Tbilisi to Borjomi and Akhalkalaki: Private day trip

Discover Georgia's most famous spa town where legendary mineral springs have attracted visitors seeking healing and relaxation since the early 1800s. Visit Borjomi Central Park where natural springs flow freely and visitors fill bottles with therapeutic mineral water believed to aid digestion and overall health. Explore the town's elegant 19th-century architecture reflecting its golden age as a royal resort destination frequented by Russian aristocracy. Walk through the mineral water bottling facility museum learning about the international fame of Borjomi water and its role in Georgian export economy. The surrounding Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park offers hiking trails through pristine forests where brown bears, wolves, and lynx roam while thermal pools provide natural spa experiences. Local restaurants serve traditional Georgian spa cuisine emphasizing fresh vegetables, healing herbs, and mineral-rich local ingredients. Traditional craft shops sell handmade textiles, wood carvings, and therapeutic products made from local herbs and minerals. Evening brings peaceful walks through pine forests while the cool mountain air enhances the therapeutic atmosphere of this legendary healing destination.

Experience authentic highland plateau culture in this traditional Armenian-Georgian town situated 1700 meters above sea level, nestled among volcanic landscapes and pastoral communities. Explore the town's unique position where Armenian and Georgian cultures blend, reflected in architecture, cuisine, and religious traditions including both Apostolic Armenian and Georgian Orthodox churches. Visit local farms where high-altitude agriculture produces potatoes, barley, and livestock adapted to harsh mountain conditions using techniques passed down through generations. The surrounding Javakheti Plateau creates dramatic landscapes of volcanic lakes, grasslands, and seasonal wildflower meadows supporting traditional nomadic herding practices. Local markets sell handmade woolen goods, traditional cheeses, and mountain herbs while family restaurants serve hearty plateau cuisine including khash soup, mountain trout, and locally distilled chacha brandy. Experience authentic mountain hospitality where families welcome visitors with traditional supra feast celebrations. The town's remote location and preserved culture provide encounters with highland Georgian life largely unchanged for centuries, while spectacular volcanic scenery and traditional architecture create unforgettable mountain experiences.