Kazbegi • Gudauri - private day trip to Mountains

It’s a long but mainly interesting return drive up over the 2,380m Jvari pass on the Georgian Military Highway, past the ski resort of Gudauri to the Kazbegi area in the Terek River basin, which is actually flowing north into Russia, a few km away! We had coffee & cake at the Rooms Hotel overlooking the valley and up to C14 Holy Trinity church & Kazbegi National Park around & above it. It started to rain at the church & was cloudy/rainy at the viewpoint & Soviet-Georgian Friendship monument so we passed downwards to delightful Ananuri fortress where it was a partly sunny 23 degrees by the holiday-mode banks of the Zhinvali Reservoir, the country’s 7th largest - overall a fascinating day. An 8km tunnel is due to open underneath the Jvari Pass shortly which will cut out the hairpin bend sect& make the route to the Kazbegi market town of Stepantsminda more or less weatherproof year-round!

A fantastic experience. First of all, the organization from a distance was excellent: they were always available and quick to provide feedback. And then there was the trip itself. Absolutely wonderful. Temo accompanied us for more than 2,000 km, showing us the most beautiful places in Georgia, sharing its history and interesting facts, and helping us with everyday matters as well. One last important thing: he was able to personalize the itinerary according to our preferences. We absolutely recommend 11 Regions!

Our Kazbegi tour with 11 Regions was absolutely fantastic from start to finish. The scenery was breathtaking – from the Ananuri Fortress and Gudauri viewpoints to the incredible Gergeti Trinity Church with Mount Kazbek in the background. Every stop along the route felt like a postcard come to life. The itinerary was perfectly organized, allowing us to enjoy the stunning landscapes, local history, and culture without feeling rushed. The Kazbegi route is considered one of Georgia’s most spectacular day trips, and this tour exceeded all expectations. What made the experience even better was the exceptional service from the team. Giga was incredibly helpful not only during the tour but also with arranging our transfer between Tbilisi and Yerevan. His communication was excellent, he was always responsive, and he made everything completely stress-free. Givi was also highly professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely helpful throughout our travels. Both of them went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly. If you are looking for a private, well-organized, and memorable experience in Georgia, I can wholeheartedly recommend 11 Regions. Every aspect of our trip was handled with care and professionalism, and we left with amazing memories of both the beautiful Caucasus Mountains and the wonderful people who helped make our journey so special.

I went on a holiday to Georgia and had an amazing experience, thanks to the guidance of two wonderful friends, Alex and Giga. They took us to so many memorable places and made the entire trip enjoyable and affordable. Their kindness, hospitality, and knowledge truly made our vacation special. I would highly recommend them to any and every friend of mine looking to explore Georgia.

David was a very nice and gentleman. He was very informative and nice to drive with. He is also an excellent photographer 😉

I loved it! We had a car trip to the famous landmarks and huge mountains. The landscape was amazing, the sites were beautiful. The only problem was with the road block, which can happen due to large number of truck traffic on this serpentine road.

I was contacted on WhatsApp the same day that I booked the trip to talk about my request for some of the group to hike up to the church, and for some of the group to go in a vehicle. The guide offered a good solution which was agreed. Pick up/drop off on the day was straightforward. The day was great - we all thoroughly enjoyed it. The guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. He drove carefully on the difficult road, and suggested a good stop for food. Accommodating the split request of our group was fantastic. We would highly recommend this trip.

Giga was our guide and the tour was excellent. He was punctual, knowledgeable, and made our group of four feel completely at ease throughout the day. The views were spectacular

I fully enjoyed my day trip out of Tbilisi to Kazbegi. No way would I have wanted to drive myself on the mountain roads. Giga was great company as a solo traveler. The scenery along the way was top-notch with the highlight being Gergeti Trinity Church but the other stop were nice too to space out time in the car. I do recommend having lunch at the Rooms hotel. Meal was excellent as well as the view of the church from afar. I did three tours with 11 regions and Giga and would recommend them all.

good trip. though we could not visit all the places listed due to bad weather. the captain was very careful to drive in heavy snow.