Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park

PRICE: 490€ Duration: 7 nights, 8 days Availability: Anytime

Borjomi-Kharagauli national park is located in the central part of Georgia. Its total area is 85 083 hectares, which amounts more than 1% of the whole territory. It is one of the biggest national parks in Europe, which was established in 1995. The park features well-preserved and protected forest habitats, with rare and unique flora and fauna, exceptional and inimitable landscapes.

Diversity of Geographical and ecological zones, rich animal world and a large verity of vegetation provoke great scientific and tourist interest.

The tourist’s route net of Borjomi-Kharagauli national park, gives the opportunity of one day hiking as well as multiple days trekking. Tourist routes are marked and well-organized. Along the routes there are well-managed picnic and camping sites.

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Borjomi
  • Borjomi-Kharagauli national park
  • Lomi Mountain tourist shelter
  • Sakhvlari tourist shelter
  • Sametskhvareo tourist shelter
  • Amarati tourist shelter
  • Atskuri tourist shelter
  • Uplistsikhe
  • Mtskheta
  • Tbilisi

TOUR DETAILS:

  • Category: outdoor activities
  • Available: late spring-mid fall
  • Age: 16-65
  • Duration: 8 days
  • Route length: 76 km
  • Group size: optional

ITINERARY:

DAY 1: PICK-UP FROM THE AIRPORT – TRANSFER TO THE HOTEL

DAY 2: BORJOMI – LOMI MOUNTAIN TOURIST SHELTER

After the breakfast, the group will meet the guides and their assistants. Following the inspection of hiking equipments, the group will drive to well-known resort Borjomi. You will go through a registration at the park administration and from Likani watch post you will go along the path to Lomi Mountain tourist shelter. On the way you will a dinner. You will spend the night in the tourist shelter or tent, where you will have a dinner and well deserved rest.

Tour details:

By minivan – 130 km (2 hours)
Trekking – 15 km (5-6 hours)
Altitude difference – 930 m-1800 m

DAY 3: LOMI MOUNTAIN TOURIST SHELTER – SAKHVLARI TOURIST SHELTER

Breakfast (07:00-08:00)

From Lomi mountain tourist shelter, you will go along picturesque panoramic path to Sakhvlari tourist shelter. On the way you will have a dinner. You will overnight in the shelter or tent, where you will have a dinner and much needed relaxation.

Tour details:

Trekking – 18 km (6-7 hours)
Altitude difference –1800 m-2198 m-1000 m

DAY 4: SAKHVLARI TOURIST SHELTER – SAMETSKHVAREO TOURIST SHELTER

On this day, the group will go along the path from Sakhvlari tourist shelter to the stunning alpine and sub-alpine meadows, where is located the highest peak of the national park – Sametskhvareo (2642m above the sea level). On the way guests will have a lunch. The overnight will be in the Sametskhvareo shelter or tent. In the evening travelers will have a dinner and much needed rest.

Tour details:

Trekking – 19 km (7-8 hours)
By minivan – 25 km (1-1.30 minutes)
Altitude difference – 1000  m-2600 m

DAY 5: SAMETSKHVAREO TOURIST SHELTER – AMARATI TOURIST SHELTER

Breakfast (08:00-09:00)

On this day, from the guard’s shelter of Sametskhvareo, you will go along the path to Amarati tourist shelter. On the way, you will have a dinner and will overnight in the tent or shelter (3 beds). In the evening you will have a supper and a rest.

Tour details:

Trekking – 9 km (3-4 hours)
Altitude difference – 2600 m-1900 m

DAY 6: AMARATI TOURIST SHELTER – ATSKURI TOURIST SHELTER

Breakfast (08:00-09:00)

On this day, you will go along the path from Amarati tourist shelter to Atskuri shelter. On the way, you will have a dinner and will spend the night in the shelter, where you will have a supper and a well-deserved rest.

Tour details:

Trekking – 16 km (6-7 hours)
Altitude difference – 1900 m-1000 m

DAY 7: UPLISTSIKHE – MTSKHETA – RETURN TO TBILISI

Breakfast (08:00-09:00)

On this day you will return to Tbilisi. On the way, you will visit ancient rock-hewn city Uplistsikhe and former capital city of Georgia – Mtskheta. Historical sites of Mtskheta are in the list of UNESCO world cultural heritage. Here, you will have a dinner and wine tasting as well.

You will overnight in the hotel in Tbilisi, where you will have a dinner and a relaxation.

Tour details:

By minivan – 130 km (2 hours)

DAY 8: TBILISI WALKING TOUR – FAREWELL DINNER – TRANSFER TO THE AIRPORT

Breakfast (09:00-10:00)

After the breakfast you will have amazing Tbilisi walking tour. After the tour you will have a lunch and a walk to the dry bridge, where you can buy antiques, handmade items and souvenirs. In the evening you will have a farewell dinner and you will be accompanied to the airport.

Tour details:

Walking – 4 km (2-3 hours)

TOUR PARTICIPANTS SHOULD BRING:

  • Personal medicines
  • Water proof shoes
  • Sandals or trainers
  • Warm jacket and raincoat
  • Warm hat
  • Sun hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Personal hygiene items
  • Backpack

TOUR PRICE INCLUDES:

  • Pick up and transfer to the airport
  • Transportation by comfortable vehicle
  • Certified guide service
  • 7 overnights (2 nights in the hotel, 5 – in the tourists’ shelter or  tents/p.s. in case of tents, all necessary equipment will be provided)
  • Meals included for the duration of the tour
  • Wine tasting and farewell dinner at the restaurant

TOUR PRICE: from 455€

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