Overview
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:
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- Transfers
- 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
<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">MEETING TIME AND PLACE</span></strong></p>
<p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">We will meet at 08:00 at </span><a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://goo.gl/maps/beH1uLALqG5abPnA7" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Samaia Garden</span></a><span data-preserver-spaces="true">. </span></p>
<p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Please be on time. In case of any delays, please inform your guide. Otherwise, the group will depart without you. </span></p>
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<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">WEATHER</span></strong></p>
<p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Georgian weather changes often and fast. For this reason, it's essential to follow the weather forecast closely. </span></p>
<p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Here is the </span><a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.yr.no/en/forecast/daily-table/2-613342/Georgia/Kakheti/Lagodekhi" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">weather forecast</span></a><span data-preserver-spaces="true">. Please check it the night before the tour to be well prepared. </span></p>
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<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">WHAT TO WEAR</span></strong></p>
<p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Please wear clothes appropriate to the weather. Make sure they comortable. Wear layers. </span></p>
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<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">FOOD & DRINKS</span></strong></p>
<p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">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. </span></p>
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<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">OTHER ESSENTIAL ITEMS</span></strong></p>
<p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">If you are prone to motion sickness, please have medicine with you. Bring a day pack to carry small items with you. </span></p>
<p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Important: Please take your passport with you, as the trail runs along the border between Georgia and Azerbaijan</span></p>
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<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">GUIDE </span></strong></p>
<p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">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.</span></p>
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