What are the highlights?

Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park, the Vardzia cave city, Bakuriani's slopes and trails, and the wildlife-rich lakes of the Javakheti plateau.

When is the best time to visit?

June to October for trekking and the cave cities; December to March for skiing at Bakuriani.

Is it good for families?

Very — well-marked national-park trails, gentle beginner skiing at Bakuriani and accessible cultural sites make it one of Georgia's easiest regions.

Borjomi and Bakuriani are two to three hours from Tbilisi by road or the scenic narrow-gauge railway; operators arrange transfers to trailheads and slopes.

Things to do in Samtskhe-Javakheti

Southern Samtskhe-Javakheti is a high volcanic province of alpine meadow, crater lakes and deep spruce forest, holding two of Georgia's most-loved destinations: the Vardzia cave city, a twelve-storey monastery carved into a cliff face, and the year-round mountain resort of Bakuriani. It is scenic, accessible adventure at altitude.

National park, cave city and slopes

Trek the trails of Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park, walk the rock-hewn city of Vardzia, and ski or bike at Bakuriani, with birdwatching on the Javakheti plateau lakes. Part of southern Georgia and ideal for beginners and families — open the Book here tab for dates.