Bateti Lake Day Tour – 21 November
Join us on a day tour to the Autumn Bateti Lake, located in the middle of the picturesque Dzama Valley. We will also visit two remarkable monasteries nearby.
Date: 21 November
Duration: 1 day
Driving distance: 280 km
Trip difficulty: Easy
Group size: Min. 6 participants
Pick-up: 08:00, Samaia Garden, Tbilisi
Drop-off: Around 18:00 (Arrival time will depend on the group’s hiking speed and traffic)
Price: 95 GEL
Trail parameters:
- Difficulty: Easy
- Distance: 5.1 km (A to A)
- Min. elevation: 1044 m.a.s.l
- Max. elevation: 1325 m.a.s.l
- Elevation gain: 289 m
- Duration: 4-5 hours
- Trail description: It’s an easy round-way trail that follows a ground road. The trail to the lake is uphill. The area around the lake is MUDDY. Walking poles and spare pair of shoes are recommended.
Itinerary:
We will leave Tbilisi in the morning and drive to Dzama Valley, famous for housing over fifty different monastic complexes. Our first stop will be on the road to Bateti lake to be fast enough to enjoy nature before other groups arrive. we will hike to Bateti Lake. The trail will take us uphill through a beautiful forest and several open meadows, where we will have a chance to admire the nature. Trail is often muddy and slippery. Next – Kintsvisi Monastery. The temple’s main highlight is the 15th-century frescoes depicting saints and contemporary historical figures, including Giorgi III and Tamar. Next, we will visit Sarkineti Monastery – Georgia’s only modern church carved in the rock. We will not have restaurant stop since we prefer to arrive Tbilisi early and avoid huge traffic. Please have your own food. Return to Tbilisi.
Inclusions:
- Transfers
- Sightseeing/hiking itinerary with an English-speaking guide
Exclusions:
- Personal travel insurance
- Meals
Note:
Please check Terms and Conditions for our cancellation and insurance policy
HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE TOUR
MEETING TIME AND PLACE
We meet 8:00 at Samaia Garden. Please be on time. In case of any delays, please inform your guide. Otherwise, the group will depart without you.
WEATHER
Georgian weather changes often and fast. For this reason, it’s essential to follow the weather forecast closely. Here is the weather forecast. Please check it the night before the tour to be well prepared.
WHAT TO WEAR
Please wear clothes appropriate to the weather.
Hiking boots are a must. We also recommend walking poles.
You can also spare clothes and a spare pair of shoes, leave them in the car, and change in after the hike since the trail is always muddy.
If there is winter and high snow, you may need waterproof trousers and gaiters.
Since we visit a monastery, ladies must cover their heads and wear skirts. You can bring those with you or use the communal ones that are usually provided by each temple.
Men are obliged to wear long trousers.
FOOD & DRINKS
Always make sure you have enough drinking water. 1.5 liters should be enough for the day.
Please make sure to bring snacks and your own food. They will help you maintain your energy during the hike. we are not stoping for restaurant, but we will stop at supermarket.
OTHER ESSENTIAL ITEMS
If you are prone to motion sickness, please have medicine with you.
Bring a day pack to carry important items with you.
You can also take a raincoat and use it during the hike.
GUIDE
We will send you guide’s contact details a few days before the tour. Please make sure to check your inbox and spam.
