Hiking and Trekking
Getting away from it all is easy in Georgia. The most untouched nature in Europe is for true lovers of hiking and trekking. Whether you’re following ancient trails along lush river valleys, past ancient stone towers and castles or catching your breath on high altitude mountain paths, it is likely that you will be the only person for miles around. Many paths have been maintained over the centuries by locals dedicated to looking after their cattle and livestock, and with so many trails to choose from, your walk can be as challenging or as easy-going as you like. And what an experience. Marvel at the magnificent snowy peaks of the Caucasus Mountains, full of hidden valleys and glaciers. Lower down you come across more varieties of animals, birds and flowers than in any other European country. Wherever you walk, you’ll be sure of a warm welcome. Whether you choose to sit and drink some local wine, sample the delicious locally produced food or even stay overnight in the villagers’ homes, you’ll never be treated better.
4x4 Adventure
Because Georgia is a compact and diverse country, there is a very small distance between completely contrasting landscapes: deserts, sea, subtropics, tea plantations, high mountains etc. Almost everything can be seen within a day or so travelling in a 4x4 vehicle. See the breathtaking scenery change with your own eyes, moment by moment, and capture the essence of what it feels like to be in Georgia. Local off-road tours are a great choice for people who love nature. Get ready for a unique adventure to collect your once-in-a-lifetime memories. You will explore the legends, history, wildlife and geology of Georgia. Drive to must-see lookout points of Svaneti and well-known landmarks including Grandview Point of Kazbegi. There is also a chance to go off-road totally, without going through beaten paths. Enduro motorbikes and safari cars wait for you to drive you really crazy!
Mountaineering
If you are adventurous and enjoy challenges, test yourself for mountaineering in Georgia. This country offers you best-in-Europe climbing opportunities. Infinite mountains and snowy peaks of Caucasus build up the whole north border of Georgia. With twelve mountains, higher than Mont Blanc and some of the most spectacular peaks in Europe among them, Georgia is becoming the mountaineers’ new favourite destination. While only the bravest can anticipate scaling over 5,000 meters at Kazbegi or Georgia’s highest mountain, Shkhara, there are a huge number of easier, lower climbs for mountaineers of various levels.
Rafting & Kayaking
In Georgia, there are many wild fast-flowing rivers fed from glaciers in the surrounding mountains. The water races from their 5.000-meter peaks to the sea. There are a lot of opportunities for rafting there, so you can take advantage of many safely organized tours and experience this incredible adventure by yourself. No matter which part of Georgia you are visiting, you will be able to catch a flow of cold mountain rivers. There are six grades of difficulty in white water rafting. They range from simple to very dangerous. Amateurs can test themselves on river Mtkvari near Mtskheta, or Aragvi in the summertime, while the true lovers of extreme will get their doze of adrenaline on Tskenistkali and Enguri in Svaneti, or Rioni in Letchkhumi.
Caving
Georgia, especially its Western part, contains an amazing array of cave systems, from underground rivers and lakes to enormous caverns and limestone scenery. Trek or ride to some of the many canyons that make up the landscape, and feel the thrill of seeing the 300 million-year-old dinosaur footprint on the rock. They look so fresh that you can almost believe the animals that made them are only just around the next corner. The Tskaltubo Cave system has not yet been fully explored, but even now it offers to the adventurers the chance to go over a kilometre underground and take a boat across its enchanted lake. Professional cavers will find much for them in the Samegrelo and Imereti Regions.
