The 7 Best Borjomi Day Trips from Tbilisi

1.Day tour to Vardzia, Borjomi in Georgia

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 152 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $43Our pick

Leave Tbilisi at 8:30 a.m. for Vardzia’s hillside caves, Rabati Fortress, and Borjomi Central Park. An English-speaking guide, air-conditioned vehicle, and live commentary are included. Expect a long day, extra entrance fees, mixed guide quality, and possible late arrival back in Tbilisi.

“The vehicle was in bad condition and broke down almost as soon as we started and we had to hang around on the highway for almost one and a half hours. The guides English was extremely poor and we could hardly understand a word he said.”

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2.BORJOMI, RABATI & VARDZIA – Group Tour from Kutaisi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 76 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $69

Travel from Kutaisi to Borjomi, Rabati Castle, and Vardzia with an English-speaking guide such as Saba, Giorgi, or Lasha. Taste mineral water at its source, explore a restored medieval fortress, and walk through a remarkable cave monastery. Expect a long day, about 480 kilometers, with entrance fees paid separately.

“Great tour with amazing views, our tour guide George was Great!! Vardzia the highlight. Definitely rexommend it!!”

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3.Vardzia, Rabati, and Borjomi Ancient Georgia Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 74 reviews · 12 to 13 hours (approx.) · from $34Best value

Spend a full day visiting Vardzia’s cliff caves, Rabati Castle, and Borjomi Central Park from Tbilisi. Guides such as Timur, David, and Mamuka explain the sites in English, often alongside Russian commentary. The air-conditioned van holds up to 15 people, but expect a long road day.

“Not worth it at all. 1- very long trip 17 hours 2- Vardzia is not really easy to walk in with all the stairs that are not safe 3- we reached Rabadi fortress at 7:15 pm (it closes at 8 pm) 4- Itinerary is not as mentioned 5- tour was supposed to start at 7am we left at 7:20 am 6- language was supposed to be English, most of the bus was russian so all the talk was in Russian and than the tour guide was summarizing in English.”

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4.LEGENDARY PLACES OF GEORGIA: VARDZIA, BORJOMI, RABAT.( Group Tour)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 58 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $45

Leave Tbilisi at 7:00 am for Borjomi’s mineral spring, Rabati Fortress, and the cliff-carved monastery of Vardzia. You’ll travel with up to 15 people and a guide such as Giorgi, Nino, or Beso. Expect a full 14-hour day, steep walking at Vardzia, and extra fees for all three sites.

“All stops were incredibly beautiful and different. Especially Vardzia with such an amazing history and views, made us travel through the centuries. Our guide George was very cheerful and informative. Whole trip was well organized and gave us lot of pleasure”

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5.Full Day Private Tour in Vardzia, Rabati and Borjomi with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $175Top rated

Spend a long day with a private English-speaking guide visiting Vardzia’s cave city, Rabati Castle, and Borjomi Central Park. Guide Edward has earned special praise for his Georgian history commentary. Transport, WiFi, and pickup flexibility are included, while entry fees and lunch cost extra.

“A long day out of Tbilisi to visit several interesting and varied cultural locations. Our guide, Edward, was outstanding; he provided us with a treasure trove of Information on everything Georgian.”

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6.BORJOMI, RABATI & VARDZIA – Group Tour From Tbilisi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 16 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $64

You’ll visit Borjomi’s mineral springs, Rabati Castle, and the cliff-carved caves of Vardzia in a small group of up to 20. English-speaking guides such as Saba and Giorgi have earned strong praise, but confirm the Kutaisi meeting arrangement if you book from Tbilisi.

“The trip was amazing, the sights were beautiful and our guide Giorgi was fantastic. One thing to notice, this tour is from Kutaisi so if you are from Tbilisi you will get shuttled to the meeting point. Sadly, the driver was an hour late to pick me up and because of that only saw the first stop for a couple of minutes. But that didn't make the trip very worth while. But if you are going to visit Kutaisi anyway you might be better to take the tour from there.”

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7.Bakuriani ski resort and the legendary Borjomi (Group Tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $55

Spend about 11 hours from Tbilisi exploring Borjomi and Bakuriani, Georgia’s popular ski resort. You’ll travel in an air-conditioned vehicle, hear local stories from an English-speaking guide, and have time for skiing, snowboarding, walking, or mineral-water tasting. Guide assignments may include Paata or Giorgi.

“We had an amazing trip to bakuriani with my family was beyond amazing, we really went all out and tried all the activities. We went skiing first and Paata was a person I will always appreciate as he taught me how to skii and probably will be a lifetime hobby now. We learned alot about georgia in depth and already planning our next visit. One of my favourite parts was visiting borjomi and trying out the natural mineral water. I definitely recommend this trip for anyone thinking about doing it especially with Paata.”

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