JEEPING WITH TREKKING IN RACHA
Tour is valid from May to October
DAY 1 Arrival to Tbilisi. Transfer
Arrival to Tbilisi, driver will meet you at the airport with sign: “Capital Georgia Travel”. Transfer to the hotel of your choice and accommodation.
DAY 2 Tour to Tbilisi and Mtskheta
After breakfast, tour to Tbilisi: Metekhi Church located in the neighborhood of the same name and gracefully situated on a cliff above Mtkvari river. Your guide will then take you to the new Rike Park to admire the view and perhaps take a few photos in front of The Bridge of Peace, a stunning modern structure designed by Italian architects and one of the new symbols of the city.
One of the highlights of the day is a visit to Narikala – the capital’s ancient fortress, where the stunning views over the city will open out before you. You’ll be whisked to the top in a cable car and after your visit will wander down by foot through the narrow and historic streets of the Old Town, among them the newly renovated Shardeni – the street which never sleeps, and one of Tbilisi’s nighttime hot spots.
Walking to Legvtakhevi gorge, where you’ll see the waterfall.
Departure to Mtskheta – the old, legendary capital of Georgia, just 20km from the city center. You’ll visit Jvari Monastery (Monastery of the Cross), previously a pagan temple and latterly turned into Christian church.
The Svetitskhoveli cathedral remains at the center of the Orthodox church. Drive back to Tbilisi, transfer to the hotel.
DAY 3 Tour to Nikortsminda, Barakoni, Sakinule cave
After breakfast check out. Drive to region Racha-Lechkhumi, so called Georgian Switzerland.
You’ll have photo stop to Nakerala pass near lake Shaori, it has stunning Landscape especially in autumn when everything is green, gold and red. There are favorable dwelling conditions for fishes in the lake, so fishermen are often seen there.
After visit Racha’s sightseeings: Nikortsminda cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site candidate. Cathedral is generously decorated with rich ornamental relief depicting Transfiguration, Doomsday and other evangelic subjects, figures of the Saints, and of real and fantastic beasts. Thereafter Barakoni- the church construction was initiated and supported by Rostom Eristavi of Racha, one of the most famous military and political figure of his time and was carried out in 1753 by the architect apparently invited from east Georgia — David Shulavreli. Then visit Sakinule cave.Word Sakinule means freezer. Arrival to Ambrolauri, a small city with a population of only 2,000 people located 550 m (1,800 ft) above sea level.
Accommodation, here you’ll have also dinner.
DAY 4 Tour to Lailash, Shovi, Utsera, visit winery
After breakfast check out. Drive to upper Racha to village Khvanchkara, the climate here is humid, the winter is a bit cold and with hot, but dry summer, the ideal climate for grapes. Here you’ll visit winery, which was built by Prince Kipiani in 1927, represented today as “Khvanchkara” Ltd. The wine-makers, who have been working in the Winery for decades, passed on the Kipiani method of Khvanchkara Winemaking to the new generation that continues this fine wine making tradition.
You’ll have opportunity to degustation Khvanchkara.
Then you’ll move to off-road and go to the village Lailash, to enjoy the beautiful views near the artificial pool.
Proceed to Utsera – Balneological resort. Arrival to Utsera, free time for relax on the fresh air 1150 m above sea level.
Departure to Shovi, located 1600 m above sea level and considered to be an Alpine resort. It is famous for its forests that occupy over 25 thousand hectares. The diseases including Asthma, Chronic bronchitis, Cholangitis, Gastrointestinal system disorders, Anemia and others may be treated here.
Accommodation, here you’ll have also dinner.
DAY 5 Hiking to Tskhrajvari, transfer to Tbilisi
Breakfast in the hotel, check out. Drive for starting hiking to Tskhrajvari mountain. Hike to Rocky massive about 4 km one way.
After hiking drive back to Tbilisi, accommodation.
DAY 6 Departure
After breakfast, check out. Your driver will meet you at the hotel lobby for the scheduled transfer to Tbilisi International Airport.
PRICE FOR TOUR PER PERSON IN USD
No. of pax in the group |
3*** Economy hotel |
3*** Standard hotel |
4**** Standard hotel |
2 person |
625 |
640 |
710 |
4 person |
425 |
445 |
515 |
6 person |
355 |
370 |
440 |
Payment can be also made in Euro according to currency exchange rate as of the date of booking.
Each program can be updated as per individual request and budget.
► Accommodation in the hotel of chosen category:
In Tbilisi 3 nights with breakfast,
In Ambrolauri 1 nights with half board meal,
In Shovi 1 night with half board meal,
► Tours according to the itinerary,
► English-speaking guide/driver,
► Transportation by 4Х4 car,
► Entrance fees,
► Cable car ride during the City Tour,
► Wine degustation,
► 24/7 Customer Support Line.
► Airfare,
► Lunches,
► Visa,
► Insurance,
► Personal expenses,
► Tips for the guide and driver..
If you would like to have a tour on the full board basis, we gladly will arrange the lunches in the best local restaurants which were hand-picked by our travel experts.