Class II–III · Pshavi Aragvi · 6–27 km
Rafting
Basecamp · Pshavi, Georgia · Est. 2003 · English-speaking guides
Choose your route
Three distances on the same Class II–III canyon. Same gear, same guides, same safety briefing — you just choose how much river you want. Most guests go with the 12 km run.
Short
6km
~25 min · on water
80 ₾ / person
A first taste of the rapids. Great for families with younger kids or a quick hit of adrenaline.
Most popular
Medium
12km
~45 min · on water
100 ₾ / person
Our signature run — the best of the canyon and the most river for your money.
Long
15km
~60 min · on water
150 ₾ / person
The full canyon, top to bottom. For those who want maximum time on the water.
Same for every route
DifficultyClass II–IIIreal rapids, not technical
Prep & briefing1.5–2hbefore launch
No swimming neededEnglish-speaking guidesGear included
New route · Runs on high water
River to Lake27km
The whole river, top to bottom — finishing on Zhinvali reservoir.
350₾ / person
Every other run on this page finishes at our basecamp. This one puts in far above where we start anyone else, runs past the camp, and keeps going until the canyon opens out onto Zhinvali reservoir. Three to four hours of paddling, with a lunch stop halfway down on a stretch of riverbank you can only reach by boat.
On water
3–4 hours
Runs when
River is high
Departure
08:00, once a week
Finish
Zhinvali reservoir
All four runs on the same river
Upper put-in
Basecamp
Zhinvali reservoir
Short
Medium
Long
River to Lake
downstream →
What this run has that the others don't
The upper canyonWe put in well above the start of every other run — a section of the Pshavi Aragvi we don't take day trips onto.
Lunch on the riverWe pull the boats up on a gravel bar halfway down and eat there. Included in the price, not an add-on.
Boat pickup on the lakeWhere the current dies into the reservoir, a motorboat meets you and runs you in. No flat-water slog at the end.
Safety kayakerA second guide runs the full descent alongside the raft. Standard on this route, not an extra.
Read this before you book
Long, not hardSame Class II–III water as every other run, and fine as a first rafting trip. Nothing technical about it — there's just four hours of it. Come rested and eat breakfast.
Age 12 and upSame rapids as the shorter runs — it is the four hours of paddling that sets the limit. Under 12s go on the 6 or 12 km.
Takes the whole day08:00 to roughly 16:00 at the river, plus 1.5 hours each way from Tbilisi. There is no afternoon start.
Only on high waterThis route needs a full river — when the water is shallow we don't run it. If the level drops before your date we'll move you to another one, or put you on the 15 km and refund the difference.
What's included
Helmetmandatory
Life vestmandatory
Wetsuitnot needed in summer
Paddlemandatory
Raft & guide1 guide per boat
What to bring
Clothessportive, expect to get wet
Footwearclosed shoes, sneakers — no sandals
Towelfor after
Sunscreenespecially spring–summer
Who can raft
You're fine if…
First timermost guests are
Can't swimactually safer — see safety note
Children 6+late summer & autumn only
Large groupup to 64 at once, 200–300 split
No experiencefull briefing before launch
What to know
Don't try to swimif you fall in, float feet-first — guide will reach you
Children seasonalspring & early summer — adults only due to higher flow
Water level variesrain can change class & suitability — we'll advise
Latest start2 hours before sunset, no exceptions
Sandals not allowedclosed shoes only on the water
Season & conditions — Pshavi Aragvi
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Apr–May · Adults only · Higher flow
Jun–Aug · Peak · Adults (children from late Jul)
Sep–Oct · Children OK · Lower water
Nov–Mar · Closed
Water level varies with snowmelt and rainfall. Spring flow can push Class III+. A heavy rain day can temporarily change child suitability — we'll advise when you book. Peak booking time: 11:00–12:00. Most popular with groups arriving from Tbilisi in the morning.
Getting from Tbilisi
Rafting is from 80 GEL per person — that price covers the activity only. Getting to us from Tbilisi is separate and up to you: drive your own car, book a private transfer for your group, or join a fixed-schedule open-group transfer (cheaper, shared with other guests).
Private transportFrom Tbilisi
| Vehicle | Capacity | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Car | up to 4 | 150 GEL |
| Minivan | up to 7 | 200 GEL |
| Minibus | up to 12 | 350 GEL |
| Bus | up to 32 | 900 GEL |
Car150 GEL
Capacityup to 4
Minivan200 GEL
Capacityup to 7
Minibus350 GEL
Capacityup to 12
Bus900 GEL
Capacityup to 32
Round trip from Tbilisi. Price is per vehicle, not per person — it depends only on how many people travel.
Available departures30 GEL / person
| Day | Time | Language | Slots |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 09:00 | English | 8 open |
| Sunday | 09:00 | English | 8 open |
| Saturday | 10:00 | Georgian | 8 open |
| Sunday | 11:00 | Russian | 8 open |
Saturday8 open
Time09:00
LanguageEnglish
Sunday8 open
Time09:00
LanguageEnglish
Saturday8 open
Time10:00
LanguageGeorgian
Sunday8 open
Time11:00
LanguageRussian
Cheaper per person and runs on set days. We combine smaller groups onto one boat, so shared trips are grouped by language — we can't mix languages on the same boat.
Add-ons
Basic
50 GEL · whole group
- Photographer at the main rapid
- ~25 edited photos
- Same-day digital download
Pro
200 GEL · whole group
- Photographer + videographer
- Drone footage over the canyon
- Edited video + all photos, next day
Tell us when you book so the crew is on site. Drone flights depend on wind.
Gallery — 8 photos
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Message us your date, group size, and preferred time. No forms — WhatsApp or call direct.
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