Mountain Route
155 kilometers along the Georgian Military Highway — one of the Caucasus's most scenic drives, leading to Gergeti Trinity Church set against Mount Kazbek. About 3 hours with an experienced driver who knows this road in every season.
| Car type | One way | Round trip | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 300₾ | 550₾ | 1–4 passengers |
| Business | 360₾ | 605₾ | 1–3 passengers |
| Minivan | 360₾ | 605₾ | 4–7 passengers |
| Minibus | 495₾ | 825₾ | 8–20 passengers |
The Georgian Military Highway climbs through the Jvari Pass (2,379 m) — one of the most dramatic panoramas in the Caucasus, and most of our guests ask for a photo stop right at the pass. That's no problem: the route is flexible, and drivers are happy to pull over at the good viewpoints along the way.
Stepantsminda (better known as Kazbegi) is the endpoint, with views of Mount Kazbek (5,054 m) and the 14th-century Gergeti Trinity Church perched high on its hilltop. A dirt road leads up to the church itself, best covered by 4x4 or on foot — arrange this separately with your driver if you'd like to include it.
In winter (December–March) the highway sometimes closes temporarily for snowfall or avalanche control — on those days your transfer is rescheduled to the next opening, with no charge for the delay.
Yes, it's a standard stop on this route — most trips include it at no extra charge.
A dirt road leads up to the church — let us know in advance and we'll arrange that leg on suitable transport.
This happens occasionally in winter during heavy snow — your transfer is rescheduled at no extra cost.
No, the road to Stepantsminda is paved and suitable for any class in the table above — a 4x4 is only needed for the final climb to the church itself.