Gudauri-Bakuriani-Goderdzi Ski Safari 8-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive to Tbilisi or Kutaisi. Drive to Gudauri

Begin your Georgian ski adventure by driving 2½ hours to Gudauri Ski Resort. Marvel at the famed Georgian Military Highway, a scenic stretch of winding road surrounded by craggy peaks. In the afternoon, rest at the hotel or sneak in a few laps at the resort before enjoying your first traditional Georgian dinner.
Overnight: Ati Ambavi Hotel in Gudauri
Meals included: Welcome Dinner

Day 2: Ski Gudauri

After some much-needed rest, we’ll make the most of this full day to explore all of the great freeride terrain Gudauri has to offer. In a single run, we can ski as much as 1,300 vertical meters from the top of Sadzele Peak to the bottom of Kobi Valley. On clear days, you will be able to see Mt. Kazbek – Georgia’s most iconic 5,000-meter volcano. Finish the day with a well-deserved après ski drink and enjoy Georgia’s world-renowned cuisine for dinner before heading in to relax at the spa.
Overnight: Ati Ambavi Hotel in Gudauri
Meals included: Breakfast

Day 3: Ski Gudauri, Drive to Bakuriani

After a half day on Gudauri’s slopes, we’ll pause at the hotel for a warm shower before moving on to our next destination, Bakuriani. Known for its holiday scene and beautiful forest, Bakuriani offers a local, winter-wonderland feel.
Overnight: Rooms Hotel Kokhta, Bakuriani
Meals included: Breakfast

Day 4: Ski Bakuriani. Drive to Goderdzi

A new day, a new resort! Spend the day lapping the hidden corners of Bakuriani’s forest and slopes. Most visitors tend to ski the pistes, so off-piste areas can retain untouched snow for many days after a snowfall. Take a break for lunch at a local snack bar or in the elegant Rooms Hotel Kokhta. Wind down with a shower before heading to Goderdzi, the final destination on the ski safari.
Overnight: Ambassadori Hotel
Meals included: Breakfast

Day 5: Cat Ski Goderdzi

Tucked in the snowiest corner of the Caucasus, Goderdzi is a hidden gem among Georgian ski resorts. After a solid night of rest at Ambassadori Hotel, we’ll hop in the snowcat to ride up the mountain to begin our adventure. Over the course of the day, we’ll ski laps in grand pine trees, bounce in the powder fields of rustic villages, and enjoy unhindered views of snow-capped peaks extending into Turkey. End the day with a much-needed rest at Ambassadori’s spectacular spa.
Overnight: Ambassadori Hotel
Meals included: Breakfast

Day 6: Cat Ski Goderdzi

On our second day of cat skiing in Goderdzi, we’ll choose between lapping our favorite area or hunting for untracked powder in a new zone. Whether it’s dumping snow or a sunny day, we’ll enjoy the mystical charm that only remote mountain villages possess. After this last epic day out, you’ll be glad to have the comforts of the hotel spa and local Adjarian cuisine. Top off the day with a cooking workshop, where you’ll learn how to make (and eat!) khinkali, Georgia’s famous dumplings.
Overnight: Ambassadori Hotel
Meals included: Breakfast

Day 7: Drive to Tbilisi or Kutaisi via Samtskhe-Javakheti

After saying goodbye to your 'snowglobe' home, its time to be driven back to civilization. Along the way, you will stop in the Samtskhe-Javakheti region for a Georgian cooking workshop and to enjoy tenili, a rare and delicious cheese that was awarded “cultural heritage status” by UNESCO. Satisfied and full from our own handmade meal, your trip will come to a bittersweet close.
Overnight: Rooms Hotel Tbilisi
Meals included: Breakfast & Farewell Dinner

Day 8: Departure, fly home from Tbilisi or Kutaisi

After breakfast you will be transported to your airport departure point. After sampling a taste of all that Georgia has to offer, something tells us that this won’t be your last trip to the Caucasus Mountains! We await your return – until next time!
Meals included: Breakfast

Please note this itinerary is an example of the Ski Safari Tour of Gudauri, Bakuriani & Goderdzi. The knowledgeable guides will select exact slopes and times based on weather & snow conditions as well as participants' abilities & wishes.

Lodgings & Food

As a true ski safari, this tour spends 7 nights in 4 different locations, all with superb accommodations & dining.

Ati Ambavi Hotel

Your first 2 nights on the tour will be spent in the Ati Ambavi Hotel, a boutique hotel located in the new upper mountain sector of the Gudauri ski resort village.

Rooms Hotel Kokhta

In Bakuriani, you will stay for a memorable night in the elegant Rooms Kokhta, a stylish, new hotel in a ski-in ski-out location right next to the ski lifts.

Ambassadori Hotel and Spa

A new luxury hotel in a ski-in ski-out location at the base of the ski lifts at Goderdzi, the Ambassadori Hotel & Spa is the best accommodation in the region and your base for 3 nights.

Rooms Hotel Tbilisi

For your last night on tour in the Georgian capital, enjoy the urban twin of your Bakuriani hotel, the fabulous Rooms Hotel Tbilisi.

