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A private tour to the highest points of Mountainous Adjara — from the seaside to alpine meadows in a single day. We follow the Adjaristskali gorge: the confluence of two rivers, Keda, St George's Church perched on a rock at Zvare and the medieval church of Skhalta, the largest in Mountainous Adjara.

After Khulo the road climbs to the Goderdzi Pass, above 2,000 metres. At Green Lake, 2,058 metres up, we stop for two hours with a picnic — shashlik, cheese, vegetables and drinks are included. Then we take in the panorama of the Khulo valley and the Goderdzi Alpine Botanical Garden.

The tour is especially beautiful in autumn, when the slopes turn yellow and red. It is cool in the mountains, so be sure to bring warm clothes.

Itinerary & Places to See

12 stops with photos and short descriptions

Stop 1
Batumi
Batumi is the capital of Adjara and the main resort town on the Black Sea coast. The city is famous for its seaside boulevard, modern architecture, historical streets of old Batumi and piazza square. On the boulevard there is a moving statue "Ali and Nino" and the alphabet tower, which look especially beautiful in the evening light. From Batumi, you can easily go to the Botanical Garden, Mtirala National Park and the waterfalls of the mountainous region of Adjara.
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Stop 2
Adjaristskali — The Confluence of Two Rivers
Adjaristskali, the confluence of two rivers, is one of the remarkable natural attractions of mountainous Adjara, where two flowing rivers meet and create a beautiful natural landscape. This place is especially impressive because of the different colors and powerful currents of the rivers, flowing between mountains and lush green valleys. The surrounding area is distinguished by rich Colchian vegetation, scenic mountains, and the breathtaking nature characteristic of Adjara. The confluence of the two rivers is an interesting stop for tourists, offering an opportunity to enjoy beautiful views and experience the unique nature of mountainous Adjara up close.
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Stop 3
Keda
Keda is a small town in mountainous Adjara, in the Adjaristskali valley, about an hour's drive from Batumi. Keda Municipality is considered the heart of Adjarian winemaking, with family vineyards and wine cellars on the sunny slopes of the valley. The local grapes are mainly native varieties, Chkhaveri and Tsolikouri, and many families still make their wine in qvevri. In September and October the villages celebrate rtveli, the grape harvest: people pick grapes together, press them in a wooden press and make churchkhela. Around Keda, between the Adjaristskali and Merisi valleys, there are forested mountains, old arched bridges and waterfalls, so here you get beautiful nature along with the wine. 📷 Photos: Wojciech Biegun, Aleksey Muhranoff, Yasuhiro Kojima, M. / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA)
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Stop 4
St George's Church at Zvare
St George's Church at Zvare stands on a rock rising from the riverbank in the Adjaristskali gorge, between Keda and Shuakhevi. The small stone church and its bell tower seem to hang above the water, which makes it one of the most recognisable sights on the road through Mountainous Adjara. A small bridge leads from the road to the church. From the rock you see the river and the green slopes of the gorge on both sides. A short stop is enough for photos and to light a candle before continuing towards Upper Adjara.
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Stop 5
Skhalta Monastery
Skhalta's Church of the Dormition stands in the Skhalta river valley in Khulo municipality, surrounded by forested mountains. Built at the turn of the 12th and 13th centuries, it is the largest medieval church in Mountainous Adjara. Its facades are decorated with carved windows and an ornate doorway, and fragments of 13th-century frescoes survive inside. Today it is an active monastery and the seat of the diocese. The quiet courtyard looks out over the valley. To enter the church women need a headscarf and a skirt, and men long trousers.
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Stop 6
Khulo
Khulo is the centre of mountainous Adjara, in the Adjaristskali valley at about 900 m. The small town sits among forested slopes and mountain villages, surrounded by the peaks of Upper Adjara. One of Khulo's symbols is the Tago cable car, which crosses the deep gorge and links the town with the village of Tago on the opposite slope. The views are especially beautiful in spring and autumn. On the road to the Goderdzi Pass, Khulo is a natural stop where travellers rest, have breakfast and get ready for the long mountain road. 📷 Photos: Gaga.vaa, Yasuhiro Kojima, Goderdzi Bolkvadze, Jelger Groeneveld / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA / CC BY)
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Stop 7
Goderdzi Pass
The Goderdzi Pass links Adjara with Samtskhe-Javakheti and lies at over 2,000 m. After Khulo, the mountain road from Batumi to Akhaltsikhe climbs up here, from the forests to the alpine pastures. On the pass there are summer villages, wooden houses and wide meadows with a panorama of the Adjara and Meskheti ranges. The Goderdzi ski resort is close by, and in winter the snow here is often deep. The weather changes quickly in the mountains: even on a sunny day fog can roll in, so warm clothes always come in handy. 📷 Photos: Yasuhiro Kojima, Jelger Groeneveld, Krzysztof Ziarnek / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA / CC BY)
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Stop 8
Green Lake (Goderdzi)
Green Lake is a mountain lake near the Goderdzi Pass, at about 2,000 m. It takes its name from its emerald water, which reflects the fir forest around it. Alpine meadows and walking paths surround the lake, and in summer the slopes are covered with flowers. It is a peaceful place for a short walk and photos. The lake can only be reached in the warm season, roughly from late spring to autumn. In winter the road is closed by snow.
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Stop 9
Picnic at Green Lake
A two-hour break by the lake with a picnic — shashlik, vegetables, bread, cheese, drinks and dessert are included.
Stop 10
Khulo panorama from the Goderdzi Pass
We climb higher still for a view over the Khulo valley and the mountains of Upper Adjara in a single frame.
Stop 11
Goderdzi Alpine Botanical Garden
Goderdzi Alpine Botanical Garden lies near the Goderdzi Pass at 1,859–1,960 metres above sea level. Here subalpine and alpine ecosystems are protected in their natural setting and can be seen up close. The garden covers several types of habitat — forest, meadow, lake and marsh — and many of its plants grow only in this region. Paths run across mountain meadows and along the forest edge. The garden is open to visitors from June to October. The weather in the mountains changes quickly, so be sure to bring warm clothes.
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Stop 12
Batumi
Batumi is the capital of Adjara and the main resort town on the Black Sea coast. The city is famous for its seaside boulevard, modern architecture, historical streets of old Batumi and piazza square. On the boulevard there is a moving statue "Ali and Nino" and the alphabet tower, which look especially beautiful in the evening light. From Batumi, you can easily go to the Botanical Garden, Mtirala National Park and the waterfalls of the mountainous region of Adjara.
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Excursion Details

