Borjomi to Vardzia transfer
The Borjomi to Vardzia transfer is 100 km, about 2 hours: south-west to Akhaltsikhe, then along the Mtkvari past Aspindza and Khertvisi fortress to Queen Tamar's 12th-century cave monastery, cut into the cliff above the river. Rabati castle in Akhaltsikhe and Khertvisi are the natural stops; each planned stop includes up to 60 minutes of waiting. Entrance tickets at Vardzia are paid on the spot and are not part of the fare. You see the driver, car, languages and reviews before you book, and the price is per car, fixed up front.
A fixed price for the whole vehicle, with a named driver and car confirmed before you travel. The driving time shown excludes stops, traffic and weather — add your own stops: the price changes only with the extra distance.
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Worth a stop on the way
- Khertvisi fortress over the Mtkvari
Add it as a stop when you book: the stop is free, you pay only for any extra distance.
When you get to Vardzia
- Khertvisi fortress
- Tmogvi fortress
What is included
Fixed price
Agreed before you travel. It does not change afterwards unless you change the trip.
The whole vehicle
The price is per car, not per person.
Stops included
Adding a stop is free: the price changes only with the extra distance. Each planned stop includes up to 60 minutes of waiting.
A named driver
You see the driver, the car and the languages they speak before you choose.
Verified documents
The driver's ID, licence and vehicle registration are checked and must be valid on your travel date.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup
Flexible cancellation terms — the details are in the cancellation policy.
Child seats: free, on request when you book
Which car to take
- Sedan · comfort · from 320 ₾
- Minivan · from 370 ₾
- Sedan · premium · from 410 ₾
- SUV · from 480 ₾
- Minibus · from 700 ₾
Paved, but long and steep. Choose a car that is still comfortable after four hours.
Questions about the Borjomi to Vardzia transfer
- How long is the drive from Borjomi to Vardzia?
- About 2 h for 100 km, not counting stops, traffic or weather.
- Is the price per person or per car?
- Per car, from 290 ₾ for the whole vehicle, fixed before you travel.
- Can I stop on the way from Borjomi to Vardzia?
- Yes. Add stops when you book. Adding a stop is free: the price changes only with any extra distance, and each planned stop includes up to 60 minutes of waiting.
- Do I need a 4x4?
- No. Any vehicle class is fine on this road.
- Can I cancel?
- Free of charge up to 24 hours before pickup. The full terms are in the cancellation policy.
