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.
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.
Sandwiched between the Great Caucasus Mountain Range and the Lesser Caucasus Mountains Georgia is rich with mountains of every shapes and size.
From the tops of many of these mountains spring small rivers gaining force and speed as they flow downwards and through picturesque parts of the Georgian landscape. Those rivers offer the perfect opportunity to explore Georgia on a raft.
Rafting or “Jomardi” as locals call it has been a useful way of transporting goods since the first settlements in the region. It was towards the end of the last century that rafting started to be regarded as an extreme sport. It has been gaining audience rapidly ever since and is one of the most popular extreme activities today.
Rafting offers a unique opportunity to those who would like to explore Georgia in an unusual way. Thrill-seekers can discover Georgia’s stunning nature from within as they follow a fast-paced mountain river through the beautiful valleys and canyons and encounter remote gems of local flora and fauna. The Kutaisi rafting route follows the Rioni river which starts high in the Racha mountains and is the most water-rich river in Georgia. Rioni offers different routes for every type of rafter. In various parts of Rioni, rafting complexity levels vary from 1 to 6. Beginners can have a go at rafting near Kutaisi, where the waters are calmest and the navigation difficulty stays medium throughout the year. The most complex (level 6) section of the Rioni is near the village of Utsera and is only recommended to experienced rafters.
Between the Great Caucasus Mountain Range in the north and the Lesser Caucasus Mountains in the south, it’s a well-known fact that Georgia is a very mountainous country.
Georgia is rich in water resources as well. You’ll find numerous fast-paced rivers that provide the perfect opportunity for rafting all over Georgia.
The history of rafting or “Jomadi” as Georgians call it, starts from the ancient times when rivers were used to transport goods between settlements. The popularity of rafting as a sport started to rise in the 80s when Georgia was still part of the Soviet Union. Today rafting is considered one of the most popular extreme activities in the country.
Rafting is a unique undertaking to discover Georgia’s stunning nature from within.
No matter in which part of Georgia you find yourself, you will be able to find a cold mountain river to ride, take you through some of the stunning Georgian countrysides and help you discover hidden gems of the local flora and fauna.
The Borjomi rafting route follows the Mtkvari river. It starts out in Chitakhevi village and runs through the Likani National Park. This route is perfect for those who are looking for a moderate route and families with kids older than 6 years and taller than 160 cm.
Have you visited all the Georgia tourist spots and would like to try something new? Or maybe you are looking for an unconventional holiday? Fishing could be the answer to both. Get away from the busy city life and noisy tourist attractions to discover the rich natural world full of serene lakes and mountain rivers. Observe the local wildlife up close as you wait for your catch.
A true fisherman at heart will appreciate the variety of fish in Georgian rivers and lakes. Here you can catch anything from largemouth bass, bream, crappie to catfish, striped bass and hybrid bass. Fishing being one of the most popular wildlife activities countrywide, there are numerous recreation areas, fishing piers, and bank fishing areas that provide ample fishing opportunities. So get your bait ready, it’s time to get your feet wet and your bucket full.
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.
