Queen Tamar's arched bridges, the Mirveti waterfall walk and a village lunch of khachapuri and borano, along the Machakhela valley road to the Turkish border.
- —Three stone arched bridges attributed to Queen Tamar's era, still carrying the valley road across the Machakhela river
- —Mirveti waterfall reached by a short marked path, no technical climbing involved
- —Machakhela National Park visitor centre for background on the valley's beech forest and its border history
- —Village lunch cooked in a local house: Adjarian khachapuri from a clay oven and borano (cheese melted in butter)
- —Quiet single-lane road with the Turkish border fence visible across the river in places
- —Half-day trip from Batumi, under two hours' drive each way, back in time for the evening
Map: OpenStreetMap · Road route and driving times: OSRM · Times exclude stops.
- ✓ Private transport by air-conditioned car
- ✓ English-speaking driver-guide
- ✓ Village lunch (khachapuri, borano, bread, tea)
- ✓ Hotel pickup and drop-off in Batumi
- ✓ All driving and fuel costs
- — Entrance fee to the Machakhela National Park visitor centre, checked at booking
- — Extra drinks and personal expenses
- — Tips
- · The road narrows to a single lane past Khelvachauri; allow extra time in July and August traffic
- · The path to Mirveti waterfall has uneven stone steps and is not suitable for wheelchairs or strollers
- · Bring comfortable closed shoes and a light rain layer, weather in the valley changes quickly
- · Carry your passport, since part of the route runs close to the Turkish border
- · The village house has basic facilities only, including the toilet
- · Priced at €175 per person based on two travelling together; solo travellers and larger groups are quoted separately
Is this tour suitable for children?
Yes, the pace is easy and the waterfall walk is short, though the stone steps need supervision for small children.
Do we need our passports?
Yes, part of the route runs through a border-adjacent zone, so carry a passport; any specific requirements are checked at booking.
Is the lunch vegetarian-friendly?
Both the khachapuri and borano are vegetarian; tell us in advance about other dietary needs.
What happens if it rains?
The tour runs in light rain; in heavy rain we may reorder the stops or skip the waterfall path for safety.
Prices are per person for two travelling together, in euros; solo travellers and larger groups are quoted on request. Every departure is private and adjusted to you. Hotels, wineries and restaurants on our routes are verified by GTour.
Visitors gather beneath the cascading Mirveti Waterfall in Adjara's Machakhela valley. · Photo: FingerWiki / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
| Group | Per person | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 traveller | €280 ≈ $312 · 810 GEL | €280 ≈ $312 · 810 GEL |
| 2 travellers | €175 ≈ $195 · 507 GEL | €350 ≈ $390 · 1,013 GEL |
| 3 travellers | €166 ≈ $185 · 480 GEL | €498 ≈ $555 · 1,441 GEL |
| 4–6 travellers | €149 ≈ $166 · 431 GEL | €596 ≈ $664 · 1,725 GEL for four |
Private tour: your own car and driver and English-speaking guide. Conversions at today's National Bank of Georgia rate.
Free cancellation up to 7 days before the tour. Between 7 days and 48 hours: 50 % of the price. Less than 48 hours or no-show: no refund. If a mountain road closes and the tour cannot run, you choose a new date or a full refund.
20 % deposit confirms the booking. Deposit by card or bank transfer when the date is confirmed; the balance in cash or by card at the start of the tour. No hidden fees — fuel, parking, driver and guide are included; entrance tickets, meals and hotels are listed per tour.
Since 1 January 2026 every foreign visitor to Georgia must hold health and accident insurance with cover of at least 30,000 GEL — see our guide to the rule. Our vehicles carry passenger liability insurance; your travel policy covers you.
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