DepartureAdjara

Departure Time08:00

PaymentPayment on departure day in cash

Pickup / meeting pointPick-up from your address in Batumi

What's included

Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
Driver
Picnic: shashlik, vegetables, bread, cheese, drinks, dessert

Not included

Personal expenses and souvenirs

Schedule & Free Dates for this Tour

No group tour currently scheduled for this tour

No available group dates found. You can book a private tour on any preferred day.

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Itinerary & Places to See

12 stops with photos and short descriptions

Stop 1
Batumi
Batumi is the capital of Adjara and the main resort town on the Black Sea coast. The city is famous for its seaside boulevard, modern architecture, historical streets of old Batumi and piazza square. On the boulevard there is a moving statue "Ali and Nino" and the alphabet tower, which look especially beautiful in the evening light. From Batumi, you can easily go to the Botanical Garden, Mtirala National Park and the waterfalls of the mountainous region of Adjara.
Place Details
Stop 2
Adjaristskali — The Confluence of Two Rivers
Adjaristskali, the confluence of two rivers, is one of the remarkable natural attractions of mountainous Adjara, where two flowing rivers meet and create a beautiful natural landscape. This place is especially impressive because of the different colors and powerful currents of the rivers, flowing between mountains and lush green valleys. The surrounding area is distinguished by rich Colchian vegetation, scenic mountains, and the breathtaking nature characteristic of Adjara. The confluence of the two rivers is an interesting stop for tourists, offering an opportunity to enjoy beautiful views and experience the unique nature of mountainous Adjara up close.
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Stop 3
Keda
Keda is a small town in mountainous Adjara, in the Adjaristskali valley, about an hour's drive from Batumi. Keda Municipality is considered the heart of Adjarian winemaking, with family vineyards and wine cellars on the sunny slopes of the valley. The local grapes are mainly native varieties, Chkhaveri and Tsolikouri, and many families still make their wine in qvevri. In September and October the villages celebrate rtveli, the grape harvest: people pick grapes together, press them in a wooden press and make churchkhela. Around Keda, between the Adjaristskali and Merisi valleys, there are forested mountains, old arched bridges and waterfalls, so here you get beautiful nature along with the wine. 📷 Photos: Wojciech Biegun, Aleksey Muhranoff, Yasuhiro Kojima, M. / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA)
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Stop 4
St George's Church at Zvare
St George's Church at Zvare stands on a rock rising from the riverbank in the Adjaristskali gorge, between Keda and Shuakhevi. The small stone church and its bell tower seem to hang above the water, which makes it one of the most recognisable sights on the road through Mountainous Adjara. A small bridge leads from the road to the church. From the rock you see the river and the green slopes of the gorge on both sides. A short stop is enough for photos and to light a candle before continuing towards Upper Adjara.
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Stop 5
Skhalta Monastery
Skhalta's Church of the Dormition stands in the Skhalta river valley in Khulo municipality, surrounded by forested mountains. Built at the turn of the 12th and 13th centuries, it is the largest medieval church in Mountainous Adjara. Its facades are decorated with carved windows and an ornate doorway, and fragments of 13th-century frescoes survive inside. Today it is an active monastery and the seat of the diocese. The quiet courtyard looks out over the valley. To enter the church women need a headscarf and a skirt, and men long trousers.
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Stop 6
Khulo
Khulo is the centre of mountainous Adjara, in the Adjaristskali valley at about 900 m. The small town sits among forested slopes and mountain villages, surrounded by the peaks of Upper Adjara. One of Khulo's symbols is the Tago cable car, which crosses the deep gorge and links the town with the village of Tago on the opposite slope. The views are especially beautiful in spring and autumn. On the road to the Goderdzi Pass, Khulo is a natural stop where travellers rest, have breakfast and get ready for the long mountain road. 📷 Photos: Gaga.vaa, Yasuhiro Kojima, Goderdzi Bolkvadze, Jelger Groeneveld / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA / CC BY)
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Stop 7
Goderdzi Pass
The Goderdzi Pass links Adjara with Samtskhe-Javakheti and lies at over 2,000 m. After Khulo, the mountain road from Batumi to Akhaltsikhe climbs up here, from the forests to the alpine pastures. On the pass there are summer villages, wooden houses and wide meadows with a panorama of the Adjara and Meskheti ranges. The Goderdzi ski resort is close by, and in winter the snow here is often deep. The weather changes quickly in the mountains: even on a sunny day fog can roll in, so warm clothes always come in handy. 📷 Photos: Yasuhiro Kojima, Jelger Groeneveld, Krzysztof Ziarnek / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA / CC BY)
