Itinerary
- Day 1
Tbilisi
You'll arrive in Tbilisi and jump straight into exploring the city's main areas. Start by walking through Old Town, where narrow streets wind past historic spots like Narikala Fortress and Metekhi Church. After that, head across the Bridge of Peace and check out Rustaveli Avenue for a sense of the city's layout. Later, take the cable car up into the hills to grab views across Tbilisi and see the Mother Georgia statue. It's a solid introduction to the capital, though you'll cover ground quickly depending on when you land.
- Start point
- აეროპორტის დასახლება, Tbilisi, Georgia (Tbilisi International Airport - Arrivals Hall: our representative will wait for you holding a sign with your name, 00:00 - 00:00)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Overnight at a 4 stars hotel in Tbilisi)
Optional Activities
- Explore Narikala Fortress
- Visit Metekhi Church
- Walk across the Bridge of Peace
- Stroll Rustaveli Avenue
- Browse the flea market with Soviet relics and curiosities
- Cable car ride to hills above the city for panoramic views
- Visit the statue of Mother Georgia
- Explore Old Town with narrow streets, colorful balconies, ancient churches, and hidden courtyards
Landmarks Narikala Fortress Metekhi Church Bridge of Peace Rustaveli Avenue Mother Georgia Statue Old Town Tbilisi 
- Day 2
Tbilisi to Mtskheta
Pick up your 4x4 SUV and drive off-road toward Lake Sioni, where you'll see views of both the Lower and Higher Caucasus mountains rising up around you. Then head to Mtskheta, an old capital with the Church of Sveti Tsakheli and Jabri Monastery offering good vantage points over the landscape. By evening, you'll be back in Tbilisi for a traditional Georgian dinner with live music, folk dancing, and entertainment. It's a full day mixing scenery, history, and culture in one go.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Georgian cuisine with live Folklore band, dancing and entertainment)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Overnight at a 4 stars hotel in Tbilisi)
Included Activities
- Off-road journey to Lake Sioni
- Visit Church of Sveti Tsakheli (Tree of Life) in Mtskheta
- Visit Jabri Monastery with views of the confluence of Mtkvari and Arkavi rivers
- Visit Jabri Church
- Visit Church of the Cross
- Traditional Dinner with live Folklore performance
Landmarks Lake Sioni Mtskheta Church of Sveti Tsakheli Jabri Monastery Jabri Church Church of the Cross - Day 3
Tbilisi to Basalt Plateau
This is a scenic drive west into the Lower Caucasus with basalt plateaus and volcanic cones shaping the terrain. You'll pass through Armenian villages set in valleys, then climb off-road up to over 3,000 meters across the plateau. Watch for raptors flying overhead as you pass crater lakes, small streams, and grazing sheep. You might spot nomadic Azeri tents dotted across the landscape. The route takes you near Lake Tsalka and Lake Tevachkuri. It's terrain that feels remote and feels like you're far from any main roads.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Overnight at a 4 stars hotel in Bakuriani)
Included Activities
- Off-road scenic driving through volcanic cones and basalt plateau landscape
- Pass through Armenian villages
- Climb to over 3,000 meters on basalt plateau
- View scenic crater lakes
- Pass by Lake Tsalka
- Pass by Lake Tevachkuri
Landmarks Lake Tsalka Lake Tevachkuri - Day 4
Lower Caucasus to Borjomi
A lighter driving day that lets you take things a bit slower. You'll navigate about 33 km of off-road routes between Lower Caucasus villages, handling loggers' trails, stream crossings, and remote areas. The highlight is stopping at Borjomi Park for a short 30 to 40 minute walk to a naturally heated geothermal pool where you can actually swim. There's also a chance to visit local homes along the way and get a feel for how people live in these valleys.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Overnight at a 4 stars hotel in Bakuriani)
Included Activities
- Off-road travel between villages of Lower Caucasus
- Navigate loggers' trails and stream crossings
