# Borjomi and Bakuriani — Spa Town and Mountain Air in a Day

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- Published: 2026-10-27
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€195 per person10 hoursPrivate · car & English-speaking guideBased on two travellers

[Borjomi](https://gtour.ge/georgia/borjomi/)'s mineral park and Romanov-era streets, then the pine air of [Bakuriani](https://gtour.ge/georgia/bakuriani/) 1,700 metres up, in one day from [Tbilisi](https://gtour.ge/georgia/tbilisi/).

The route

[Tbilisi](https://gtour.ge/georgia/tbilisi/)[Borjomi](https://gtour.ge/georgia/borjomi/)[Bakuriani](https://gtour.ge/georgia/bakuriani/)

Why this tour

- —[Borjomi](https://gtour.ge/georgia/borjomi/) Park and its warm mineral spring, the water Georgia is named for abroad

- —Likani Palace viewed from outside, the Romanov family's former summer residence

- —[Bakuriani](https://gtour.ge/georgia/bakuriani/) resort at 1,700 metres, gentle slopes and pine forest walks

- —A stop at the narrow-gauge Kukushka railway viewpoint, still running since the 1900s

- —Lunch in [Borjomi](https://gtour.ge/georgia/borjomi/) at a local restaurant, not a tourist set menu

- —Private car and licensed guide, no joining a bus tour with fixed stops

Itinerary

08:00Depart [Tbilisi](https://gtour.ge/georgia/tbilisi/) by private car, driving southwest through Kartli toward the [Borjomi](https://gtour.ge/georgia/borjomi/) gorge, roughly two hours with a short stop en route.

10:00Arrive in [Borjomi](https://gtour.ge/georgia/borjomi/) and walk through Borjomi Central Park to the warm mineral spring, with free time to taste the water at source.

11:00Walk past Romanov-era buildings in the spa quarter and see the Likani Palace gate and grounds from outside (the palace itself is a state residence and not open to visitors).

13:00Lunch in [Borjomi](https://gtour.ge/georgia/borjomi/) at a local restaurant (own expense, guide will suggest options).

14:00Drive roughly 35 minutes up to [Bakuriani](https://gtour.ge/georgia/bakuriani/), Georgia's original family ski resort at 1,700 metres.

14:45Time in [Bakuriani](https://gtour.ge/georgia/bakuriani/): a walk through the pine forest and resort area in summer, or snow and the lower slopes in winter, plus a stop at the Kukushka narrow-gauge railway viewpoint.

16:30Depart [Bakuriani](https://gtour.ge/georgia/bakuriani/) for the return drive to [Tbilisi](https://gtour.ge/georgia/tbilisi/).

18:30Arrive back in [Tbilisi](https://gtour.ge/georgia/tbilisi/) (timing depends on traffic and road conditions, checked on the day).

Included

- ✓ Private transport by air-conditioned car for the full day

- ✓ Licensed English-speaking guide

- ✓ Fuel, tolls and parking

- ✓ Hotel pickup and drop-off in Tbilisi

- ✓ Bottled water in the car

Not included

- — Lunch in Borjomi

- — Entrance fee to Borjomi Central Park (checked at booking)

- — Any cable car or chairlift rides in Bakuriani

- — Personal expenses and tips

Good to know

- · The [Borjomi](https://gtour.ge/georgia/borjomi/)-Kharagauli road can be busy on weekends in summer, add 20-30 minutes

- · [Bakuriani](https://gtour.ge/georgia/bakuriani/) is noticeably colder than [Tbilisi](https://gtour.ge/georgia/tbilisi/) year-round, bring a jacket even in summer

- · Winter visits (December to March) may need snow chains or a 4×4, confirmed when booking

- · Comfortable walking shoes are enough, no technical hiking on this itinerary

- · Likani Palace is a working state residence, viewing is from the gate only, confirmed access varies and is checked at booking

- · Bring cash in GEL for lunch and any small purchases, cards are not accepted everywhere in [Borjomi](https://gtour.ge/georgia/borjomi/)

Questions

**Can we ski in Bakuriani on this day trip?**
This is a sightseeing itinerary, not a ski day. If you want lift passes and ski time, tell us when booking and we can adjust the schedule or recommend a longer stay.

**Is the Romanov palace open inside?**
No, Likani Palace is a state residence and not open to the public. You see the gate and grounds from outside, checked at booking in case this changes.

**What if we want to combine this with Vardzia or Rabati?**
We run a two-day version, [Borjomi](https://gtour.ge/georgia/borjomi/), [Bakuriani](https://gtour.ge/georgia/bakuriani/) and Rabati, for travellers who want more time in the region. Ask us for details.

**Is the price different for a solo traveller or a group?**
The €195 per person rate is based on two people travelling together. Solo travellers and groups of three or more are quoted a different per-person rate, ask us for a figure before booking.

Prices are per person for two travelling together, in euros; solo travellers and larger groups are quoted on request. Every departure is private and adjusted to you. Hotels, wineries and restaurants on our routes are [verified by GTour](/verified/).

*Image: Green mountains Kokhtagora and Sakvelo rise above the valley at Bakuriani. Photo: Yasuhiro Kojima / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0*

*Image: Rushing river flows through Borjomi Central Park beneath lush forested mountains. Photo: Marcin Konsek / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0*

Glass pavilion and green iron colonnade in Borjomi Central Park surrounded by forested hills. · Photo: Marcin Konsek / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0