A 7–8 km river run from Pasanauri offers accessible whitewater that moves fast and is ideal for beginners and mixed groups. Expect a 90-minute outing with professional guides, local history, and a post-run feast of khinkali.
A 7–8 km river run from Pasanauri offers accessible whitewater that moves fast and is ideal for beginners and mixed groups. Expect a 90-minute outing with professional guides, local history, and a post-run feast of khinkali.
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Operated by Individual Entrepreneur Vazha Gakharia · Pasanauri, Mtskheta-Mtianeti
The first splash hits like a punctuation mark: cold Caucasus water slaps your forearms, the raft leans into the current and the river, narrow and fast, seems to have its own agenda. You clip in, listen to the instructor’s short, firm commands, and let the Aragvi do the rest. The run out of Pasanauri covers roughly 7–8 km of river cut through volcanic bedrock and beech-clad slopes; in a steady flow you’ll be moving for about an hour inside a 90-minute experience that includes gearing up and safety briefing.
moderate.
1–1.5 hours (90 minutes total).
Basic to moderate fitness; must be able to kneel, paddle, and follow instructions for up to an hour on the raft.
The on-water section is about 7–8 km and typically takes around one hour; the total experience, including briefing and gearing, is about 90 minutes.
No — trips are designed for beginners and mixed-ability groups with professional instruction provided.
Policies vary by operator, but most accept children who can sit and follow instructions; booking questions collect ages to confirm suitability.
This specific meeting format requires you to meet at the Pasanauri start point; transport options can be arranged separately but are not included by default.
Guides supply helmets, life jackets and paddles; wetsuits are available in cooler months if needed.
Yes — trips may be canceled for unsafe river levels or bad weather and are subject to the operator’s all-sales-final policy.
Rafting here echoes the local jomardi tradition of transporting goods along rivers; since the 1980s recreational rafting has grown into a popular Georgian pastime.
Operators emphasize leave-no-trace practices; avoid washing with soap in the river and pack out all litter to protect freshwater habitats.
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