A rainforest walk to a waterfall and lake in Mtirala National Park, then a tea tasting on the old Chakvi plantations above the Black Sea.
| 08:30 | Pickup in Batumi, drive toward Chakvi and Kobuleti along the coastal road, with the Black Sea on one side and tea terraces climbing the hills on the other. |
| 09:30 | Enter Mtirala National Park and start the walk toward the Mtirala waterfall, following the marked trail through Colchic forest with beech, chestnut and fern cover; the path crosses two suspension bridges over the gorge. |
| 11:00 | Reach the waterfall and the small lake nearby, with time to rest, photograph the falls, and have a snack before heading back (bring water, the walk is humid even on dry days). |
| 13:00 | Return to the park entrance and drive to a working tea plantation in Chakvi, where rows of tea bushes planted under the Russian Empire still produce leaf today. |
| 14:00 | Guided walk through the plantation with an explanation of harvesting and processing, followed by a seated tasting of Georgian black and green tea. |
| 15:30 | Drive back to Batumi, with drop-off at your hotel by mid to late afternoon. |
How long is the walk in Mtirala?
The round trip to the waterfall and lake is about 8 to 9 km on forest trail, taking roughly 3 hours at a steady pace including stops.
Is the tea tasting included or an extra cost?
The tasting of black and green tea at the Chakvi plantation is included in the tour price.
Can we skip the long walk and just see the waterfall area?
Yes, tell your guide in advance and the pace or distance can be adjusted, though the full trail gives the best sense of the rainforest.
What does the tour cost?
€165 per person based on two travelling together; a solo traveller pays around €264, three people around €157 each, and groups of four to six around €141 each, confirmed in writing before booking.