Due to its superb mountain setting Georgia is perfectly suited to those seeking nearly any kind of adventure. In the 19th century our huge peaks (nine are over 5000 metres) attracted the worlds great explorers shortly after the Alps were finally conquered. Today mountaineers are no less drawn here. Summits like Mt Ushba (4710 metres) the Caucasian "Matterhorn", Mt Tetnuldi (4974 metres), Mt Kazbek (5033 metres), Mt Shkhara (5068 metres) offer full-on challenges to the world's top climbers. Below them are numerous glaciers and excellent rock-climbs of every grade. The lower ridges are becoming increasingly popular with paragliders.

Running down the valleys are swift-flowing rivers, ideal for rafting and kayaking, full of a wide variety of difficulty rapids. Some melt-water goes on to carve deep fissures in the rock making excellent venues for canyoning. Further-down still the glacial water races underground to form giant caves. The Caucasus has some of Europe`s largest and caving opportunities are numerous, with many remaining to be yet discovered.

Bike and Jeep tours are easy to arrange and increasingly popular and provide a marvellous window on this rugged land.

Helicopter Skiing is also increasing in popularity, so make sure you check out the Virgin Snow.