Destination
Bakuriani
The family ski resort in a pine forest, gentler and lower than Gudauri.
How to get to Bakuriani
By car, Bakuriani is about 3 h 10 min from Tbilisi (184 km). The closest airport is Kutaisi International Airport, about 3 h away by car (172 km). With a driver it is door to door at a fixed price, with stops on the way if you add them. See drivers & prices
Which car to take
- Sedan · comfort
- Minivan
- Minibus
- SUV
- Sedan · premium
Paved, but long and steep. Choose a car that is still comfortable after four hours.
Best time to go
- Winter
- Summer
How long to stay
2–4 days
Not counting the drive there and back.
Main sights
- The Didveli slopes
- Green lake
What people come to see. Ask your driver to stop at any of them.
Worth stopping for
- Gori and the Uplistsikhe caves
- Surami, for the fortress and the nazuki (sweet bread) stalls
- Borjomi park and its springs
On the way from Tbilisi. Your driver can add any of them to the trip.
Good for
- Winter resorts
- Mountains
- Nature
What to eat here
- Tatarberaki
- Apokhti
The cooking of Samtskhe-Javakheti. Ask your driver where people actually eat.
Transfers to Bakuriani
Tours that include it
Questions about Bakuriani
- How far is Bakuriani from Tbilisi?
- About 3 h 10 min by car, 184 km.
- Which airport is closest to Bakuriani?
- Kutaisi International Airport, about 3 h away by car (172 km).
- When is the best time to visit Bakuriani?
- Winter and summer.
- How many days do I need in Bakuriani?
- 2–4 days. Not counting the drive there and back.
