Discover the beauty of Georgia on this fascinating MTB cycling tour from Tbilisi to Batumi along Tsalka, the great lake Paravani, to Vardzia, Akhaltsikhe and Abastumani to Batumi at the Black Sea.

The group by size of 12 to 18 guests is lead by our experienced guide Giorgi. You go along carefully chosen quiet roads and enjoy rolling hills and always changing views. Daily cycling distances are between 25 and 60 km and some sections will be done by mini bus.

Besides the famous Georgian capital Tbilisi this tour shows you more the remoter rural parts of Georgia and occasionally touristic highlights like the famous Cave town of Vardzia and the hip coastal city of Batumi.

Difficulty: ** medium – recommended for particularly athletic beginners and advanced guests

You are also welcome to book this tour individually for your group outside of our fixed travel dates. Contact us!

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Overview

A MTB bicycle tour in Georgia along the Caucasian landscapes of Georgia from Tbilisi via the highlands of Javakheti, through the Small Caucasus to Batumi at the Black Sea of 25-60 kilometers of cycling a day. We provide the bikes, the accommodation, the food, the guide and organize the transfers between the stages.

travel dates
23.07.-29.07.2023
03.09.-09.09.2023

Highlights

The Georgian capital Tbilisi
The highlands of Javakheti with the great lakes
The cave city of Vardzia
The traditional Meshetian villages of Chobareti
Resort Borjomi
Black Sea coast of Batumi

Arrival day :

Arrival to Tbilisi Georgia

Flight to Tbilisi and transfer to your hotel in the old town

Day 1 :

The capital of Georgia, Tbilisi

10.00 a.m. Meet your guide.
Leisurely sightseeing tour of Tbilisi. We see, among other things, the old town with the Sioni Church, the Narikala Fortress and the Mother of Georgia. Snack on the go.

After that we get our bikes. We have enough time for a first small tour to the nearby Lisi See and can test the bikes.

In the evening around 8.00 p.m. big welcome evening in the restaurant.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 2 :

Bike tour from Tsalka to Akhalkalaki

Bus ride to Tsalka. Today’s cycling stage takes us through a lonely and rough plateau past the Tsalka Reservoir and the beautiful Paravani Lake with the original villages mostly inhabited by Armenians.
We experience pure nature!

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3 :

Bike tour from Akhalkalaki to Vardzia

Shortly after Akhalkalaki, the landscape suddenly changes. You now drive through the fertile valleys and canyons of South Georgia and enjoy the view of impressive fortifications and old wine terraces in the Kura Valley.

Arriving in Vardzia, you visit the famous cave town in the afternoon.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 :

Bike tour from Vardzia via Chobareti to Akhaltsikhe

You cycle high up to Chobareti, where you will get to know the traditional South Georgian cheese production.

Then you continue driving through the old villages in the outskirts of Aspindza. Arrived in Akhaltsikhe, you get a guided tour through the beautiful fortress of Rabat.

You continue by bus to the Borjomi health resort, where you will spend the night.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 :

Bike tour in Imereti to Vani

Bus ride to Zestafoni. We cycle along the Lesser Caucasus mountain range through the western Georgian region of Imereti to the hot springs at Vani. Of course we have enough time for a bath.

Lunch and wine tasting at a wine farmer en route and drive to the Black Sea coast.

Once in Batumi, your guide will show you the pretty city. You walk to the harbor and through the lively old town.