Description
An action-packed journey through Georgia for active people, brought to you by a team of professional guides with years of experience in Georgia.
You can expect:
- 10 full days and 9 nights in Georgia
- 4 days of rafting
- Canyoning
- Horseback riding
- 2-3 hour hikes
- Little-known locations with stunning views
- Svaneti, Ushguli
- Camping by the river
- Historical landmarks
- Cooking classes featuring dishes from various regions of Georgia
- Georgian cuisine and wine
Day 1
We meet in the morning in Tbilisi and start our journey.
We head towards Borjomi, stopping at the Jvari scenic overlook along the way.
Today, we go rafting on the Kura (Mtkvari) River the class 2 descent of 1 hour.
After rafting, we head to a cooking class featuring Meskhetian cuisine and dinner.
We then travel to the area near the cave city of Vardzia.
Overnight in the Vardzia area.
Day 2
After breakfast, we visit the cave city of Vardzia.
Next, we explore little-known locations with stunning views, such as Tmogvi Castle and the Saro Megaliths.
We spend the night in Akhaltsikhe, near Rabati Fortress.
Day 3
After breakfast, we head to Borjomi.
Today, we go on a 3-hour horseback ride in the Likani Reserve.
We then stop for lunch and a walk in Borjomi Park, where you can try the famous water.
We move on to Kutaisi.
Day 4
After breakfast, we head to the Okatse Canyon (a canyon with suspended walkways over a chasm), with a short 2 km hike through the Colchis Forest to get there.
We stop at a family factory producing churchkhela and dried fruits.
We then raft on the Techuri River, one of the most beautiful rivers of our journey.
During the rafting trip, we will stop at the Betkili natural thermal springs.
We return to Kutaisi in the evening.
Day 5
We switch to off-road vehicles and head to the mountains, the Upper Svaneti region. Today, we drive up the serpentine roads to the village of Mestia from Zugdidi.
Along the way, we stop at the Inguri Dam and scenic points along the serpentine.
In the Mestia area, we visit a traditional Svan house with a tower and a scenic spot with Hashkhili swings.
In the evening, we have a cooking class featuring Svan cuisine in a local family.
Overnight in Mestia.
Day 6
Today, we head to Ushguli, the highest settlement in Europe.
In addition to the settlement and views along the way, today we go hiking to the Shkhara Glacier, the source of the Inguri River.
Overnight in Ushguli.
Day 7
We cross the Zagari Pass to Lower Svaneti, and then to Racha, stopping at scenic points and pass summits along the way.
In the second half of the day, we arrive at the Rioni River, where we will go on a 20-kilometer rafting trip.
We camp overnight in a riverside tent camp.
Day 8
In the morning, we hike to the Sairme Pillars.
After a short rest and snack at the camp, we head out for canyoning on the Sharuela River.
We return to the camp for the night.
Day 9
We raft on a more challenging section of the Rioni River.
Overnight in the camp.
Day 10
We return to Tbilisi, stopping along the way at the Khvanchkara winery, Shaori Lake, and ascending to the Tshradzhvari lookout, where you can take a short hike to the summit if you wish.
We arrive in Tbilisi by evening.
Key features of our active tour in Georgia:
The tour is developed by people living in Georgia with 20 years of experience in organizing and conducting active programs in the country.
Minimal frills and maximum action:
- Optimal route planning with no unnecessary transfers
- We work with trusted hotels
- The group is accompanied by local drivers and guides with years of experience in Georgian tourism who know the route, locations, and language.
- All guides conducting and accompanying groups on active programs have years of experience and international certification.
- Cooking classes are held in families where you can see the real way of life, traditions, and taste “home-cooked” food.
All river trips are conducted only by certified guides, with the provision of full equipment including wetsuits and shoes for the season.
Combining active water recreation with exploring the beautiful nature and attractions of Georgia!
I have never participated in rafting, canyoning, hiking, or horseback riding. Can I join these activities?
Yes. All activities are chosen so that even people without experience can participate. All you need is a normal physical condition and health without contraindications to active physical activity.
What to be prepared for in our tour of Georgia:
Teamwork on the water and moderate physical exertion during other activities.
Beautiful landscapes
Amazing places
Georgian hospitality!
Also:
The possibility of rafting on a particular river depends on the water level, weather, and the physical readiness of the group. The decision on the possibility of rafting is made only by the guide.
The guide reserves the right to adjust the route depending on weather conditions and the moral and physical readiness of the group.
Tour details
Price includes
- Transfers along the route
- Accompanying guide or guide-driver
- Rafting (Days 1, 4, 7, 9)
- Horseback riding tour (Day 3)
- Canyoning (Day 8)
- Meskhetian cuisine master class (Day 1)
- Svan cuisine master class (Day 6)
- Accommodation along the route (Day 1 near Vardzia, Day 2 in Akhaltsikhe, Days 3-4 in Kutaisi, Day 5 in Mestia, Day 6 in Ushguli, Days 7-9 camping in the Racha-Lechkhumi region)
- Breakfasts on all days except the first
- Dinners during the camping stay
Price not includes
- Entrance tickets (Vardzia 20 GEL, Okatse 20 GEL, Inguri Dam from 6 GEL, House Museum in Mestia 10 GEL)
- Jeeps at Okatse from 70 GEL per vehicle
- Lunches
- Wine tasting at the Khvanchkara factory (from 20 GEL)
- Alcohol, souvenirs
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Tour booking
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- - Choose quantity of required tickets
- - Enter your personal data: name, email, phone
- - Click Book Tour button
Reviews
26.10.2018
Прекрасное путешествие по Грузии! За 10 дней нашего путешествия по Грузии мы получили много замечательных незабываемых впечатлений! Всё было хорошо организованно: транспорт, проживание, питание, интересные и красивые достопримечательности... 3 сплава на рафтах и 1 на байдарке прошли очень эмоцианально. Всегда нас сопровождали профессиональные гиды, инструкторы, хорошие люди. Благодарна Эльгудже,Дарье,Сергею. Хочется вернуться в период цветения и полноводья (весной), и отправиться с этой командой за новыми приключениями!