Small-group and private tours from Tbilisi, since 2018
Kazbegi at first light, a family qvevri cellar in Kakheti, the towers of Ushguli. Eight guests at most, with the guide who planned the day in the car with you.
“Giorgi had us at Gergeti by nine, before a single coach arrived.”Prices per person in lari (₾), shared small group. Not sure where to start? Most first-timers pick Kazbegi.
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Kazbegiყაზბეგი
Up the Georgian Military Road past Ananuri fortress and over the Jvari Pass, then a short hike to the 14th-century church under Mount Kazbek (5,054 m).
from ₾95 per person
Kakhetiკახეთი
Two family marani (wine cellars), the hilltop town of Sighnaghi, and Bodbe Monastery. Taste amber and red wines made in UNESCO-listed qvevri, with a supra-style lunch.
from ₾130 per person
Svanetiსვანეთი
Svan defence towers, the Chalaadi glacier walk, and a day in Ushguli, one of the highest villages in Europe at about 2,100 m. Upper Svaneti is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
from ₾690 per person
Samtskhe-Javakhetiსამცხე-ჯავახეთი
The 12th-century cave monastery carved into the Erusheti mountain under Queen Tamar, Rabati Castle in Akhaltsikhe, and the mineral springs park in Borjomi.
from ₾160 per person
Tushetiთუშეთი
One of the most dramatic mountain roads in the Caucasus, to the stone villages of Omalo and Dartlo. Only open in summer. Expect no phone signal and very good cheese.
from ₾980 per person
Tbilisiთბილისი
Narikala fortress, the balconies of Sololaki, bakeries for shoti bread, and the brick domes of Abanotubani, the bath district that gave Tbilisi its name.
from ₾60 per person
“Giorgi had us at Gergeti by nine, before a single coach arrived. On the way back he stopped at a roadside bakery in Pasanauri and we ate khachapuri still hot from the oven. Best day of our trip.”“Nino's family cellar was the highlight. We came home with two bottles of amber wine and a recipe for pkhali.”“The Abano Pass is terrifying and Levan made it feel routine. Tusheti was worth every bump.”Read more reviews · Sample reviews written for a fictional brand.
Kvali is eleven people in Tbilisi: guides, drivers and one person who answers WhatsApp. We run day trips from the capital, multi-day routes into the High Caucasus, and wine days in Kakheti with families who still make wine in clay qvevri buried underground.
Kvali (კვალი) means “trace” or “trail” in Georgian. We keep groups small, leave early, and stop where the view or the bread is good.
Guide, Kakheti and Tbilisi
Grew up in Telavi. Studied winemaking in Tbilisi and knows which cellar door to knock on.
Mountain guide, Kazbegi and Svaneti
Certified mountain guide. Knows when to push on for the view and when to turn back.
4x4 driver, Tusheti
Has driven the Abano Pass every summer for twelve years. Calm on the hairpins, loud at the supra.
May, June, September and October suit almost everywhere. Svaneti and Tusheti only open in summer, so book those first.
| Region | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tbilisi | Possible, with trade-offs | Possible, with trade-offs | Possible, with trade-offs | Good time to go | Good time to go | Good time to go | Possible, with trade-offs, hot | Possible, with trade-offs, hot | Good time to go | Good time to go | Good time to go | Possible, with trade-offs |
| Mtskheta-Mtianeti | Possible, with trade-offs | Possible, with trade-offs | Possible, with trade-offs | Good time to go | Good time to go | Good time to go | Possible, with trade-offs, hot | Possible, with trade-offs, hot | Good time to go | Good time to go | Good time to go | Possible, with trade-offs |
| Kazbegi | Possible, with trade-offs, pass may close | Possible, with trade-offs, pass may close | Possible, with trade-offs | Possible, with trade-offs | Good time to go | Good time to go | Good time to go | Good time to go | Good time to go | Good time to go | Possible, with trade-offs | Possible, with trade-offs, pass may close |
| Kakheti | Possible, with trade-offs | Possible, with trade-offs | Possible, with trade-offs | Good time to go | Good time to go | Good time to go | Possible, with trade-offs, hot | Possible, with trade-offs, hot | Good time to go, harvest | Good time to go, harvest | Good time to go | Possible, with trade-offs |
| Svaneti | Possible, with trade-offs, skiing | Possible, with trade-offs, skiing | Possible, with trade-offs, skiing | Closed or not recommended | Possible, with trade-offs | Good time to go | Good time to go | Good time to go | Good time to go | Possible, with trade-offs | Closed or not recommended | Possible, with trade-offs, skiing |
| Samtskhe-Javakheti | Possible, with trade-offs | Possible, with trade-offs | Possible, with trade-offs | Good time to go | Good time to go | Good time to go | Good time to go | Good time to go | Good time to go | Good time to go | Possible, with trade-offs | Possible, with trade-offs |
| Tusheti | Closed or not recommended, road closed | Closed or not recommended, road closed | Closed or not recommended, road closed | Closed or not recommended, road closed | Closed or not recommended, road closed | Possible, with trade-offs, road opening | Good time to go | Good time to go | Good time to go | Possible, with trade-offs, road closing | Closed or not recommended, road closed | Closed or not recommended, road closed |
| Imereti | Possible, with trade-offs | Possible, with trade-offs | Possible, with trade-offs | Good time to go | Good time to go | Good time to go | Possible, with trade-offs, hot | Possible, with trade-offs, hot | Good time to go | Good time to go | Possible, with trade-offs | Possible, with trade-offs |
| Racha | Closed or not recommended, snow on the passes | Closed or not recommended, snow on the passes | Possible, with trade-offs | Possible, with trade-offs | Good time to go | Good time to go | Good time to go | Good time to go | Good time to go | Possible, with trade-offs | Possible, with trade-offs | Closed or not recommended, snow on the passes |
| Adjara | Possible, with trade-offs | Possible, with trade-offs | Possible, with trade-offs | Possible, with trade-offs | Good time to go | Good time to go | Good time to go | Good time to go | Good time to go | Possible, with trade-offs | Possible, with trade-offs, rainy | Possible, with trade-offs, rainy |
Distances are by road from Tbilisi.
