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A full-day private excursion from Tbilisi that pairs Borjomi’s famed mineral springs with Bakuriani’s alpine playground — hiking and cable cars in summer, skiing and sledding in winter. Read on for what to expect, seasonal tips, and how to prepare.
A full-day private excursion from Tbilisi that pairs Borjomi’s famed mineral springs with Bakuriani’s alpine playground — hiking and cable cars in summer, skiing and sledding in winter. Read on for what to expect, seasonal tips, and how to prepare.
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Operated by Vitis Travel · Borjomi, Samtskhe-Javakheti
You step out of the van into a cool, pine-scented hollow where Borjomi Gorge opens like a folded map. Steam lifts from iron-rich fountains and the central spring dares you to taste water people have traveled for since the 19th century. Later, the road climbs to Bakuriani and the landscape shifts: spruce thins to open meadows, cable cars slice the air and ridgelines push the sky.
moderate.
10 hours.
Suitable for travelers in regular health who can handle several hours of on-and-off walking and short elevation gains
Yes — small vendors, some cable-car operators or mountain cafes often prefer cash; ATMs exist in Borjomi but are limited in smaller villages.
The tour is listed as physically easy to moderate; short walks and transport are provided, but plan for a long day and bring necessary mobility aids if needed.
Yes — Borjomi Central Park and public fountains provide access to naturally carbonated mineral water; bottles are also widely sold locally.
Winter (December–March) is best for reliable snow and groomed slopes in Bakuriani; late spring through early fall offers the best conditions for cable cars, meadow hikes and scenic walking in Borjomi.
Borjomi became a prominent spa town in the 19th century after Russia’s imperial interest in mineral waters; Bakuriani rose to prominence as a mid-20th-century mountain resort.
Much of the corridor is protected by Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park; stick to trails, avoid drinking from unmarked springs, and follow local waste rules to limit visitor impact.
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