Grab a higher perspective on the Georgian scenery by gliding along one of the country's cables - it'snot only a great photo opportunity, but also a handy form of transport up an otherwise very steep hill or two! Enjoy!

IN TBILISI

Tbilisi has two cable cars to enjoy, each with their own unique vantage point. In such an architecturally diverse city, seeing different areas from above is a real treat!

• Rike Park

Tbilisi’s main cable car is the aerial tramway that runs between Rike Park and the Narikala fortress. At nighttime it is especially magical to ride the ropes high above the Mtkvari River and to get even higher than the spectacular balconies of Old Tbilisi. Narikala is at its loveliest when lit up at night – but keep in mind it won’t be open to enter. From the top of the tramway you can walk to the Mother of Georgia statue.

• Turtle Lake

The newly renovated Turtle Lake ropeway opened in September 2016. It runs between Vake Park and Turtle Lake and is designed to make accessing the lake easier. There is even a bike rack fitted to the front so you can bring your bike to cycle around at the top!

Bonus: Don’t miss the historic (but beautifully modernized) funicular, which runs between the station on Chonkadze Street and Mtatsminda Park!

IN CHIATURA

Chiatura is perhaps the post-Soviet city most associated with cable cars, and when people visit the former mining town in western Georgia, the cable car network that sprawls above the houses is the first (and sometimes only) stop. If you love Soviet kitsch and post-industrial landscapes, the Chiatura cable cars are for you.

IN BORJOMI

Borjomi Park is home to a short, steep cable car that gives riders incredible views of the park and surrounding Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park. Although it still has somewhat of a Soviet feel, it was renovated in 2005 and all the technology is up to modern standards!

IN KHULO

One of the loveliest destinations in mountainous Adjara is Khulo – a small town that doesn’t have much to do except for relax and enjoy the views. Perched on a hillside overlooking the Adjaristskali River, the best way to appreciate the lush green hills and sparkling water views is by riding the local cable car. Locals use the cable car as practical transportation between Khulo and the village of Tago across the gorge. The ride is about 10 minutes and costs one lari/20 tetri? [SG1] per person each way.  

Khulo is approximately 2.5 hours from Batumi by bus.

IN BATUMI

Batumi is the feather in the cap of western Georgia. A beautiful, romantic seaside city that knows how to party when the temperatures rise. It seems as if the whole country flocks to the Black Sea coast in July and August, and trickles back in at the end of the summer, darkly tanned and marked with a sort of satisfied weariness that signifies a holiday well spent.

If you are in Batumi and want a break from the sun and the fun, or just want to see the city and its surrounding environs from a different perspective, try riding the cable car. The 2 km aerial track opened in August 2013 and links the city’s waterfront with the Argo Entertainment Center on Anuria Mountain. The lower station is located on Gogebashvili St. It has a capacity of 500 passengers per hour, so you’re sure to have company! From the viewing platform at the top end, visitors get fantastic views of the Black Sea and the port. There is a small church next to the station building, and a little café inside if you need a snack.