Discover Kiketi: Farm Culture, Forest and Trails

Kiketi lies in the southeastern part of the Trialeti Range, about 1,200 metres above sea level. Summers are warm and dry, and winters are cold; seasonal conditions can vary. The local mixed forest includes spruce, fir, oak and beech trees. The landscape, elevation and seasons provide a practical context for choosing activities when planning time outdoors.

Hiking and Cycling

The Kojori–Kiketi hike is about 7 kilometres long, takes approximately 2–3 hours, runs mostly flat or downhill, and ends in Kiketi. The distance is for one way. Bus 316 runs from central Tbilisi via Kojori to Kiketi. The ride to the hiking trailhead in Kojori takes about 30–40 minutes; the same route serves the return journey from Kiketi. Check the current timetable before planning your trip.

A cycling route begins at the turnoff to Kiketi, where mountain bike tours are organised. The Kiketi–Asureti route crosses the settlement and follows a forest road downhill towards Asureti. It has almost no uphill sections; mountain bikes are recommended. The route offers views of Kvemo Kartli, with visibility depending on the weather and season. Before setting off, check the current route and conditions, especially after bad weather or erosion.

Kiketi Farm: Culture and Activities

Kiketi Farm is a leisure, cultural and educational destination on the grounds of a Soviet-era farm. The multifunctional site covers 10 hectares. It includes the ethnographic complex “Village,” with Oda houses from western Georgia that were brought to Kiketi. At the farm, culture and education come together in a setting shaped by its former agricultural use.

Creative workshops and hands-on activities inspired by farm life include photography, gardening and archaeology. The range covers different subjects rather than focusing on a single type of activity. Horse rides are also offered along forest trails, over gentle hills and across open meadows. The spa includes steam baths, treatments, wellness rituals and panoramic views of the Kiketi landscape. Workshops, wellness services, restaurant operations, and food and wine offerings may change; check the latest details. Confirm the availability of horse riding before your visit.

Cuisine and Local History

Kiketi Farm’s Native Restaurant serves farm-to-table cuisine, with natural qvevri wines and oak-aged wines alongside seasonal dishes. The seasonal focus is another connection to the landscape and the farm’s agricultural character; offerings may change.

Kiketi was first mentioned in the 18th century under the name Sabaratiano village. Archaeologists have also found a Samarovani in the area, a Bronze Age cemetery. These historical points of interest complement today’s themes of hiking, cycling and farm culture with a glimpse into the area’s older history.

The wider destination of Tbilisi adds a distinct focus on urban heritage: Tbilisi is regarded as an outstanding example of Georgian urban heritage. Tbilisi’s historic district is in the city centre on the west bank of the Mtkvari. Your choice of themes can therefore draw on Tbilisi’s urban heritage or on Kiketi’s landscape, trails and farm offerings as distinct perspectives.

Discover more destinations: Asureti, Kojori, Dmanisi, Tetri Tskaro, Kumisi

For the wider travel overview: Kvemo Kartli.