Discover the snow
The Caucasus: “Mountains hold up the sky”
Nestled between Europe and Asia and bordering the Middle East, the soaring Great Caucasus offers guests some very rich gifts: high mountain peaks and boundless vast spaces filled with clean fluffy snow.
Surrounded by the Black, Caspian and Azov Seas, the Caucasus is divided into three large geographic regions – Ciscaucasia, North Caucasus and South Caucasus. The magnificent mountains of the Caucasus are then also divided into two mountain systems: Greater Caucasus and Lesser Caucasus. One of the near-forgotten translations of the word "Caucasus" literally means "Mountains Hold up the Sky" and, indeed, just one look at the full power and nobility of the ancient Greater Caucasus peaks will convince you that they are the very columns on which the whole world is being supported.
The Caucasus Mountains attract the attention of numerous tourists and sportsmen by means of the highest peaks in Europe: Mount Elbrus, situated in the Russian Federation, astounds visitors with its size and height (5642m); Mount Shkhara (5068m) in Georgia, which gives shelter to the village of Ushguli and is the highest mountain and permanent settlement to be a UNESCO world heritage site; Mount Ushba (4690m), well-known to skiers and considered to be one of the hardest mountains in the world on which to climb 4,000 meters; Mount Kazbek (5034m), an inexhaustible source of myth and legend with uniquely beautiful slopes and a plethora of historical sights.
The Caucasus is rich in ancient culture and is mentioned in Classical Greek mythology and the Bible. The concentration of a wide variety of languages and nations along with the unique mountain landscape make the Caucasus one of the most wonderful places on the planet. The Caucasus Mountains will conquer you with their ancient ice cellars and majestic peaks, dissected by mountain rivers and difficult passes. The clean mountain air and comfortable weather conditions leave you to enjoy the unforgettable plant and animal kingdoms, many of which are rare species only found in the Caucasus.
The region's mountain systems - Greater and Lesser Caucasus - are by no means inferior to the European Alps in height and size! The wide snowy vastness of the Caucasus gives skiers and tourists a sense of infinite freedom and the opportunity to seek fulfillment in sport and travel, freeride and heliski. Thanks to its beauty and the unique combination of sunshine and snowy peaks, the Caucasus Mountains have received the honor of hosting the XXII Winter Olympic Games in Sochi.
The welcoming slopes of the Great Caucasus await you! Visiting this little corner of paradise which "holds up the sky" will leave you with unforgettable impressions, a host of positive emotions and a splendid mood.
Gudauri Ski Resort: Amazing place in the Caucasus
Just two hours’ drive from Tbilisi international airport sits the modern and actively developing resort of Gudauri, a wonderful little nook nestled in the south slopes of the Greater Caucasus Range at a height of more than two kilometres. During the ski season, Gudauri is the most popular place in Georgia thanks to the magnificent snow-covered vastness of Cross Pass and the wonderful sunny weather.
Gudauri’s infrastructure is constantly developing, making it one of the most comfortable and technically equipped districts of the Caucasus suitable for downhill skiing at the present time. All of the marked tracks on the slopes of Mount Kudebi (3006m) and Sadzele (3307m) are above forest level and equipped with safe chairlifts made by the famous Austrian company, Dopplemayr. The vast skiing area offers a large variety of slopes and is connected by five chairlifts with space for three to four skiers. The chairlift’s lower station is at 1990 meters above sea level and the upper station is at 3270 meters. The length of the longest slope is seven kilometers and has a vertical drop of around 1000 meters. The ropeways work independently of the quantity of skiers and only close in the event of bad weather conditions, such as poor visibility and/or strong wind. All ropeways are equipped with emergency diesel engines as insurance against possible loss of electricity connection. At night special snow grooming machines – snowcats – prepare the tracks around the ropeways for safe skiing and easier sliding for skis and snowboards.
The tracks at Gudauri ski resort have a combined length of more than 50km and they have all been approved and certified by the International Ski Federation (Fédération Internationale de Ski, FIS). According to European criteria, the tracks have the following designations: slalom, giant slalom, supergiant slalom and speed skiing. Sportsmen have at their disposal slopes of every difficulty category, starting with "green" tracks which are even suitable for skiing and snowboarding beginners, and finishing with the extremely difficult "black" tracks which require sharpened ski-edges and considerable skill of anyone wishing to descend the icy slopes.
The main attractions in Gudauri are the excellent possibilities for freeride skiing or snowboarding across the untouched snow-covered fields. Around the main, pre-prepared runs you will also find wide, open slopes which turn this region into a little corner of paradise for extreme sport’s lovers, including freeriding, backcountry skiing and heli-skiing. The Gudauri ski season starts unusually early and the snow here remains intact from December to April and reaches up to two meters thickness. If we add together all these fabulous possibilities for an action-packed holiday and off-track skiing, it soon becomes clear why so many skiers and snowboarders prefer skiing in Gudauri even to the ski resorts in the Alps.
