Duration of the trip: 8 days
Ideal time for trek: June, July, August, September
The date for 2025 season : 9. - 16.8.2025
Brief introduction: The most beautiful and at the same time completely unknown trekking in Georgia. The route to the Toba Lakes is practically unknown to foreigners, sometimes it is possible to meet local mountaineering enthusiasts there, but the most of the year mountains of Toba are empty and not touched by human hand. The local nature is wonderfully varied and diverse, the mountain path leads us through dense forests, through meadows to the alpine zone, to beautiful lakes, which are like jewels nestled between the three thousand peaks of the foothills of the Greater Caucasus. In nice weather, everything is enhanced by views of the glaciated Caucasus giants.
PRICE : 1 250 EUR per person in a group of 10 people
Sleeping in tents with your own sleeping bags and mats.
The price is set for a group of 10 people, ie. prices can vary according to the number of participants.
Detailed Trip Itinerary:
(The itinerary is set for the regular Saturday flight Prague - Kutaisi, but it can be adjusted for the entire group!)
Day 1 - Arrival in Kutaisi. Pick-up from the airport and transfer to Mukhuri. Overnight stay in a family guesthouse with dinner. A stop at a local market is possible along the way.
Day 2 - After breakfast, transfer by truck to the trek starting point at approximately 2000 meters altitude. Here, all equipment will be repacked onto horses, and we will start ascending along a marked trail to Okhoje Lake. We will set up camp by the lake. Overnight stay in tents. (5-6 hours)
Day 3 - After breakfast, we continue along the marked trail, crossing a 2900-meter-high pass to Velika Toba - Tobavarchkhili Lake. (3-4 hours) In the afternoon, we can enjoy swimming in the mountain lake. Accommodation in tents, dinner, overnight stay.
Day 4 - After breakfast, we will set out on radial hikes to other lakes. If the weather allows, we will visit more than one. Afternoon rest, dinner, and overnight stay in tents.
Day 5 - After breakfast, we will slowly begin our descent. Along the way, we will pass waterfalls, meet local farmers, and taste cheese and "Matsoni" (a typical Georgian dairy drink similar to kefir). Overnight stay in a small forest camp.
Day 6 - This day, we return to civilization. We will descend to the town of Zugdidi or Anaklia, where we can explore the town or take a swim in the sea. Overnight stay in a guesthouse.
Day 7 - A slow transfer back to Kutaisi. Along the way, we will visit the Martvili Canyon, mountain springs, and enjoy a picnic lunch. We will also visit the former Tskaltubo sanatorium and have a local wine tasting. Final group dinner and overnight stay in Kutaisi.
Day 8 - Departure from the hotel to the airport and flight home.
Recommended Equipment:
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Comfortable trekking shoes
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Waterproof jacket (and possibly pants)
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Sleeping bag
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Sleeping mat
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Trekking poles
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Backpack (approx. 35-40L for personal items)
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Head covering (mandatory!)
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Sunglasses
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Water bottle (at least 1L)
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Cutlery and small plate
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Headlamp
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Insect repellent
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Sunscreen
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Personal first aid kit
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Swimsuit + towel
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Personal hygiene items
Trip Includes:
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1x hotel stay in Kutaisi
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2x local guesthouse stays in villages
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4x rental tent from us (own sleeping mat and sleeping bag required)
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Full-board meals (packed lunch on the trek)
Trip Does Not Include:
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International airfare
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Travel insurance
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Alcohol and souvenirs
Important Notes:
During the trek, you only need your personal belongings, clothes, sleeping mat, and sleeping bag. We provide food, drinks, and accommodation! Items you do not need during the trek (clean clothes, etc.) can be left at the hotel in Kutaisi and will be ready for you upon return.
Your luggage will be carried by a horse, with a weight limit of 15 kg. For each additional kilogram, there is a 5 Euro surcharge. It is ideal to pack your items in a waterproof bag or dry sack. You will only carry a backpack with personal essentials such as a jacket, headlamp, gloves, snacks, and water.
