# Tobavarchkhili — the Silver Lake Trek, 4 Days

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- Published: 2026-10-27
- Updated: 2026-10-27
- Language: en
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€1,190 per person4 days / 3 nightsPrivate · car & English-speaking guideBased on two travellers

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.

The route

[Zugdidi](https://gtour.ge/georgia/zugdidi/)[Martvili](https://gtour.ge/georgia/martvili/)

Why this tour

- —Tobavarchkhili sits above 2,000 metres in a part of the Egrisi range that sees very few trekkers compared with Svaneti or Kazbegi

- —A full support team carries camp gear and food, so you walk with a day pack only

- —Two nights near the lake give time for the waterfalls and ridge views without rushing the return

- —Trailhead access runs through [Zugdidi](https://gtour.ge/georgia/zugdidi/), former seat of the Dadiani princes, used here as the practical gateway rather than a sightseeing stop

- —The route runs only from late July to September, when snow has cleared from the higher sections

- —Return includes a stop at [Martvili](https://gtour.ge/georgia/martvili/), pairing the monastery with the turquoise Martvili Canyon on an easy half-day basis

Itinerary

Day 1Pickup from [Zugdidi](https://gtour.ge/georgia/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.

Day 2Longest 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.

Day 3Full 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.

Day 4Descend back to the trailhead and drive out via [Martvili](https://gtour.ge/georgia/martvili/), stopping at the monastery and Martvili Canyon, before the transfer back to [Zugdidi](https://gtour.ge/georgia/zugdidi/) or onward to Kutaisi.

Included

- ✓ Private transport Zugdidi to trailhead and return

- ✓ Licensed trekking guide for all four days

- ✓ Full camping equipment: tents, sleeping mats, cooking gear

- ✓ Pack support (horses or porters, checked at booking) for food and camp gear

- ✓ All meals during the trek

- ✓ Martvili monastery and canyon stop on the return drive

- ✓ Entrance fee at Martvili Canyon (checked at booking)

Not included

- — International and domestic flights

- — Personal trekking gear: boots, sleeping bag, waterproofs

- — Travel and trekking insurance

- — Alcoholic drinks and items of a personal nature

- — Tips for the guide and support crew

Good to know

- · Demanding trek with sustained climbs and one long day above the treeline; previous multi-day hiking experience is recommended

- · Runs only late July to September; outside this window snow and stream crossings make the route unsafe

- · No mobile signal once past the first day's camp

- · Nights at altitude are cold even in summer; bring a sleeping bag rated for at least 0°C

- · Weather in the Egrisi range changes quickly; bring full waterproofs regardless of the forecast

- · Sturdy broken-in hiking boots are required, not trail runners

Questions

**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.

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](/verified/).

Panoramic view of the Egrisi mountain range with clouds flowing through jagged peaks. · Photo: Jelger Groeneveld / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0