Tbilisi → Omalo (Tusheti) by 4x4
Private transfer Tbilisi → Omalo (Tusheti) by 4x4: $600 4x4 — per car, one way. 230 km, about 8 h. Included: Russian-speaking driver (English on request), fuel and parking; 50% online to confirm, the rest in cash to the driver, or 100% online (under $100: in full); full refund if cancelled 24 h+ before pickup. Prices checked .
Tbilisi to Omalo in Tusheti is about 230 km and 7–8 hours: 160 km of asphalt to Kvemo Alvani, then about 70 km of unpaved mountain road over the Abano pass (2,826 m). Only 4x4 vehicles can use it, and only in summer — roughly mid-June to the end of September or early October, depending on snow.
- Distance230 km
- Drive time8 h
- Pricefrom $600
Season closed — requests for the 2027 season
The road over the Abano pass is open only in summer (usually mid-June to the end of September). Online booking and payment open with the season; send us your dates on WhatsApp now and we confirm once the road is officially open.
Request 2027 dates on WhatsAppTbilisi → Omalo (Tusheti) by 4x4: price per car
| Car | Per car one way | Per person if you are 2 · 3 · 4 · 6, USD | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV 4x4 up to 4 Toyota Prado / Mitsubishi Delica, winter tyres | $600 ≈ 1,560 GEL | ≈ 300 | ≈ 200 | ≈ 150 | — |
return — same price · paid parking and entry fees not included. Prices updated 21 October 2026.
The road
Tbilisi → Telavi → Kvemo Alvani (last fuel and shops) → Pshaveli → Abano pass → Omalo. Narrow ledges, no barriers, river fords after rain; the driver decides on the day whether it is safe to go.
Worth stopping
- Abano pass (short stop, weather permitting).
Good to know
- We run this route only while the pass is open. A booking for a closed date is moved free of charge or refunded in full.
- Bring cash: there are no ATMs in Tusheti.
- Sedans, minivans and Premium cars are not offered on this road.
Included
- Private car and driver, fuel, parking
- Russian-speaking driver as standard; English and other languages on request — confirmed when you book
- Free meet & greet with a name sign at airports, 60 min free waiting after landing
- Free stops on the way for photos, coffee or a monastery (up to 1 h in total)
- Child seat free on request
- Pay 50% online to confirm, the rest in cash to the driver — or pay 100% online. Trips under $100 are paid in full online. Full refund if cancelled 24h+ before pickup (multi-day trips: 7+ days before the start).
Who runs your trip
RideGE: Bookings operated by GG Services Limited (Hong Kong). We hand-pick licensed drivers in every country, preferring drivers with experience in tourism.
Russian-speaking driver as standard; English and other languages on request, confirmed at booking.
Tbilisi → Omalo (Tusheti) by 4x4: questions
How much is a 4x4 from Tbilisi to Omalo?
$600 per 4x4 (up to 4 passengers), one way.
When is the Tusheti road open?
Usually from about mid-June to the end of September or early October; the exact dates depend on snow and road works.
Is the road dangerous?
It is one of the most demanding roads in the Caucasus. We only send experienced local 4x4 drivers and may postpone in bad weather.
Can you bring us back too?
Yes — book Omalo → Tbilisi as a second trip; tell us your dates on WhatsApp.