exploratory trip
Paleontological Field Trip
Let's go look for ancient sea urchins dating back 72–110 million years and minerals
. Children ages 7 and up are welcome.
. Children ages 7 and up are welcome.
- What will you find?Under the guidance of an experienced instructor, you’ll be able to find fossils from the Cretaceous period: sea urchin spines, sea urchins themselves, and fragments of Inoceramus shells—and you might even come across some interesting minerals
- you'll learn a lot of new thingsabout how the local mountains were formed, why the ammonites went extinct, and how many years it takes for "the sea to turn to stone." Let's talk about geology and paleontology—it's a very engaging and interesting lecture.
Our route takes us through the area around Zugdidi, where we’ll enjoy beautiful views in every direction; we’ll take a walk along the river and look for fossils and minerals.
Program
Departure
We'll leave Batumi at 8–9 a.m., and we'll enjoy some very scenic views along the way. We'll stop along the way to stretch our legs. The drive will take about 2.5 hours.
Searching for Fossils
We arrive at the fossil-hunting site (near the car) and listen to a detailed lecture on paleontology and the formation of Georgia’s landscape. Then we set out to search for fossils, taking a break for a picnic along the way. We discuss our first finds! About 3–4 hours.
Your guide will tell you everything and show you how to search properly and what to look for. They’ll also be sure to explain what you’ve found and how it ended up in the rock.
Your guide will tell you everything and show you how to search properly and what to look for. They’ll also be sure to explain what you’ve found and how it ended up in the rock.
nature
Part of the search will take place along a beautiful river, where you can dip your feet in the water, enjoy the cool breeze, and take in the views.
If we have a little time left, we’ll stop by another river on the way to look for agates.
After that, we’ll head back to Batumi. We’ll arrive in the city around 9–10 p.m.
If we have a little time left, we’ll stop by another river on the way to look for agates.
After that, we’ll head back to Batumi. We’ll arrive in the city around 9–10 p.m.
Our itinerary has been carefully planned down to the last detail, but nature has its own way of things. Some parts of the route may be rearranged depending on the weather and other factors—so that each destination is revealed to us in the best possible light.
This flexibility allows us to make the trip even more comfortable and enriching!
This flexibility allows us to make the trip even more comfortable and enriching!
Terms and Conditions for Discounts
- A club discount is available to those who have already traveled with us and are subscribed to our Telegram channel
- A 20% discount on equipment from our rental service is available to tour participants who are subscribed to our Telegram channel
Price per person
180 ₾
Club Discount - 10%
(for children* who have traveled with us before; club discount: 15%
; for children* of new customers: 10%)
The price includes:
- comfortable transfer
- guide accompaniment along the route
- paleontological tour
- meals:
quiche, an amazing cupcake, and our signature herbal tea
*children up to and including 16 years old
(for children* who have traveled with us before; club discount: 15%
; for children* of new customers: 10%)
The price includes:
- comfortable transfer
- guide accompaniment along the route
- paleontological tour
- meals:
quiche, an amazing cupcake, and our signature herbal tea
*children up to and including 16 years old
Level 1 difficulty—what does that mean?
You can hike these trails even if you have no hiking experience.
We won't be doing much walking here. That's why we accept children ages 7 and up.
The scale is relative; use the distance and elevation gain as a guide.
Up to 12 people and a guide
We'll leave around 9 a.m. on Saturday and get back home around 10 or 11 p.m.
If you live along the route, we'll drop you off along the way near your home. The final stop is the meeting point for the route.
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 footwear (sturdy sneakers will do) and clothing. We'll tell you everything.
The most important thing is to have the right footwear (sturdy sneakers will do) and clothing. We'll tell you everything.
One of these guides will be leading this tour; you can check the schedule to see who it is or ask the managers for more information.
Our Guides
We're beads and seals :3
- KirillPaleontology Tour GuideA passionate amateur paleontologist and photographer. He loves and appreciates nature in all its diversity, especially plants and fish.
Why us?
- high qualityOver the past two years, more than 500 satisfied hikers have joined us on our trips.
We’re constantly growing and evolving.
We put our hearts into what we do 😁 - safetyWe follow safety procedures on our hikes.
We have careful drivers.
Our guides know what to do in difficult situations. - care and supportSomeone 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. - convenienceFor 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 usWe 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 goodiesWe 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 toursSome tours with a special focus on nature.
Along the way, we constantly discuss and explore nature, identify species, search for fossils and minerals, 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?