Private Hiking Tour to Mtirala National Park from Batumi

Hike to a waterfall and swim in the lake on your own schedule

This private hiking tour from Batumi takes you into Mtirala National Park with a licensed English-speaking guide, a 4x4 vehicle, and trekking poles included. You drive through the park with photo stops, hike the 6 km Chestnut trail to a lake where you can swim (in summer) and take a coffee break, then continue to a waterfall before returning. The tour runs 5 to 6 hours and suits all fitness levels. You choose whether to add lunch.

Step-by-step itinerary

Hiking Mtirala National Park from Batumi

• Drive from Batumi by 4x4 vehicle
• Stop for photos in Mtirala National Park
• Try local honey from farmers
• Hike the Chestnut trail
• Take coffee break by the lake
• Swim in the lake (summer only)
• Hike to the waterfall
• Return from the hike

The experience

The tour starts in Batumi and heads into Mtirala National Park by 4x4 vehicle, stopping along the way so you can photograph the ancient subtropical forest and sample local honey from farmers in the area. The drive itself is part of the experience: the fresh air and cool weather of the forest set the tone before you step out to hike.

The Chestnut trail covers 6 km and is rated easy, so the pace stays manageable even if you're not a regular hiker. You'll reach a lake partway through where the guide stops for coffee and tea. In summer months, you can swim here if you want to. Trekking poles are provided, and the guide carries bottled water throughout. After the lake, the trail continues to a waterfall before looping back to the vehicle.

This is a private tour, so the guide adjusts the stops and timing to what you want to see. You can spend extra time at the waterfall, linger at the lake, or move through the forest at whatever pace feels right. Pickup from your Batumi accommodation is included, and the air-conditioned vehicle means you're not hiking in the heat before or after the trail itself.

What’s included

• Private 4x4 transport from Batumi.
• licensed English-speaking guide.
• trekking poles and bottled water throughout the hike.
• coffee and tea at the lake stop.
• cable car fee.
• lunch on the options that include it.

Options for this experience

3 options

The tour covers transport only.Up to 6 per booking · Guide in English · 09:00Pickup is included.

Transport and guided tourUp to 5 per booking · Guide in English · 10:00Certified Mountain Guide: A professional, certified mountain guide will lead the tour. Pickup is included.

Guided tour that includes lunchUp to 10 per booking · Guide in English · 10:00Guided tour with lunch: Once the outdoor activities are over, a local farmer will be pleased to serve you a homemade Georgian meal. Pickup is included.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 10:00

Book up to8h before

AgesAdult (8 to 90 years) · Child (4 to 7 years) · Under 4: 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 effort

Operated by Pin Georgia

Is this one for you?The private format means the guide sets the pace and stops to match your interests, so you control how long you spend at the lake, the waterfall, or anywhere else on the trail. If you want to swim, book a summer departure. The lake is still a stop in other seasons, but the water won't be swimmable.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 7 years). Children under 4 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.

How far is the hike and how difficult is it?

The Chestnut trail is 6 km and rated easy, taking about 4 hours to walk. It suits all fitness levels, and trekking poles are provided to help with the terrain.

Can I swim during the tour?

Yes, in summer months you can swim at the lake where the guide stops for a coffee break partway through the hike. In other seasons, you'll still stop there but won't be able to enter the water.

What's included in the tour?

The tour includes private 4x4 transport from Batumi, a licensed English-speaking guide, trekking poles, bottled water, coffee and tea, and the cable car fee. Lunch is optional and available on some packages at checkout.

Do I need to arrange my own pickup?

No, pickup from your Batumi accommodation is included in the tour price, and the vehicle is air-conditioned for the drive to and from the park.

What is Mtirala National Park like?

Mtirala is an ancient subtropical forest in the mountains near Batumi, known for its cool, fresh air and dense vegetation. The park has a lake, a waterfall, and local honey producers you'll pass on the drive through.