Destination
Truso Valley
A wild valley of mineral springs, travertine terraces and empty stone villages beyond Kobi.
How to get to Truso Valley
By car, Truso Valley is about 3 h 40 min from Tbilisi (143 km). The closest airport is Tbilisi International Airport, about 4 h away by car (157 km). With a driver it is door to door at a fixed price, with stops on the way if you add them. See drivers & prices
From Tbilisi
3 h 40 min
143 km · 4x4 needed
From the nearest airport
4 h
Tbilisi International Airport · 157 km · 4x4 needed
Which car to take
- SUV / 4x4
Unsurfaced mountain road. A 4x4 is not a preference here — it is the condition.
When it is worth it
- Summer
- Autumn
How long to give it
One day
Not counting the drive out and back.
Main sights
- Zakagori fortress
- Travertine terraces and mineral springs
What people come to see. Ask your driver to stop at any of them.
Worth stopping for
- Ananuri fortress above the water
- Pasanauri, where the two Aragvi meet
- The Friendship monument viewpoint
On the way out from Tbilisi. Your driver can build any of them in.
What for
- Mountains
- Nature
What to eat here
- Khinkali
- Guda cheese
The cooking of Khevi and Mtiuleti. Ask your driver where people actually eat.
Tours that include it
Questions about Truso Valley
- How far is Truso Valley from Tbilisi?
- About 3 h 40 min by car, 143 km.
- Which airport is closest to Truso Valley?
- Tbilisi International Airport, about 4 h away by car (157 km).
- Do I need a 4x4 to get to Truso Valley?
- Yes. The road is unsurfaced mountain track, and a 4x4 is the condition here, not a preference.
- When is the best time to visit Truso Valley?
- Summer and autumn.
- How many days should I give Truso Valley?
- One day. Not counting the drive out and back.
