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Tbilisi to Gudauri & Dashbashi Canyon: Mountains & Nature Private Day Trip (12h, 417 km)

Private day trip from Tbilisi: Gudauri → Dashbashi Canyon. 417 km round trip, about 12 hours door to door, from 767 GEL for the whole car. Your driver stays with you and provides guidance at every stop.

Driver stays with you and provides guidance · pay the driver directly · no commission, no prepayment

Gudauri, Tbilisi
417 km round trip12 hours, door to door 2 stops7 seats in a minivan road zone: mountain

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Highlights

  • Ski resort in summer pasture; the Friendship Monument sits on the cliff edge just north of town.
  • A private car for your group only: 417 km round trip, about 12 hours door to door from Tbilisi
  • 2 stops - Gudauri, Dashbashi Canyon - visited in the order you prefer
  • Your driver stays with you at every stop and gives you guidance on what you are looking at
  • From 767 GEL for the whole car, not per person - pay the driver on the day, no prepayment and no commission
  • 21 of our drivers are available for this itinerary right now

The route, stop by stop

  1. Gudauri
    Mountains · ~1 h suggested time here
    • Ski resort in summer pasture; the Friendship Monument sits on the cliff edge just north of town.
    • 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
    • Warm layer even in August: it is 10-15 degrees cooler up here
  2. Dashbashi Canyon
    Canyon / waterfall · ~1 h suggested time here
    • Best light early or late in the day, and the water is highest in spring
    • Handrails get slippery after rain — take the steps slowly
    • Drone flying is restricted at the visitor centres

About this excursion

What is included

  • Private car for your group only, with its own driver, for the whole day
  • Your driver stays with you at every stop and gives you guidance on what you are looking at, in the language you booked
  • Fuel, road tolls and parking
  • Every stop listed on this page, in the order you prefer
  • Waiting at every stop on the itinerary — the car is yours for the day
  • Door-to-door pick-up from your hotel or address
  • Free changes to the stops up to the moment you confirm

What is not included

  • Entrance tickets and cave / canyon fees, paid on the spot
  • Food and drinks
  • A licensed tour guide - your driver accompanies you and explains as you go, but is not a certified guide

Know before you go

  • The price is per vehicle, not per person - four people pay the same as one
  • You pay the driver directly, in GEL, on the day. No prepayment and no booking fee
  • Order of the stops is yours to change on the day, as long as the driving time still fits
  • Monasteries need shoulders and knees covered; women usually cover their hair
  • Mountain and canyon roads can close in bad weather - your driver will tell 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
  • Sun protection in summer, an umbrella in spring and autumn

Meeting and pick-up

  • Your driver picks you up at your hotel, apartment 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 cancel, because you pay on the day
  • Tell your driver as early as you can so the day can be given to someone else
  • If the weather closes a road, your driver proposes an alternative stop at the same price

Frequent questions

Is the price per person or per vehicle?
Per vehicle. A sedan seats 4, a jeep 6, a minivan 7 - nothing is charged per head, so the cost per person falls as the 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 rather than a certified guide, so you get practical, first-hand guidance and no 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 and no commission.
Can I change the stops?
Yes - add or drop a stop when you book and our engine recalculates the price before you confirm.
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.
Which drivers will I see?
The list on this page is our live driver list for this exact itinerary, ordered by how close each driver’s home base is to your starting point, with the exact price for the whole route.

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