Private Day Trip to Gudauri and Kazbegi from Tbilisi via Jvari and Mtskheta
Overview
Depart from Tbilisi on a private day trip via ancient capital Mtskheta, Jvari Monastery, ski resort Gudauri and Stepantsminda/Kazbegi. First stop at Jvari monastery VI c. UNESCO sight, Jinvali Water Reservoir, Ananuri Fortress, confluence of 2 Aragvi Rivers, Geo-Rus "friendship" monument, and the town of Stepantsminda/Kazbegi, Gergeti Trinity Church (limited availability in winter period). On the way back, you can visit ancient capital Mtskheta and Svetitskhoveli cathedral XI c. UNESCO sight.
YOU WILL SPEND TOTALLY AROUND 7hrs IN THE CAR, THE ITINERARY IS QUITE INTENSE.
WE CAN OFFER EXCLUSIVE OVERNIGHT IN ROOMS HOTEL KAZBEGI WITH AN EXTRA COST.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled Water
- Hotel Pick Up and Drop Off
- Gratuities
- Private transfers available from airport. The cost is $35
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
Kickoff your 10-11 hour day trip with hotel pickup from anywhere in Tbilisi. Visit the ancient capital of Georgia Mtskheta and the Svetitskhoveli cathedral (XI c . UNESCO sight) (45 minutes). Afterwards, you will have the chance to visit Jvari monastery (VI c. UNESCO sight) and enjoy a wonderful panorama over the ancient capital (30 minutes).
Moving forward, you will drive through Georgian military road towards Kazbegi/Stepantsminda. On the way you will visit Ananuri fortress on Jinvali dam (30 minutes). Pass by Gudauri Ski Resort, Georgian Russian as called "friendship" monument, Cross Pass, and Kazbegi. Enjoy lunch on a wonderful terrace at Rooms Hotel Kazbegi, which overlooks the glacier Kazbegi 5,047 mt ASL (1 hour) or in an authentic Georgian restaurant in village Arsha. Upon finishing, drive towards the Trinity Monastery at 2,200 mt above sea level (in winter period the availability depends on weather condition and amount of snow on the road). Venturing up and down and site will last approximately 1.5-hours. Your day trip will conclude with drop-off back at your hotel in Tbilisi. Please note vehicles are equipped with free WiFi (upon request with limited MGbytes), a fire extinguisher, and a first aid kit. The drivers/guides have also passed advanced first aid training courses.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Limited availability in winter period, pass between Gudauri and Kazbegi might be closed due to extreme weather conditions
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+04).
- Private transportation.
- Bottled Water.
- Hotel Pick Up and Drop Off.
- Gratuities.
- Private transfers available from airport. The cost is $35.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Day Trip to Gudauri and Kazbegi from Tbilisi via Jvari and Mtskheta is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Day Trip to Gudauri and Kazbegi from Tbilisi via Jvari and Mtskheta will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled Water
- Hotel Pick Up and Drop Off
- Gratuities
- Private transfers available from airport. The cost is $35
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Limited availability in winter period, pass between Gudauri and Kazbegi might be closed due to extreme weather conditions