Rates & Inclusions

Rates Information

8-day tour from USD$2400/person

• Price based on minimum group size of 4, twin-share
• Invoice / base currency is USD$
• Custom dates for private groups on request.
• Convert to your currency here

• HOSTING & GUIDING: Professionally qualified private guide for 8 days (guide-to-guest ratio, 1:4)
• ACCOMMODATION: 7 nights accommodation in Gudauri, Bakuriani, Goderdzi & Tbilisi (twin-share)
• MEALS: All breakfasts & 2 dinners (welcome & farewell dinners)
• LIFT PASSES: Ski lift passes for all Georgian ski resorts
• SKIING: 5 full guided ski days (3 days of lift-accessed skiing, 2 days of cat skiing)
• GROUND TRANSPORT: All transportation during the tour & from Tbilisi or Kutaisi & back
• SKILLS DEVELOPMENT: Use of avalanche safety eqt & ski technique (if you want it!)
• CAT SKIING: 2 days cat skiing at Goderdzi
• SPA: Sauna/spa access where available
• CULTURAL EXPERIENCES: Traditional cheese & cheese-bread making experience, khinkali dumpling-making workshop & dinner

• SINGLE ROOM: Price upon request
• GEAR RENTALS: Ski, Snowboard & Touring Equipment (prices on request)
• AVI SAFETY EQUIPMENT: ABS Backpack, Beacon, Shovel, Probe (prices on request)

• FLIGHTS: To Tbilisi (TBS) or Kutaisi (KUT) - Search & book flights to Georgia
• SKI TRAVEL INSURANCE - Get ski travel insurance here
• OTHER: Lunches, 5 dinners, drinks & personal expenses not list as inclusions

Terms & Conditions

As per agreed terms & conditions with the tour operator, Vagabond Adventures, at the time of booking, and including but not limited the payment & cancellation T&Cs listed below. Any contractual arrangements as a result of a booking enquiry are directly with the tour operator and is subject to their terms and conditions.

Payment

30% deposit required to book. The remainder must be paid a minimum of 30 days before the trip.

Cancellation by the Client

All cancellations must be submitted to the Company in writing, are effective as of the date we receive them according to our internal records, and will be subject to a cancellation fee (“Cancellation Fee”) as follows (amounts are per person and only apply to amount paid after the non-refundable deposit amount):
◦ Cancellation 30 days or more prior to trip departure – 30% of total booking cost
◦ Cancellation less than 30 days prior to departure – 100% of total booking cost

Cancellation policy for custom trips may differ from these terms and will be communicated prior to booking.

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Cancellation by the Company

The Company reserves the right to cancel any trip prior to the scheduled departure date for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation, insufficient participation, local weather conditions or logistical problems that, in our sole reasonable judgment, may impede trip operations. In the event of trip cancellation by the Company for any reason whatsoever other than a force majeure event, your sole and exclusive remedy shall be the refund by the Company of all payment amounts received from you by the Company as of the date of cancellation, and the payment thereof shall release the Company from any and all other or further liability in any way related to such cancellation. The Company makes substantial payments to its suppliers (hotels, transportation companies, etc.) far in advance of the scheduled trip departure date. Accordingly, if a trip is cancelled due to a force majeure event (e.g. acts of God, war, labor strikes, earthquake, flooding, etc.), the Company will undertake commercially reasonable efforts to promptly refund the portion of any amounts paid by you that have, in turn, not already been advanced to suppliers. In addition, the Company will use commercially reasonable efforts to recover and refund to you the balance of your payment amounts that were advanced to suppliers, less the costs, if any, of such recovery, as promptly as possible. However, (a) the Company does not guarantee recovery of any portion of advance payments made to suppliers, and (b) commercially reasonable recovery efforts under this Section shall not include or require, and shall be fully satisfied and performed exclusive of, the institution of any legal proceedings by or on behalf of the Company in any forum, venue or jurisdiction whatsoever. The Company is not responsible for, and you hereby release and forever discharge the Company from, any expense or cost incurred by you in preparing for or arising or resulting from a cancelled trip, including without limitation, the cost of non-refundable airfare, other transportation, lodging and meal expense, visa fees, medical expenses, equipment and clothing purchases, and the cost of any additional or alternative arrangements you elect or are required to incur or make as a result of a cancelled trip.

Booking Amendments

If you wish to change your booking in any way, you must contact us as soon as possible and we will accommodate your request to the best of our ability. Surcharges may apply.

Substitution of a Client

If any member of the party is prevented from traveling because of the death, injury or serious illness of the passenger, close relative or friend, redundancy or jury service, it may be possible to transfer the booking to another suitable person (acceptable to the Company) provided that (a) written notice is given at least 30 days prior to departure, and (b) you will be responsible for any expense, fee or charge incurred by or imposed on the Company by suppliers and vendors that may arises as a result of the transfer or substitution. An administration fee of up to $100 may be imposed by the Company to cover its internal costs associated with the booking transfer. In addition, you will be responsible for any fees or expenses arising from the substitution or change that are imposed by vendors or suppliers of services not included in the trip price, which may include by way of example, airline cancellation charge and change fees.