Bateti Lake Day Tour – 25 Jan

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Bateti Lake Day Tour – 25 Jan

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Tours Date :  January 25, 2025

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Duration :   1 Day

Join us on a day tour to the charming Bateti Lake, located in the middle of the picturesque Dzama Valley. We will also visit two remarkable monasteries nearby. We will also drop by a local guesthouse for a delicious winter lunch. 

Date: Sat 25 Jan
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 19:00 (Arrival time will depend on the group’s hiking speed and traffic)
Price:  120 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: 5-6 hours
Trail description: It’s an easy round-way trail that fallows 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 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. 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. On the way back, we will stop at a local guesthouse for a delicious, hot lunch. Return to Tbilisi. The end of the tour.

 

Inclusions:

      1. Transfers,
      2. Sightseeing/hiking itinerary with an English-speaking guide,
      3. Lunch.

 

Exclusions:

      1. Personal travel insurance,
      2. Gratitudes. 

 

Note:

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

F.A.Q

How to prepare for the tour

MEETING TIME AND PLACE

We meet at 09:00 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.

You can also spare clothes and a spare pair of shoes, leave them in the car, and change in after the hike.

If there is 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 items 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 litter should be enough for the day. Please make sure to bring snacks. 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 plane pillow to take a nap during the ride.

 

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

  • Hiking
  • Monastery visit

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