THE DAY, STOP BY STOP
Up through the jungle, and back for lunch.
- 10:000 M
Departure from Batumi
35 minutes north along the coast, then up into the hills.
- 10:35≈ 250 M
Chakvistavi base
Helmets on, a short safety briefing, and you decide who drives first.
- 10:50≈ 300 M
Into the jungle
Narrow trails under chestnut, beech and wild rhododendron. This is Colchic rainforest, one of the oldest forests in Europe.
- 11:40≈ 420 M
River crossing and viewpoint
Splash through the river, then stop at the highest point for photos over the valley toward the sea.
- 12:30≈ 250 M
Back to base
Tea, fruit from the garden and, for passengers only, a small glass of chacha.
- 14:000 M
Back in Batumi
Muddy, happy, and back in Batumi by early afternoon.
UP THERE IT'S…
−3°cooler than the beach
Mtirala means “the weeping mountain”. It is the wettest place in Georgia, with around 4,500 mm of rain a year. That is why it is so green, and why the trails are muddy.
Wear
- 01Closed shoes you don't mind getting muddy
- 02Long trousers
- 03A light rain jacket
- 04Spare socks for the ride home
We bring
Helmets, a towel in the car, and water.THE ROUTE
≈ 25 KM · NOT TO SCALEBatumi → Chakvistavi → the trail
BLACK SEA
BatumiStart
ChakviCoast road
ChakvistaviBase · 250 m
River crossing≈ 380 m
Viewpoint≈ 420 m · highest point
By car, 35 minRide loop, ≈ 2 hrs
MEETING POINT & LOCATION
Chakvistavi · Mtirala rainforest
- Duration
- 4 hrs
- Price
- from $15 per adult
Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Wi-Fi on board
- Transportation
- Guide / instructor
- Free chacha and wine
- Helmet and safety briefing
Not included
- Lunch
- Entry to Mtirala National Park
Good to know
- ATV and buggy prices are per vehicle, horses per person
- Passengers ride free with a driver
- Bring cash for snacks and tea
- Free cancellation up to 24 hrs before
- Ages 6–99, up to 40 people per group
- Not wheelchair accessible
GUESTS ON THIS TOURAll 114 reviews →
from 114 reviews
“Awesome guide Giorgi, good driving — also offered us his chacha for free.”
No. Your instructor shows you the controls at the base, and you can ride as a passenger if you prefer.
