1 day hiking in Birtvisi Canyon from Tbilisi
Description
Seasonality - All year round, only in dry weather. We will reach the village of Tbisi by transport, and from here we walk, back and forth about 7 km. Birtvis Canyons are located next to the Algeti Reservoir. Intricate paths winding in the subtropical forest and narrow passages in a chain of high canyons keep a mysterious atmosphere. It will take about an hour and a half to climb (with slow walking) with a breather near the ruins of the ancient fortress of Deda Tsikhe. The road to the top goes past the fortified walls of Birtvisi with holes in the loopholes, two gates and a watchtower. At the highest point is Sheupovari - a watch tower, visible from afar. At an altitude of 1000 m, a natural observation deck awaits, from where you can clearly see canyons, ancient buildings, the beauty of the Algeti Valley. After going down we can have a picnic on the grass or visit a fish restaurant not far from the Algeti reservoir.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Georgia is full of beautiful mountain landscapes and original historical monuments. How to combine these impressions in one trip? We offer a convenient option: a one-day excursion to Birtvisi. You are waiting for unique canyons and the legendary XI century fortress, impregnable for famous commanders. The main points of the route: Partskhisi, Tbisi, Birtvisi Canyon, Deda-tsikhe, Sheupovari (Birtvisi fortress).
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We can pick you up from any place in Tbilisi, where it will be convenient for you.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(4)
A really highly recommended hiking tour with very beautiful scenery and super nice guides who brought us safely to our destination and with whom you could talk very well.
It is quite a challenging terrain, but views are definitely wonderful and worth it. It rained during our hike so we did not reach the fortress for safety reasons, which is understandable. Our guide Mike, was really helpful and kind. Our driver (sorry forgot the name), was really pleasant and the car was clean and spacious.
We booked this tour at short notice through Tripadvisor. Confirmation came that we will be picked up from the hotel the next day at 9am, which then did not work out. At 9.30 we were able to reach the operator. Apparently our Booking Referral did not arrive there. The operator organized another quide on the fast and we started at 11.00. The journey takes about 1 h. The hike itself was beautiful, but we could not reach the fortress because the quid did not know his way around. We also don’t know if this is even possible in one day, as the track is very demanding. Our conclusion: beautiful nature, value for money is not right at all.
Amazing hiking trip. Approx. 1 - 1,5hours by car from Tbilisi. The hiking is challenging but definitely worth.
