Rachkha waterfall
Rachkha waterfall
Rachkha waterfall
The road of Lechkhumi
View from Orbeli pass
The road from Lechkhumi to Racha
Naturally semi-sweet and the most expensive Georgian wine Usakhelouri (wine tasting for extra charge)
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Tour to Lechkhumi from Tbilisi (Ghvirishi,Lailashi, Kulbaki,Rachkha,Usakhelouri)

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Tbilisi, Georgia
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About this activity

Explore Lechkhumi, Georgia's remote mountain region, in a single immersive 15-hour day trip from Tbilisi. This comprehensive tour combines dramatic alpine scenery—waterfalls, pristine lakes, and forested valleys—with cultural landmarks and tastings of Usakhelouri, Georgia's rarest and most prestigious wine.

Private full day tour to Lechkhumi includes visiting northern part of western Georgia that is known with its breathtaking nature, waterfalls, alpine meadows, ancient culture and the most expensive wine. Tour includes visiting an impressive waterfall of Rachkha with powerful stream of water from high mountains, Usakhelouri micro-zone where naturally semi-sweet and the most expensive Georgian wine Usakhelouri is produced, beautiful green lake of Kulbaki to enjoy beautiful forest and taste the most delicious trout, administrative center of the region Tsageri to visit the church and the tomb of Maxime the Confessor, Green Theater of Tsageri and historical village Lailashi known with Jewish synagogue, Lailashi Bible and Okronishi swimming pool with healing properties, known as 'Georgian Thailand' because of its great mountain views. Tour is appropriate for people who love mountains, waterfalls, deciduous forests, lakes and unique endemic wines. Total drive 635 km (395 miles).

Highlights

  • ✓Rachkha waterfall: powerful cascade from high-altitude peaks
  • ✓Usakhelouri wine micro-zone: taste Georgia's most exclusive semi-sweet wine
  • ✓Kulbaki green lake: forest swimming and fresh-caught trout
  • ✓Lailashi historic village: 17th-century Jewish synagogue and ancient biblical manuscript
  • ✓Maxime the Confessor church and tomb in Tsageri (regional capital)
  • ✓Okronishi mineral pools: natural thermal springs with mountain vistas

Insider tips

  • ★Wear sturdy hiking shoes and pack layers—mountain weather changes rapidly even in summer.
  • ★Book ahead in wine season (autumn harvest); Usakhelouri producers have limited tours.
  • ★The Okronishi pools are best visited mid-morning before crowds; bring swimwear.
  • ★Arrive early at Tbilisi pickup to avoid delays on the 635 km round-trip drive.

Good to know

  • •Total journey: ~15 hours including 8+ hours driving (635 km/395 miles round-trip) and multiple stops.
  • •Bring sunscreen, water, and snacks; meals at local restaurants included in some packages (confirm with operator).
  • •Moderate physical activity required: short forest walks and village exploration; not suitable for limited mobility.
  • •Private tour format; pickup/dropoff logistics handled by operator—confirm hotel details at booking.

Who it's for

Nature and hiking enthusiasts seeking off-the-beaten-path mountain landscapesWine connoisseurs interested in rare Georgian varietals and micro-vineyard cultureCultural explorers drawn to historic villages, religious landmarks, and local heritageAdventure seekers combining waterfalls, lakes, and thermal springs in one day

Best time to visit

Late May through September offers clear mountain weather and accessible roads. Autumn (September–October) is ideal for wine harvest visits and cooler temperatures. Avoid winter when alpine passes may close.

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