A four-day trek into the Egrisi range to Tobavarchkhili, the Silver Lake, with a full camping support team and the waterfalls above Samegrelo along the way.
| День 1 | Pickup from Zugdidi and drive into the Egrisi foothills to the trailhead. First trekking day through mixed forest to the night's camp, set up and served by the support team. |
| День 2 | Longest trekking day, climbing through forest and then alpine meadow toward the high camp near Tobavarchkhili. Terrain is steep in sections and exposed above the treeline. |
| День 3 | Full day around the lake itself, with time at the waterfalls that feed it and a side walk along the ridge if weather allows. Second night at the same high camp. |
| День 4 | Descend back to the trailhead and drive out via Martvili, stopping at the monastery and Martvili Canyon, before the transfer back to Zugdidi or onward to Kutaisi. |
How difficult is this trek compared with Mestia to Ushguli?
It is harder: steeper gradients, fewer facilities en route, and no villages to resupply at, since the support team carries everything.
Do we need previous high-altitude experience?
No technical climbing skills are needed, but good hiking fitness and at least one prior multi-day trek are strongly advised.
What does the support team actually carry?
Tents, cooking equipment and food are carried by horses or porters (confirmed at booking), so you carry only a day pack with water, layers and personal items.
Can this run outside July to September?
No. Snow lies on the higher sections outside this window and the route is not run then.