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Drive ATVs or buggies, ride horses and fly a 600m zipline through the rain-rich forests of Mtirala National Park. This four-hour outing from Batumi mixes off-road bursts with quieter singletrack and local guiding.
Drive ATVs or buggies, ride horses and fly a 600m zipline through the rain-rich forests of Mtirala National Park. This four-hour outing from Batumi mixes off-road bursts with quieter singletrack and local guiding.
A humid breath of laurel and plane trees meets you as the minivan eases off the coastal road into Mtirala National Park — the rain here is a presence, drumming on broad leaves and urging rivers onward. Within minutes the green closes in: moss-dark trunks, ferns brushing pant legs, and a jumble of single-track and service roads cut into the hillside where ATVs and buggies kick up red soil.
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Operated by NATIONAL GEORGIAGRAPHIC · Batumi, Adjara
A humid breath of laurel and plane trees meets you as the minivan eases off the coastal road into Mtirala National Park — the rain here is a presence, drumming on broad leaves and urging rivers onward. Within minutes the green closes in: moss-dark trunks, ferns brushing pant legs, and a jumble of single-track and service roads cut into the hillside where ATVs and buggies kick up red soil.
Mtirala, whose name means "to cry," sits in Georgia’s Colchis zone — a remnant of ancient, rain-soaked forests with limestone ridges carved by fast streams. The area has long been shaped by subsistence agriculture, Ottoman-era trade routes and Soviet forestry, and today local guides balance motorized recreation with small-scale tourism. Expect a mix of adrenalized short bursts on open dirt runs, slower technical sections under canopy, and optional horse rides that follow older pack tracks.
Practical guidance: bring closed-toe footwear, a lightweight waterproof layer and a camera with a secure strap — dust and drizzle alternate quickly. The operator provides helmets and instruction; first-timers will appreciate a short orientation before riding. Choose a buggy for group comfort or an ATV for hands-on control; horse rides suit quieter exploration of singletrack. The full excursion is roughly four hours including hotel transfer, and pay-per-activity pricing means you can tailor intensity on site. Leave no trace, follow your guide’s line choices, and expect to get a little wet — the forest almost insists on it.
No prior experience required; guides provide a safety briefing and basic instruction. However, some comfort with vehicle controls and balance helps.
Yes — helmets and basic protective gear are supplied by the operator; you can bring your own gloves or boots for added comfort.
The total outing is about four hours; roughly two hours are allocated to on-site activities with the remainder for hotel transfer and briefings.
Policies vary; children can often ride in shared buggies or on horses but may be restricted from solo ATV operation — check age and weight limits with the operator.
NATIONAL GEORGIAGRAPHIC operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
A humid breath of laurel and plane trees meets you as the minivan eases off the coastal road into Mtirala National Park — the rain here is a presence, drumming on broad leaves and urging rivers onward. Within minutes the green closes in: moss-dark trunks, ferns brushing pant legs, and a jumble of single-track and service roads cut into the hillside where ATVs and buggies kick up red soil.
A humid breath of laurel and plane trees meets you as the minivan eases off the coastal road into Mtirala National Park — the rain here is a presence, drumming on broad leaves and urging rivers onward. Within minutes the green closes in: moss-dark trunks, ferns brushing pant legs, and a jumble of single-track and service roads cut into the hillside where ATVs and buggies kick up red soil.
Mtirala, whose name means "to cry," sits in Georgia’s Colchis zone — a remnant of ancient, rain-soaked forests with limestone ridges carved by fast streams. The area has long been shaped by subsistence agriculture, Ottoman-era trade routes and Soviet forestry, and today local guides balance motorized recreation with small-scale tourism. Expect a mix of adrenalized short bursts on open dirt runs, slower technical sections under canopy, and optional horse rides that follow older pack tracks.
Practical guidance: bring closed-toe footwear, a lightweight waterproof layer and a camera with a secure strap — dust and drizzle alternate quickly. The operator provides helmets and instruction; first-timers will appreciate a short orientation before riding. Choose a buggy for group comfort or an ATV for hands-on control; horse rides suit quieter exploration of singletrack. The full excursion is roughly four hours including hotel transfer, and pay-per-activity pricing means you can tailor intensity on site. Leave no trace, follow your guide’s line choices, and expect to get a little wet — the forest almost insists on it.