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7-Day Lagodekhi Park, Black Rock Lake Tour From Tbilisi
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Trekking, Sightseeing, Homestay

  • Duration

    7 Days

  • Activity Level

    Hard

  • Language

    English

Description

Go on one of the best tours in the country of Georgia. Visit some of the most beautiful mountain lakes, explore the wild flora and fauna in the nature reserves and climb up the trails to admire the astounding views of the Alazani valley and the Caucasus mountains.

Highlights
  • Make your way to Lagodekhi National Park
  • Admire the astounding views of the Alazani valley and the Caucasus mountains
  • Trek up to the Kochalo Hill
  • Visit the beautiful Black Rock Lake, 400-3500 m above sea level
  • Day 1: Arrival in Tbilisi expand_more
    • Meet up with your local guide at the airport and transfer to a homestay in Tbilisi.   

    Overnight stay in Tbilisi.

  • Day 2: Tbilisi City Tour expand_more
    • Spend the day exploring the major highlights of the city of Tbilisi.

    Overnight stay in Tbilisi.

  • Day 3: Lagodekhi National Park expand_more
    • Explore the Lagodekhi National Park and admire the wildlife.

    Overnight in a homestay in Lagodekhi.

  • Day 4: Lagodekhi Protected Area to Tourist Shelter in Meteo expand_more
    • Start early to climb for a good 12 Km, which will take you around 8 hours. Hike on a vertical slope for 1500 meters on this day of climbing. Follow this interesting trail distinguished by the astounding views of the Alazani valley and the Caucasus mountains.
    • Keep walking, and in about 10-15 min you will come across unique hornbeam stands (400-600 m above sea level), which are rather rare in the Caucasus.
    • Cross the river in Lagodekhi valley. Enter young virgin hornbeam stands, which grew as a result of a wind-break in 1933. 
    • Explore the local Kakhetianendemi plant – LeotnicesmirnoviiTrautv., which flourishes during early spring and is included in the Red List. 
    • Keep climbing up the Kochalo hill, where you can observe beach forest in the north and mixed broad-leaved forest in the south-east. Appear in a sub-alpine zone with high hills and shallow maple stands. You will see the tourist shelter Meteo, picnic and camping sites specially arranged along the area.

    Move From the Tourist Shelter to the lake and stay overnight in a tourist shelter called "Demidov's House".

  • Day 5: Black Rock Lake & Kochalo Hill Climb expand_more
    • Climb vertically for a good 1000 m and cover a distance of 15 km, which will take you around 7 hours.
    • Continue your trip to Kochalo hill.
    • Go up to the upper alpine, where you can observe rare ungulate animals such as deer, chamois and the wild goat, as well as birds such as grouse, Caucasian snowcocks, bearded and various eagles. 
    • Pass the so-called Demidovi ruins, which are famous for the fiefdom of goats. 
    • Come across the famous Black Rock Lake and wetlands embroidered by the magic of nature from the glacial age. 
    • Find yourself in Demidov Shelter after passing 3 kilometres. The shelter is located 2650 meters above sea level on alpine meadows. Enjoy a breathtaking view of Lagodekhi, Alazani Valleys and the Caucasus Range. 

    There is a chance to see tur, deer, bear and fox in the place. Foggy views are impressive in the valley as well.

  • Day 6: Demidov Shelter to Lagodekhi expand_more
    • Descend 15 Km, which will take you around 6 hours
    • Travel from the shelter back to the Visitor's Center, an approximately 2500 metres downhill trip.
    • Cross the Kudigori Ridge, which is distinguished by its untouched forest and beautiful panoramic views. On the way, there are beautiful peonies, red beech and blackberry bushes. 
    • Reach back to Lagodekhi Protected Areas’ Administration. 

    Overnight stay in Lagodekhi.

  • Day 7: Departure expand_more
    • Depart for Tbilisi and further to your home.
What's Included
  • English-speaking Georgian guide
  • Tents and sleeping pads
  • Horses with horse guides
  • All transfers
  • Homestay -Tbilisi & Lagodekhi 
  • Meals and drinks 
What's Excluded
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Personal Expenses
  • Sleeping bags (for hygiene reasons, we prefer if clients have their own sleeping bag, but if necessary, we can rent them)
  • Snacks 
  • Alcoholic beverages
Know before you go
  • There should be a good fitness level, and the visitor should be used to hiking.
  • VISITORS ARE ALLOWED TO:

✔Move on the marked path by horse or foot

✔Research and Educational Activities

✔Use of Picnic and Camping Areas

✔Light fire in specially-designated locations

✔Observe local flora and fauna

✔Take photos and record videos

  • VISITORS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO:

✖Carry firearms or any such items, which might cause danger to the environment

✖Enter the area with pets

✖Damage Infrastructure

✖Collect any Natural and Cultural materials without special permission

✖Introduce themselves to unknown organisms for Georgia

✖Move fast in case of limited vision (Fog, high bushes and shrubs)

✖Light fires (except in specially-designated places)

✖Rock climb, stand near rock edge or ravine side closer than 0.5 m

Meeting Point

Tbilisi, Georgia

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 3 USD 759 Per Person
4 To 5 USD 678 Per Person
6 To 10 USD 589 Per Person
11 To 17 USD 520 Per Person

This is a group tour

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USD 759 / person