What are the best day-trip and multi-day routes from Batumi into the Adjara mountains?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 20 days ago
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 20 days ago
TL;DR
For a family day trip with kids, the Makhuntseti waterfall – Tamar's Bridge – Merisi route (lunch at Eco House Merisi) works well. For a 3-day 'wow view' trip, try Gomismta – Martvili – Okatse, passable by a regular sedan. For a quiet weekend, Gulebi village in the Keda district is an option, though road conditions there are uncertain.
Gulebi village in the Keda district is being considered for a quiet family weekend getaway with mountain-view cottages, but road conditions there aren't confirmed — worth checking before you go.
The Makhuntseti waterfall – Tamar's Bridge – Merisi route, with lunch at Eco House Merisi, is recommended as a good one-day trip with a 6-year-old to see mountain scenery.
For a 3-day trip focused on scenic views and modern hotels (skipping museums and wineries), the suggested route is Gomismta – Martvili – Okatse, with drives under 3 hours between stops.
Whether Gomismta, Martvili, and Okatse live up to their hype is debated — travelers suggest checking recent reviews before finalizing the itinerary.
The road on the Gomismta – Martvili – Okatse route is generally considered fine for a regular sedan, no 4x4 needed.