# Shatili and Mutso — Khevsureti in One Long Day (4×4)

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- Published: 2026-10-27
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€290 per person14 hoursPrivate · car & English-speaking guideBased on two travellers

A single long day to [Shatili](https://gtour.ge/georgia/shatili/) and Mutso in Khevsureti, crossing the Datvisjvari pass by 4×4 with a driver who knows these roads.

The route

[Tbilisi](https://gtour.ge/georgia/tbilisi/)[Shatili](https://gtour.ge/georgia/shatili/)

Why this tour

- —Crosses the Datvisjvari pass at 2,676 m, one of the highest drivable points in Georgia

- —[Shatili](https://gtour.ge/georgia/shatili/)'s medieval tower-houses, interlocked stone fortresses on the Arghuni River, unlike anything else on the standard [Tbilisi](https://gtour.ge/georgia/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

Itinerary

06:00Depart [Tbilisi](https://gtour.ge/georgia/tbilisi/) north on the Georgian Military Highway.

08:30Pass Ananuri fortress and the Zhinvali reservoir, continuing toward Gudauri.

10:00Cross the Datvisjvari pass (2,676 m), the gateway into Khevsureti, conditions permitting.

12:00Arrive in [Shatili](https://gtour.ge/georgia/shatili/), the fortress village of interlocked stone tower-houses on the Arghuni River; time to walk through the old quarter.

13:30Lunch, simple mountain fare, included.

14:30Anatori crypts, roadside burial vaults dating from the medieval period.

15:15Mutso, the restored hilltop towers above the gorge.

16:30Begin the return drive over the pass.

20:00Arrive back in [Tbilisi](https://gtour.ge/georgia/tbilisi/).

Included

- ✓ 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)

Not included

- — Personal travel insurance

- — Alcoholic drinks

- — Tips for the driver

- — Licensed guide (available on request, additional cost)

Good to know

- · 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

Questions

**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](https://gtour.ge/georgia/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](/verified/).

*Image: Ancient ruined stone towers of Mutso fortress atop a rocky ridge in Khevsureti. Photo: Gorod – SKY / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0*

*Image: Winding dirt road climbing through green mountains at Datvisjvari Pass. Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0*

Clustered stone towers and dwellings of Shatili fortress perched above the Argun valley. · Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0