Trekking in Georgia, and Other Ways to Enjoy Georgia’s Great Outdoors
Georgia is blessed with an incredibly diverse nature. Within the span of just a few hundred kilometers stand the lofty Greater Caucasus mountains, the green and rolling Lower Caucasus, the austere Javakheti volcanoes, the mysterious and ancient Trialeti Range, and many more subranges and ridges perfect for clambering over, getting fantastic views, and reconnecting to the wilderness. Besides Georgia’s mountains, there are also mighty rivers, dense and jungly forests, open windswept steppes, seacoasts, swamps, and semi–deserts to explore. I’ve been everywhere and I love going back.
Roaming the Caucasus by Foot, Horse, or Vehicle
Georgia’s great outdoors can be explored in a wide variety of ways. On day trips, there are spectacular day hikes to be made a short distance from Tbilisi or any of the major cities. Longer, overnight treks can be undertaken, either camping in tents or staying in local villages, combining all kinds of different difficulty levels, distances, terrains, and regions. In many places, half–forgotten local summer camps offer a chance to stay overnight in primitive cottages and wander freely for days. If hiking is not your thing, it’s possible to arrange horseback trekking or fishing trips with locals, or just simply drive up somewhere with a great view and let the beautiful landscapes sink in. And if you don’t mind a bit of cold, it’s even possible to go on all kinds of beautiful low-altitude treks in the winter and early spring seasons.
Come with Me to the Mountains
Georgian nature offers endless possibilities and getting out there is one of my favorite things to do. I’m certain that the Georgian countryside will capture your heart and imagination. If there’s any sort of sight or activity that strikes your fancy, I’d love to hear from you; it would be my pleasure to help you design your trip to the places which will be most interesting for you. Have a look through these photos – all taken by me – to get just a taste of the variety of places that you can explore while trekking in Georgia.
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