Seven days by 4×4 across three mountain provinces — Kazbegi, the fortress villages of Khevsureti and the remote towers of Tusheti — ending in Kakheti wine country.
- —Three distinct mountain regions in one trip: Kazbegi, Khevsureti and Tusheti, each reached by a different pass
- —Crosses the Datvisjvari Pass to Shatili and the Abano Pass to Omalo, both unpaved and 4×4-only
- —Visits the tower villages of Shatili, Mutso and Dartlo, far less visited than Svaneti
- —Private 4×4 with a driver experienced on both passes, not a shared minibus route
- —Ends on comfortable ground in Telavi, Kakheti, after five nights in mountain guesthouses
- —Fixed small-group departure window (July to September) when the passes are reliably open
Map: OpenStreetMap · Road route and driving times: OSRM · Times exclude stops.
- ✓ Private 4×4 vehicle for the full route
- ✓ Driver experienced on the Datvisjvari and Abano passes
- ✓ English-speaking guide
- ✓ 6 nights accommodation (hotel in Tbilisi, guesthouses in Shatili and Omalo, hotel in Telavi)
- ✓ Daily breakfast
- ✓ Airport transfer on arrival
- ✓ All fuel, tolls and parking
- — Lunches and dinners except where noted
- — Tusheti National Park entrance fee (checked at booking)
- — Travel insurance
- — Personal expenses and tips
- · Both passes are closed by snow outside roughly July to September; this itinerary only runs in that window, exact dates checked at booking
- · Roads are unpaved gravel and rock the whole way past Tbilisi; a high-clearance 4×4 is required, not optional
- · Days 3, 4 and 5 are long in the vehicle, 6 to 8 hours of driving with stops, not sightseeing-paced
- · Guesthouses in Shatili and Omalo are simple, family-run, with shared bathrooms in most cases
- · Bring warm layers for every day, nights at altitude are cold even in August
- · Mobile signal is patchy or absent in Khevsureti and Tusheti for most of the route
Can this tour run in spring or autumn?
No. The Datvisjvari and Abano passes are snowbound outside roughly July to September, and the exact opening dates vary by year, checked at booking.
How rough are the roads really?
Unpaved mountain track for most of three of the seven days, with drop-offs and river crossings on the Abano approach. We use a 4×4 with a driver who works these passes regularly, not a general-purpose vehicle.
What is the accommodation like in Shatili and Omalo?
Family guesthouses with simple rooms and shared bathrooms. Tbilisi and Telavi nights are in comfortable hotels by comparison.
What does this cost for a solo traveller or a group of three or more?
The listed price of €2,190 per person is based on two travelling together. Solo and group rates are quoted at booking.
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.
Historic stone tower village of Shatili perched above a river in the Argun Valley, Khevsureti. · Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0
| Group | Per person | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 traveller | €3,504 ≈ $3,907 · 10,142 GEL | €3,504 ≈ $3,907 · 10,142 GEL |
| 2 travellers | €2,190 ≈ $2,442 · 6,339 GEL | €4,380 ≈ $4,883 · 12,677 GEL |
| 3 travellers | €2,081 ≈ $2,320 · 6,023 GEL | €6,243 ≈ $6,960 · 18,069 GEL |
| 4–6 travellers | €1,862 ≈ $2,076 · 5,389 GEL | €7,448 ≈ $8,304 · 21,557 GEL for four |
Private tour: your own car and driver, guide and hotels as described. 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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