*
|
no
partly
fully
|
* Caucasus Travel takes special care of disabled persons, doing the best to adopt and improve conditions for disabled persons, when/where it is possible
For planning, reservations, management, monitoring and control of tour operations Caucasus Travel is using TourBuilder TM Travel Management Software