Borjomi National Park: 2-Day Hike - Lomi Mountain
ID: GYG184682-282872
Category:
Country: Georgia
Duration:
2 days
Description
Hike through forests, ridges, and alpine meadows in Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park. Enjoy stunning views, diverse trails, and Georgia’s unspoiled nature.
Day 1: Tbilisi, Borjomi, Likani (by car) - Likani Guard Station-Lomisma touristic shelter
Walking Distance 15km, 6 hours, starting elevation 930m, maximum 2080, ascent 1150m.
Depart to the Borjomi town which is situated in the central part of Georgia. The city is well-known of its mineral waters. You can taste absolutely natural mineral waters from the spring in the central park of Borjomi.
The hiking starts at Likani guard station (930 m). Pass by the Likani River valley where you may come across rare species included in the Red List of Georgia. Afterward, head up and reach the tourist shelter of Lomismta. Stay overnight in the wooden cottage.
Day 2: Lomi Mountain, Likani, Tbilisi
Walking Distance 18km, 7 hours, maximum elevation 2180, ascent 400m, descent 1500m.
Visit St George Church, located on Lomismta. Here, in addition to beautiful views, there are flourishing rhododendrons in May and June.
After exploring surrounding hills of Lomi Mountain, head back to the Lomismta shelter before setting off back towards Likani, and eventually to Tbilisi.
Highlights
- Visit Borjomi Central Park and taste Borjomi Mineral water from its spring
- Explore wild and untouched Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park
- Hike in the forest of pine, hornbeam and beech.
- Visit St George's church on Lomi Mountain
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This hiking tour can be conducted for the whole year, however in winter due to high snow, the trail becomes a very hard technical difficulty. You have to hike in snow from December till March
• Please bring comfortable shoes, a rain jacket, sun cream, and a hat
INCLUDED
- 1 Night Accommodation in a basic cottage
- National Park fees
- Transportation from Tbilisi to Borjomi, and back
- Fuel surcharge
- Professional Trekking guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Walking tour
- Camping Equipment (Sleeping mats, Sleeping bags, Cooking Gear)
NOT INCLUDED
- Food and drinks
- Hiking Backpack (rental price 10 GEL for 1 day)
- Trekking Poles (rental price 10 GEL for 1 day)
- Gratuities (optional)
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