Since 2011, Gudauri ski resort has come under the complete administration of Tbilisi City Mayor’s Office. Meanwhile, the famous Canadian company "Ecosign Mountain Resort Planners Ltd", which has carried out more than 350 large sporting projects around the world (including the installation of ski runs in Bakuriani and the development of a general plan for the Mestia ski resort), is now helping to develop Gudauri.
Gudauri’s unique natural landscape, the deep and stable blankets of snow, the lack of stones both on and off- track, the avalanche safety measures, location high up in the mountains, and comfortable hotels are what attracts thousands of tourists and sportsmen every year from all over the world.
- Guiding
- Ski Rental
- Snowboard Rental
- Safety Equipment Rental
- Airport Transfer
Your accommodation
- Families
- Couples
- Solo Travelers
- Groups
- Steep and Deep Riders
Gudauri: the best hotels for your holiday
After a day full of skiing adventures the Gudauri ski resort’s best hotels will be waiting to offer you shelter and to meet your every need! Heliksir can book you a cozy pad, with a spacious twin room and a picturesque view of the mountain slopes at your full disposal.
Get as much rest as you need to bounce back into brilliant form the next day! Remember to try the delicious national dishes for all the energy reserves you’ll need: you will enjoy full-board, including breakfast, lunch and dinner. Do you have special dietary requirements which require a specific menu? Do not forget to tell us beforehand!
Gudauri Marco Polo
The Gudauri Marco Polo (previously known as the Sport Hotel Gudauri) is a comfortable modern hotel fully equipped with everything you could need for a first-class holiday and/or conference. The hotel is situated in the very center of the ski resort, surrounded by huge mountain peaks and with a nice view of the valley below. The only thing separating you from the piste is a specially equipped ski lobby: the ropeway is practically adjacent to the hotel. The hotel grill bar, restaurant and night club will be happy to satisfy your every gastronomic whim! You will also have at your disposal a tennis court, snooker room, swimming pool, sauna and masseuse.
Gudauri Hut
Built in 2006, the Gudauri Hut Hotel hosts a large number of skiers and snowboarders in the winter seasons, and mountain climbers and hiking and horse-riding enthusiasts in the summer. Gudauri Hut, a welcoming and homely hotel, is situated close to the ski-lifts at the foot of Mount Kudebi, and every room looks out onto beautiful views of the snowy mountain peaks. You have at your disposal a traditional Georgian restaurant, a fireplace room and a real Russian sauna. This hotel is perfect for anyone looking for small and cozy accommodation with genuine Georgian hospitality: the Gudauri Hut hotel will quickly become a home away from home in Georgia!
Carpe Diem Gudauri
The Carpe Diem Gudauri Hotel was opened in 2010 and is currently the most modern hotel in Gudauri. Its comfortable rooms, excellent design, convenient location, friendly night club and D.J. bar, and proximity to the second line of the ropeway all help to make it one of the best hotels in Gudauri, while the cozy atmosphere and homely furniture create the perfect après-ski conditions. The hotel has a spa center and restaurant with an open terrace offering panoramic views and European and Georgian dishes along with a wide choice of Georgian wines. The Carpe Diem Gudauri night club stays open until the last customer leaves and offers exotic cocktails and entertainment programs with the hottest DJs of the moment.
Panorama
The Panorama hotel, located in the lower part of the Gudauri ski resort, is a cozy and comfortable hotel with an attractive design and light spacious rooms. There is a sauna, swimming pool, karaoke bar, and fireplace room as well as a huge glass terrace with great views of the mountains, where barbeque parties are regularly held.
Truso
The Truso hotel is situated in the very center of Gudauri, just ten minutes' walk from the first line of the ski lifts. You have at your disposal comfortable king-size rooms with a view of the snowy mountain peaks. After a day packed with the joys of skiing, mountain trips and cultural discoveries, nothing can beat sitting by the blazing stone fireplace, and enjoying some peaceful national music and warming mulled wine with a group of friends at a table in the hotel grill bar. For more relaxation after an intensive skiing session, the Truso hotel offers its guests a genuine Finnish sauna followed by an ice bath.
What awaits you
Amazing mountain range, nestled between Europe, Asia
Enjoy European standard heliskiing in the beautiful and adventurous terrain of Georgia with a Heliskiing in the Caucasus trip. You’ll feel like you are skiing in the Swiss Alps, but you’ll enjoy the complete freedom of climbing unnamed peaks and skiing the vast terrain of cold, clean, fluffy powder.
