Day one: the slopes of Gudauri
Departure from Tbilisi at 08:00, with a short stop on the way at Ananuri Fortress above the Zhinvali Reservoir. By 11:00 you’re in Gudauri (2196 m): the top lift stations rise above 3000 m, and there are slopes for both beginners and experienced skiers. We help you get a ski pass, rental gear and instructors on the spot — no queues and no overpaying. Don’t ski? Take a walk around the resort, ride the cable car for the views, fly a tandem paraglider (weather permitting) or simply enjoy a terrace with mulled wine. Evening and night at a hotel in Gudauri (accommodation is paid separately; the guide will help you book).
Day two: Jvari Pass and Gergeti
After breakfast we drive over the Cross Pass (2379 m) to the Friendship Arch viewpoint above the Gudauri basin and on to Stepantsminda (1740 m). In winter you go up to Gergeti Church by jeep when the road is open — 15 minutes through the snow; from there you get the best view of Kazbek. Lunch in Stepantsminda (khinkali, chakapuli, local beer) and return to Tbilisi by 19:00–20:00.
If the pass is closed
In winter the Gudauri — Kobi section is sometimes closed due to snowfall and avalanche risk. We follow road service reports and change the programme at no extra cost: a second ski day in Gudauri, or Ananuri and Mtskheta on the way back. The Kazbegi trip can be moved to another day of your holiday.
- Warm waterproof clothing, a hat, gloves and sunglasses — at 2000+ m the snow is very dazzling
- Cash ₾150–250 for ski pass, rental and lunch
- Ski suits can be rented in Gudauri
- Passport — needed for the ski pass and the hotel
Included in the price
- Minivan with winter tyres for both days
- Local guide-driver
- Stops at Ananuri and the Cross Pass
Not included
- Accommodation (paid separately, the guide will help you book)
- Ski pass, rental, instructor
- Lunches and dinners
- Paragliding and other activities
Frequently asked questions
How is this tour different from a one-day excursion to Gudauri?
A one-day excursion to Gudauri costs from ₾225 and returns to Tbilisi in the evening — leaving 4–5 hours on the slopes. On the 2-day tour for ₾520 you stay overnight in Gudauri, ski a full day and see Kazbegi and Gergeti on the second day.
How much is the 2-day Gudauri + Kazbegi tour and what is included?
From ₾520 per person: transport for both days, a guide-driver and a night at a hotel in Gudauri with breakfast. Ski pass, rental and lunches are paid on site.
Do I need to know how to ski?
No. For beginners we book an instructor for 1–2 hours, and for those who don’t ski we offer the cable car for the views, paragliding or a walk around the resort.
What happens if the Cross Pass is closed?
We change the programme at no extra cost: a second ski day in Gudauri, or Ananuri and Mtskheta. Kazbegi can be moved to another day.
When is the Gudauri season?
Usually from late December to early April — in the 2025/26 season the lifts opened on 27 December. Exact dates depend on the snow. For the New Year holidays it’s best to book hotels 3–4 weeks ahead.
