Georgia – Kayaking in the wild Caucasus

Georgia has been part of Toros Outdoors' repertoire for over 10 years. The mild climate, even in October, combined with very reliable rainfall make it a top destination for paddlers who don't want to freeze on the stream at this time of year. With our good contacts in the country, we can not only find the best water levels for you, but also excellent accommodation and food.

Between the Small and Large Caucasus Mountains, countless streams flow into the Black Sea. The large streams of the Greater Caucasus in Ratscha and Lower Svaneti, fed by glacier water, still carry a lot of water even in autumn and can be easily compared with the Ötztal. In the south-west, however, the subtropical landscape of the Little Caucasus beckons with jungle creeks and crystal-clear water. Here we depend on one or two rains. But it doesn't get really cold there, even in bad weather.

We start from Georgia's second largest city, Kutaisi, almost exactly in the middle of the country. Depending on the weather, we go to one of the two mountains. Depending on the nature of the paths, we use sprinters, four-wheel drive vehicles or Ural trucks on site. Adventure is guaranteed right from the moment you arrive! On the way we usually stay in family-run guesthouses, which sometimes also provide the typical local dinner.

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Requirements Camp 1:

• Independent navigation of streams in white water III
• Driving knowledge of boat type: whitewater kayak or whitewater canoe
• Knowledge of safe behavior when swimming in whitewater
• Knowledge of the use of throw bags and safety equipment
• First aid knowledge
• Generally good physical condition

Requirements Camp 2:

• Independent navigation of streams in white water II-III
• Driving knowledge of boat type: whitewater kayak, whitewater canoe or packraft
• Knowledge of safe behavior when swimming in whitewater
• Knowledge of the use of throw bags and safety equipment
• First aid knowledge
• Generally good physical condition

Requirements Camp 3:

• Independent navigation of streams in white water III+
• Driving knowledge of boat type: whitewater kayak or whitewater canoe
• Knowledge of safe behavior when swimming in whitewater
• Knowledge of the use of throw bags and safety equipment
• First aid knowledge
• Generally good physical condition

Content:

• 13 travel days, including 10 days of paddling to the wild rivers of Georgia in white water III-IV.
• Guiding with one or (depending on the size of the group) several canoe instructors. Technical training if desired.
• We help with flight bookings, take care of airport transfers from Kutaisi or Tiblisi airport and logistics.
• We provide all the kitchen equipment. Participants bring their own dishes (cutlery, plates, cups).
• If desired, kayaks and paddles can be rented for an additional charge. You can see the current range of boats in Toros test center . view

Accommodation:

Depending on the group size and local conditions, we prefer to stay in small guesthouses, or alternatively in camps or hotels near the river. Toros Outdoors only provides contact with local riders and accommodations and camp participants bill these services directly to local businesses.

Cost:

• Price includes guiding, canoe training, organization of the tour
• Kayaks and paddles can be borrowed from us for a fee
• There are additional costs for: Arrival, logistics on site, accommodation, meals
• The costs for logistics are passed on to the participants. The costs here are around €35 ​​extra per day.
• The journey takes place from Memmingen/Hamburg/Dortmund/Vienna to Kutaisi/Tbilisi. Wizz Air transports your boat and paddle easily for €50 one way

Important:

Weather and water conditions may require short-term changes to route and river selection. The rivers in the Lesser Caucasus in particular are heavily dependent on rainfall. This means that individual stages may not be possible due to too little or too much water. In any case, top-class alternatives are provided.