On this unique adventure you’ll experience the rugged mountains and exquisite culture of Georgia and you’ll have a sneak peak at the location of the 2014 Winter Olympic Games, the amazing Caucasus Mountains. You’ll love this amazing mountain range, nestled between Europe, Asia, and bordering the Middle-East where you’ll find Mount Elbrus, the highest peak in Europe.
Rich culture, delicious cuisines, and sincere hospitality
This unbelievable trip comes from the first travel operator in the Caucasus region to guarantee their guests the highest level of service and safety requirements which meet the strict European guidelines. You’ll feel safe and secure as you view the beautiful mountains from your reliable Eurocopter helicopter. When you are ready to ski, certified ski instructors will guide you through the untouched mountain snow.
Accommodation is available close to the slopes and airport so you won’t waste any time. While you’re in Georgia, you’ll feel like you’re transported back in time as you experience the rich culture, delicious cuisines, and sincere hospitality that make this beautiful country unique.
Good flight connections from Europe plus no Visa-Hazzle
Georgia makes up for a great travel destination: Extremely rich in ancient culture, wonderfully warm hospitality, this country and its people will get under your skin! Also it is very convenient and easy to access: Good flight connections from central Europe plus no Visa-Hazzle for most visiting guests make it a great country to travel to.
Your package for Heliskiing in Caucasus with Heliksir includes all equipment and emergency equipment and quick flights aboard a Eurocopter AS350 BC Ecureuil the best business helicopter available. Small group sizes of only 3 to 8 skiers, grouped by ability, ensure a personalized experience. You can find a variety of packages available from one day, to the classic 3 to 7 day packages with full accommodation.
4 reasons to choose Heliskiing in Caucasus with Heliksir:
- Ski in the Caucasus for a unique experience.
- Experience the wonderful Georgian culture.
- All-inclusive trips available.
- Most reliable heliski operator in the Caucasus.
The Powder Classic Package
Included
- Set amount of guaranteed vertical meters of skiing, with the perspective of unlimited v/m. Refund based on
guaranteed vertical meters if weather conditions or other impediment preclude safe flying - 7 & 4 nights’ Accommodation / double occupancy at Gudauri Marco Polo Hotel
- Meals: Full buffet breakfast at the hotel, mountain lunch on the slopes (dinner is not included)
- Transfer from Tbilisi International Airport to Gudauri – and return
- Special powder skis (Dynastar Cham107); ski poles
- Safety equipment (Mammut Barryvox transceiver + Airbag backpack + related avalanche gear)
- Safety orientation and training on the use of safety equipment
- Professional guide services (UIAGM / IFMGA / IVBV mountain guides
- Georgia's traditional "Supra" as a farewell dinner (6-day program only)
- The price of your flight to/from Tbilisi, fuel taxes, or oversized baggage costs
- Travel insurance and cancelation insurance
- Visa costs (citizens of the CIS, USA, EU, and Switzerland do not require a visa)
- Single room accommodation available for an additional price)
- Chargeable services at the hotel (alcohol, beverages, massage, billiards, tennis, and table tennis)
- The cost of renting ski-boots, snowboards, helmets, and similar additional equipment
Package Descriptions
Powder Classic
Our Classic packages offer guests an all-inclusive heli-ski experience – an outstanding adventure of powder skiing/snowboarding, an unforgettable mountain vacation and a great opportunity to discover Georgia’s fascinating traditions. The favorite choice for experienced skiers/snowboarders in search of a long-lasting powder thrill!
Journey to Georgia
Heli-skiing has never been so close! The numbers speak for themselves: a maximum flight time of three to four hours from the furthest point of Western Europe and just two hours from Tbilisi airport to your comfortable hotel with its skiing foyer leading straight out onto the mountain path with a ski-lift and a helipad. Forget about all those long, uncomfortable flights and tiring transfers from airport to base, now all of your time and energy can be fully dedicated to heli-skiing.
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Operator's address
HeliksirTbilisi 0160
Georgia
Operator's GT&C
Terms and Conditions
Payment Options
- Bank transfer in Euro (preferred payment)
- Credit Cards (Visa, MasterCard, AmEx) – only in Heliksir’s office and in local currency GEL (Georgian Lari) at the official exchange rate of the National Bank the day of payment + 5 %.
- Cash – only in Heliksir’s office and in local currency GEL (Georgian Lari) at the official exchange rate of the National Bank the day of payment + 5%.
Booking and Deposit Policy
For Multi-Day packages, a deposit of 30% of the package price is required to confirm your space. Your deposit is non-refundable.
We will send you a booking confirmation within two-three business days after we received your deposit payment. Your space is then reserved until the full payment due date.
Final payment is due 60 days prior to your package’s start date. If we do not receive full payment by the due date, your booking reservation will be cancelled.
Cancellations and Refund Policy
Please pay careful attention to the Heliksir cancellation policy.
If you choose to cancel your booking, your 30% deposit is not refundable.
