Rafting on the Pshavi Aragvi riverRafting on the Pshavi Aragvi river
Class II–III · Pshavi Aragvi · 6–22 km

Rafting

Basecamp · Pshavi, Georgia · Est. 2003 · English-speaking guides
Choose your route
Four runs on the same Class II–III canyon. Same gear, same guides, same briefing — the only thing that changes is how far upstream you start. All four finish at our basecamp. Most people book the 12 km.
Short
6km
~25 min · on water
80 ₾ / person
Starts closest to camp. Best if you're short on time, or have children along who won't last an hour on the water.
Long
15km
~60 min · on water
150 ₾ / person
Starts furthest upstream of the half-day runs. A full hour of paddling.
Full Descent
22km
~2–2.5 h · on water
250 ₾ / person
Puts in 22 km upstream, above where every other run starts, and paddles the whole canyon down to camp. Same water and same service as the others — there is just far more of it. Runs on high water only; ask us for a date.
High water only
All four runs on the same river
Upper put-in
Basecamp
Short
6 km
Medium
12 km
Long
15 km
Full Descent
22 km
downstream →
Same for every route
DifficultyClass II–IIIreal rapids, not technical
Prep & briefing1.5–2hbefore launch
No swimming neededEnglish-speaking guidesGear included
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 here
We don't run transfers — guests make their own way to basecamp. It's about 70 km from Tbilisi and the road is good the whole way, so any vehicle gets there.
From Tbilisi
~70 km · ~1.5 h
Drive up the valley along the Aragvi. Plan to be at camp for your booked time — briefing and kitting up take 1.5–2 hours before launch.
Road
Fine for any vehicle
A standard car, a minivan, a minibus or a full-size bus all reach basecamp. No 4×4 or high clearance needed.
Transport is not included and we don't arrange it — come by your own car, by taxi, or with your group's own bus. Message us if you need directions.

Message us your date, group size, and preferred time. No forms — WhatsApp or call direct.

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No email needed. No deposit required to enquire.

Pricing

Short · 6 km80 GEL
Medium · 12 km100 GEL
Long · 15 km150 GEL
Full Descent · 22 km250 GEL
Minimum (1 boat)300 GEL
Group discount (20+)−10%
Gear includedYes
Prices above are per person, for the route you choose. Minimum charge is 300 GEL per boat, regardless of group size — a solo booking or pair still pays 300 GEL total. Large groups (64+) split across boats — we accommodate 200–300 across sessions. The 22 km Full Descent runs on high water only — ask us for a date. Getting to basecamp is on you — we don't provide transport.

Quick facts

Price80 / 100 / 150 / 250 GEL
Min. charge300 GEL (1 boat)
Routes6 / 12 / 15 / 22 km, Class II–III
Duration on water25 / 45 / 60 min · 2–2.5 h
Total time~2.5–3 h · Full Descent: ~4–4.5 h
From Tbilisi~70 km / ~1.5 h drive
Finish pointBasecamp, every route
Latest start2 h before sunset
Peak booking slot11:00–12:00
Min. group2 people (1 boat)
Max. group64 (split into boats)
Large groups200–300 across sessions
LanguageGeorgian · English
SeasonApril – October

Basecamp forecast

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Getting here

From Tbilisi~70 km · ~1.5 h drive
RoadFine for any vehicle
Finish pointBasecamp on the river
Start → Basecamp