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Ski slopes among pine forest at Bakuriani
Borjomi mineral-water spring pavilion in the Central Park, Borjomi
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Bakuriani Family Ski Break & Borjomi — 4-Day Private Tour

Borjomi · Bakuriani

  • 4 days
  • Private, 1–8 travellers
  • Easy
  • Late December–March

Overview

A private 4-day ski break from Tbilisi to Bakuriani, a forest resort about 190 km (3–3.5 hours) away via Borjomi, with a stop at Borjomi's mineral-water park on the way up and two full days on the snow. It suits beginners, families and anyone who prefers gentle slopes. Bakuriani's slopes at Kokhta and Didveli are gentler than Gudauri's, and one lift pass covers both areas (about 55 GEL a day in 2025/26). Didveli also has floodlit evening skiing; we check the current schedule for your dates. We book lift passes, ski rental and lessons with a local ski school for you, and you pay for them on the spot. Non-skiers can ride the cable car or go snowshoeing in Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park. The Kukushka narrow-gauge railway from Borjomi has not run since 2020; the government plans to reopen it around January 2027, and if it is running during your stay we can add the ride. Private transfers in a winter-equipped vehicle and three hotel nights with breakfast are included.

Itinerary

2 stops: Borjomi, Bakuriani

1

Day 1Tbilisi to Borjomi and Bakuriani

Tbilisi–Borjomi 160 km (2.5–3 h), then 30 km up to Bakuriani. Winter tyres and chains.

  1. Pickup in Tbilisi or at the airport

  2. Borjomi Central Park and spring (1 h)

    • BorjomiDay 1: Borjomi Central Park and its mineral-water spring (about 1 h; entry included), with lunch in town.

      Day 1: Borjomi Central Park and its mineral-water spring (about 1 h; entry included), with lunch in town.

      Borjomi is a 19th-century spa town in a forested gorge of the Mtkvari river, about 160 km (2.5 h) west of Tbilisi, famous across the former Soviet Union for its salty, naturally carbonated mineral water. You can taste the warm water straight from the spring in the Central Park, ride the cable car above the town, bathe in the open-air sulphur pools higher up the valley, and walk into Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park from the visitor centre. It is the usual stop on the way to Vardzia and Bakuriani.

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  3. Lunch in Borjomi (not included)

  4. Drive up to Bakuriani; check in, rental fitting and lift passes

    • BakurianiThree nights in Bakuriani (about 1,700 m): beginner slopes at Kokhta, Didveli with floodlit evening skiing, and the cable car for non-skiers.

      Three nights in Bakuriani (about 1,700 m): beginner slopes at Kokhta, Didveli with floodlit evening skiing, and the cable car for non-skiers.

      Bakuriani is Georgia's main family ski resort, at about 1,700 m in the pine forests of the Lesser Caucasus, 30 km above Borjomi and about 190 km (3–3.5 h) from Tbilisi. In winter the gentle slopes of Didveli, Kokhta and Mitarbi suit beginners and intermediate skiers, and Didveli has night skiing; in 2023 the resort hosted the FIS Freestyle and Snowboard World Championships. In summer it is a cool base for forest walks, the alpine botanical garden and trips down to Borjomi.

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  5. Overnight: Bakuriani (hotel, breakfast)

2

Day 2Ski day

Your driver-guide is not needed on ski days; we book the ski school for you.

  1. Ski or snowboard at Kokhta (beginners) or Didveli

  2. Lessons with a local ski school, booked in advance

  3. Non-skiers: cable car or snowshoeing in Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park

  4. Optional evening skiing at Didveli (we check the current schedule)

  5. Overnight: Bakuriani (hotel, breakfast)

3

Day 3Ski day

A second full day on the snow.

  1. Ski or snowboard; lessons as booked

  2. Free afternoon in the village

  3. Overnight: Bakuriani (hotel, breakfast)

4

Day 4Morning ski and back to Tbilisi

About 3–3.5 hours back to Tbilisi.

  1. Morning on the slopes

  2. Drive back; 17:30 in Tbilisi or at the airport

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What's Included

  • Private transfers Tbilisi–Bakuriani–Tbilisi in an AWD vehicle or minivan with winter tyres and chains
  • English-speaking driver-guide on the transfer days
  • Hotel or airport pickup and drop-off in Tbilisi
  • 3 nights in a Bakuriani hotel, twin/double rooms, breakfast included
  • Entry fee: Borjomi Central Park

  • Lift passes (about 55 GEL a day for adults; 2025/26 price, the new season's price is published in December)
  • Ski or snowboard rental and ski-school lessons (booked for you, paid locally)
  • Lunches and dinners (about 25–40 GEL per person for lunch)
  • Single room supplement
  • Tips (optional)
  • Travel insurance that covers skiing (mandatory for visitors to Georgia from 1 January 2026)

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Good to know

Best Time to Visit
Late December–March, snow permitting
Physical Requirements
Suitable for most fitness levels. Involves some walking on mostly flat terrain with minimal elevation changes.
Cancellation Policy
Nothing to pay now. Your quote includes the cancellation terms before you pay anything.
Ski days
on days 2 and 3 you ski on your own or with an instructor; Kokhta and Didveli are a short taxi ride apart.
Kids
in 2025/26 children aged 6–12 paid about half the adult lift price and under-6s skied free.
Road
the last 30 km from Borjomi climbs to about 1,700 m; our vehicles carry winter tyres and chains, and snowfall can add time.
Season
the resort usually opens in late December and runs to late March, depending on snow; we confirm the dates when you book.
Insurance
make sure your policy covers skiing or snowboarding.
Categories:
Short trip (2–5 days)
Winter

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