The 5 National Park Trips in Georgia That Earn Their Price

1.3 Day Tusheti Tour Explore Unspoiled Wilderness

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $335Our pick

Travel from Tbilisi into Georgia’s remote Tusheti region in a small group of up to six. Guides such as Koba, Jonah, and Iona lead the way, while experienced drivers handle the Mitsubishi Delica over Abano Pass. Expect stone villages, home cooking, basic lodging, and limited phone service.

“It was a tremendous experience going to Tusheti with expert guidance from Jonah and exceptional driving by Vepho. The 3 day trip even with some rain went beyond our expectations. We highly recommend this trip for anyone seeking to experience another and different part of Georgia. Even with some rain it didn’t dampen the excitement of visiting the different villages. Jonah had expert knowledge of the area, which just added to the pleasure of the trip. Vepho’s driving was beyond perfection and his kindness showed when proactively stopping for photos along the way up Tusheti’s roads. Madloba! Jennifer and Ken”

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2.Mtirala National Park Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $83

Leave Batumi for a six-hour small-group trip through Mtirala National Park. Guides George or Beka lead you across an extreme footbridge, up forest trails to a waterfall and lake, and through an unusual cable-car ride. A homemade Georgian lunch, local wine, honey, and optional zipline add local flavor.

“Mitrala is a breath taking place you can see everything there , river , water fall trees birds and some activities like zib line and motorbike . My guide George was nice and informative > He picked me up from the hotel and took me to Mitrala we Read more”

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3.Private Hiking Tour to Mtirala National Park from Batumi

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

Travel from your Batumi hotel to Mtirala National Park in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Guide Beka leads the easy 6 km Chestnut Trail to a lake and waterfall, with time for tea, coffee, swimming, or an optional zip-line.

“I booked a private tour to Mtirala National Park. Picked up from the hotel exactly on time by the guide Beka and driver Mamuka. Took us about 40 minutes to get to Mtirala National Park, where we visited the lake and the waterfall via the Chestnut trail. Easy hiking and beautiful scenary. The Beka, was kind, showed alot of knowledge and provided interesting data about the national park and local culture. Very fluent in the English language. There was possibility to do Zipline between the trees, but I decided to skip. Back in Batumi after about five hours. Recommended.”

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4.Private Hiking Tour to Machakhela National Park from Batumi

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

Leave Batumi at 10:00 am with guide George for a private day in Machakhela National Park. After a stop at the visitor center, hike 8 km on the Mtavarangelozi trail for about six hours. Expect moderate effort, mountain views, bottled water, snacks, and homemade coffee. Lunch is not included.

“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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5.Full-Day Private Wilderness Tour in Vashlovani National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.)

Join Temo for a private 10 to 12 hour trip from Khornabuji into Vashlovani National Park. You’ll visit a Soviet airfield, Echo viewpoint, Pantishara Gorge, and Samukhi Valley, with binoculars, drinks, permits, and off-road transport included. Lunch boxes are available if ordered 24 hours ahead.

“We had such an incredible day with Temo. He was an excellent communicator ahead of time, arranging a box lunch and the permits before we arrived. His car was comfortable and roomy, with water for us. From the abandoned airfield to the hikes up canyons, we felt we fully covered both vashlovani and the surrounding areas. He was knowledgeable and friendly. The binoculars he shared with us were top-notch, enabling us to see birds at a distance with clarity. I would recommend this off-the-beaten-path excursion with Temo for everyone visiting Georgia: a very cool glimpse into a less-well-traveled section of the country.”

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