Machi Fortress Day Hike (Lagodekhi Protected Area) – 2 Feb

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Machi Fortress Day Hike (Lagodekhi Protected Area) – 2 Feb

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Tours Date :  February 2, 2025

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Duration :   1 Day

Join us for a relaxed hike to Machi Fortress in Lagodekhi Protected Area. It’s a perfect trail to rest from the city noise in a lovely forest.

 

Date:  Sun 2 Feb

Duration: 1 day
Driving distance: 320 km
Trip difficulty: easy
Group size: Min. 6 participants
Pick-up: 08:00, Samaia Garden, Tbilisi
Drop-off: Around 20:00 (The arrival time will depend on the traffic)
Price: 95 GEL

 

Trail parameters:

Difficulty: Easy to moderate depending on your fitness level
Distance: 10 km – round-way
Min. elevation: 423 m.a.s.l. (Starting point)
Max. elevation: 730 m.a.s.l.
Total elevation gain: 310 m
Approximate hiking time: 4-5 hrs.
Trail description: the path leads through a thick old forest to the vine-covered ruins of a 7th-century Machi fortress. Most of the route is wide and gentle, without tricky secions, although it can be muddy.

Itinerary:

Early in the morning, we will leave Tbilisi and drive to Lagodekhi National Park – the oldest protected area in Georgia. Our objective for today will be to reach the forest-hidden ruins of the medieval Matchi Fortress. Our hiking trail will follow an uphill forest trail running along a mountain stream that we will cross a couple of times. Upon reaching the fortress, we will have time to relax and rest. Time permitting, on the way back to Tbilisi, we may stop for a bit of extra sightseeing and dinner. Return to Tbilisi in the evening. The end of the tour.

 

Inclusions:

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

 

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 will meet at 08:00 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. Make sure they comortable. Wear layers. 

 

FOOD & DRINKS

Always make sure you have enough drinking water. 1.5-2 liters should be enough for the day. Make sure to bring snacks - sandwiches, dried fruit, and sweets. They will help you maintain your energy level until late lunch. 

 

OTHER ESSENTIAL ITEMS

If you are prone to motion sickness, please have medicine with you. Bring a day pack to carry small items with you. 

Important: Please take your passport with you, as the trail runs along the border between Georgia and Azerbaijan

 

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, contact us via e-mail or WhatsApp with questions.

 

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