Racha Private 4x4 Tour
- 5 days / 4 nights
- Best time: Jun–Sep
- Easy
- 2–4 guests
Five days by private Jeep across Racha, the quiet side of the Caucasus, to Ghebi and Gona at the far end of Upper Racha.
Your local host speaks English and Georgian
Highlights
- Nakerala Pass, a main gateway into Racha
- The Tskhradjvari viewpoint over the valleys
- Mravaldzali and Satsalike, on roads few visitors drive
- Upper Racha's forests and old villages
What's included
Included
- Private 4x4 Jeep
- Professional local driver/guide
- Fuel
- 4 nights in guesthouses, with breakfast
- Route planning and local assistance
- Water and snacks in the car
- Private Georgian wine tasting in Tbilisi with a sommelier, our gift with this tour
Not included
- Lunch and dinner
- Personal expenses
- Entrance fees, if applicable
- International flights
- Travel insurance
Day by day
Day 1Tbilisi → Tchrebalo
Begin your journey from Tbilisi and head west toward Racha, across the countryside to Tchrebalo, where you will spend the first night. The first day is intentionally relaxed, giving you time to settle into the journey before exploring deeper into the mountains.
Overnight: Tchrebalo.
Day 2Nakerala Pass → Tskhradjvari
From Tchrebalo, continue exploring Racha and head toward Nakerala Pass, one of the main gateways into the region. Follow mountain roads through forests and valleys before reaching Tskhradjvari, a high viewpoint over the valleys you have just driven through.
- Nakerala Pass, gateway into Racha
- Tskhradjvari mountain viewpoint
- Mountain forests and valleys
- Panoramic views across Racha
Overnight: Racha.
Day 3Mravaldzali → Satsalike
Leave the more familiar routes behind and explore the quieter mountain landscapes around Mravaldzali and Satsalike. Drive through remote roads, forests and mountain valleys toward Mravaldzali, a traditional mountain village, then continue toward Satsalike, where the landscape becomes increasingly wild and remote.
- Mravaldzali village
- Satsalike
- Remote mountain roads and forests
- Panoramic mountain landscapes
Overnight: Upper Racha.
Day 4Ghebi → Gona
Drive deeper into Upper Racha toward Ghebi, one of the most remote and atmospheric villages in the region. Continue toward Gona Village, high in the alpine valleys. This is the adventurous heart of the trip: remote roads, small settlements and mountain valleys most visitors never reach.
- Ghebi, one of Racha’s most remote villages
- Gona Village and its alpine landscapes
- Remote roads and untouched mountain scenery
Overnight: Upper Racha / Ghebi area.
Day 5Upper Racha → Tbilisi
Enjoy one final morning in the mountains before beginning the journey back to Tbilisi. Follow the roads out of Upper Racha, with opportunities to stop at viewpoints and villages along the way before continuing toward Tbilisi.
End of your Racha journey.
What to expect
Easy: Easy walking; long days on rough 4x4 roads. No set hikes: village walks and viewpoint stops; longer walks on request
- Hiking
- Easy walking; long days on rough 4x4 roads. No set hikes: village walks and viewpoint stops; longer walks on request
- Driving
- About 4 h on day 1 (Tbilisi → Tchrebalo) and about 6 h back on day 5; days 2–4 are mountain roads with many stops
- Elevation
- Highest about 1,350 m (Ghebi, Upper Racha)
- Days 3–4 are rough, bumpy 4x4 roads: think twice if you get car-sick easily or have back problems.
Please note
- Some roads can be rough and conditions may change depending on weather and season.
Photos & films
Shaori photo: G.N. / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Photo: Jelger Groeneveld / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0) · Photo: Natia Maisashvili / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
