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Okrostskhali Lakes
The most beautiful highland lakes of Georgia and views on occupied Abkhazia
Okrotskhali Lakes (translated from Georgian as Golden Water Lakes) are situated in Svaneti, Western Georgia. Didi Okrotskhali [Great Golden Water] and Patara Okrotskhali [Little Golden Water] Lakes are destinations that every hiking enthusiast should explore while in Georgia.
High mountains, rocky terrain, river crossings, cascading waterfalls, panoramic views of Abkhazia, glaciers, and some of the most beautiful highland lakes in Georgia await you. Bisna offers a scenic adventure tour to these lakes, providing an unforgettable experience with our skilled guides.
Duration:
● Total: 5 days
● Hiking/Trekking: 3,5 days
Extreme elevation difference:
1769 m / 5804 ft ?
Total hiking distance:
21 km / 13,5 miles
The circumstances to be considered:
● Find our terms and conditions here.
● On certain section(s), on slope(s), stones may slide or roll down when stepping on them. Each tour participant should be very careful on each step on such section.
● Slippery ascent(s)
● Slippery descent(s)
● Ascent(s) on glacier(s)
● Descent(s) on glacier(s)
● Steep ascent(s)
● Steep descent(s)
● Crossing strong river stream(s), that, apart of being an obstacle and physical challenge, results in getting footwear (and maybe trousers too) wet as well.
● Stepping/hiking in wet conditions (river streambed, swamp, wet or humid soil, deep mud etc.)
● Getting footwear/trousers wet during the hike
● High grass
● Biting insects
● Proximity to the Russian occupation line
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Okrotskhali Lakes (translated from Georgian as Golden Water Lakes) are situated in Svaneti, Western Georgia. Didi Okrotskhali [Great Golden Water] and Patara Okrotskhali [Little Golden Water] Lakes are destinations that every hiking enthusiast should explore while in Georgia.
High mountains, rocky terrain, river crossings, cascading waterfalls, panoramic views of Abkhazia, glaciers, and some of the most beautiful highland lakes in Georgia await you. Bisna offers a scenic adventure tour to these lakes, providing an unforgettable experience with our skilled guides.
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Individual Tour
Tour organized by Bisna with the tourist's or tourist gorup's request
Group Tour
Tour announced by Bisna, with detailed itinerary and schedule
Extreme elevation difference
The difference between the lowest and the highest points on the hiking route
A – Light excursion
A simple sightseeing tour that does not include or only negligibly includes hiking elements.
B-1 – Light hiking
Involves a moderate physical challenge, including hiking on less rugged terrain and under less harsh environmental conditions.
B-2 – Demanding hiking
Involves challenging physical load, including hiking on rough terrain and enduring harsh environmental conditions.
EX – Extreme hiking
Involves a rigorous physical load, including hiking on particularly rugged terrain and enduring especially harsh environmental conditions. Participants are expected to be in excellent physical condition and possess experience in undertaking demanding hiking tours. They must be both physically and psychologically prepared to overcome obstacles. The tour may entail certain hazards, of which participants will be duly informed prior to the tour's planning.