A single long day to Shatili and Mutso in Khevsureti, crossing the Datvisjvari pass by 4×4 with a driver who knows these roads.
- —Crosses the Datvisjvari pass at 2,676 m, one of the highest drivable points in Georgia
- —Shatili's medieval tower-houses, interlocked stone fortresses on the Arghuni River, unlike anything else on the standard Tbilisi day-trip circuit
- —Anatori crypts, roadside burial vaults still visible from the track
- —Mutso's restored hilltop towers, a short walk above the gorge
- —Private 4×4 with an experienced mountain driver, not a shared minivan
- —We are upfront that this is a 7-hour drive each way, not a casual outing
Map: OpenStreetMap · Road route and driving times: OSRM · Times exclude stops.
- ✓ Private 4×4 vehicle (Toyota Land Cruiser / Prado class) with driver experienced on mountain roads
- ✓ Fuel, tolls and parking
- ✓ Lunch in Shatili
- ✓ Bottled water during the drive
- ✓ Hotel pickup and drop-off in Tbilisi
- ✓ Entrance fees where applicable (checked at booking)
- — Personal travel insurance
- — Alcoholic drinks
- — Tips for the driver
- — Licensed guide (available on request, additional cost)
- · Road open roughly June to October; closed by snow the rest of the year, checked at booking against gtour.ge/road-status
- · Unpaved and rough sections beyond the pass; not recommended for those prone to motion sickness
- · Dress in layers, the pass can be cold and windy even in summer
- · No mobile signal for long stretches of the route
- · Toilets along the way are basic
- · Priced at €290 per person based on two travelling together; solo and group rates quoted at booking
Is 14 hours in a car too much for one day?
It is a long day by any measure, roughly 7 hours of driving each way with stops at the pass, Shatili, Anatori and Mutso. We build in breaks, but travellers prone to car sickness on winding roads should consider our shorter Kazbegi day trip instead.
Can we stay overnight in Shatili instead of returning the same day?
We do not currently run this as a fixed overnight tour, but a custom itinerary with a night in Khevsureti can be arranged on request, checked at booking for guesthouse availability.
What happens if the pass is closed on the day?
We check road status the morning of departure. If Datvisjvari is closed, we offer a substitute day trip, most often Kazbegi and Gergeti Trinity Church, at no extra cost.
Is this trip suitable for young children or travellers with limited mobility?
The drive is long and the terrain at Mutso involves walking on uneven stone paths. We do not recommend it for small children or anyone with significant mobility restrictions.
Prices are per person for two travelling together, in euros; solo travellers and larger groups are quoted on request. Every departure is private and adjusted to you. Hotels, wineries and restaurants on our routes are verified by GTour.
Clustered stone towers and dwellings of Shatili fortress perched above the Argun valley. · Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0
| Group | Per person | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 traveller | €464 ≈ $517 · 1,343 GEL | €464 ≈ $517 · 1,343 GEL |
| 2 travellers | €290 ≈ $323 · 839 GEL | €580 ≈ $647 · 1,679 GEL |
| 3 travellers | €276 ≈ $308 · 799 GEL | €828 ≈ $923 · 2,396 GEL |
| 4–6 travellers | €247 ≈ $275 · 715 GEL | €988 ≈ $1,102 · 2,860 GEL for four |
Private tour: your own car and driver and English-speaking guide. Conversions at today's National Bank of Georgia rate.
Free cancellation up to 7 days before the tour. Between 7 days and 48 hours: 50 % of the price. Less than 48 hours or no-show: no refund. If a mountain road closes and the tour cannot run, you choose a new date or a full refund.
20 % deposit confirms the booking. Deposit by card or bank transfer when the date is confirmed; the balance in cash or by card at the start of the tour. No hidden fees — fuel, parking, driver and guide are included; entrance tickets, meals and hotels are listed per tour.
Since 1 January 2026 every foreign visitor to Georgia must hold health and accident insurance with cover of at least 30,000 GEL — see our guide to the rule. Our vehicles carry passenger liability insurance; your travel policy covers you.
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