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Day Tripsin Borjomi

Day trips and nearby places from Borjomi, with travel times, transport options and how long each one takes.

Day trips

Where to go beyond Borjomi

Some of the best experiences may sit outside the destination itself. Compare distance, time and whether each trip deserves a few hours or a full day.

01

Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park

One of Georgia’s largest protected areas, with a network of marked day and multi-day hiking routes through coniferous forest, alpine meadows and the Lesser Caucasus.

Getting there: Begin by registering at the Borjomi visitor center, then use local transport or a driver to the appropriate ranger station or trailhead.

Travel time

Trailheads vary from a few kilometres to much farther from Borjomi

Allow

Half day to several days

Best season

Year-round in principle, but route choice must match snow, weather and daylight conditions.

02

Green Monastery

A secluded medieval monastery in dense forest south of Borjomi, traditionally associated with disciples of Gregory of Khandzta.

Getting there: Taxi, private car or regional excursion.

Travel time

Roughly 20–30 minutes by road depending on starting point

Allow

1–2 hours

Best season

Year-round when road conditions permit.

03

Timotesubani Monastery

A major medieval church complex in the Borjomi region known particularly for its architecture and extensive frescoes.

Getting there: Private car, taxi or organized excursion is simplest.

Allow

Half day

Best season

Year-round

04

Bakuriani

A mountain resort south of Borjomi known for skiing and winter sports, but also used for summer mountain recreation.

Getting there: Road transfer is the most dependable option. Historic narrow-gauge rail connections should be treated as schedule-dependent and checked before travel.

Travel time

Roughly 45–60 minutes by road depending on conditions

Allow

Half day to full day

Best season

Winter for skiing; summer for cooler mountain weather.

05

Tabatskuri Lake

A high-altitude lake and village landscape around a dramatic peninsula in southern Georgia.

Getting there: Private vehicle or organized excursion is the practical option, with road conditions requiring attention.

Distance

About 60 km from Borjomi

Allow

Full day

Best season

Late spring through autumn.

Information last verified: September 2, 2026

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