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Multi Day TourWine & CultureMulti DayOff the Beaten Path

Racha in 2 Days: Shaori, Nikortsminda & Khvanchkara

The quiet mountains of western Georgia

NewAmbrolauri, RachaBy Colchis Discovery
Duration
2 Days / 1 Night
Group size
2 - 12 People
Difficulty
Easy
Departs / returns
09:00 AM – Day 2, 06:00 PM
Guide languages
English, Russian
Starts from
Kutaisi
Transport
Minibus and 4x4 where needed
Stay
Wooden guesthouse in Ambrolauri
Style
Multi Day, Nature, Wine

Overview

Drive up the Rioni gorge to Racha, the least visited region of the Caucasus. See the carved facades of Nikortsminda cathedral, picnic by the Shaori lake, taste semi-sweet Khvanchkara where it is made and sleep in a wooden guesthouse in Ambrolauri.

Highlights

  • Nikortsminda cathedral
  • Shaori lake
  • Khvanchkara tasting
  • Wooden guesthouse

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Kutaisi → Ambrolauri

    Okriba gorge, Nikortsminda and a Khvanchkara cellar.

  2. Day 2

    Shaori → Kutaisi

    Lake picnic, Barakoni church and the drive back.

Schedule may vary

What’s included

  • Licensed English-speaking guide
  • Comfortable A/C minibus
  • Accommodation in a family guesthouse
  • Breakfast and dinner
  • Wine tasting
  • Lunches
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities
  • Travel insurance

Booking options

Twin share (price per person)

Online payment · $210 per adult

  • Licensed English-speaking guide
  • Comfortable A/C minibus
  • Wine tasting
  • Accommodation in a family guesthouse
  • Breakfast and dinner

Day 1 — Kutaisi → Ambrolauri: Okriba gorge, Nikortsminda and a Khvanchkara cellar.

Day 2 — Shaori → Kutaisi: Lake picnic, Barakoni church and the drive back.

Single traveller

Online payment · $265 per adult · adults only

  • Licensed English-speaking guide
  • Comfortable A/C minibus
  • Wine tasting
  • Accommodation in a family guesthouse
  • Breakfast and dinner

Day 1 — Kutaisi → Ambrolauri: Okriba gorge, Nikortsminda and a Khvanchkara cellar.

Day 2 — Shaori → Kutaisi: Lake picnic, Barakoni church and the drive back.

Meeting point

Kutaisi, Colchis Fountain on Central Square

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Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 72 hours

Full refund when cancelled at least 72 hours before the departure.

  • Cancel at least 72 hours before departure: 100% refund
  • Less than 72 hours before departure: no refund

Refunds go to your Georgia Holiday wallet.

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