Rafting on the Rioni river (Family tour)

Description

Rafting on the Rioni River in the Lechkhumi region is a great way to experience real rafting! This two-hour classic rafting trip on a Class 2 rapid river offers easy but exciting and safe rapids, stunning views, and everything you need for a great getaway and a lasting boost of energy.

The trip will take you along a 12-kilometer stretch of the river. In the middle of the route, we will stop at the mouth of the Lekhidari River, where you can swim in crystal-clear waters, jump into the river from a cliff, and enjoy the breathtaking gorge through which the river flows.

About the route:

• Difficulty: Class 2
• Distance: 12 km
• Duration: 2 hours
• Suitable for everyone (children from 7 years old are allowed)
• The rafting is guided by an instructor
• Helmets, life jackets, paddles, and wetsuits (if necessary) are provided
• Available year-round

Rafting Safety

An instructor will be with you on the raft, trained in international methods for handling extreme situations, approved by the International Rafting Federation (IRF). The instructor has navigated this route multiple times and knows all the potentially hazardous spots.

Each participant will be provided with personal safety equipment to ensure passive safety on the water: a helmet, life jacket, and neoprene suit.

Before the rafting begins, a safety briefing will be conducted, thoroughly explaining what can and cannot be done on the boat, how the rafting process works, and how to act during the trip.

You can learn more about rafting safety in this article.

Tour details

The program lasts about 2 hours on the water.

During the rafting, we will make a stop for swimming at the mouth of the Lekhidari River.

For the rafting, we provide you with all the necessary equipment, including a neoprene wetsuit and footwear. The suit is easy to wear over a swimsuit. When booking, please provide us with your clothing size (US format XL, M, S, etc.) and shoe size (EU 36, 39, 43, etc.).

Route cost:

• 360 GEL for a group of up to 3 participants
• 120 GEL for each additional participant

For groups of more than 12 participants, as well as for tour companies working with us regularly, we offer great discounts.

Price includes

• Rafting organization
• Transfer from the base in Kutaisi and back
• Personal safety equipment (helmet, life jacket, paddle, neoprene suit, shoes

Price not includes

Transfer from Batumi (Kobuleti):

• Car for 3(4) passengers - 250 GEL
• Minivan for up to 7 passengers - 350 GEL
• Minibus for up to 18 passengers - 550 GEL

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