🏔️ Tobavarchkhili Lakes Trekking Tour: The Ultimate 6-Day Adventure in Georgia

Tobavarchkhili Lakes trekking is the ultimate hiking route in Georgia. This challenging 6-day and 5-night expedition covers pristine alpine lakes, snowy high-altitude passes, dense forests, and thrilling river crossings. This experience requires a decent physical and mental state, proper trekking gear, and a strong will to explore the pinnacle of Earth's natural beauty.

🗺️ Detailed Program

 Day 1: Transfer to Tsalenjikha & Tour Preparation

 Schedule: We start at 11:00 AM from our office in Tbilisi and drive all the way to the Tsalenjikha region, nestled at the foothills of the Egrisi mountain range.

 Accommodation: An authentic village guesthouse with shared rooms.

 Highlights: A traditional Megrelian dinner will be served at the guesthouse.

 Logistics: The guesthouse provides a secure storage area for any bags not needed during the trek (you will return to the same guesthouse at the end of the tour). Today is dedicated to final preparations and packing personal belongings that will be transported by horses.

 Day 2: Transport to Kirnakhona & Hike to Chkhorotsku Camp

 Schedule: After breakfast, an off-road vehicle will transport the group to Kirnakhona (approx. 2 hours). From here, we begin our hike to the first campsite at Chkhorotsku (meaning "8 springs"—not to be confused with the town of Chkhorotsku).

 Stats: Distance: 6.1 km | Ascent: 850 m | Descent: 670 m

 Day 3: Hike to Okare Lake

 Schedule: Our journey today features the crossing of the majestic 2,740-meter-high Okare Pass. Once across, the landscape transforms dramatically, offering our first breathtaking glimpses of the alpine scenery ahead, including Okare Lake.

 Stats: Distance: 6.7 km | Ascent: 917 m | Descent: 302 m

 Day 4: Hike to Big Tobavarchkhili Lake

 Schedule: We hike toward the Jikiri Hut, where local shepherds will treat the group to an authentic traditional lunch featuring Elarji (melted cheese cornmeal dish), accompanied by fresh Matsoni yogurt and Sulguni cheese. Afterward, we continue to the largest lake in the area, passing the stunning Toba Waterfall. Campsite will be set up directly on the lakeshore.

 Stats: Distance: 6.9 km | Ascent: 585 m | Descent: 590 m

 Day 5: Tobavarchkhili Rest Day

 Schedule: A day of relaxation and alpine exploration. We will explore three nearby pristine lakes: Didghalish, Kalashi, and Tsakatskaris Toba.

 Day 6: Hike to Okhoje Lake

 Schedule: An impressive and scenic glaciated route takes us deep into the heart of the Egrisi region—a paradise of cascading waters, glaciers, and sharp cliffs—ultimately leading to the stunning Okhoje Lake.

 Stats: Distance: 3.1 km | Ascent: 243 m | Descent: 212 m

 Day 7: Hike to Natipuru & Return to Tbilisi

 Schedule: The day begins by crossing the high Okhoje Pass at 2,750 meters, followed by a descent through diverse natural zones to Natipuru. 

● Lunch on the way (day 1)

● Private transport between Tbilisi and Samegelo region (day 1 and 7)

● Guesthouse in Samegrelo with dinner and breakfast (day 1)

● Dinner and use of amenities of the guesthouse (day 7)

● Luggage storage in the guesthouse

● Off road transport to and from the trailhead (day 2 and 7)

● Megrelian dinner prepared by shepherds (day 4)

● Two hiking guides. 24/7 supervision on the trail and on the campsite

● Tents (shared per two participants), sleeping bags and isolation sleeping mat

● Horse support:

○ camping gear, kitchen equipment

○ food supplies: 4kg per person

○ personal luggage: (30 liter per person)

● Safety Plan: Satellite text communication, first aid kit (only bandage and antiseptics),

first responders on call, horse support and emergency contingency plans

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