Kazbegi & the Mountain Road

Highlights

• Ananuri and reservoir views
• Gudauri panorama
• Stepantsminda / Kazbegi

The route, stop by stop

1. Ananuri
   • Seventeenth-century fortress complex right on the Zhinvali reservoir.
   • Open-air ruins and walls — uneven footing, no shade at the top
   • The view is the point: plan a short climb and a long look
   • Small entrance fee at some sites, paid on the spot
2. Gudauri
   • Ski resort in summer pasture; the Friendship Monument sits on the cliff edge just north of town.
   • Warm layer even in August: it is 10-15 degrees cooler up here
   • Phone signal comes and goes above the last village
   • Stop for the viewpoints on the way up, not only at the top
3. Kazbegi (Stepantsminda)
   • Stepantsminda under Mount Kazbek; Gergeti Trinity sits at 2,170 m above the village.
   • Stop for the viewpoints on the way up, not only at the top
   • High-altitude road with switchbacks — tell your driver if anyone gets car sick
   • Snow can close sections outside summer; the plan flexes with the weather

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About this excursion

Know before you go

• The price is per car: a sedan takes up to 4 guests, a minivan up to 7
• You pay the driver directly in GEL on the day, no prepayment
• Monasteries ask for covered shoulders and knees; women usually cover their hair
• Mountain and canyon roads can close in bad weather — your driver tells you before you set off
• Child seats are free on request, tell us when you book

What to bring

• Comfortable closed shoes — there is walking at most stops
• A layer: it is cooler in the mountains and inside caves
• Cash in GEL for tickets and lunch
• Water and a snack for the drive

Meeting and pick-up

• Your driver picks you up at your hotel or any address in Tbilisi
• You get the driver's name, car and phone number once the trip is confirmed
• Standard start is in the morning; you choose the exact time

Cancellation

• Free cancellation — there is nothing to pay in advance
• Tell your driver as early as you can if plans change
• If a road closes, your driver proposes an alternative stop at the same price

Frequent questions

Is the price per person or per car?

Per car. A sedan takes up to 4 guests, a minivan up to 7 — nothing is charged per head, so the cost per person falls as your group grows.

Does the driver come with us to the sights?

Yes. Your driver stays with you for the whole excursion, walks you to the entrance of each stop and explains what you are looking at. He is a local professional driver, not a certified guide, so you get practical first-hand guidance rather than a scripted tour.

How do I pay?

Directly to the driver on the day, normally in GEL cash. No prepayment, no card needed, no booking fee.

How is the booking confirmed?

You send a request with your date and group size. OrbiTrip confirms within a few hours on WhatsApp and sends you the driver's name, car and phone number.

Can I change the stops or the order?

Yes. The order of stops is yours to change on the day. If you want to add a stop that is not on this page, write it in the request and we confirm the price before the trip.

What happens if a road is closed?

Your driver tells you before you set off and proposes an alternative stop of the same kind at the same price.