Borjomi at a glance
Borjomi is a spa town in the Mtkvari valley in Samtskhe-Javakheti, in the Lesser Caucasus. The Central Park runs along the Borjomula stream and holds the mineral springs and, a little further up, open-air sulphur pools. The Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park is a different place with its own trails, huts and rules. People often mix the two up, so this guide keeps them apart.
The town works as a base. Bakuriani is about 30 km away, Akhaltsikhe with Rabati Castle about 50 km, and Vardzia about 110 km. Tbilisi is roughly two hours by road. You also find short guides to Tbilisi, Kakheti wine country and Georgia as a whole, always with Borjomi as the starting point. Entry fees and fares are in Georgian lari (GEL) as published for 2026 and can change. Tour cards show prices in US dollars.
Our picks: Borjomi and Georgia tours
For most visitors the classic Borjomi, Rabati and Vardzia day from Tbilisi covers the most ground. Choose the Bakuriani day for mountain scenery, the hiking day if you want to walk, and horse riding if you want something active.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in US dollars (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Horse-riding day in the Borjomi mountains
- Hotel pickup and return
- Instructor and helmets
- Private car
A day on horseback with an instructor and helmets, driven from and back to your Tbilisi hotel. It suits beginners as well as riders with some practice.
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Borjomi and Bakuriani day trip
- Borjomi Central Park
- Bakuriani sightseeing
- English-speaking guide
Central Park in Borjomi plus sightseeing in the mountain resort of Bakuriani, with an English- and Russian-speaking guide. The narrow-gauge train ride is not running at the moment, so do not book this for the train.
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Borjomi, Rabati and Vardzia from Kutaisi
- Transport and guide
- Three stops in one day
The classic route as a group day trip from Kutaisi, with transport and a guide. Entries for the park, castle and cave town are paid on site, and the minibus up to the caves costs a little extra.
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Guided hiking day around Borjomi from Tbilisi
- Transport from Tbilisi
- Guide on the trail
A full day with transport and a guide for walkers. Bring your own packed lunch and snacks.
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Borjomi, Rabati and Vardzia from Tbilisi
- Guide and car transport
- Borjomi, Rabati, Vardzia
A long guided day by car through three of the region's best-known stops. Entry to the sites is paid on the spot, so ask before booking what your date includes.
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Kakheti wine region with sunset stop
- Guide and transport
- All entry fees
A ten-hour guided day with transport and all entry fees. The ten tastings only apply if you pick that option, so check which one you book.
Check availability →Borjomi tours and day trips from Tbilisi
Day trips to Borjomi, Vardzia and Rabati, trips to Bakuriani and multi-day routes through Georgia, with live prices and availability.
Plan your Borjomi trip
Start with the park or the national park, then add a day trip.
Borjomi tours and day trips
Day trips from Tbilisi to Borjomi, Vardzia, Rabati and Kazbegi, with road times and entry fees.
Georgia tours
Multi-day routes with Borjomi and Tbilisi, with planning road times between the main stops.
Borjomi Central Park
Mineral springs, the path to the sulphur pools and the cable car.
Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park
Registration, trails, hut fees and the rules for visitors.
Hiking around Borjomi
The twelve park trails and what to know about season and safety.
Bakuriani
Ski resort in winter, hiking region in summer, 30 km from Borjomi.
Vardzia Cave Monastery
Opening hours, fees and the partial closure of the site.
Rabati Castle
The fortress complex in Akhaltsikhe, with ticket groups and hours.
Tbilisi and Borjomi
Old Town, sulphur baths and the cable car to Narikala.
Kakheti wine country
The qvevri tradition and the road times to Sighnaghi and Telavi.
Georgia holidays
Entry rules, regions and travel advice, with Borjomi as one stop.
Weather and best time
Which season suits hiking, spring walks and the ski winter.
Where to stay
Town, Likani or Bakuriani: the types of stay and which area fits.
Tbilisi to Borjomi
Train, minibus, transfer and car hire, with fares and times.
History of Borjomi
From the mineral springs to the Romanov spa resort and Soviet times.
A few things to know before you go
Points that shape a Borjomi trip in 2026.
Two parks, two sets of rules
The Central Park lies in town along the Borjomula. The Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park is a large protected area with marked trails. Register at a visitor center before you go hiking there.
National park guide →The narrow-gauge railway to Bakuriani
The old line is under restoration after years of standstill. Do not build a trip around a ride on it. Bakuriani is reached by road in 40 to 45 minutes.
Bakuriani guide →Vardzia has a shortened route
After rockfall, the area around the Secret Tunnel is cordoned off, and repairs are planned. The monastery itself can be visited. Plan for a shorter walk than the full site.
Vardzia guide →Health insurance for entry
Since 1 January 2026, visitors must show health and accident insurance with at least GEL 30,000 of cover for the whole stay. German citizens can stay up to 360 days without a visa, US citizens up to 365 days.
Entry and travel advice →Borjomi: frequently asked questions
Where is Borjomi and how far is it from Tbilisi?
Borjomi lies in the Mtkvari valley in Samtskhe-Javakheti. By road it is about two hours from Tbilisi, two hours from Kutaisi and 4 hours 15 minutes from Batumi. See the getting there page for train, minibus and transfer.
Is the Central Park the same as the national park?
No. The Central Park is a town park with springs and a path to sulphur pools. Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park is a separate, much larger area with twelve trails and huts. Details are on the park page and the national park page.
Can I do Vardzia and Rabati as a day trip from Tbilisi?
It is a long day. Vardzia alone is about 4 hours by road each way from Tbilisi, and Rabati in Akhaltsikhe adds a stop on the way. Many people stay a night in Borjomi instead. See tours and day trips.
Do I need to register before hiking in the national park?
Yes. The park asks you to register at a visitor center before a tour, including for horse routes. The Borjomi center is on Meskheti Street 23. Hours are Monday to Friday 09:00 to 18:00 and weekends 09:00 to 16:00.
Which currency do I need?
The Georgian lari (GEL). Entry fees and fares on this site are in lari for 2026. Tour cards show US dollars, so the two are not directly comparable.
Is discoverborjomi.com the official site of Borjomi?
No. This is an independent travel guide with no link to the municipality, the national park administration, a museum, a hotel or any tour operator.