A full day from Kutaisi to the Black Sea: Poti's port and cathedral, a boat on Paliastomi Lake in Kolkheti National Park, and Ureki's magnetic black sand beach.
- —Covers three distinct coastal sites in one day: a working Black Sea port, a wetland national park, and a beach village known for magnetic sand
- —Boat trip on Paliastomi Lake inside Kolkheti National Park, reed channels and birdlife rather than open sea
- —Fish lunch in Poti, a port town rarely visited by tour buses heading straight to Batumi
- —Ureki's black sand beach for walking or swimming in season, with no crowds compared to Batumi or Kobuleti
- —Private car and licensed guide, pace set around your interests rather than a fixed bus schedule
- —Workable as a stand-alone coastal day from Kutaisi without committing to a Batumi overnight
Map: OpenStreetMap · Road route and driving times: OSRM · Times exclude stops.
- ✓ Private transport in an air-conditioned car or minivan
- ✓ English-speaking licensed guide
- ✓ Boat trip on Paliastomi Lake, Kolkheti National Park
- ✓ Fish lunch in Poti
- ✓ Hotel pickup and drop-off in Kutaisi
- ✓ All tolls and parking
- — Kolkheti National Park entrance and boat fee if not covered by season ticket, checked at booking
- — Drinks at lunch
- — Personal expenses
- — Gratuities
- — Travel insurance
- · Drive from Kutaisi to Poti is about 1.5–2 hours each way on the main road, longer in heavy rain
- · Swimming season on the Black Sea runs roughly May to September; by late October the sea is cool and swimming is weather-dependent
- · Bring swimwear and a towel if visiting in season, plus comfortable closed shoes for the boat and beach
- · The Paliastomi Lake boat trip depends on water levels and weather, route and duration can vary and are confirmed on the day
- · Poti's cathedral may have restricted visiting hours around Orthodox feast days, checked at booking
- · Ureki's magnetic sand is dark and fine-grained; no special equipment is needed to notice the effect on small metal objects
Can we swim at Ureki in late October?
The sea is cool by this time of year and swimming depends on conditions; a beach walk is always possible, exact water temperature checked at booking.
Is lunch included?
Yes, a fish lunch at a restaurant in Poti is included; drinks are paid separately.
How long is the drive each way?
About 1.5 to 2 hours from Kutaisi to Poti, depending on traffic and road conditions; total day length is around 9 hours including all stops.
What does this tour cost?
€195 per person is based on two people travelling together; solo travellers and groups of three or more are quoted a different per-person rate on request.
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.
A tourist boat carries visitors across Lake Paliastomi in Kolkheti National Park. · Photo: Giorgi Abdaladze / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
| Group | Per person | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 traveller | €312 ≈ $348 · 903 GEL | €312 ≈ $348 · 903 GEL |
| 2 travellers | €195 ≈ $217 · 564 GEL | €390 ≈ $435 · 1,129 GEL |
| 3 travellers | €185 ≈ $206 · 535 GEL | €555 ≈ $619 · 1,606 GEL |
| 4–6 travellers | €166 ≈ $185 · 480 GEL | €664 ≈ $740 · 1,922 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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