Private 4×4 or minivan down the Enguri gorge from Mestia to Zugdidi or on to Kutaisi, with a Svan driver who knows the road in every season.
- —Door-to-door service: pickup at your Mestia guesthouse, drop-off at Zugdidi station or Kutaisi airport, railway station or hotel
- —Svan driver familiar with the Enguri gorge road and its winter conditions
- —Vehicle matched to your group and the season: 4×4 or minivan
- —One fixed price per car, no per-seat surcharges
- —Flexible stop near the Enguri Dam reservoir for photos, road conditions permitting
- —Timed to connect with onward trains from Zugdidi or flights from Kutaisi, checked at booking
Map: OpenStreetMap · Road route and driving times: OSRM · Times exclude stops.
- ✓ Private vehicle (4×4 or minivan, matched to your group size and road conditions)
- ✓ English-speaking Svan driver
- ✓ Fuel, tolls and parking
- ✓ Pickup at your Mestia accommodation
- ✓ Drop-off at your chosen point in Zugdidi or Kutaisi (airport, station or hotel)
- ✓ One photo stop near the Enguri Dam, conditions permitting
- ✓ Bottled water
- — Meals and snacks en route
- — Entrance ticket to the Dadiani Palace in Zugdidi, if you add a detour (checked at booking)
- — Driver's gratuity
- — Overnight accommodation if the road is closed by weather
- · Journey time to Zugdidi is roughly 2.5–3 hours; continuing to Kutaisi adds another 1.5–2 hours, depending on season and road conditions
- · The Enguri gorge road can be affected by snow, ice or landslides between November and April; check current status at gtour.ge/road-status before travelling
- · Vehicle type (sedan is not offered on this route; 4×4 or minivan only) and exact departure time are confirmed at booking based on group size and weather
- · Mobile phone reception is patchy for stretches inside the gorge
- · Dress in layers; mountain weather changes quickly even in a moving car
- · Keep ID and any train or flight booking confirmations on hand for onward connections
Can we choose between ending in Zugdidi and Kutaisi at the same price?
Yes, the €320 per-car rate covers either destination; Kutaisi adds roughly 1.5–2 hours of driving.
Will the driver wait if our train or flight is delayed?
Reasonable waiting time is included; longer delays are discussed and confirmed at booking.
Is this safe in winter?
The road is driven year-round by local drivers, but heavy snow or landslides can close it entirely; we check gtour.ge/road-status before every departure and will reschedule if needed.
Can we stop at the Dadiani Palace in Zugdidi on the way through?
Yes, add it as a short detour; the entrance ticket is paid locally and the time is checked at booking.
Prices are per vehicle in euros, including fuel, parking and the driver; passengers up to the seats stated. Every transfer is private. Hotels, wineries and restaurants on our routes are verified by GTour.
The rough mountain road between Mestia and Ushguli through the Enguri gorge region. · Photo: Jelger Groeneveld / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
| Group | Per person | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 traveller | €512 ≈ $571 · 1,482 GEL | €512 ≈ $571 · 1,482 GEL |
| 2 travellers | €320 ≈ $357 · 926 GEL | €640 ≈ $713 · 1,852 GEL |
| 3 travellers | €304 ≈ $339 · 880 GEL | €912 ≈ $1,017 · 2,640 GEL |
| 4–6 travellers | €272 ≈ $303 · 787 GEL | €1,088 ≈ $1,213 · 3,149 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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