If you would like to take a break from your busy tourist schedule exploring Georgia and instead spend a relaxing evening bowling with your friends and family, you can.
The Big Lebowski in Tbilisi and The Iceberg Bowling Club in Batumi both welcome amateur as well as professional bowlers. Named and designed after the iconic film from the Coen brothers, ‘The Big Lebowski’ even offers 3 convenient locations to get your game going. Step into the shoes of the legendary dude and his clique and test your skills on one of the 12 professional bowling lanes.
Up until this decade golfing wasn’t considered to be a very fashionable sport in Georgia, especially compared to football, basketball, and rugby which had already established their place as our country’s national treasure. However, lately golfing has been gaining attention from both locals and foreigners. It’s certainly an enjoyable way to spend an evening in the outdoors.
Today there are golfing opportunities in many places all over Georgia. The two leading and sizable golf courts are located near Tbilisi and in Kachreti. Experience the vast green valleys surrounded by glorious mountains from a different perspective as you try to chase that ball down into a hole. So choose your polo shirt wisely and don’t forget your favorite golf club!
Do you want to feel the adrenaline rushing through your veins as you glide through the clear blue skies above timeless Caucasus mountains? Paragliding is a fun way to get a bird’s eye view of diverse Georgian landscape. You can capture your wonderful journey on camera while manoeuvring through the high cliffs and icy peaks of Caucasus or gliding over beautiful green valleys in Kazbegi. Get lost in the blue as you hang suspended between the Black Sea and cloudless sky. You can choose a flight from 15 minutes to as long and as far as possible. Pick a smooth easy relaxing route or a more extreme like flying from the highest points of Georgia, the choice is yours. Our paragliding tour offers unforgettable experiences for everyone who is 8 years or older. A professional instructor will accompany you while flying over Georgia’s most breathtaking sights. We offer you an opportunity to witness all the marvels of Georgia from an entirely different perspective on a safe and comfortable adventure which you will remember for years to come.
Are you looking for a special something to remind you of your time in Georgia?
Maybe you fell in love with the local cuisine and would like to give it a go yourself and require some traditional spices? Or maybe you’d like to spend a lazy evening browsing a mall?
Luckily you can do all of these things!
Mtskheta is a great place to get handmade souvenirs, everything from woodwork to colourful knitted goods. Stop by Khashuri to marvel at hammocks of all shapes and colours.
Get to experience authentic Georgia at the farmer’s market in Zugdidi. Here you’ll find everything from fresh Sulguni cheese to traditional spices.
You can find several malls with world-famous brand shops in Tbilisi,Kutaisi and Batumi.
Georgia has some very cool winter resorts for every type of skier and snowboarder.
Beginners can start out in Bakuriani where the slopes are shorter and more gentle.
Bakuriani is a well-developed resort and a beloved vacation spot for families – professional instructor and nurses will take care of your children while you enjoy the snow.
Just northeast from Bakuriani, Gudauri is another great spot for winter vacation. The steep slopes of Gudauri are perfect for more experienced skiers and snowboarders who would maybe like to have a go at freeriding and heli-skiing.
True thrill-seekers can try paragliding and speed riding. At the end of the day, visitors can unwind in a steam bath, drink mulled wine or taste Georgian brandies and chacha.
Hatsvali and Tetnuldi are newcomers to the winter sports scene in Georgia. These Svaneti mountains are higher than the Alps! If you’d like to try winter sports in a more secluded part of Georgia new lifts, steep slopes and crazily beautiful views are waiting for you.
Goderdzi is the newest and perhaps the most special winter resort in Georgia. It’s located in Adjara, a region usually famous for its stunning seaside. However, Goderdzi is no less breathtaking than the Black Sea coast. Here you can explore snow-covered Adjarian highlands just 2 hours drive away from Batumi and test your skiing skills on numerous slopes.
As you see, whatever you prefer, Georgia has it! Get your winter gear out and get skiing in beautiful Georgian mountains!
Winter sports play an important role in Georgian tourism. However, skiing and snowboarding aren’t the only way you can have fun visiting this diverse country.
Coastal Georgia has a lot to offer to thrill seekers from all around the world, too.
Scuba diving in the Black Sea is a somewhat new undertaking but it’s definitely an adventure worth going on.
The beloved vacation spots of many natives and tourists, Batumi and Kvariati offer a great opportunity for divers to explore the deep ‘black’ waters of Póntos Áxeinos as the ancient Greeks called it.
