Mushroom Picking in the Mountains of Adjara — Come to the Forest with Us

By Raul Tsintsadze, host at Guest House Akutsa Every autumn the forests around Akutsa fill with mushrooms. If you have always wanted to go mushroom picking but don't know where to go or which ones are edible, come with us. We take you into the forest ourselves, show you the places locals have used for years, and teach you which mushrooms are good and which ones to avoid. --- How the day goes 1. In the morning we set off together from the guesthouse into the mountain forests, where local families have picked for generations. 2. On the way we show you where to look: at the foot of trees, in moss, under fallen leaves. 3. We teach you how to tell edible mushrooms from dangerous ones, and how to pick them properly, with a knife, so they grow back next year. 4. At the end we check the basket together: every mushroom is inspected by your local host. No experience needed. This day is made for first-time pickers. --- Safety comes first Some poisonous mushrooms look very much like edible ones. So our rule is simple: nobody eats a mushroom until the host has checked it. If in doubt, it stays in the forest. --- Price and what to know Mushroom picking: full day, 250 GEL per person. Season: autumn, when the forest is at its richest. Wear closed, waterproof shoes and a warm layer; the forest is often damp. Mushroom picking pairs well with a stay at our place: rooms from 90 GEL, the Panorama Akutsa cottage 150 GEL, the camper 100 GEL. Breakfast is free when you book directly on our website. --- Booking WhatsApp: +995577225289 Telegram: @raultsintsadze Tours: akutsaresosort.ge/en/tours Guest House Akutsa, Akutsa village, Keda Municipality, Adjara, Georgia. 40 km from Batumi.