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Stop 8
Green Lake (Goderdzi)
Green Lake is a mountain lake near the Goderdzi Pass, at about 2,000 m. It takes its name from its emerald water, which reflects the fir forest around it. Alpine meadows and walking paths surround the lake, and in summer the slopes are covered with flowers. It is a peaceful place for a short walk and photos. The lake can only be reached in the warm season, roughly from late spring to autumn. In winter the road is closed by snow.
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Stop 9
Picnic at Green Lake
A two-hour break by the lake with a picnic — shashlik, vegetables, bread, cheese, drinks and dessert are included.
Stop 10
Khulo panorama from the Goderdzi Pass
We climb higher still for a view over the Khulo valley and the mountains of Upper Adjara in a single frame.
Stop 11
Goderdzi Alpine Botanical Garden
Goderdzi Alpine Botanical Garden lies near the Goderdzi Pass at 1,859–1,960 metres above sea level. Here subalpine and alpine ecosystems are protected in their natural setting and can be seen up close. The garden covers several types of habitat — forest, meadow, lake and marsh — and many of its plants grow only in this region. Paths run across mountain meadows and along the forest edge. The garden is open to visitors from June to October. The weather in the mountains changes quickly, so be sure to bring warm clothes.
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Stop 12
Batumi
Batumi is the capital of Adjara and the main resort town on the Black Sea coast. The city is famous for its seaside boulevard, modern architecture, historical streets of old Batumi and piazza square. On the boulevard there is a moving statue "Ali and Nino" and the alphabet tower, which look especially beautiful in the evening light. From Batumi, you can easily go to the Botanical Garden, Mtirala National Park and the waterfalls of the mountainous region of Adjara.
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It was an amazing trip! Our driver was very polite, professional, and well-mannered. He went above and beyond by showing us beautiful places that weren’t even included in the itinerary. He also took us to the mountains and different cities and was very flexible with our schedule and any changes to the plan. It was one of the best trips I’ve had to Georgia. Highly recommended!😍😍😍
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An absolutely fantastic experience with Aslankan, a true professional in every sense of the word 🌟 From the very first moment, his professionalism and respect were impeccable. He followed up on every detail, responded quickly, and was incredibly helpful with every inquiry or request. What impressed me most was his attention to detail and his commitment to ensuring a comfortable and well-organized trip, free from any stress. He is a dedicated, honest, and clearly experienced professional, and I truly felt that customer comfort and satisfaction are his top priorities. I sincerely thank him for his excellent service, organization, and attention to detail. I highly recommend him, and I hope to travel with him again in the future ❤️✈️
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A fantastic trip, one of the best I've ever taken to Europe. The itinerary was well-organized and packed. We visited city landmarks, as well as breathtaking natural scenery—mountains and rivers. The guide was fluent in Arabic, friendly, kind, and professional, providing thorough explanations of the areas we visited. The Mercedes, a modern and well-equipped six-seater, was our destination. We also enjoyed an exciting Jeep Wrangler adventure. It was a trip to remember! 😊
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The Alps of Upper Adjara: Goderdzi Pass, Green Lake and Skhalta Monastery

About Excursion

Itinerary & Places to See

Batumi

Adjaristskali — The Confluence of Two Rivers

Keda

St George's Church at Zvare

Skhalta Monastery

Khulo

Goderdzi Pass

Green Lake (Goderdzi)

Picnic at Green Lake

Khulo panorama from the Goderdzi Pass

Goderdzi Alpine Botanical Garden

Batumi

Excursion Details

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Schedule & Free Dates for this Tour

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The Alps of Upper Adjara: Goderdzi Pass, Green Lake and Skhalta Monastery

About Excursion

Itinerary & Places to See

Batumi

Adjaristskali — The Confluence of Two Rivers

Keda

St George's Church at Zvare

Skhalta Monastery

Khulo

Goderdzi Pass

Green Lake (Goderdzi)

Picnic at Green Lake

Khulo panorama from the Goderdzi Pass

Goderdzi Alpine Botanical Garden

Batumi

Excursion Details

What's included

Not included

Schedule & Free Dates for this Tour

Photo Gallery

What travelers say about us

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Plan your unforgettable journey with us

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions