The 15 Best Hikes in Georgia

1.David Gareji and Real Rainbow Mountains Off-Road adventure + hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 129 reviews · 9 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $51Our pick

Ride a 4x4 from Tbilisi to Georgia’s colorful Rainbow Mountains, Mravaltskaro Reservoir, Natlismtsemeli, and David Gareji. You’ll walk about 4 km, eat Georgian food in Udabno, and may finish with wine tasting in Patardzeuli. Guides such as Alex, Koba, Salomea, and Jonah are known for lively local insight. Expect rough roads, heat, and a small group of up to 12.

“Good trip with a guide who had a good knowledge of the history and great English language skills. Beautiful desert scenery and a lovely late lunch.”

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2.Batumi & Mtirala N.P. Hiking tour from Kutaisi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $62

Travel from Kutaisi to Batumi and Mtirala National Park with an English-speaking guide such as Saba. See Piazza, Europe Square, Ali and Nino, and Batumi port, then cross a river by cable car and hike 3 km to waterfalls. Swim if you like, with cable-car and boat rides costing extra.

“It has been a beautiful experience. I had the opportunity to see dolphins with a boat, and exploring the most iconic places of Batumi. Our guide, Toko, Koto (I forgot the name 😅) was very funny and with a super positive mood. Warmly recommended!”

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3.Hiking to Gveleti Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $35Best value

Meet your English-speaking guide at Rooms Kazbegi at noon, then travel to Gveleti village for a short hike through a mountain valley to the big and little waterfalls. Luca, Luka, Lasha, and Soso have led this outing. The walk is manageable for most people, but good shoes matter if rain makes the trail slippery.

“Lasha was a great guide! He was very knowledgeable about the area. The hike to the waterfalls were breathtaking!”

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4.8-Day Trekking Group Tour in Svaneti

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 8 days (approx.) · from $1,340

Trek from Mestia to Ushguli with guides such as Dito, Gogi, Nugo, and Tato. Expect six hiking days, 58 kilometers of trails, medieval Svan towers, Koruldi Lakes, Chkhunderi Pass, glacier views, village guesthouses, luggage transport, and Georgian meals.

“...we were rewarded with beautiful landscapes, great hiking trails, delicious and varied food, clean and welcoming guesthouses as well as the best tour guide and a nice group of people!”

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5.Kazbegi Tour with Gergeti Church, Waterfall Hike & Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $157

Travel from Tbilisi to Kazbegi in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide such as Alex or Georgi. See Ananuri, Gergeti Trinity Church, Sno, Gudauri, and the Black and White Aragvi rivers, then hike 4 km to Gveleti’s waterfalls. Wi-Fi, winter 4x4 transport, and an optional home-cooked lunch add practical value.

“This tour was amazing because we got to experience different sites in one day! Alex was a wonderful guide and he provided good explanations about everything!”

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6.3-Day Hiking Group Tour in Kazbegi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $590

Join TrekGeorgia for three active days in the Caucasus with guides such as Dito or Nugo. Travel from Tbilisi to Kazbegi, hike from Juta to Chaukhi Pass, reach Gergeti Glacier at 3,200 meters, and walk through Truso Valley. The $590 price includes transport, two guesthouse nights, meals, and expert guiding for groups of up to 10.

“We had great weather, a great guide and three wonderful days around Kazbegi.”

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7.Five days tour to Khevsureti (Abudelauri lakes) & Kazbegi with hikes.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $100

Travel from Tbilisi into Georgia’s remote Khevsureti and Kazbegi regions on a private five-day tour. Hike to Abudelauri’s three lakes, visit Shatili and Mutso, see Ananuri and the Friendship Monument, walk Juta gorge, and reach Gergeti Trinity Church. Hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, local stays, and breakfast are included.

“Kazbegi is one of the best places I have ever been to. The hike was amazing and the food at the recommendes restaurant tastiest.”

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8.Private Hiking Tour to Mtirala National Park from Batumi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $42

You’ll leave your Batumi hotel with a private guide and driver, reaching Mtirala National Park in about 40 minutes. The easy 6-kilometer Chestnut Trail leads to a lake and waterfall, with time for a swim at a safe spot. Guide Beka and driver Mamuka have provided this route, which includes transport, poles, drinks, and the cable car.

“If you enjoy a good workout in beautiful nature, try this tour with this company. Everything was easy to organize and I was well taken care of the day of the tour. In fact, I would have to say this was one of the best tour guides I have had in my seven month stay in Georgia. I recommend good shoes because at times you are walking up hill or down hill the trail gets a little slippery.”

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9.Private Hiking Tour to Machakhela National Park from Batumi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $78

Leave Batumi at 10 a.m. for a private hike in Machakhela National Park. After the visitor center, you follow the 8-kilometer Mtavarangelozi trail with a local guide, bottled water, snacks, and private air-conditioned transport. If George leads your outing, expect useful trail guidance, homemade snacks, and coffee at the top.

