Mtirala National Park hiking tour from Batumi: Waterfall swim

Cross a mountain river by hand-cranked cable car, then swim beneath a waterfall in the rainforest.

A guided hiking tour from Batumi into Mtirala National Park, one of Europe's last subtropical rainforests, where you cross a manual cable car over a rushing river, hike beneath giant ferns and ancient trees, and swim in a crystal-clear pool at the base of Tsablnari Waterfall. The tour includes a local English-speaking guide, lunch at a family home, trekking poles, and all park fees. Half-day and full-day options are available, with the full day adding a mountain lake, old Soviet bridge, tea and citrus plantations, and a rope park viewpoint.

Step-by-step itinerary

Hiking and exploring Mtirala Park

• Meet guide at Europe Square
• Drive to Mtirala National Park
• Cross mountain river by cable car
• Hike prehistoric eco-trails in rainforest
• Swim beneath hidden waterfall
• Discover crystal-clear mountain lake
• Walk across old historic bridge
• Enjoy authentic Georgian snacks in jungle
• Stop for lunch at local house
• Taste local honey and see beehives
• Pause at viewpoints for photos
• Learn about local history and culture
• Visit Rope Park and old Soviet bridge
• See tea, citrus, eucalyptus, and walnut plantations
• Picnic near waterfall and swim
• Drive back to Batumi

The experience

The adventure starts at Europe Square in Batumi, where you meet a guide born in the Adjara region. From there, you drive to the park entrance and immediately face the first thrill: crossing a rushing mountain river using a hand-cranked manual cable car. A unique piece of infrastructure that sets the tone for what comes next. Once across, the trail winds through prehistoric eco-trails beneath a canopy of giant ferns, ancient ivy, and chestnut trees, with the sound of the river and birdsong as your constant companions.

The centerpiece is Tsablnari Waterfall, where you feel the cool spray as water plunges into a crystal-clear pool surrounded by towering cliffs. You swim here: a refreshing dip in water fed by the mountain itself. Lunch happens at a local family's house at 3 p.m., where you taste honey made on-site and see traditional beehives, giving you a window into how people actually live in these mountains. Your guide shares stories about Georgian tribal history and the Adjara region's unique traditions, the kind of detail that doesn't make it into guidebooks.

The full-day option extends the route to include a mountain lake, an old Soviet bridge, tea and citrus plantations, eucalyptus and walnut trees, and a rope park with additional viewpoints. The half-day tour covers the cable car crossing, the waterfall swim, and lunch. Both options include trekking poles, a first aid kit, an air-conditioned vehicle for the drive, and all park entrance fees. Children from age 5 are welcome on the tour.

What’s included

• Guide service in English.
• air-conditioned vehicle pickup and return to Batumi.
• cable car crossing fee.
• trekking poles.
• lunch at a local family home.
• snacks.
• first aid kit.
• all park entrance fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 to 90 years) · Youth (8 to 17 years) · Child (5 to 7 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availableNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Ajarian Mountain Guides

Is this one for you?Choose the half-day tour if you want the waterfall and cable car crossing without committing a full afternoon. The full-day option suits hikers who want to see the mountain lake, plantations, and rope park viewpoint as well. Children from age 5 can join, though the hike involves river crossings and forest terrain, so basic fitness and comfort on uneven ground matter.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (8 to 17 years); Child (5 to 7 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the cable car crossing like at the start of the hike?

The cable car is hand-cranked and manual (you cross it yourself or with the guide's help) spanning a rushing mountain river. It's the entry point to the park and sets up the adventure that follows.

Can I swim at the waterfall, or is it just for looking at?

Tsablnari Waterfall has a natural pool at its base where you swim. The water is cold and clear, fed directly from the mountain, and the pool is surrounded by cliffs and forest.

What's included in the full-day tour that the half-day doesn't have?

The full-day tour adds a mountain lake, an old Soviet bridge, tea and citrus plantations, and a rope park viewpoint. Both include the waterfall swim, lunch at a local house, and all park fees.

How difficult is the hiking, and what fitness level do I need?

The trails are described as easy hiking suitable for active travelers with basic fitness. The route is well-maintained and follows the river, though you do cross the cable car and navigate forest terrain.

Is lunch included, and what kind of food will I eat?

Lunch is included and served at a local family's house in the jungle at 3 p.m. You'll eat authentic Georgian snacks and have the chance to taste local honey and see how the family lives.

What language does the guide speak?

Your guide speaks English and is a certified professional trekking guide born in the Adjara region, so they can answer questions about local life, history, and culture throughout the day.