Join us on a day tour to the charming Bateti Lake, located in the middle of the picturesque Dzama Valley. We will also visit two remarkable monasteries nearby. We will also drop by a local guesthouse for a delicious winter lunch.
Date: Sun 8 Jun
Duration: 1 day
Driving distance: 280 km
Trip difficulty: Easy
Group size: Min. 6 participants
Pick-up: 09:00, Samaia Garden, Tbilisi
Drop-off: Around 19:00 (Arrival time will depend on the group’s hiking speed and traffic)
Price: 120 GEL
BOOK:
https://wtgeorgia.com/tours/bateti-lake-day-hike/
Trail parameters:
Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 5.1 km (A to A)
Min. elevation: 1044 m.a.s.l.
Max. elevation: 1325 m.a.s.l.
Elevation gain: 289 m
Duration: 5-6 hours
Trail description: It’s an easy round-way trail that fallows a ground road. The trail to the lake is uphill. The area around the lake is muddy. Walking poles and spare pair of shoes are recommended.
Itinerary:
We will leave Tbilisi in the morning and drive to Dzama Valley, famous for housing over fifty different monastic complexes. Our first stop will be Kintsvisi Monastery. The temple’s main highlight is the 15th-century frescoes depicting saints and contemporary historical figures, including Giorgi III and Tamar. Next, we will visit Sarkineti Monastery – Georgia’s only modern church carved in the rock. Finally, we will hike to Bateti Lake. The trail will take us uphill through a beautiful forest and several open meadows, where we will have a chance to admire the nature. On the way back, we will stop at a local guesthouse for a delicious, hot lunch. Return to Tbilisi. The end of the tour.
Inclusions:
Transfers,
Sightseeing/hiking itinerary with an English-speaking guide,
Lunch.
Exclusions:
Personal travel insurance,
Gratitudes.
Note:
Please check Terms and Conditions for our cancellation and insurance policy.
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