A two-day space trip


Fall Astro Tour: Chasing Meteors

Evening Tour at the Astrophysical Observatory in Abastumani, viewing the Orionid meteor shower, a guided tour of the starry sky led by a naturalist, and viewing the planets through a telescope, GODERZI ALPINE BOTANICAL GARDEN
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Hiking through a beautiful coniferous forest, stopping to see the petrified forest, a beautiful road, and great company
Overnight stay at a hotel

The main highlight of this trip is that we'll be exploring space. Of course, during the day we’ll be sightseeing in the region.

And also for the colors of fall—after all, this is the time of golden autumn!

And we'll spend the evening on a tour of the observatory and watching the Orionid meteor shower.

If you've never seen a "shooting star," there's a very good chance you'll get to see one with us.

Get your wishes ready so you have time to make them.

program
Day One: Goderdzi Botanical Garden
We’ll leave Batumi around 10 a.m. The departure time is approximate and subject to change. We’ll make a restroom stop along the way, and we’ll stop for lunch near the Goderdzi Alpine Botanical Garden. We’ll take a walk through the garden to stretch our legs.
It’s small but beautiful. The distance is about 2 km.

On the way, we’ll stop near the petrified trees to see this natural wonder, and a naturalist will explain how they were preserved.
The evening of the first day. Dinner, a walk
We'll check into the hotel in the afternoon so we can arrive at night and go straight to bed. Then we'll head to a restaurant for dinner.
If time allows, anyone who'd like to can take a walk around the Rabat Fortress. We'll be right nearby.

The evening of the first day. The observatory

When it gets dark, we'll go on an evening tour of Georgia's only observatory.

Let's look at the planets through a telescope, take a tour of the observatory's museum, and listen to a lecture by the lead astronomer—it's really fascinating and interesting!

The price of the tour is included in the cost of the trip.


Afterward, we'll head to a wild clearing at an elevation of about 1,200 meters above sea level.

We'll be observing the Orionid meteor shower—those very "shooting stars"—and along the way, our naturalist will teach you how to navigate the night sky and find constellations.

Around noon, we'll head back to the hotel to sleep.

Day Two: Hiking

After breakfast at the hotel, we’ll head to the trailhead. The hike will take us through a coniferous forest—cozy and mysterious. The incline is gentle, so we’ve classified this hike as a Level 1 difficulty. We’ll see what kinds of mushrooms grow here, breathe in the fresh air, visit an old fortress, and, of course, enjoy the views.


Distance: 8–10 km.

Elevation gain: about 400–500 m.


After our hike, we'll head to a cozy clearing for lunch, and then we'll head home.

We'll be in Batumi around 10 p.m.

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Price per person
550 ₾
Club price - 530 ₾


Price includes:

- comfortable transportation
- hotel accommodations
- ticket for a tour of the observatory
- guides accompanying you on the tours
- Meals
(two lunches, breakfast, desserts, and tea)
Dinner on the first day is at your own expense
on the first day at a restaurant (about 30–40 lari)
- Group equipment (blankets for stargazing, first-aid kit, binoculars)
- guided tours led by a naturalist
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Our itinerary has been carefully planned down to the last detail, but nature has its own way of doing things. Some parts of the route may be rearranged depending on the weather and other factors—so that each location reveals itself to us in the best possible light.

We cannot guarantee clear skies, because the weather in the mountains is unpredictable and does not always match expectations or weather forecasts. If the forecast calls for variable cloud cover, the tour will still take place.

This flexibility in our plan allows us to make the trip even more comfortable and enriching!
Day One in Pictures
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Day Two in Pictures
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We'll be staying at a cozy, highly-rated hotel
Rooms accommodate two to four guests and feature shared or separate beds; each room has its own bathroom and all amenities.

Level 1 difficulty—what does that mean?


You can hike these trails even without any hiking experience, but you need to be in good physical shape. The trail isn't very long and doesn't involve a significant elevation gain.

But don't forget that this is still a hike in the mountains.

The scale is relative; use the distance and elevation gain as a Tour Leader.
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Our Tour Leaders

We're beads and seals :3
  • Alina
    Founder of t&H, Nature Tour Leader
    A biologist by education, a naturalist by calling. She’s great at organizing everyone and getting them excited about adventures.

    She makes the most delicious camping oatmeal and tells stories about all kinds of plants, rocks, clouds, bugs, spiders, and birds. She loves seeing the spark of curiosity in people’s eyes and giving hugs.
  • Artem
    Founder of t&H, Tour Leader
    The best driver in Georgia, according to our tourists. He loves exploring life and new routes, and hiking high up in the mountains (and he’ll drag you along with him).
Why us?
  • high quality
    Over the past three years, more than 2,000 satisfied hikers have joined us on our trips.
    We’re constantly growing and evolving.
    We put our hearts into what we do 😁
  • safety
    We follow safety procedures on our hikes.
    We have careful drivers.
    Our Tour Leaders know what to do in difficult situations.
  • care and support
    Someone once wrote in a review: “They really take care of their kids,” and that’s absolutely true :3

    On our tours, we accompany you the entire way, provide delicious meals, and answer any questions you may have.
    If you’ve never been on a hike before, we’ll help you choose the right difficulty level, the right footwear, and so on.
  • convenience
    For each trip, we have a chat group where we help you get ready for the hike and make sure you pack everything you need. It’s a convenient way to stay in touch with everyone, share links, or post group photos.
    We take your dietary needs into account.
    You don’t need to worry about the route or travel time—we handle that for you.
    We also prepare the gear for you, so you don’t need to reserve or pick it up separately.
  • You'll feel right at home with us
    We travel in a comfortable, off-road-capable vehicle with climate control,
    ; we form small groups of like-minded people,
    ; we have a packed itinerary, but at the same time we find time to relax, listen to the silence, and spend time alone with ourselves and nature
  • lots of goodies
    We bring together like-minded people and kindred spirits.
    We shoot awesome drone videos and take photos.
    We serve delicious food.
    We know the best angles and spots for amazing photos.
    We’re pet-friendly.
    And yes, we always have treats.
  • nature tours
    Some of the tours are led by the company’s founder, Alina, who is a biologist by training and a naturalist by calling.
    Along the way, we constantly discuss and explore nature, identify species, and answer all sorts of questions that nature lovers might have: How do glaciers form? What kind of bird is that in the sky? Which constellations are above us right now?
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