Abastumani Overnight Tour with a Hike

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Abastumani Overnight Tour with a Hike

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Duration :   2 Days 1 Night

Let’s explore the cozy mountain resort of Abastumani. Expect breathtaking views, fascinating architecture, and beautiful hiking trails.

Date: Sat 12 Nov to Sun 13 Nov
Duration: 2 days/1 Night
Driving distance: 500 km
Trip difficulty: Easy (includes hikining)
Group size: Min. 6 participants
Accommodation: Shared twin/double rooms in a hotel
Pick-up: 08:00, Samaia Garden, Tbilisi
Drop-off: Around 20:00 (Arrival time depends on the group’s speed and traffic)
Price: 420 GEL

 

Trail parameters:

Difficulty: Easy to moderate (for inexperienced hikers)
Distance: 10 km (A to B)
Min. elevation: 1222 m.a.s.l.
Max. elevation: 1580 m.a.s.l.
Total ascent: 505 m
Total descent: 572 m
Duration: 4-5 hrs.
Trail description: One-way trail in a forest. We recommend wearing hiking boots and bringing walking poles.


Itinerary:

Day 1
Early in the morning, we will leave Tbilisi and head toward Abastumani. We will check in at our hotel and have lunch. Next, we will walk in the town and head to our hiking trail. We will see the local astronomical observatory and a closed cable car station. Our goal will be the ruins of a medieval fortress. In the evening, we will take a tour of the observatory. Fingers crossed for a clear sky.

Day 2
After breakfast, we will drive to Akhaltsikhe to visit Rabati Fortress. Next, we will continue to Borjomi. Time and energy permitting, we may visit Borjomi sulfur baths (6 km easy walk). Return to Tbilisi. The end of the tour.

Inclusions:

      1. Transfers
      2. Sightseeing/hiking itinerary with an English-speaking guide
      3. Accommodation in shared twin/double rooms
      4. Lunch and Dinner on Day 1
      5. Breakfast on Day 2
      6. Night tour in the Abastumani Astronomical Observatory
      7. Rabati Castle entrance fee (without museum)
      8. Borjomi Central Park entrance fee

 

Note:
Please check Terms and Conditions for our cancellation and insurance policy.

 

Places You’ll See :

Abastumani is a small town and climatic spa perched on the southern slopes of the Meskheti Range. The Georgian National Astrophysical Observatory is located at Abastumani.

1Abastumani

Georgian National Astrophysical Observatory was founded in 1932 by Academician Evgeni Kharadze on Mount Kanobili. The observatory carries out wide-profile research spanning different fields of astronomy and astrophysics.

2National Astrophysical Observatory

Rabati Castle is a recently globally reconstructed medieval fortress in Akhaltsikhe. It's one of the main attractions of the Samtskhe-Javakheti region.

3Rabati Castle

Borjomi Central Par dates back to 1850. It occupies a narrow wooded valley and includes the town's original mineral water source, Ekaterina Spring. Inside the park are several small, spring-fed swimming pools with a constant temperature of about 27°C.

4Borjomi Central Park

F.A.Q

How to prepare for the tour

MEETING TIME AND PLACE

We meet at 08:00 in 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.  

 

FOOD & DRINKS

Always make sure you have enough drinking water. 1.5 - 2 litter should be enough for the day. Please make sure to bring snacks for the tour to make sure you have energy between the meals. Please inform us in advance if you have any allergies or dietary restrictions. We will do our best to accommodate you. Additionally, we will also stop in the supermarket in the morning to make sure you have everything needed with you.

 

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.  

 

ACCOMMODATION

We will be staying in a local hotel in shared twin/double rooms. If you are traveling alone, you will be put in a room with another person of the same gender. Please contact us for information about single supplement option.  

 

GUIDE 

We will e-mail you the guide's name and contact info a few days before the trip. Please make sure to check your inbox. Meanwhile, if you have any questions, feel free to contact us via e-mail or WhatsApp.

Activities

  • Astronomical Observatory Night Tour
  • Fortress sightseeing
  • Hiking
  • Museum visit
  • Nature walk
  • Road tour

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