Overland Georgia: Mountains, Waterfalls & Ancient Villages

Top Highlights of the Tour

• Cross Georgia from West to East
Experience eight stunning regions in one journey — from Black Sea shores to the high Caucasus mountains and ancient capital.

• Epic Mountain Passes
Travel through Zekari, Latpari, and Gudauri passes — some of the most breathtaking and dramatic routes in the Caucasus.

• Svaneti & UNESCO Ushguli
Discover the legendary land of towers, hike to Shdugra Waterfall, and visit the iconic Koruldi Lakes on a thrilling off-road adventure.

• Batumi & the Black Sea
Enjoy a seaside break with sunsets, swimming, and walks through old and modern Batumi.

• Ancient Culture & Alpine Wilderness
Meet local traditions, taste regional cuisine, and explore mountain villages rich in history.

• Kazbegi Masterpieces
Visit Gergeti Trinity Church, Dariali Monastery, and Sno Valley — unforgettable scenery at every turn.

• Full Tbilisi Experience
Explore the capital’s old districts, sulfur baths, narrow historic streets, and vibrant modern atmosphere.

Day 1

The tour begins in one of Georgia’s most beautiful regions — Imereti.
Departure at 08:00 AM toward the Sairme resort.

Sairme — a balneological and climatic resort located 950 m above sea level. To the southeast, it borders Borjomi–Kharagauli National Park. Close to Sairme is a smaller resort area called Zekari.

09:00 — Arrival in Sairme, walk through the park, photo session.
09:30 — Departure toward Abastumani.

On the way, we cross the Zekari Pass (2,180 m), offering spectacular mountain views.
11:00 — Stop at Zekari: short break (tea, coffee), photo session.
12:00 — Departure to Abastumani.
13:30 — Arrival and lunch.

Abastumani is located at 1,340 m above sea level; construction of the resort began in the 1870s.

15:00 — Departure toward Beshumi.
Stop in the center of Borjomi for photos.
17:30 — Arrival at Goderdzi, a mountain ski resort located at 2,027 m in Upper Adjara.
Walk in the Goderdzi Alpine Garden and camping by the lake. Picnic dinner.

Day 2

09:00 — Wake-up, breakfast, preparation.
10:00 — Departure toward Batumi.

Along the way, you’ll pass through the mountain villages of Adjara, known for their traditional wooden architecture.
11:30 — Break and photo stop in the village of Tabori with magnificent panoramic views.
12:00 — Continue driving.

We will stop in a village where you’ll learn about traditional cooking and taste local dishes.
Before reaching Batumi, we visit Makhuntseti Waterfall — photo session.

Batumi — a seaside city, major industrial, cultural, and tourist center.

15:00 — Arrival, hotel check-in, 2-hour rest.
17:00–18:00 — Walking tour of old and new Batumi, swimming in the sea, watching the sunset from the shoreline.
Return to the hotel, 1-hour rest, dinner. Nighttime Batumi exploration.

Day 3

10:00 — Check-out and departure toward Svaneti.
After approximately 4 hours, arrival in Lentekhi (780 m).

Lentekhi — once a major settlement of Lower Svaneti. It gained town status in 1969. During the Soviet era it had livestock farms, a sewing factory, a cinema, and a tourist base.

Short break and lunch.
15:00 — Departure toward Latpari Pass (2,830 m), connecting Lower and Upper Svaneti — one of the most challenging roads in Georgia. Breathtaking views of the Caucasus, fresh air, photo stops.

Continue to Mestia.
19:00 — Arrival, hotel check-in, 2-hour rest. Dinner with traditional Svan dishes.

Day 4

10:00 — Breakfast and check-out.

The main destination of the day is Shdugra Waterfall, Georgia’s most powerful waterfall (120 m). A 3-km easy hiking trail leads to this stunning rocky gorge.

After the hike — rest and lunch in Mestia.
Then drive to Koruldi Lakes (16 km off-road route — extreme overlanding).

Koruldi Lakes — 2,850 m above sea level, surrounded by the glaciers of the Caucasus. Photo session.

Afterwards — departure to Ushguli, at the foot of Mount Shkhara (2,200 m). Ushguli consists of 5 villages: Chvibiani, Zhibiani, Murqmeli, Lamjurishi, and Chazhashi (the center).

Hotel check-in, rest, Svan dinner.

Day 5

09:00 — Breakfast and check-out.
Departure toward Kazbegi.

On the way — Lechkhumi and Racha, tasting traditional dishes and the famous Khvanchkara wine.

Next stop — Gudauri viewpoint (2,196 m), with an incredible panorama. Photo session.

Continue to Stepantsminda.
Hotel check-in, rest, dinner.

Day 6

09:00 — Breakfast and check-out.
Departure to Mount Eliya, home to a monastic complex.

Then visit the Gergeti Trinity Church, offering one of the most iconic views of Mount Kazbek.
Lunch, rest, traditional cuisine.

Nearby is the Dariali Monastery, a masterpiece of modern Georgian architecture.

On the return — visit Sno Valley, famous for its unique hand-carved sculptures created by sculptor Merab Piranishvili.

Drive to Tbilisi. Hotel check-in, rest, dinner.

Day 7

A full day dedicated to the capital city.
Discover ancient architecture, the sulfur baths district, and stroll through the old streets of Tbilisi — a blend of historic and modern culture. Lunch, rest, free time, hotel.