A two-day trip
with a short hike
December 13–14
with a short hike
December 13–14
New Year's
Racha - Imereti
Racha - Imereti
The Sairme Columns, Rachha Waterfall, Lake Shaori, a beautiful road, cliffs, a special New Year’s menu, and a search for a Christmas tree to decorate and make wishes for the coming year.
Evening get-togethers with hot cocoa and great stories, in good company
Overnight stay at a hotel
Yes, we know that New Year's has already passed, but the program is still a New Year's one. That's because we rescheduled this trip from late December to January due to bad weather.
We always want to ensure you have a great experience on your trip, so if the weather isn't on our side, we'll reschedule the trip in consultation with the participants.
There's snow on the mountain peaks right now, and it's an incredible sight!
Program
Day One: Rachha Waterfall
We’ll depart from Batumi, and along the way we’ll enjoy some very scenic views. We’ll stop along the way to stretch our legs and take some photos.
A short hike to the Rachha Waterfall—it’s one of the most beautiful we’ve ever seen!
We’ll have a snack there.
A short hike to the Rachha Waterfall—it’s one of the most beautiful we’ve ever seen!
We’ll have a snack there.
Sairme columns
After that, we'll go see the Sairme Columns.
These will be short hikes.
The total route for the day is about 7 km with 400 m of elevation gain.
These will be short hikes.
The total route for the day is about 7 km with 400 m of elevation gain.
The evening of the first day
We'll arrive at the hotel to spend the night.
In the evening, we'll drink hot cocoa, chat, and get to know each other.
We'll go out to look at the stars if the sky is clear. Our guide, Alina, will give us a tour of the night sky.
In the evening, we'll drink hot cocoa, chat, and get to know each other.
We'll go out to look at the stars if the sky is clear. Our guide, Alina, will give us a tour of the night sky.
Day Two. Shaori
Let's stop by Lake Shaori at the spot with the most beautiful views of the snow-capped mountains and the lake.
Tskhradzvari, lunch
Weather permitting (depending on the amount of snow), we’ll hike up Mount Nine Crosses—Tskhrajvari—which offers a panoramic view of Imereti, a beautiful forest, and the cliffs.
If there’s a lot of snow on Tskhrajvari, we’ll stop by a secret spot to look for fossilized animals—ammonites.
Then we’ll have lunch.
If there’s a lot of snow on Tskhrajvari, we’ll stop by a secret spot to look for fossilized animals—ammonites.
Then we’ll have lunch.
Tsutskhvati Cave
This cave has many different entrances and exits and 13 levels. We’ll explore some of them, take a look at the various landforms, and our naturalist guide will lead a tour, explaining the cave’s unique features, the minerals and formations found there, and how caves function.
The Hot Springs of Vani
Our last stop before heading home will be the Vani hot springs, where the baths are 42 degrees Celsius.
We'll take a dip and have some tea there.
We'll take a dip and have some tea there.
Day One
in pictures
New Year's menu
We decided to put together a special New Year's menu—we'll be eating Olivier salad and quiche, and drinking tea and hot cocoa with cinnamon rolls and pies.
Every participant will receive a little New Year's surprise from us :3
Every participant will receive a little New Year's surprise from us :3
Day Two
in pictures
We'll be staying at a cozy hotel
Accommodations are in double rooms, with options for twin beds or a double bed, as well as one single room.
Each room has its own bathroom and all amenities.
The hotel has a 10 out of 10 rating on Booking.com and is brand new.
In the evening, we’ll sit by the fireplace and drink hot cocoa. Breakfast is included.
Each room has its own bathroom and all amenities.
The hotel has a 10 out of 10 rating on Booking.com and is brand new.
In the evening, we’ll sit by the fireplace and drink hot cocoa. Breakfast is included.
If you live in Batumi, you probably have a raincoat—be sure to bring it along.
Flashlights will come in handy for the cave, so if you have one, bring it with you. If not, we’ll provide one.
After you book the tour, we’ll help you get ready and make sure you don’t forget anything.
Flashlights will come in handy for the cave, so if you have one, bring it with you. If not, we’ll provide one.
After you book the tour, we’ll help you get ready and make sure you don’t forget anything.
usually a group of 10 to 15 participants
We'll leave around 8–9 a.m. on Saturday and return home around 9 p.m. on Sunday. The departure time is approximate and may be adjusted.
We usually make stops along the way near our home within Batumi.
After you book the tour, we'll set up a chat group where we'll go over all the details regarding fees, what to bring, and so on.
The most important thing is to have the right shoes (sturdy sneakers will do) and clothing. We'll tell you everything :)
The most important thing is to have the right shoes (sturdy sneakers will do) and clothing. We'll tell you everything :)
Our Tour Leaders
We're beads and seals :3
- AlinaNature GuideShe makes the most delicious camping oatmeal, talks about all the plants, rocks, clouds, bugs, spiders, and birds. She loves seeing the spark of curiosity in people’s eyes and giving hugs.
- ArtemTour LeaderThe best driver in Georgia, in Alina’s and our tourists’ subjective opinion. 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 qualityWe’re constantly growing and improving the quality of our services. We follow all safety protocols on our hikes.
We share stories about the local area, legends, and Georgia.
We plan our trips as if they were for ourselves.
We put our hearts into what we do 😁 - care and supportSomeone once wrote in a review: “They really take care of their kids,” and that’s absolutely true :3
We guide you along the route, provide meals, and answer questions.
We help you get ready for the hike and make sure you bring everything you need.
For every trip, we have a chat group where it’s easy to stay in touch with everyone, share links, or post group photos.
We take your dietary needs into account - lots of goodiesWe shoot awesome videos and photos with a drone, cook delicious meals, and know the best angles and spots for amazing photos. And yes, we always have tasty treats:
. We have a packed schedule, but at the same time, we find time to relax, listen to the silence, and spend time alone with ourselves and nature. - Our package includes nature toursOur guide, Alina, is a biologist by training and a naturalist by passion. Along the way, we constantly discuss and explore nature, take photos of flowers, 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?
- You'll feel right at home with usWe'll be traveling in a comfortable, all-terrain vehicle with climate control; we have a careful driver, and we're forming small groups of like-minded people