A two-day hike into Lagodekhi's reserve to Black Rock Lake on the Dagestan border, with a night in a ranger hut and no detour loop to slow you down.
- —Reaches the same alpine lake as the 3-day loop trek, in half the time, for hikers who want the destination without the extra ridge day
- —Overnight in a Lagodekhi Protected Areas ranger hut, with permits and the bed arranged before you arrive
- —Trail runs through beech and spruce forest into subalpine meadows before the final approach to the lake at altitude
- —Private transfer from Tbilisi to the Lagodekhi ranger station and back, no public minibus connections to coordinate
- —A good fitness test for travellers considering Tusheti or Svaneti multi-day treks later in the trip
- —Border-zone trail inside one of the Caucasus's oldest protected areas, open since 1912
Map: OpenStreetMap · Road route and driving times: OSRM · Times exclude stops.
- ✓ Private transfer Tbilisi–Lagodekhi–Tbilisi
- ✓ Lagodekhi Protected Areas entry permit
- ✓ One night in the ranger hut (shared, basic)
- ✓ Licensed trekking guide for both days
- ✓ Driver's and guide's costs throughout
- — Meals (bring your own trail food or buy supplies in Lagodekhi town before the trek)
- — Sleeping bag and hiking gear (rental can be arranged, checked at booking)
- — Personal travel insurance covering trekking at altitude
- — Tips
- · This is a long, steep trail with a full pack over two days, not a casual walk, good fitness and some hiking experience are expected
- · The ranger hut is basic: shared bunks, no shower, cold water only, bring a sleeping bag or liner
- · Best attempted June to September, the trail can be closed or unsafe with snow and swollen streams outside this window, checked at booking
- · Weather changes fast above the treeline, pack layers, a rain shell and sturdy waterproof boots regardless of the forecast
- · The border-zone section requires the permit arranged in advance, carry your passport on the trail
- · Phone signal is intermittent to absent once past the ranger station
How is this different from the 3-day Black Rock Lake trek?
The 3-day version adds a loop section and a second night, covering more ground at a gentler daily pace. This 2-day route goes up and back the same way, which means longer walking days but one less night in the mountains.
Can beginners do this trek?
It suits hikers with some multi-day trekking experience and reasonable fitness. If this would be your first overnight trek, the Georgian Military Highway day trip or a guided day hike is a gentler introduction.
Is the lake itself swimmable or is it just a viewpoint?
Black Rock Lake sits at altitude in a border-zone setting; swimming is not the point of the visit, and water temperature and reserve rules make it unlikely in any case, checked at booking.
What happens if weather forces a turnaround?
The guide makes that call on the trail. If conditions block the final approach, you still get the forest and meadow sections and the hut overnight, with a refund policy for the unused portion detailed in our booking terms.
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.
Black Rock Lake sits in a golden alpine valley within Lagodekhi Protected Areas. · Photo: Paata vardanashvili / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
| Group | Per person | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 traveller | €672 ≈ $749 · 1,945 GEL | €672 ≈ $749 · 1,945 GEL |
| 2 travellers | €420 ≈ $468 · 1,216 GEL | €840 ≈ $936 · 2,431 GEL |
| 3 travellers | €399 ≈ $445 · 1,155 GEL | €1,197 ≈ $1,334 · 3,464 GEL |
| 4–6 travellers | €357 ≈ $398 · 1,033 GEL | €1,428 ≈ $1,592 · 4,133 GEL for four |
Private tour: your own car and driver, guide and hotels as described. 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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