The 5 best activities in Georgia

Your trip is coming up and you are looking for the best things to do in Georgia? Beautiful landscapes, delicious, exquisite wines and an ancient culture full of traditions. There is so much to discover in Georgia that you will definitely not get bored. Besides the historic and lively cities, you can climb high mountain peaks or taste your way through the country's culinary delights. We have summarized the best 5 activities that you should not miss on your trip to Georgia.

Hiking and Trekking in Georgia

The landscape in Georgia is just perfect to explore on foot and through wide valleys, narrow gorges along beautiful mountain lakes and picturesque villages. The Caucasus Mountains have everything a hiker's heart could desire and a route for everyone, from beginners to mountaineering professionals. You can easily choose between smaller day trips and multi-day treks, whatever you feel most like. If you like to be out in nature, here you will find the National Parks in Georgia.

Mountain biking in Georgia

If you want to go a little faster than on foot, you can also get on a mountain bike and explore the world of the Caucasus on two wheels. Many different trails with all levels of difficulty are available and whether you just want to go on a day trip or a multi-day bike tour is up to you.

The most beautiful regions for mountain biking are:

• Tbilisi National Park
• National Park Tusheti
• Kazbegi
• Swanetia
• Algeti National Park

Horse riding in Georgia

You can also discover the beautiful nature of Georgia on horseback and on the back of the gentle animals this becomes a very special adventure. The horses are used to the mountain landscape and very sure-footed. You can book a one-day horseback ride or go trekking for several days.

Among the most beautiful regions for horseback riding in Georgia are definitely:

• National Park Tusheti
• Algeti National Park
• Lagodechi National Park
• Vashlovani National Park

Snowboarding & Skiing in Georgia

As the winters in the country are usually very cold, a lot of snow falls during the ski season, which offers optimal conditions to practice winter sports in the ski resorts and to discover the mountains by snowboard or on skis. Besides the typical downhill skiing in the ski resorts, many areas are also a paradise for freeriders and ski touring. The most popular ski resorts:

• Gudauri
• Mestia
• Bakuriani
• Goderdzi

Visit of the Prometheus Cave

Discovered in 1984 in the region of Imeretia, Prometheus Cave is one of Georgia's natural wonders and offers visitors breathtaking examples of stalactites, stalagmites, curtains, petrified waterfalls, cave pearls, underground rivers and lakes. Mount Khvamli is visible from Prometheus Cave and is where legend says Prometheus was chained. Definitely a highlight in Georgia for us!

Wine tasting in Georgia

With so much sports and active holidays, you deserve some rest. Georgia is also known as the cradle of viticulture. In the vast wine-growing areas you can learn a lot about wine-growing and the unique production process, which runs a little differently here than in other typical wine regions, and above all: also taste a glass or two of the good drop.

The production process of traditional Georgian wine is a UNESCO intangible cultural heritage. By the way, such a wine tasting can also be combined with an evening meal and other Georgian culinary highlights.

Conclusion on the best things to do in Georgia

Whether you want to explore the Georgian countryside on foot, by mountain bike or on horseback and end the evening with a good glass of wine, activities to do in Georgia are as varied as the country itself. To get the most out of your Georgia trip, it's important to know when is the best time to travel for which activity. Read on to find out more about the weather and travel times.

Or check out our Georgia trip if you want to learn more about this beautiful country, its culture, people and traditions.