Winter Bateti Lake Day Tour – 11 Jan
Join us on a day tour to the charming Bateti Lake, located in the middle of the picturesque Dzama Valley. Winter landscapes are very different from summer ! We will also visit two remarkable monasteries nearby.
Date: 11 january
Duration: 1 day
Driving distance: 280 km
Trip difficulty: Easy
Group size: Min. 6 participants
Pick-up: 09:00, 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 to Moderate depending on snow and ice level.
- 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 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. in snow and ice its very slippery. having small crampons for shoes will make it easier. Hiking boots are must since just sport trousers will not make it !
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 Kintsvisi Monastery (snow and ice permitted! ) . 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. Finally, 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. Return to Tbilisi. The end of the tour.
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 9:00 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 and icy.
If there is winter and high snow, you may need waterproof trousers and gaiters.
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 food. you can eat it in the car or at the lake while we have resting stop. Dried fruits, sandwiches, chocolate They will help you maintain your energy during the hike.
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.