“George was a great guide! He explained what the day would include, and provided us with valuable information during the hike. The view at the top was amazing and the homemade snacks and coffee made the day even better. Thanks George 😀”

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10.2 Days Private Tour to Kazbegi and Juta Village with Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $270

Travel privately from Tbilisi to Kazbegi with stops at Jvari Church, Zhinvali Reservoir, Gudauri, and Gergeti Trinity Church. Spend the night near Kazbegi, then hike from Juta toward Chaukhi Glacier for about five hours. Guides such as Matsu and Kakhipasu provide local context, transport, breakfast, water, and hotel transfers.

“This tour was amazing and Matsu was a great guide . We started from Tbilisi and we made few stops in our way to Kazbegi . We visited the dam , two monasteries and some monuments . Matsu was informative and gave me a good idea about each place . He talked about the history and the importance of the places . We stayed in a nice hotel in Kazbegi and I got my own room ( breakfast and dinner included ) Next morning we started hiking . The hiking place was unbelievable green , fresh air , ice ,birds , rivers and a lot of lovely things . We…”

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11.4-Day Svaneti Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $710

Travel into Georgia’s Greater Caucasus with guide George or another small-group leader, hiking to Chalaadi and Shkhara glaciers, Ushba waterfalls, and ancient Ushguli. The four-day tour includes transport, three guesthouse nights, breakfasts, dinners, and pickup in Batumi or Kutaisi. Expect easy to moderate walks, long drives, and weather-sensitive mountain conditions.

“George is both a pro and a fun guy to be around. We checked about doing the hikes by ourselves, but having George around definately enriched our experience with his knowledge and selecting for us the best routes to go to the hikes and back. The hikes themselves were challenging enough while not being too difficult. The main problem we ran into was rain something I was not prepared enough for.”

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12.Kazbegi Adventure Day Trip – Hike to Gveleti waterfall plus Gergeti, Ananuri

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $159

Spend about 11 hours following Georgia’s Georgian Military Highway from Tbilisi to Gveleti Waterfall, with stops at Zhinvali Reservoir, Ananuri Fortress, and the Friendship Monument. A private vehicle, mountain guide, hotel pickup, bottled water, and a two-hour hike are included. Guides Zezva and Irakli have earned praise for their care and local tips.

“Before booking this trip I came across an endless amount of Kazbegi trips on viator, but I eventually decided to book this one as it seemed the most fun and it included the most spots. I have zero regrets and I’d go as far as saying this trip was one of the main highlights of my week in Georgia. The team is extremely professional they’ll get in touch with you with all the details and our tour guide Zezva was extremely friendly and very attentive to our needs and safety. I’ve already decided that next time I’m visiting Georgia I’m booking another tour with the same team and tour guide,…”

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13.3-Day Svaneti Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $571

Travel from Batumi into Georgia’s Greater Caucasus on a small-group tour led by George or Giorgi. You’ll visit Enguri Dam, hike to Chalaadi and Shkhara glaciers, explore Ushguli and Lamaria Church, and see Mestia’s Mikheil Khergiani museum. Accommodation and some meals are included.

“This hike was my dream come true. Svaneti itself, a great company and a professional tour organizer and guide George - left a much deeper impression than could have been expected. If you want to get away from worries, everyday life, clear your mind and have a hiking challenge - choose tours with George. These 3 days will remain one of the most memorable in my life. So I recommend everyone to have this experience”

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14.One Day Private Trekking Tour to Truso Valley

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Spend about eight hours exploring Truso Valley from Stepantsminda with a private English-speaking guide. Ride by 4x4 to Okrokana, then walk 22 kilometers through mineral springs, natural pools, Kasari Canyon, Ketrisi, monasteries, and Zakagori Fortress. Guide Keti has helped less-experienced hikers handle demanding days with care and good local stories.

“We booked Angel Mountain and Juta hikes with mountain freaks, and our guide was Keti. These were the hikes of our lives. Not only did Keti help the two of us with little hiking experience to finish the hikes, but she also shared beautiful stories and background information with us. Words cannot describe how much joy, fun and awe we had on these hikes. She also cares genuinely about the environment and local community, which we really respect. This shows true love of the mountains and the experience. We already cannot wait to come back to Kazbegi, and would recommend hiking with Mountain Freaks to everyone!”

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15.Trekking Tour from Tusheti to Khevsureti via Atsunta Pass

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $1,620

Join TrekGeorgia for a demanding six-day crossing from Omalo to Shatili. You’ll visit Dartlo, Kvavlo, Parsma, Girevi, Mutso, and Keselo Towers, cross Atsunta Pass at 3,431 meters, camp in remote mountain country, and travel with guides such as Dito, Tato, Nutsa, or Misha.

“Great tour for solo travelers! Fantastic hikes, stunning landscapes, great guides and tasty food in nice local guest houses! I feel I had a chance to get a wonderful insight into the life of the local people in this beautiful and remote mountain area of Georgia. Thank you for that!”

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