Go Slow in Georgia

Tour Code: GEO06

A relaxed, single-centre 7-day wildlife holiday in exploration of some of central Georgia's most rewarding sites.

7 days from
£2,995
Land only price from
£2,595
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Highlights

Summary

Summary

This gentle-paced journey through the heart of Georgia offers a rich blend of natural history, cultural heritage, and scenic beauty. After taking a direct flight to the country’s capital, Tbilisi, we will be immersed in the country’s warm hospitality and sweeping landscapes. We will transfer to the spa town of Borjomi, our carefully chosen base for the holiday.

During our week we will visit Nadarbazevi and Tabatskuri Lakes, where flocks of ducks, waders, and terns gather in abundance. The surrounding highlands also offer excellent opportunities to observe raptors and wildflowers, while a visit to a local winery adds a wonderful cultural and culinary dimension to the tour. The pace remains unhurried, with ample time for photography, quiet observation, and enjoying the scenery.

The tour concludes with a visit to the atmospheric Green Monastery, offering a moment of reflection before departure. This is a journey for those who appreciate nature at a slower rhythm, with time to savour each encounter, and follows the great success of our Georgia - Wildlife, Wine & History holiday.

  • Visit Nadarbazevi and Tabatskuri Lakes, with their remarkable diversity of waterfowl, waders, and raptors, including the majestic Eastern Imperial Eagle and the elegant White-winged Tern.
  • Enjoy a relaxed afternoon of Georgian wine-tasting at a family-run winery nestled in the hills of Tsedisi.
  • Explore the Tskhratskaro Pass, where alpine meadows bloom with wildflowers and the air is filled with the calls of larks and vegetation dotted with perched shrikes.
  • Visit Kvabiskhevi’s forested valleys which offer wildlife-watching in the peaceful atmosphere of the ancient Green Monastery.
  • Tour dates planned to coincide with British Airways direct flights.
  • Extension possibilities in the beautiful capital of Tbilisi.
  • Led by expert local wildlife and cultural guides.
Itinerary

Outline Itinerary

Day 1/2
Overnight flight to Tbilisi. Transfer to Borjomi
Day 3
Birding at Nadarbazevi Lake and Georgian wine country
Day 4
Tabatskuri Lake and the alpine meadows of Tskhratskaro Pass
Day 5
Tsaghveri, Tashiskari and Nedzvi
Day 6
Exploring Kvabiskhevi Gorge and the forests of the Lesser Caucasus
Day 7
Inbound flight
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What's Included

What's Included?

  • Flights
  • Accommodation:

    A comfortable hotel where use of the hotel sauna, swimming pool and gym are also included in the price. The hotel also has an excellent spa where treatments can be purchased. The cost also includes upgraded balcony rooms.

Dates & Prices

Dates & Prices

2026

Departures Availability Cost
Tue 5th May – Mon 11th May FULL £2,995
Flights:
Most Naturetrek tours include flight costs ex-UK. If flights are not included, we indicate that here.
Flights are included in the tour cost
Regional Departures:
On certain tours it is possible to depart from a regional airport (rather than London). If a regional departure is possible, we indicate that here.
Regional Departures are available. Call 01962733051
Land only cost:
The "Land Only" cost is the tour price you will pay if you choose to arrange your own flights/transport.
£2,595
Single Room Supplement:
Single Room Supplement.
£395
Tour Leader:
Please note that, whilst we assign leaders to particular tours well in advance, we reserve the right to make changes if necessary
Giorgi Natsvlishvili
Giorgi Natsvlishvili

Tour Leader: Giorgi Natsvlishvili

By becoming a full-time tour leader in 2017, Giorgi made his passion for natural history his vocation, while still maintaining ties with his political studies. Guiding is also conducive to his efforts to further explore his homeland which, luckily for him, happens to be one of the most interesting, varied and biodiverse destinations in the Western Palearctic. 

His fascination with natural world began at a young age, during firewood harvesting trips to forest with his Grandfather, and Giorgi continues to visit his favorite patches every chance he gets. Giorgi is enthused in conservation of species, raising awareness and furthering research. Vehicle for his humble contribution is his general love for photography, some of which have been published in several scientific papers and a wildlife guide to Georgia.

Tue 12th May – Mon 18th May SPACES £2,995
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Flights:
Most Naturetrek tours include flight costs ex-UK. If flights are not included, we indicate that here.
Flights are included in the tour cost
Regional Departures:
On certain tours it is possible to depart from a regional airport (rather than London). If a regional departure is possible, we indicate that here.
Regional Departures are available. Call 01962733051
Land only cost:
The "Land Only" cost is the tour price you will pay if you choose to arrange your own flights/transport.
£2,595
Single Room Supplement:
Single Room Supplement.
£395
Tour Leader:
Please note that, whilst we assign leaders to particular tours well in advance, we reserve the right to make changes if necessary
Giorgi Natsvlishvili
Giorgi Natsvlishvili

Tour Leader: Giorgi Natsvlishvili

By becoming a full-time tour leader in 2017, Giorgi made his passion for natural history his vocation, while still maintaining ties with his political studies. Guiding is also conducive to his efforts to further explore his homeland which, luckily for him, happens to be one of the most interesting, varied and biodiverse destinations in the Western Palearctic. 

His fascination with natural world began at a young age, during firewood harvesting trips to forest with his Grandfather, and Giorgi continues to visit his favorite patches every chance he gets. Giorgi is enthused in conservation of species, raising awareness and furthering research. Vehicle for his humble contribution is his general love for photography, some of which have been published in several scientific papers and a wildlife guide to Georgia.

Prefer to Travel in a Private Group?

For any interested natural history club or society, we can arrange for a private departure of this tour.

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Why Naturetrek?

Why Naturetrek?

At Naturetrek we craft expertly-guided group and tailor-made wildlife holidays and cruises to all seven continents. On one of our holidays, you can be assured that our passionate team will enable you to experience and enjoy the best of the world's wildlife and natural spectacles in as comfortable and rewarding a manner as possible, caring as best we can for the environment in the process. We are proud to provide:

  • The widest choice of wildlife holidays worldwide
  • Tours managed and led by naturalists, for naturalists
  • Outstanding value and exceptional customer service

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