If final payment has been made, and we receive your written cancellation no later than 60 days prior to the start of the package, the amount you paid -minus the 30% deposit- will be refunded.
If we receive your cancellation notice less than 60 days prior to the start of the package, the entire payment will be retained.
If once started, you are unable to complete your skiing package due to sickness / injury / lack of fitness or any other personal reason, no refund will be issued for the un-skied runs or vertical metres (or unused flying time in case of private package).
Guaranteed Vertical Metres and Refund Policy (Classic Heliski packages)
Our Multi-day heliski packages come with a guaranteed amount of vertical meters. Poor weather conditions or other operational factors preventing safe flying/skiing may sometimes cause Heliksir to cancel a day or part of the program. In this case, the vertical metres you would have missed remain in your package and you may have the chance to use them in the following days.
If the amount of Guaranteed VM is not reached by the end of your package, then you will receive a refund for the un-skied vertical metres at a rate of 150 Euros per 1000 metres. The refund is calculated based on the difference between the Guaranteed VM and the vertical metres actually skied during your package.
If you reach the amount of vertical meters included in your package before the end of the Multi-day program, and you would like to keep skiing, you can purchase additional vertical meters at a rate of 150 EUR per 1000 meters per person.
Helicopter flight time and Refund Policy (Exclusive Heliski package)
As a private group with exclusive use of one of our helicopters, your package includes a specific amount of flying hours instead of a guaranteed amount of vertical metres.
Flying time is automatically recorded from the moment the helicopter takes-off until the moment it has landed. This does not include the time it takes to start the engine or the time it takes to stop the engine once the helicopter has landed (rotor time).
If over the duration of your package, poor weather or any other operational factor prevents us from reaching the amount of flying hours allotted to your package, your group will be refunded at a rate of 40 EUR for every unused minute.
If your group has used up the particular number of helicopter flying time allotted in the Exclusive heliski programs, but would like to carry on skiing, additional flying time can be purchased at a rate of 45 EUR per minute. This option is available only within the dates of your scheduled package.
Important note regarding refunds
Guests are expected to be in suitable physical condition to complete the program included in their package. No refund will be issued if illness / injury / poor fitness or any other personal reason prevents you from completing the number of runs purchased, or the guaranteed amount of vertical metres, or the amount of flying time allotted to your specific package. If you choose to stop skiing earlier than the rest of the group, or to skip some runs, or to miss a day for any reason, you will still be attributed the same amount of skiing as the rest of your group.
Applicable refunds will be issued in the same manner as the original payment was made. For packages booked through a travel agent or a tour company, the refund payment will be issued directly to the same agency.
Other booking information
Heliksir Ltd. is the organizer of the ski packages described on our website. Any travel agent or individual representing Heliksir Ltd. is acting only as an agent authorized for encashment. Note: the terms “skiing” and “heli-skiing” shall include downhill skiing, snowboarding, freeriding, telemark skiing and ski-touring.
By submitting a registration form online and paying a deposit, the client has entered into an agreement with Heliksir Ltd. The completed registration form, along with the terms and conditions, package type and dates, package price or quote, constitute a legally binding agreement between Heliksir Ltd. and the client requesting the booking.
We recommend that you familiarize yourself with the terms and conditions, as well as with the additional information found on Heliksir – Heliski Caucasus website. This will ensure that you pick the best package for your needs and that you have a full understanding of what your heli-skiing trip/package entails.
Insurance
To avoid any financial burden that an unexpected cancellation or medical emergency could cause you, we strongly recommend that you purchase travel insurance that would cover trip cancellation/interruption as well as medical emergency and evacuation. Make sure the evacuation insurance also covers helicopter evacuation from the field in case of injury while heli-skiing.
Assumption of Risk & Waiver of Liability
At Heliksir, we believe it is important for our guests to be fully aware of the safety issues involved in heli-skiing/heli-boarding, and to have a thorough understanding of the environment they will be exposed to. We do our best to provide you with a safe and outstanding adventure. As a guest, paying close attention to the instructions and obeying the rules is of paramount importance to help make your adventure as safe as possible.
Furthermore, as the risks associated with this type of activity cannot be eliminated entirely, you must understand and accept these risks. To take part in any of our programs, every guest is required to sign a Release of Liability/Acceptance of Risks agreement. Please, read this document carefully before booking; you will be asked to sign it at the time of check-in.
Your personal expert for this trip
Martin, LUEX's Head of Travel, started out skating in the UK, before escaping to the powder of Canadian mountains. He found his way to LUEX through years of chasing snow in winter and waves in France during summer. These days, he manages our surf and snow teams, while squeezing in surf trips to his favorite right-handers at Cokes and Kasabu in the Maldives, or powder missions to the tree-lined runs of Revelstoke. At LUEX, he combines his love for board sports with making sure every trip runs smoothly.
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