Kutaisi airport to the Black Sea in five days, with canyons, caves and two full nights among Svaneti's stone towers.
- —Starts right at Kutaisi airport, convenient for low-cost arrivals from Europe and the Gulf
- —Martvili Canyon and Prometheus Cave combined into one easy day before the mountains
- —Two full nights based in Mestia, enough time for the town itself and a day trip to Ushguli
- —Ushguli reached by 4×4 with a licensed driver who knows the Jvari Pass gravel sections
- —Ends on the Black Sea in Batumi, with the boulevard and Old Town as a relaxed final day
- —One driver-guide and one vehicle for the whole route, no changeovers between cities
Map: OpenStreetMap · Road route and driving times: OSRM · Times exclude stops.
- ✓ Private transfer from Kutaisi airport on arrival
- ✓ Private vehicle for the whole route, sedan or minivan on the lowlands, 4×4 for Svaneti and Ushguli
- ✓ Licensed English-speaking driver-guide throughout
- ✓ 4 nights accommodation, double rooms (hotel choices checked at booking)
- ✓ Martvili Canyon and Prometheus Cave entrance arrangements
- ✓ Full-day 4×4 excursion to Ushguli
- ✓ All tolls, parking and driver's accommodation and meals
- — International and domestic flights
- — Entrance tickets where not listed above (checked at booking)
- — Meals other than breakfast
- — Travel insurance
- — Personal expenses and tips
- · The Jvari Pass section between Zugdidi and Mestia is partly gravel; it is normally open in late October but can close after early snow, checked at booking
- · Bring layers for Svaneti, afternoon weather changes quickly even when Kutaisi and Batumi are mild
- · Day 2 and Day 4 both involve several hours of driving, pace yourself and expect late arrivals
- · Sturdy shoes are useful in Ushguli and around the Svan towers, the ground is uneven
- · Hotel standards in Mestia are simpler than in Kutaisi or Batumi, rooms are checked individually at booking
- · A spare half day's buffer is worth asking about if you want time for Okatse Canyon as well
Is the road to Ushguli open in late October?
Usually yes with a 4×4, but the route is weather-dependent and we confirm it the morning of the drive, checked at booking.
Can we fly out of Batumi instead of back through Kutaisi?
Yes, we can end the tour at Batumi airport, let us know your flight when booking so we arrange the right final transfer.
Do we need separate entrance tickets for Prometheus Cave and Martvili Canyon?
These are arranged as part of the day, exact prices are confirmed at booking since they are set by the site operators.
Is two nights enough to see both Mestia and Ushguli properly?
It is the standard way to do it, one night to settle into Mestia, one full day for Ushguli and back, though a third night can be added on request.
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.
Tourists paddle a boat through the turquoise waters of Martvili Canyon. · Photo: Kober / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
| Group | Per person | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 traveller | €2,224 ≈ $2,480 · 6,437 GEL | €2,224 ≈ $2,480 · 6,437 GEL |
| 2 travellers | €1,390 ≈ $1,550 · 4,023 GEL | €2,780 ≈ $3,099 · 8,046 GEL |
| 3 travellers | €1,321 ≈ $1,473 · 3,823 GEL | €3,963 ≈ $4,418 · 11,470 GEL |
| 4–6 travellers | €1,182 ≈ $1,318 · 3,421 GEL | €4,728 ≈ $5,271 · 13,684 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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