# Mestia to Kutaisi or Zugdidi Transfer

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- Published: 2026-10-28
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€320 per vehicle4–5 hoursPrivate transferPer car (SUV, up to 4 passengers); minivan quoted

Private 4×4 or minivan down the Enguri gorge from [Mestia](https://gtour.ge/georgia/mestia/) to [Zugdidi](https://gtour.ge/georgia/zugdidi/) or on to [Kutaisi](https://gtour.ge/georgia/kutaisi/), with a Svan driver who knows the road in every season.

The route

[Mestia](https://gtour.ge/georgia/mestia/)[Zugdidi](https://gtour.ge/georgia/zugdidi/)[Kutaisi](https://gtour.ge/georgia/kutaisi/)

Why this tour

- —Door-to-door service: pickup at your [Mestia](https://gtour.ge/georgia/mestia/) guesthouse, drop-off at [Zugdidi](https://gtour.ge/georgia/zugdidi/) station or [Kutaisi](https://gtour.ge/georgia/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](https://gtour.ge/georgia/zugdidi/) or flights from [Kutaisi](https://gtour.ge/georgia/kutaisi/), checked at booking

Itinerary

08:00Pickup at your [Mestia](https://gtour.ge/georgia/mestia/) hotel or guesthouse, departure down the Enguri gorge road.

09:15Stop near the Enguri Dam and the Jvari reservoir for a short photo break, conditions permitting.

10:30Arrival in [Zugdidi](https://gtour.ge/georgia/zugdidi/), drop-off at the railway station, bus station or your hotel if this is your destination.

12:30For travellers continuing to [Kutaisi](https://gtour.ge/georgia/kutaisi/): arrival and drop-off at the airport, railway station or your hotel.

Included

- ✓ 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

Not included

- — 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

Good to know

- · Journey time to [Zugdidi](https://gtour.ge/georgia/zugdidi/) is roughly 2.5–3 hours; continuing to [Kutaisi](https://gtour.ge/georgia/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

Questions

**Can we choose between ending in Zugdidi and Kutaisi at the same price?**
Yes, the €320 per-car rate covers either destination; [Kutaisi](https://gtour.ge/georgia/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](/verified/).

*Image: The Enguri River gorge winding through Svaneti's mountainous landscape. Photo: The original uploader was D.Papuashvili at English Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0*

*Image: A scenic unnamed mountain road near Mestia in the Svaneti region of Georgia. Photo: G.N.  / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0*

The rough mountain road between Mestia and Ushguli through the Enguri gorge region. · Photo: Jelger Groeneveld / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0