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Day Tour to Gudauri Ski Resort From Tbilisi

1. Day Tour to Gudauri Ski Resort From Tbilisi

In the morning your driver meets you at your accommodation in Tbilisi and your snow adventure begins. On the way to Gudauri resort you take a short stop at the Jvari monastery. Then, continue your trip past the impressive Ananuri fortress and Jinvali water reservoir that provides a nice location for a photo stop on the way. Afterwards, drive on to Gudauri Ski Resort, located 120 km North from Tbilisi. This is a young and rapidly developing winter sports resort. Skiing season here lasts from December to April. Gudauri has 54km of routes suitable for pro-riders and beginners. Even if you do not like to ski, you can find something to do at this destination: paragliding, snow boarding, snow bicycles or building snowmen! You can enjoy your free time at the ski resort and when the ski lift is closed (5:00PM) your driver will take you back to Tbilisi.

Sabaduri - Gudauri - Ananuri: The Best Winter Escape

2. Sabaduri - Gudauri - Ananuri: The Best Winter Escape

After departing from Tbilisi to Gudauri early in the morning, you will travel 160 kilometres along the Georgian Military Road. This famous road runs between Tbilisi, Georgia and Russia, and on the way, there are some exciting places to visit. You will begin by visiting Sabaduri Forest, an area which is breathtaking and reminiscent of scenery from a children's fairy tale. Afterwards, you will reach the Ananuri Fortress, a 16th-century castle complex on the Aragvi River. The fortress stands beside the famous Georgian Military Highway, overlooking a sizeable Jinvali lake. Its high, turreted stone walls protect two churches, a watchtower, and a reservoir. The main church facade is beautifully carved with animal, floral and Celtic-style patterns. Your next stop will be Gudauri, a remarkable ski resort in Georgia. The resort is at an altitude of 2,200 meters above sea level and offers high-quality skiing opportunities between December and April. In Gudauri, you can enjoy stunning views, hit the slopes, or take a cable car ride up the mountain. For a bit of extra excitement, try your hand at snowmobiling or take a lesson at the ski school. After a full day of adventure, make a stop in Pasanauri village, the birthplace of Georgian khinkali. These delicious dumplings, filled with meat or vegetables, are a must-try for any visitor to Georgia. Pasanauri restaurants offer rich Georgian cuisine, as well as vegetarian and halal dishes. This tour is perfect for families and those who want to experience the magic of Georgian winter. With the help of our knowledgeable guide, you will be able to fully immerse yourself in the beauty of the Georgian mountains and create lasting memories. The tour will end with a drop-off at your hotel in Tbilisi or Gudauri.

Tbilisi: Full-Day Kazbegi, Gudauri and Ananuri Tour

3. Tbilisi: Full-Day Kazbegi, Gudauri and Ananuri Tour

After being collected from your hotel in the morning, you will venture to Jinvali, which is the largest reservoir of eastern Georgia. Following this, you will head toward the fortress of Ananuri, which is one of the best monuments of late feudal Georgia, and although there are not so few of these monuments in Georgia, it is Ananuri that helps people understand exactly how people lived at that distant time. Ananurian structures, unlike other similar cultures, are perfectly preserved. This particular feature evokes interest in the fortress of both tourists and historians, and since 2012, the fortress has the status of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the early afternoon, you will experience Gudauri, a ski resort situated on a south-facing plateau of the greater Caucasus Mountain, 2,200 meters above sea level (in the winter season you can even enjoy skiing). Later on, you will see the People's Friendship Arch, which was the inspiration of the famous sculptor Tsereteli. It was built at an altitude of 2,384 meters in the Kazbegi district, on a cross pass near the Military Georgian Road. Later in the afternoon, you will tour Stepantsminda (Kazbegi), a Trinity Church in Gergeti. Among the snow-covered ranges and on the slope of the majestic mountain of Kazbegi, you will find the ancient Georgian Trinity Church. It is located at an altitude of 2,170 meters near the town of Stepantsminda and the village of Gergeti, in honor of which it was named. It is widely known as the Trinity Church in Gergeti, but the Georgians refer to it as "Gergetis Tsminda Sameba". Following this church trip, you will have free time in Kazbegi, before you are dropped off at your accommodation.

From Tbilisi: Full Day Private Ski Tour to Gudauri

4. From Tbilisi: Full Day Private Ski Tour to Gudauri

In the morning, meet your guide at your hotel before driving to the north-east of Georgia. Visit Jvari Monastery, an early medieval age church (VI-VII centuries) which was built on the top of the hill where St. Nino erected a wooden cross in the 4th century. The church overlooks the confluence of two rivers and amazes its visitors with its beautiful facades and geographical locations. Then, travel along the Great Caucasus Mountains. You will also visit Ananuri castle complex (14-18cc) a medieval architectural complex which unites two churches, several towers, and defense walls. See beautiful frescos, facades, and views over the Jinvali reservoir. Afterwards, drive to Gudauri, a famous winter resort surrounded by Great Caucasus mountain peaks. Stop at the Panorama view site and take photos in the green mountains. Here you can take optional small skiing training from experienced skiing guides and then spend remaining time for skiing. In the evening, you will head back to Tbilisi.

Ananuri Castle, Culinary Masterclass in making "Khinkali"

5. Ananuri Castle, Culinary Masterclass in making "Khinkali"

Tour stats at 9 am, move to northern highway generally takes more time than usual because of the road is curvy and takes more time to cover, Total time to reach Kazbegi village takes 3 hours(with stops), and until Gudauri 2 hours. The first stop is Jinvali Reservoir which supplies Tbilisi with drinking water, and also there are operating turbines for electrical power Generators. Great place to take some lovely photos on the background of the reservoir. Ananuri castle, it is since 17 century standing as a complex with defensive towers, a Cathedral, and fortification buildings. Exploring all places takes about 30 minutes. After some time of observing the white and black Aragvi river, during summer it is easy to distinguish the colors of the water, one is darker than another, and that is why it is called White and Black. Local restaurant make the day happier to be a part of making local super famous Dish Khinkali with our Host Miss Nona with her amazing skills teach how to twist the dough put the minced meat inside and boil in the hot water, simple and very flavored

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This was a great experience with many breathtaking and picturesque views of Georgia to enjoy as you learn more about the country. We really enjoyed it thanks to the kindness, friendliness and flexibility of our guide Aleksi; his excellent knowledge of Georgian history, culture, cuisine as well as funny local stories. He was also very patient with us, taking time to ensure we get the best experience all along the tour, even helping us with his great photography skills. Thanks to Aleksi and his team for making this a fantastic experience.

We really enjoyed our trip to Gudauri. The guide was very kind, having amazing knowledge of Georgian history, showed us so many beautiful places on the way from Tbilisi to Gudauri. The team was very responsive and supportive through email, phone and whatsapp which make it very convenient to arrange the trip. Gudauri resort fabulous place, unfortunately we spend very less time there but we will definitely go there again with night stay at their resort. Thank you GYG team!

Unfortunately the ski season was over but Teona and George (our guide) made sure we had the best experience!! It was amazing, super recommend! Thank you George again for the day... we left Geórgia with you in our hearts! We made a friend and we got to know the history from Geórgia ♡

Excellent Tour and unforgettable experience. Teona is a happy guide full of passion and very smart. Above all I appreciate that it is personalise trip and I felt safe the whole time. Recommended business 5 star. Easy to negotiate and very awesome team.

If your planning to go to Gadauri you should contact Tour Space Georgia it’s one of the best tour and they made my first time snow experience so memorable and Teona is really a big help Must try guys and you will not regret it ❤️