A two-day trip
with a short hike
with a short hike
Racha - Imereti
Now that we're tired of the rain, we're really looking forward to seeing real spring. This tour is designed specifically to be a feast for the eyes. Bright spring flowers, incredible panoramic views, and the coolest spots in two regions.
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!
A short hike to the Rachha Waterfall—it’s one of the most beautiful we’ve ever seen!
Sairme columns
Afterward, we’ll head out to see the Sairme columns.
These will be short hikes. Our guide, Alina, will show you the unique plants of Rachi: lilies of the valley, orchids, and other flowering plants that you won’t find near Batumi.
The total route for the day is approximately 7 km with 400 m of elevation gain.
These will be short hikes. Our guide, Alina, will show you the unique plants of Rachi: lilies of the valley, orchids, and other flowering plants that you won’t find near Batumi.
The total route for the day is approximately 7 km with 400 m of elevation gain.
The evening of the first day
We're arriving at the hotel to spend the night.
In the evening, we'll drink tea, chat, get to know each other, and play board games.
We'll go out to look at the stars if the sky is clear. Alina will give us a tour of the night sky.
In the evening, we'll drink tea, chat, get to know each other, and play board games.
We'll go out to look at the stars if the sky is clear. 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.
Tskhradzhvari, lunch
Let's go on a hike up Mount Nine Crosses—Tskhrajvari—which offers a panoramic view of Imereti, a beautiful forest, and the cliffs.
Tsutskhvati Cave
This cave has many different entrances and exits, as well as 13 levels. It was once home to ancient human ancestors and cave bears. We’ll walk through several cave chambers, observe various rock formations, and perhaps spot some bats.
Our naturalist guide will lead the tour, explaining the cave’s unique features, the minerals and formations found there, and how cave ecosystems function.
Our naturalist guide will lead the tour, explaining the cave’s unique features, the minerals and formations found there, and how cave ecosystems function.
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!
Day One
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Level 2 difficulty—what does that mean?
You can tackle these trails even without hiking experience, but you need to be in good shape. The trail typicallyinvolves up to 500 m of elevation gain and is about 12 km long.
If you're still not sure whether this itinerary is right for you, feel free to email us :)
The scale is relative; use the distance and elevation gain as a guide.
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
Price per person for a scheduled group tour
410 ₾
Club price - 390 ₾
The price includes:
- hotel accommodations
- transfer
- guided tours
- drone footage
- meals
(lunch on the first day, breakfast, a hearty lunch on the second day, snacks, and tea)
- guided tours by a naturalist focusing on plants, the cave, and the starry sky
The price includes:
- hotel accommodations
- transfer
- guided tours
- drone footage
- meals
(lunch on the first day, breakfast, a hearty lunch on the second day, snacks, and tea)
- guided tours by a naturalist focusing on plants, the cave, and the starry sky
To see when the next group trip to this destination is scheduled,check the itinerary at .
If you don't use Telegram, pleasefill out the form at so we can get in touch with you 😊
If you don't use Telegram, pleasefill out the form at so we can get in touch with you 😊
Are the dates not convenient? Would you like to travel with your own group? Book this tour as a private tour
Travel on your own Day Two
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We'll be staying at hotels. We choose only the best hotels. Accommodations are usually in double rooms, but there may be separate rooms for 3 or 4 people. If you'd like a separate room, that's possible, but you'll need to pay an additional fee to the hotel.
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.
If you live along the route, we'll drop you off near your home. The final stop is the pickup point for the route.
After you book the tour, we'll set up a chat 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 :)
Each of our tour guides is assigned specific destinations. On this tour, you will be accompanied by one of them—you can find out who exactly by checking the itinerary or asking our managers.
Our tour guides
We're beads and seals :3
- AlinaFounder of t&H, Nature GuideA 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. - ArtemFounder of t&H, MentorThe 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).
- NatashaEscortHiking instructor.
A fan of mountain and ski trips. She loves to hike long distances, run, explore new places, and take beautiful photos. - YaroslavTour guide and driver on some routesAn avid traveler, rescue worker, and avalanche safety engineer, he has worked as a mountain guide in the Khibiny Mountains and is currently working in Svaneti and Megrelia. He enjoys playing the guitar and singing.
- VovaTour guide and driver on some routesHe’s been hiking since he was 15.
He loves nature and the mountains, both new and old trails, sitting by the campfire at night, and sleeping in the mornings :)
He used to be a guide on water-based expeditions; now he’s into professional mountaineering and arboriculture, and leads you on trails. - AnyaEscortA geographer by education, a photographer at heart, a guide by calling. A geography teacher who ran away from class to the Far Eastern taiga to be with the bears—and ended up staying there :)
On a hike, she knows two main secrets: how to find a beautiful view and how not to lose herself during a rest stop.
She loves trails with views, people with a sparkle in their eyes, and photos that capture the essence of the moment.
“Hiking with me is warm, peaceful, and always authentic 🤍” - AlexWater Sports Instructor, Tour GuideHe has 20 years of hiking experience under his belt (not counting the backpack itself), including Category 5 water routes.
He believes that travel isn’t about the kilometers, but about the experiences, which is why he even chooses places to stop for a bite to eat where the view is just as enjoyable as the food. - FyodorEscortHe went on his first hike at age 11—with a cotton-padded sleeping bag and his grandmother’s sweater.
He has experience with winter, water, and mountain hikes of varying difficulty levels. He loves wild trails, swamps, rhododendron thickets, spending the night in a snow den, trail races, boxing, and swimming in icy water.
On hikes, he values good spirits, the beauty of the wilderness, humor, pushing his limits, and hot tea after a long day of hiking. - MashaEscortA child of the plains and marshes, I’ve dreamed of living in the mountains since I was little and used to imagine that the clouds on the horizon were snow-capped peaks.
I’m thrilled by every little spider and leaf, and I try to share that excitement with those around me. For me, nature is my natural habitat :)
I can turn even the most boring walk into an adventure.
“Wait, let me take a picture”—that’s my life motto; I capture all the coolest moments through my lens. - 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 four years, more than 2,500 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.
We 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 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?