Caucasus Mountains Day Trip from Tbilisi: Jinvali Reservoir, Ananuri, Gudauri, Kazbegi & Gergeti Trinity Church
by Budget Friendly Tours FZE LLC
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This full-day bus tour from Tbilisi covers major stops in the Caucasus Mountains, starting with a meeting point at Rose Revolution Square. The journey includes a short stop at Jinvali Water Reservoir to see the blue water framed by mountain ranges. Next is Ananuri fortress, a historical castle on the Aragvi River dating from the 16th to 18th centuries, with views of the reservoir and surrounding landscape. Before lunch, there is an option to go rafting in the nearby area, followed by a meal featuring traditional Georgian dishes, including khinkali dumplings. At Gudauri ski resort, the tour offers free time to try activities like paragliding (extra cost) or winter sports depending on the season. The Russian-Georgian Friendship Monument is also visited, a large concrete structure built in 1983 overlooking Devil's Valley. The trip continues to Stepantsminda (Kazbegi), a mountain village known for trekking and climbing. From there, participants can rent a 4WD vehicle (extra cost) to reach Gergeti Trinity Church, a 14th-century church located at 2,170 meters elevation beneath Mount Kazbegi. The church offers views of the valley and the 5,047-meter peak. The tour ends by returning to Tbilisi or optionally staying at Rooms Hotel in Kazbegi. Guides provide English commentary throughout the approximately 12-hour day trip. The route may be adjusted in winter if roads beyond Gudauri are closed.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Rose Revolution Square
The tour begins with a meeting at the Giant Bicycle monument located at Rose Revolution Square, also known as First Republic Square. Participants should arrive before 8:15 AM and wear a red scarf.
Zhinvali Water Reservoir
This stop lasts about 20 minutes at Jinvali Reservoir along the Georgian Military Highway. The reservoir features blue water set between three mountain ranges, offering good photo opportunities.
20 min
Ananuri fortress complex
Spend around 40 minutes at Ananuri fortress, dating from the 16th to 18th centuries. Located beside the Aragvi River, it was the seat of the Eristavis of Aragvi. The fortress was involved in many battles and remained in use until the early 19th century. Views include the fortress itself and Jinvali Reservoir. The site was added to the tentative UNESCO World Heritage list in 2007.
40 min
Rafting and Outdoor Lunch
Guests can choose to go rafting before lunch. Lunch is served outdoors in nature and includes homemade traditional dishes, with khinkali dumplings featured as a specialty of the region.
90 min
Gudauri
The tour spends about two hours in Gudauri ski resort. Weather permitting, visitors can try paragliding (around 100 USD extra) or enjoy winter sports like skiing. Paragliding is arranged independently and not included in the price.
120 min
Russian Georgian Friendship Monument
This stop lasts about one hour at the 1983 monument built to mark the bicentennial of the Treaty of Georgievsk. Situated along the Georgian Military Highway between Gudauri and Jvari Pass, the large round concrete structure overlooks Devil's Valley in the Caucasus Mountains. The Gudauri resort lies on a south-facing plateau at 2,200 meters elevation, offering various outdoor activities.
60 min
Stepantsminda (Kazbegi)
Spend about 30 minutes in Stepantsminda village, located in the Greater Caucasus Mountains. It is a base for trekking and mountain climbing, near Mount Kazbegi and the Kazbegi Nature Reserve. Visitors can rent a special 4WD vehicle (extra cost of $5-7 per person) to reach the top of the mountain for the next stop.
30 min
Gergeti Trinity Church
Gergeti Trinity Church is a 14th-century Holy Trinity Church located at 2170 meters elevation on the right bank of the Chkheri River near the village of Gergeti under Mount Kazbegi. It is the only cross-cupola church in Khevi province and once served as a safe place for relics from Mtskheta, including Saint Nino's Cross. Religious services were banned during the Soviet era, but the church remained a tourist destination and is now active in the Georgian Orthodox and Apostolic Church. From the church, there is a panoramic view of the valley and Mount Kazbegi, which is 5047 meters high.
30 min
Rooms Hotel Kazbegi or Return
After the experience, guests may stay at Rooms Hotel Kazbegi, arriving around 5:00 PM, or return to Tbilisi the same day.
10 min
Rose Revolution Square
The day ends with a drop-off at Rose Revolution Square before 10:00 PM.
Meeting point
We will meet you in front of the Giant bicycle monument, which is located at Rose revolution square (First Republic Square). We wear a red scarf.Please arrive before 8:15AM.
