8 days

About this activity

Day 1: Tbilisi-Shaori-Shovi

Driving Distance 340 km, Hours 7 Hours
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In the morning, we will depart for the mountainous region – Racha. We stop at Shaori reservoir and Nikortsminda Church. Afterward, we will travel to Khvanchkara village where we taste the famous wine of Racha – Khvanchkara wine factory.

Day 2: Shovi – Buba Glacier-Shovi

Walking Distance 12 km, Duration 6 hours, 1010 m Up & 1010 Down
• We start trekking to Buba glacier and you enjoy an impressive panorama on the Buba Glacier and its vicinity.

Day 3: Shovi – Udziro Lake

Walking distance 11 km, Duration 9 Hours, Starting elevation 1346 m, maximum 3077
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This day we hike through a forest & alpine meadows of the picturesque Chkauri valley. we hike up Geske pass (3076m) from where you can see Udziro lake and surrounding mountain Katitsvera. We descend towards the lake and overnight on the banks of the lake.
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Overnight in tents.

Day 4: Udziro Lake – Glola

Walking Distance 8 km, Duration 6 hours, Starting elevation 2800, Ending elevation 1330 m
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In the morning, we descend towards the Glola village. At first, we walk into the alpine meadows but then descend into the forest. The trail is quite steep and requires several hours to reach Glola village.

Day 5: Glola – Notsara Valley

Walking Distance 10 km, Duration 7 hours, Starting Elevation 1250, maximum elevation 2280
• In the morning we start another marvelous hike. Spectacular views over glaciers, passes, and Greater Caucasus Mountain range - This everything you can enjoy yourself. We camp in the open, wild nature.

Day 6: Notsara Valley – Ghebi Village

Walking Distance 16 km, Duration 8 hours, Starting Elevation 1920, ending elevation 1246
• This day we will hike to one of the most spectacular village – Ghebi. On the way, we cross Notsara mountain and descend into Ghebi village.

Day 7: Ghebi-Gona-Lagura Huts-Ghebi

Walking Distance 14 km, starting elevation 1284 m, maximum elevation 2000m

We are hiking towards Shoda-Kedela mountain range. We reach Gona vilalge and Lagura huts. Panoramic views of Greater Caucasus Mountains, glaciers, and snow-peaked mountains are highlights of this day.

Day 8: Ghebi – Oni-Tbilisi

Driving Distance 310 km, Duration 7 hours
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n the morning, we start our final steps of Racha adventure. We travel from Ghebi village to Oni where we will have a lunch. Afterward, we travel back to Tbilisi or Kutaisi.

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Included

8-Day Expert Leadership from experienced adventure guides
Arrival and departure day group airport transfers
All Ground Transportation
Fuel surcharge
2 overnight at a guesthouse with private facilities in Shovi (Twins/Double Room)
1 overnight at a guesthouse with shared facilities in Glola (Twins/Triple Room)
2 overnight at a a guesthouse with shared facilities in Ghebi (Twins/Triple Room)
Breakfast for 7 days
Dinner for 7 days
Packed Lunch Boxes for 8 days
Snacks for 8 days
Hotel pick-up and drop off
Camping basic Equipment (tents, sleeping bags, sleeping mats, cooking gear)
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Snacks

Not included

Trekking Gear (Trekking Poles, Backpacks) – can be rented.
Gratuities
Travel insurance
Luggage transportation
Overnight in Tbilisi for the last night

Additional

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
For some days, we overnight in tents. You have to carry your backpack, and hiking equipment by yourself, or hire a horse.
This holiday involves a considerable amount of walking and may not be suitable for those with walking difficulties.
We reserve the right to alter routes without prior notice due to weather and road conditions.
Once you have booked your tour, a comprehensive dossier will be sent to you with a more detailed day-by-day itinerary, visa requirements and helpful information on what to pack.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

Features

Tourism

85%

Original

50%

Sport

50%

Aquatic

20%

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