Tour details
- Transportation from Glamping Tago to Minidia’s houseÂ
- Visit to Skhalta monaster
- Georgian supra
- Extra option: forest hike to the secret waterfalls
- Total Time: 8 - 10H
Horses are back in Tago! What better way to discover the surroundings then on horseback. This is the ideal activity or people who are a bit shorter on time.
Tours can be customized according to your wishes. All tours are with guide. If you are an experienced rider let us know then the horses can also be rented without guide.Â
The region of Skhalta was well advanced in the Middle Ages. The shortest road from Ajara towards Artaani passed through here. The Skhalta monastery is more or less originally preserved sample of medieval sacred architecture in Ajara. The main construction of the complex is Skhalta Virgin Church. It is a single-nave hall-type church. There is no information available about the construction of the church. Traditional reports and artistic peculiarities connect the construction of the Skhalta Church to Queen Tamar and the middle of the 13th century.The so called Skhalta Small Church is situated south-west to the church. The distinguished frescoes of the church belong to the 14th-15thcenturies. The decorations are based on centuries-old wall painting traditions as well as novelties of modern Byzantine wall painting. The frescoes were restored in 1990s.
After visiting the Skhalta Monastery, we’ll head over to Mindia’s house. His family has been beekeeping using the unique Jara method for over three generations.
Jara is a traditional beehive that Georgians have used since ancient times to domesticate bees.
We don’t know exactly when Jara was first used, but several local folktales say that ancient inhabitants found bees in tree hollows, calling these spots in the forest “bee trees.” Eventually, people figured out they could replicate these “bee trees.” They collected swarms of wild bees and placed them in hollowed wooden logs, which they then put high up in trees to protect them from bears. These wooden logs were called Jara. After frame beehives were invented in the 19th century, Jara hives became less common. However, there are still a few places in Western Georgia where Jara hives are used to produce wild Jara honey.
After checking the beehives and tasting the delicious honey. Mindia his wife will prepare a delicious Georgian Supra for you with typical Adjarian food. A more local experience than this you won’t be able to get!
This experience is the thrill of a lifetime! Canyoning allows you to navigate down the mountain river or abseil the waterfalls. Uchkho Canyon is a place where you will witness the beauty of Adjara.Â
Take a ride on one of the most beautiful gorges of mountain Adjara. Kikhani fortress is located at 2200 meters above sea level.
Cover long distances in a shorter time. Follow the narrow trails that lead you on the slopes or forests of Adjarian mountains.Â
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