There are intriguing diving opportunities along the entire Black Sea coast of Georgia: shipwrecks in Kvariati, sunken Mussel farm in Gonio and Rock Alley in Sarpi.
Anaklia, the annual host of the biggest music festivals in all of Caucasus GEMfest and Echowaves is another brand new area for extreme adventure lovers to explore.
Beginners can try diving with dolphins in Batumi Dolphinarium, one of the cities hot tourist spots.
More advanced divers who also prefer diving in still fresh water can test the waters in the famous Prometheus caves. This cave system near Kutaisi offer two underwater passages of different difficulty to explore. One is 35 meters long and has 4 meters of visibility. The other more challenging passage stretches over 40 meters long, is up to 8 meters wide and leads to a beautiful underground lake.
Georgia also happens to be the perfect place for altitude diving. Quite a number of Georgian lakes are situated in the mountains begging to be discovered.
So dive in and explore the colourful underwater world in Georgia.
Squeezed between the Great Caucasus Mountain Range and the Lesser Caucasus Mountains, it’s hardly a secret that Georgia is full of mountains.
Here you’ll also find an impressive number of extremely fast-flowing rivers fed from glaciers in the surrounding highlands. Often times the water races from as high as 5000 meters creating a powerful flow and the perfect opportunity for rafting.
Rafting or “Jomardi” as Georgians call it, has traditionally been one of the man’s earliest ways to transport goods and people relying solely on nature and its resources. The popularity of rafting as an extreme sport in Georgia started to grow in the early 1980s. Today rafting is one of the most sought out outdoor activities amongst locals and tourists alike.
Besides being a sport and an enjoyable pastime, rafting is also a unique and very fun way to discover Georgia’s stunning landscapes. No matter which part of Georgia you are visiting, you will be able to catch a flow of a cold mountain river that will take you through some of the most amazing remote parts of the country. Racing down a mountain river, you’ll get to discover hidden gems of the local flora and fauna and marvel at the centuries-old churches and fortresses you’ll encounter.
It doesn’t matter how experienced you are, rafting in Georgia is for everyone. Safety is very important that’s why rivers are divided into categories from simple to very dangerous.
We’ll help you choose the right destination based on your rafting skills.
Amateurs can start small by exploring rivers Mtkvari or Aragvi just outside of historic Mtskheta.
True lovers of the extreme can enjoy the rush of adrenaline in their blood as they ride down the rushing Rioni river, surrounded by the picturesque nature of Racha-Lechkhumi.
If you grow tired of exploring Georgia on foot, you can always try horseback. Horse riding is one of the most enjoyable ways to get familiar with the beautiful Georgian landscape in an authentic manner. It’s a popular tourist activity in Georgian highlands and like biking is available at most tourist destinations.
Enjoy the company of friendly horses on excellent riding paths. Gallop through the vivid green fields of southern Georgia and discover remote Tusheti and Khevsureti from a different perspective.
You will treasure picnics on marvellous open fields surrounded by the mesmerizing Caucasus Mountains and campfires under a beautiful clear sky full of stars.
Saddle up and explore the wondrous nature and rich history of Georgia.
Get away from your busy everyday life and find salvation in the magical landscapes of Georgia.
Follow beautiful trails over the blooming meadows, through evergreen forests, and along rushing alpine rivers. Discover ancient churches and fortresses and the Georgian history within as you go. Explore the surroundings by trekking the very paths locals have been using for centuries and experience authentic Georgia: endless fields filled by the cattle, goats, and sheep. Catch your breath in a remote village in Georgian highlands where you’ll be able to marvel at the breathtaking peaks of the Caucasus Mountains that stay covered in snow all year round.
Here, miles and years away from civilization you’ll become one with nature.
Georgian people are famous for their hospitality. You will be welcomed everywhere you go.
Try some local wine, taste the delicious traditional food, prepared for you on the spot, or even stay overnight in the villagers’ homes, you’ll never be treated better.
Georgia is full of marvellous mountains and beautiful countrysides. If you have ever dreamed about travelling through breathtaking nature on two faithful wheels and armed with just a water bottle and a backpack, then this is the travel destination for you. The well-established cycling paths across all of Georgia will guarantee your safe journey. Immerse yourself into local history as you cycle along ancient fortresses and churches, meet the locals and get to know their ways of life, explore some of the most scenic landscapes and diverse National Parks in the world.
And the best part? It will take you no more than just a couple of days!
Hop on a bike and discover Georgia in a way that’s safe for both you and the environment. Pedal on and make incredible memories you’ll remember in years to come!
