Georgia · Hidden Gems

Lechkhumi Escape: Nature, Hidden Gems & Usakhelouri Wine

15 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Tbilisi. Challenging pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private full-day tour to the Lechkhumi region from Tbilisi
  • 02 Visit Rachkha Waterfall with a short 10-minute hike
  • 03 Explore the Usakhelouri micro-zone, known for its rare Georgian wine
  • 04 See the green lakes of Kulbaki and optional trout tasting spot
  • 05 Discover Tsageri’s museum, St. Maxime Church, and Green Theater
  • 06 Visit historic Lailashi, known for its synagogue and Lailashi Bible
  • 07 Enjoy scenic views at Shaori Reservoir in every season

Discover the lesser-known beauty of Lechkhumi on this private full-day journey from Tbilisi. Travel through northern western Georgia to explore waterfalls, forested landscapes, lakes, historic villages, and cultural landmarks in a region known for its natural scenery and distinctive heritage.

Along the way, visit Rachkha Waterfall, the Usakhelouri micro-zone where one of Georgia’s most prized naturally semi-sweet wines is produced, Green Lake in Kulbaki, Tsageri, Lailashi, and Shaori Reservoir. This experience is a great fit for travellers who enjoy mountain scenery, hidden gems, religious and historical sites, and the chance to discover a unique Georgian wine region.

Rachkha is an impressive waterfall with powerful stream of water from high mountains.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 15 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Challenging
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Tbilisi, Tsageri
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Rachkha waterfall

Rachkha is an impressive waterfall with powerful stream of water from high mountains. Easy 10-minute hike is needed to reach the waterfall.

Usakhelouri micro-zone

Usakhelouri is a grapevine variety and the micro-zone in Lechkhumi mostly in Zubiokureshi area. Usakhelouri high quality naturally semi-sweet wine, which is the most expensive Georgian wine. Wine is made of limited quantities. It is characterized by a variety of aroma, moderate sweetness and harmonious taste. Wine tasting is for an additional charge.

Green Lake in Kulbaki

Kulbaki is a village located at 720 meters above sea level in the valley of the river Jonouli. Kulbaki is famous for its beautiful green lakes. There is a trout farm on the Green Lake in the village of Kulbak and guests can taste the most delicious trout.

Tsageri

Tsageri as an administrative center of Lechkhumi region located at 475 m above sea level. Tsageri Historical Museum exhibits archaeological artifacts that mainly cover the Early and Late Bronze Age, the Ancient Period. Among them: bronze treasures, Colchian bronze stylized axes, Stone Age tools, Numismatic specimens (coin of Alexander the Great, gold statue of Lysimachus, coins of Caesars Octavian and Hadrian, Arabic and Turkish coins, etc.), ecclesiastical items of XVII-XIX centuries and unique photographs on Lechkhumi. 

St. Maxime Church is built on the tomb of Maxime the Confessor, on the border of Svaneti and Lechkhumi, on the top of a rocky ridge. The tomb and sacred parts of St. Maximus the Confessor are found in the Fathers' Monastery. 

Green Theater of Tsageri built in 1987, has unique design with an open-air benches. The nearby located Khvamli caves, according to the medieval records, preserves the treasury of the kings of Georgia.

Lailashi

Lailashi is a historical village at 850 meters above sea level. Treasure of bronze axes found in the village are kept in the Hermitage Museum in Russia. Ancient historical village community along with Georgians consisted of Greeks, Jews and Armenians. Lailashi is rich in historical and architectural monuments: hall-type church in Lailashi Cemetery and a bell tower that date back to the early 19th century, a Jewish synagogue in the "market" and badly damaged hall-type Armenian temple. The village has own Bible. Lailashi Bible is a unique 10th century Hebrew Bible discovered in Lailashi in the 1940s, which is kept in the Georgian Institute of Manuscripts. Laila is an Arabic word that means night. Lailashi is famous for its Okronashi swimming pool which has healing properties. There are beautiful views from the pool. The place is known as 'Georgian Thailand', because of its great mountain views.

Shaori Reservoir

Shaori Reservoir is covered with mixed deciduous trees beautiful in all seasons of the year. However in autumn and spring it is a spectacular sight with various colours of the trees reflected in the lake. Shaori is known for its healing properties with cold winters and cool summers (1100-1200 metres above sea level).

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Tbilisi. 2 cities · 15 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • ✔Private transportation
  • ✔Air-conditioned vehicle
  • ✔WiFi on board
  • ✔Bottled water

What's Not Included

Lunch and dinner

Know before you go

  • Note that in some tourist locations the road is not fully paved.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Tbilisi.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Tbilisi.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 15 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Tbilisi..

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