Private Hiking Tour to Machakhela National Park from Batumi

Hike an 8 km mountain trail through Georgia's subtropical forest and waterfalls

A private hiking tour from Batumi to Machakhela National Park, 50 km away, with an English-speaking mountain guide on a moderate 8 km trail through mountains, rivers, ancient forest and a waterfall. The tour runs 7 hours and includes private transport, bottled water and snacks. You'll ascend to a mountain viewpoint. Moderate fitness is required, and the pace is set by your guide and group size.

Step-by-step itinerary

Hiking in Machakhela National Park

• Visit Machakhela National Park Visitors center
• Start hiking Mtavarangelozi trail
• Hike 8 km through mountains and forest
• Ascend mountain top for scenic view

The experience

The hike starts at Machakhela National Park's visitor center, where your private guide meets you before the trail begins. The Mtavarangelozi hiking trail covers 8 km and climbs steadily through subtropical forest toward a mountain ridge. You'll pass rivers and a waterfall on the way up, moving at a pace your guide sets for the group. The terrain is more demanding than other trails in the region, so a moderate level of fitness matters.

Transport from Batumi takes about an hour each way in an air-conditioned vehicle, with pickup from your hotel included. Your guide speaks English and knows the route, the forest and what to watch for. Bottled water and snacks travel with you, so you don't need to carry supplies from the city. The full day (including the drive, the hike and the descent) takes 7 hours.

The payoff is the view from the mountain top, which your guide calls a fairytale vista. The ancient subtropical forest itself is the draw for many hikers: it's one of the most intact examples in Georgia, and the rivers and waterfall are part of the landscape you move through, not separate stops.

What’s included

• Private transport from your Batumi hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• a private mountain guide who speaks English.
• bottled water and snacks throughout the day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

AgesAdult (8 to 85 years) · Under 8: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 7 pickup points.

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.

Prices and times updated 17 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Pin Georgia

Is this one for you?The 7-hour commitment means you leave the morning and return by late afternoon, so it fits a full day outside the city but rules out combining it with other activities. Book this if you want a private guide and a more challenging hike than the easier trails closer to Batumi.

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Top questions

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.

How far is Machakhela National Park from Batumi, and how long does the drive take?

Machakhela National Park sits 50 km from Batumi. The private transport takes about an hour each way, so the drive accounts for roughly two hours of your 7-hour day.

What is the Mtavarangelozi hiking trail like?

The Mtavarangelozi trail is 8 km long with moderate difficulty, more challenging than other hikes in the region. You ascend through subtropical forest, passing rivers and a waterfall, and finish at a mountain viewpoint.

What fitness level do I need for this hike?

You should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. The trail is steadily uphill and covers 8 km, so regular exercise beforehand helps. The hike is not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with poor cardiovascular health.

What does the tour include?

The tour includes private transport from your Batumi hotel, a private English-speaking mountain guide, bottled water and snacks. The vehicle is air-conditioned for the drive to and from the park.

What time does the tour start and end?

The full tour takes 7 hours from pickup to drop-off. Your guide will confirm the exact start time when you book, based on your hotel location and preference.