End point
We will meet you in front of the Giant bicycle monument, which is located at Rose revolution square (First Republic Square). We wear a red scarf.Please arrive before 8:15AM.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Caucasus Mountains Day Trip from Tbilisi: Jinvali Reservoir, Ananuri, Gudauri, Kazbegi & Gergeti Trinity Church
by Budget Friendly Tours FZE LLC
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$58Overview
This full-day bus tour from Tbilisi covers major stops in the Caucasus Mountains, starting with a meeting point at Rose Revolution Square. The journey includes a short stop at Jinvali Water Reservoir to see the blue water framed by mountain ranges. Next is Ananuri fortress, a historical castle on the Aragvi River dating from the 16th to 18th centuries, with views of the reservoir and surrounding landscape. Before lunch, there is an option to go rafting in the nearby area, followed by a meal featuring traditional Georgian dishes, including khinkali dumplings. At Gudauri ski resort, the tour offers free time to try activities like paragliding (extra cost) or winter sports depending on the season. The Russian-Georgian Friendship Monument is also visited, a large concrete structure built in 1983 overlooking Devil's Valley. The trip continues to Stepantsminda (Kazbegi), a mountain village known for trekking and climbing. From there, participants can rent a 4WD vehicle (extra cost) to reach Gergeti Trinity Church, a 14th-century church located at 2,170 meters elevation beneath Mount Kazbegi. The church offers views of the valley and the 5,047-meter peak. The tour ends by returning to Tbilisi or optionally staying at Rooms Hotel in Kazbegi. Guides provide English commentary throughout the approximately 12-hour day trip. The route may be adjusted in winter if roads beyond Gudauri are closed.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Rose Revolution Square
The tour begins with a meeting at the Giant Bicycle monument located at Rose Revolution Square, also known as First Republic Square. Participants should arrive before 8:15 AM and wear a red scarf.
Zhinvali Water Reservoir
This stop lasts about 20 minutes at Jinvali Reservoir along the Georgian Military Highway. The reservoir features blue water set between three mountain ranges, offering good photo opportunities.
20 min
Ananuri fortress complex
Spend around 40 minutes at Ananuri fortress, dating from the 16th to 18th centuries. Located beside the Aragvi River, it was the seat of the Eristavis of Aragvi. The fortress was involved in many battles and remained in use until the early 19th century. Views include the fortress itself and Jinvali Reservoir. The site was added to the tentative UNESCO World Heritage list in 2007.
40 min
Rafting and Outdoor Lunch
Guests can choose to go rafting before lunch. Lunch is served outdoors in nature and includes homemade traditional dishes, with khinkali dumplings featured as a specialty of the region.
90 min
Gudauri
The tour spends about two hours in Gudauri ski resort. Weather permitting, visitors can try paragliding (around 100 USD extra) or enjoy winter sports like skiing. Paragliding is arranged independently and not included in the price.
120 min
Russian Georgian Friendship Monument
This stop lasts about one hour at the 1983 monument built to mark the bicentennial of the Treaty of Georgievsk. Situated along the Georgian Military Highway between Gudauri and Jvari Pass, the large round concrete structure overlooks Devil's Valley in the Caucasus Mountains. The Gudauri resort lies on a south-facing plateau at 2,200 meters elevation, offering various outdoor activities.
60 min
Stepantsminda (Kazbegi)
Spend about 30 minutes in Stepantsminda village, located in the Greater Caucasus Mountains. It is a base for trekking and mountain climbing, near Mount Kazbegi and the Kazbegi Nature Reserve. Visitors can rent a special 4WD vehicle (extra cost of $5-7 per person) to reach the top of the mountain for the next stop.
30 min
Gergeti Trinity Church
Gergeti Trinity Church is a 14th-century Holy Trinity Church located at 2170 meters elevation on the right bank of the Chkheri River near the village of Gergeti under Mount Kazbegi. It is the only cross-cupola church in Khevi province and once served as a safe place for relics from Mtskheta, including Saint Nino's Cross. Religious services were banned during the Soviet era, but the church remained a tourist destination and is now active in the Georgian Orthodox and Apostolic Church. From the church, there is a panoramic view of the valley and Mount Kazbegi, which is 5047 meters high.
30 min
Rooms Hotel Kazbegi or Return
After the experience, guests may stay at Rooms Hotel Kazbegi, arriving around 5:00 PM, or return to Tbilisi the same day.
10 min
Rose Revolution Square
The day ends with a drop-off at Rose Revolution Square before 10:00 PM.
Meeting point
We will meet you in front of the Giant bicycle monument, which is located at Rose revolution square (First Republic Square). We wear a red scarf.Please arrive before 8:15AM.
End point
We will meet you in front of the Giant bicycle monument, which is located at Rose revolution square (First Republic Square). We wear a red scarf.Please arrive before 8:15AM.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.