Lake tours in Georgia

Half a day — 3.5–4 hours from Mestia and back. Most of the time is the steep jeep climb; at the top we spend about an hour by the lakes and the viewpoint. The route is easy to combine with another activity on the same day.

It depends on the weather and the state of the road. In dry weather the 4×4 gets almost to the lakes. After rain the last stretch from the cross is on foot — 30–40 minutes on an easy trail. The guide decides on the spot what is safest.

₾400 is for a 4×4 jeep for up to 6 people with a driver and a local guide. It’s one of the most economical options for a group: for 4–6 people it works out very affordable for such a view. Personal expenses are extra.

The road to Koruldi is a steep, rocky serpentine with off-road sections above the cross. A car can’t handle the climb, and after rain it is dangerous even for an unprepared SUV. We only go in a prepared 4×4 with an experienced driver.

Ushba is most often clear in the morning and at sunset — during the day the peak is often covered by clouds. For the best shots we go either early or before sunset: the light on Ushba is most striking then.

You can get to Ananuri Fortress by bus, by marshrutka or with a guide on an organised excursion. The trip takes about 1.5 hours and usually includes several stops for photos and rest.

Yes, the excursion includes stops for lunch. You can choose local restaurants or cafés serving traditional Georgian dishes. Be sure to try khachapuri and khinkali!

Entry to Ananuri Fortress is free, but some excursions may include extra services such as a guide and transport, which are paid. Check all the details with your guide before the trip.

Swimming in the Zhinvali Reservoir isn’t organised — it’s a drinking-water reservoir. But the turquoise water and views of the fortress are perfect for photos.

Ananuri is 70 km from Tbilisi along the Georgian Military Road — the drive takes about 1.5 hours. The excursion usually takes half a day and is often combined with Gudauri or Kazbegi on the same day.

It’s a historic road across the Caucasus. Along the way there are mountain panoramas, the Aragvi river gorge and Ananuri Fortress itself on the shore of a turquoise reservoir. The guide stops at the best photo spots.

The Truso Gorge excursion takes a full day, starting early in the morning and finishing in the evening. We spend about 10–12 hours on the trip, including stops and walks in the gorge.