Georgia's capital sits in the Mtkvari river gorge. Walk the old town, soak in the sulphur baths, and eat khinkali in Sololaki. Most of our trips start and end here, with hotel pickup included.
Georgia's old capital sits where the Aragvi meets the Mtkvari, 30 minutes from Tbilisi. Svetitskhoveli Cathedral is in the town, Jvari Monastery on the hill above it, and the Georgian Military Road runs north past Ananuri.
Stepantsminda and Mount Kazbek, about 155 km north on the Georgian Military Road. Gergeti Trinity Church, the Truso and Juta valleys, and the Gveleti waterfall. Easy as a day trip, better with a night.
Georgia's main wine region, in the Alazani valley under the Caucasus. Qvevri winemaking here goes back thousands of years and is on UNESCO's intangible heritage list. Visit Sighnaghi, Telavi and Tsinandali.
High mountain valleys in the northwest, known for medieval Svan towers, glaciers and Mount Ushba. Reach Mestia by road from Zugdidi or by a short flight from Tbilisi when the weather allows.
Southern Georgia's volcanic plateau and river canyons. Home to the Vardzia cave monastery, Rabati Castle, and the spa town of Borjomi, famous for its mineral water.
A remote highland region reached by a single unpaved road over the Abano Pass, open roughly June to early October. Shepherd villages, stone towers and wide alpine meadows.
Western Georgia's heartland, around Kutaisi. Gelati Monastery's gold mosaics, the limestone caves at Sataplia and Prometheus, and the Okatse canyon walkway hanging over the gorge. The cooking leans on walnuts and fresh herbs.
A quiet mountain valley on the upper Rioni that most itineraries skip. Nikortsminda's carved stone facade, Shaori lake under the Caucasus, and Khvanchkara, the semi-sweet red named after its village.
The Black Sea coast and the green hills behind it. Batumi's boulevard and old town, tea and citrus farms, and a winding road up into the Adjaran highlands for arched stone bridges and acharuli khachapuri where it was invented.
Citizens of more than 90 countries, including the EU, UK, US, Canada and Australia, can stay in Georgia visa-free for up to one year. Other nationalities can usually apply for an e-visa online. Check the official Georgian e-visa portal before you book flights.
May to June and September to October suit most trips. July and August are best for high mountains like Tusheti and Svaneti treks. Late September to October is rtveli, the grape harvest, in Kakheti.
Usually yes, but the Jvari Pass on the Georgian Military Road can close for a day or more after heavy snow. If it closes on your date, we move you to another day or switch to a Kakheti trip.
The Georgian lari (GEL, ₾). Cards are accepted widely in Tbilisi and Batumi. Carry cash in the mountains, where guesthouses and small cafés often do not take cards.
Georgian, with its own alphabet. Many older Georgians speak Russian, and younger people in cities often speak English. All Kvali guides speak English.
Restaurants usually add a 10 to 15% service charge to the bill. For guides and drivers, tipping is appreciated but never expected.
Small-group trips share a minivan with up to 8 guests and run on fixed dates. Private trips are just your group, on your dates, and you can change the route and stops.
Message us on WhatsApp or use the enquiry form with your dates and group size. We confirm availability within a few hours and take a 20% deposit. The rest is paid on the day in cash or by card.
Tell us how many people, which regions interest you, and how active you want to be. We reply within a few hours, every day from 08:00 to 22:00 Tbilisi time. Nothing is charged until you confirm.