- Visit local homes
- Easy nature walk in Borjomi Park to geothermal pool (approximately 30 to 40 minutes)
- Swim in naturally heated geothermal pool
Landmarks Borjomi Park - Day 5
Borjomi to Vardzia
You'll drive off-road and walk across high basalt plateaus heading toward the Cave City of Vardzia. Stop at a local market first, then explore the ancient cave city's rooms and passageways carved into the rock. From there, continue driving along the winding Mtkvari River canyon. Later in the day, visit the restored Akhaltsikhe Fortress, also called Rabati, which sits prominently above the surrounding area. The combination of archaeological sites and river scenery makes this day varied and interesting.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Overnight at a 4 stars hotel in Bakuriani)
Included Activities
- Visit local market
- Explore Cave City of Vardzia - rooms and secret passageways
- Drive along Mtkvari River canyon
- Visit Akhaltsikhe Fortress (Rabati)
Landmarks Vardzia Akhaltsikhe Fortress (Rabati) - Day 6
Vardzia to Gudauri via Gori
Head east and north toward the High Caucasus, starting with a stop in Gori to see Stalin's Museum, his birthplace, statue, and the famous train car. Take an off-road trail to Lake Nadrazby, driving past Soviet-era collective farms and catching views of Uplistsikhe cave city in the distance. Next, visit Lake Zhinvali Dam and the Church of Ana Nori on its shores. Before reaching Gudauri, don't miss seeing where the Black and White Aragvi Rivers meet and flow side by side with their different colors visible. It's a long day with multiple stops and a significant change in elevation.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Overnight at a 4 stars hotel in Gudauri)
Included Activities
- Visit Stalin's Museum including birthplace, statue, and famous train car
- Off-road trail from Gori to Lake Nadrazby
- View Uplistsikhe cave city
- Visit Lake Zhinvali Dam
- Visit Church of Ana Nori on Lake Zhinvali shores
- View confluence of Black and White Aragvi Rivers
Landmarks Stalin's Museum Lake Nadrazby Uplistsikhe Lake Zhinvali Church of Ana Nori - Day 7
Gudauri to High Caucasus
This day ranks among the most visually interesting of the trip. Start at the 'Friendship' Monument on the Georgian Military Road, then visit Gergeti Trinity Church, a well-known landmark in the Caucasus. Take an off-road drive to waterfalls near the Russian border and hike through the Trousseau River gorge with its underground canyon and travertine springs. Later, you'll participate in a Georgian cooking workshop where you'll learn to make khachapuri and khinkali from scratch. The mix of hiking, mountain scenery, and hands-on food experience makes it a full and engaging day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Georgian cooking workshop - learn to make traditional khachapuri and khinkali)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Overnight at a 4 stars hotel in Gudauri)
Included Activities
- Visit 'Friendship' Monument on Georgian Military Road
- Explore Gergeti Trinity Church (Holy Trinity)
- Off-road drive to waterfalls near Russian border
- Scenic hike to waterfalls
- Drive through Trousseau River gorge with underground canyon
- View unique travertine springs
- Georgian cooking workshop - learn to make khachapuri and khinkali
Landmarks Friendship Monument Gergeti Trinity Church Trousseau River Gorge 
- Day 8
Gudauri to Tbilisi
Head back toward Tbilisi using the Military Road for one last look at the High Caucasus. You'll take a short off-road drive to the 'Rusty Spring' and explore nearby villages tucked between mountain ranges. After that, continue south to Tbilisi, where you'll return your 4x4 at the airport and catch your flight home. It's a mellow finishing day that lets you ease out of the trip rather than ending abruptly.
- End point
- აეროპორტის დასახლება, Tbilisi, Georgia (Return your SUV at Tbilisi Airport , 00:00 - 00:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Short off-road drive to 'Rusty Spring'
- Explore villages between mountain ranges
Landmarks Rusty Spring
