Parasailing in Gudauri: Aerial views of the Caucasus

Rise above the Caucasus with a professional pilot controlling the parachute

Parasail over the Caucasus mountains from Gudauri ski resort, a two-hour drive from Tbilisi, with a professional pilot handling the parachute while you take in aerial views of the range. The day includes private transportation, stops at Zhinvali Dam and the 17th-century Ananuri fortress, and time at the resort to ski, snowmobile or have lunch at one of the Georgian restaurants on site. An English-speaking guide-driver leads the full outing, which runs eleven hours total.

Step-by-step itinerary

Travel and activities in Gudauri

• Stop at Zhinvali Dam for photos
• Visit Ananuri fortress and learn history
• Travel to Gudauri Ski Resort
• Enjoy skiing on multiple slopes
• Try paragliding with professional pilot
• Rent snowmobiles for a tour
• Have lunch at Georgian restaurant

The experience

The parachute is controlled entirely by a professional pilot, so you sit back and watch the Caucasus unfold beneath you. Gudauri sits just two hours from Tbilisi by car, which means the resort feels remote but the logistics are straightforward: your guide-driver picks you up in the city and handles the drive, stopping first at Zhinvali Dam, an artificial lake ringed by mountains, then at Ananuri fortress, a 17th-century defensive structure that marks the transition into higher terrain. By the time you reach the resort, the landscape has already shifted from lowland valleys to snow-covered slopes.

Parasailing is the most extreme sport at Gudauri, and the pilot manages all the technical work while you experience the aerial perspective. Beyond that, the resort offers skiing on multiple slopes (an instructor is available separately), snowmobile rentals that run from ten to sixty minutes, and Georgian restaurants where you can eat between activities. The day is structured around what you want to do: some travelers focus on one sport, others sample two or three. Lunch happens on-site, and the guide stays with you throughout.

The eleven-hour outing gives you time to move unhurried between stops and activities without feeling rushed through any single moment. You return to Tbilisi in daylight, and the private transport means no waiting for group departures or shared schedules.

What’s included

• Private transportation from Tbilisi to Gudauri and back.
• an English-speaking guide-driver for the full eleven-hour day.
• stops at Zhinvali Dam and Ananuri fortress with information about each site.
• access to the Gudauri ski resort and its facilities.

Options for this experience

2 options

One-Day Private Tour to Gudauri Ski Resort by Gudauri AdventuresUp to 4 per booking · Guide in English · No fixed timePickup is included

Private tour to Gudauri for a groupUp to 7 per booking · Guide in English · No fixed timeMinivan, includes pickup

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Your Friendly Guide - Tours in Georgia

Is this one for you?The professional pilot handles all parachute control, so no prior experience or training is needed. You focus on the views. If you want to combine parasailing with skiing or snowmobiling at the same resort in one day, this tour structures that choice. If parasailing alone is your goal, you can skip the other activities and spend more time at the resort or exploring the stops on the drive.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Ananuri fortress and why is it on the route?

Ananuri is a 17th-century defensive fortress and one of Georgia's best monuments from the late feudal era. It sits on the drive from Tbilisi to Gudauri, so the stop gives you a historical landmark and a chance to stretch before reaching the resort.

Can I ski or snowmobile instead of parasailing?

Yes. Gudauri offers skiing on multiple slopes (with an instructor available for separate cost), snowmobile rentals from ten to sixty minutes, and lunch at Georgian restaurants on the resort. You can combine parasailing with any of these, or skip it entirely and focus on other activities.

Does the price include ski rentals or a ski instructor?

Ski rentals and ski instruction are not included in the tour price and are booked separately at the resort. Parasailing, snowmobile rentals, and food are also separate costs.

What happens at Zhinvali Dam?

Zhinvali Dam is an artificial lake surrounded by mountains. The stop is brief, designed for photographs and a short explanation of the dam and the landscape around it before you continue toward Gudauri.