Day one: the park and warm pools of Borjomi
Departure from Tbilisi at 09:00, by midday you are in Borjomi (about 800 m). The central park in the gorge, the Borjomi mineral water spring — you can drink it for free straight from the tap, the cable car to the plateau above the town. The main winter treat is the warm open-air sulphur pools above the park: water at +32…+38 °C, snow all around. Evening — dinner and a night at a hotel in Borjomi (accommodation is paid separately, the guide will help you book).
Day two: Bakuriani
After breakfast — 40 minutes of hairpin bends through pine forest and Tsagveri. The 'Kukushka' narrow-gauge railway has been closed for reconstruction since the 2025/26 season, with a relaunch promised around January 2027: if the train runs, we'll include the ride in the programme. Bakuriani (1700 m) is a family resort: gentle Didveli and Kokhta slopes, sleds, snowmobiles, equipment rental. After lunch — the drive to Tbilisi, arriving by 19:00–20:00.
Why this route is reliable in winter
Unlike the Georgian Military Road, the road to Borjomi and Bakuriani doesn't cross high passes and very rarely closes. If a blizzard does change the plans, we replace Bakuriani with the Green Monastery and the Romanov Palace in Likani.
- Swimsuit and flip-flops for the pools; you can get a towel at the hotel
- Warm shoes and clothing — Bakuriani is noticeably colder than Tbilisi
- Cash ₾80–150 for the pools, cable car and lunch
- For kids — sleds can be rented in Bakuriani
Included in the price
- Minivan with winter tyres for both days
- Local guide-driver
- Transfer Borjomi — Bakuriani and back to Tbilisi
Not included
- Accommodation (paid separately, the guide will help you book)
- Pool entry and cable car
- Lunches and dinners
- Ski pass, rental, sledges, snowmobiles
Frequently asked questions
How is this tour different from one-day excursions to Borjomi or Bakuriani?
A day trip to Borjomi costs from ₾178; Bakuriani is a separate trip. In 1 day you can't fit in both the pools and Bakuriani. On the two-day tour for ₾520 — a night in Borjomi, the pools in the evening and Bakuriani with a fresh head in the morning.
How much is the 2-day Borjomi + Bakuriani tour and what is included?
From ₾520 per person: transport for both days, a guide-driver and a night at a hotel in Borjomi with breakfast. Pools, cable car, meals and skiing are paid on site.
Are the Borjomi sulphur pools open in winter?
Yes, all year round. In winter it’s the most atmospheric place: warm water in the open air with snow all around.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Yes, it’s the calmest winter route: no high passes, with sledging and gentle Bakuriani slopes and the warm Borjomi pools.
When is the best time to go?
Snow in Bakuriani usually lies from late December to mid-March. Borjomi and the pools are good all year round.
