Kazbegi Private Mountain Tour
- Day trip
- Best time: May–Oct
- Easy
- 2–4 guests
A day trip from Tbilisi to Kazbegi on the Georgian Military Highway, in a private 4x4 with your own guide. About three hours of driving each way.
Your local host speaks English and Georgian
Highlights
- Ananuri fortress on the Aragvi River
- The Gveleti waterfall and the Dariali gorge
- Up to Gergeti Trinity Church (2,170 m) in our Wrangler
- Lunch included: khinkali in Pasanauri
What's included
Included
- Private 4x4 for the whole day
- Your own licensed Georgian guide
- Pickup and drop-off at your Tbilisi hotel or the airport
- Fuel
- Lunch: khinkali in Pasanauri
- Water and snacks in the car
Not included
- Coffee, drinks, and other personal expenses
- International flights
- Travel insurance
Day by day
Day 1Tbilisi → Ananuri → Gudauri → Gveleti → Dariali → Gergeti Trinity Church → Tbilisi
North along the Georgian Military Highway into the Greater Caucasus, and back to Tbilisi the same evening.
- Ananuri Fortress on the Aragvi River
- Lunch in Pasanauri: khinkali, included
- Gudauri and the views over the Greater Caucasus
- The Gveleti waterfall
- The Dariali gorge, past Stepantsminda
- Gergeti Trinity Church (2,170 m): our Wrangler drives you up
A private round trip from Tbilisi: no overnight stay.
What to expect
Easy: Short walks: Ananuri, the Gveleti waterfall and Gergeti Trinity Church
- Hiking
- Short walks: Ananuri, the Gveleti waterfall and Gergeti Trinity Church
- Driving
- About 3 h each way between Tbilisi and Kazbegi: most of the day is on the road
- Elevation
- Highest 2,379 m (Jvari Pass); Gergeti Trinity Church 2,170 m
- The big Gveleti waterfall path is rocky, with small stream crossings: wear shoes with grip. The small waterfall (700–800 m each way) is an easy alternative.
Flexible stops: tell your guide whenever you want to stop.
Please note
- Private tour with a flexible plan
- Mountain weather can change quickly; safety comes first
- Some mountain roads require a 4x4 vehicle
- Round-trip day tour from Tbilisi: no overnight stay included
What to bring
Comfortable walking shoes · Warm jacket/outdoor clothing · Sunglasses & sun protection
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Warm jacket/outdoor clothing
- Sunglasses & sun protection
- Water bottle
