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Javakheti Volcanic Lakes Photo Tour

Paravani, Khanchali and the Doukhobor villages

NewNinotsminda, JavakhetiBy Meskheti Heritage Tours
Duration
11 Hours
Group size
2 - 8 People
Difficulty
Easy
Departs / returns
07:00 AM – 06:00 PM (Approx.)
Guide languages
English, Russian
Starts from
Akhaltsikhe
Transport
A/C minibus
Style
Nature

Overview

The Javakheti plateau at 2,000 m is a landscape of crater lakes, basalt and wide skies. Photograph Paravani lake, the bird colonies of Khanchali, the Russian Doukhobor village of Gorelovka and the Poka convent where nuns make cheese.

Highlights

  • Paravani lake
  • Khanchali birds
  • Doukhobor villages
  • Poka convent cheese

Itinerary

  1. 07:00

    Akhaltsikhe

    Drive up to the plateau.

  2. 09:30

    Khanchali lake

    Birds and morning light.

  3. 11:30

    Gorelovka

    Doukhobor village and prayer house.

  4. 13:30

    Poka convent

    Lunch with the nuns’ cheese.

  5. 15:00

    Paravani lake

    Afternoon light over the water.

  6. 18:00

    Akhaltsikhe

    Drop-off.

Schedule may vary

What’s included

  • Licensed English-speaking guide
  • Comfortable A/C minibus
  • Traditional Georgian lunch
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities
  • Travel insurance

Program details

Standard

Online payment · $70 per adult · adults only

  • Licensed English-speaking guide
  • Comfortable A/C minibus
  • Traditional Georgian lunch

07:00 — Akhaltsikhe: Drive up to the plateau.

09:30 — Khanchali lake: Birds and morning light.

11:30 — Gorelovka: Doukhobor village and prayer house.

13:30 — Poka convent: Lunch with the nuns’ cheese.

15:00 — Paravani lake: Afternoon light over the water.

18:00 — Akhaltsikhe: Drop-off.

Meeting point

Akhaltsikhe, Rabati castle main gate

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Good to know

  • It can be cold and windy on the plateau even in summer.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 48 hours

Full refund when cancelled at least 48 hours before the departure.

  • Cancel at least 48 hours before departure: 100% refund
  • Less than 48 hours before departure: no refund

Refunds go to your Georgia Holiday wallet.

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