What there is to do in Bakuriani: the major sights, local experiences and the practical detail you need to plan around them.
Things to do
What deserves your time in Bakuriani
Major attractions matter, but so do timing, price, accessibility and whether an experience actually deserves part of your trip.
01
Ski area
Didveli Ski Area
Bakuriani's largest and most widely used ski sector, with gondola and chairlift access, beginner-to-advanced terrain and high stations reaching roughly 2,700 metres. It is particularly popular with families and intermediate skiers.
Booking: Check same-day lift and piste status before leaving your accommodation. Night skiing is offered during parts of the winter season when operating.
Accessibility: Modern lift infrastructure makes some scenic access possible for non-skiers, but snow, ice and gradients remain major mobility barriers.
Time
Full day
02
Ski area
Kokhta Ski Area
One of Bakuriani's historic ski mountains and a more technical alternative to the gentler family zones. Kokhta is known for steeper intermediate and advanced runs, forest scenery and direct access from several ski-oriented hotels.
Booking: Confirm trail conditions and whether the terrain matches your ability before committing to the upper sections.
Accessibility: Steeper alpine terrain and winter surfaces make this considerably more demanding than the resort center.
Time
Half day to full day
03
Ski area
Mitarbi Ski Area
A quieter ski sector connected with the Kokhta-Mitarbi development, offering longer alpine terrain and a less concentrated resort atmosphere than central Didveli.
Booking: Lift and snow conditions can differ from Didveli, so check operating status independently.
Accessibility: Mountain terrain and dispersed infrastructure make private transport useful.
Time
Half day to full day
04
Park and family recreation
Bakuriani Central Park
A long-established recreation area in central Bakuriani used for walking, children's activities and casual winter entertainment.
Booking: Individual rides and seasonal activities may have separate fees and operating hours.
Accessibility: Generally easier than ski terrain, although snow and ice can complicate movement in winter.
Time
1–2 hours
05
Natural landscape
Bakuriani Pine Forests
Dense coniferous forest surrounding the resort is one of Bakuriani's defining characteristics and makes simple walking through the area enjoyable even for travelers who do not ski.
Booking: Stay on recognizable routes in winter and avoid assuming snow-covered forest tracks are maintained footpaths.
Accessibility: Forest trails vary from easy tracks to snow-covered or muddy natural surfaces.
Time
1–3 hours
06
Mountain resort district
Kokhta-Mitarbi Resort Area
A newer resort cluster linking modern hotels, ski infrastructure and access toward the Kokhta and Mitarbi mountains.
Booking: This can be a strong base for skiers but is less convenient for travelers who want to walk frequently into central Bakuriani.
Accessibility: Modern hotels may provide better internal accessibility, but outdoor winter movement remains difficult.
Time
Flexible
07
Summer mountain access
Didveli Summer Lifts
Bakuriani's lift infrastructure is also used during the summer season, giving visitors easier access to mountain scenery and recreational activities without winter snow.
Booking: Summer lift schedules change annually. Verify which lifts are operating before arrival.
Accessibility: Gondola access can make high viewpoints more practical for some travelers, but upper terrain remains natural mountain ground.
Time
1–3 hours
08
Railway heritage
Kukushka Railway Heritage
The famous narrow-gauge railway linking Borjomi and Bakuriani opened more than a century ago and became one of Georgia's most beloved mountain rail journeys. The small train is commonly known as Kukushka.
Booking: Do not plan transport around the railway unless current passenger service has officially resumed.
Accessibility: Historic stations can still be viewed in some areas, but operating access depends on future railway status.
