We will be collected in Tbilisi and transferred west to our private base in the town of Kareli, near Gori. The drive provides a gradual transition from the city into open countryside and sets the tone for the adventure ahead. Upon arrival at the base, you’ll meet our local team, get familiar with your bike, and complete setup and checks. The evening includes a full ride briefing followed by a relaxed Georgian welcome dinner, giving everyone a chance to connect and prepare before the journey north into the Caucasus begins.

We will be collected in Tbilisi and transferred west to our private base in the town of Kareli, near Gori. The drive provides a gradual transition from the city into open countryside and sets the tone for the adventure ahead. Upon arrival at the base, you’ll meet our local team, get familiar with your bike, and complete setup and checks. The evening includes a full ride briefing followed by a relaxed Georgian welcome dinner, giving everyone a chance to connect and prepare before the journey north into the Caucasus begins.

After breakfast at the base, we pack up and begin our journey north toward the Caucasus Mountains. This first riding day is designed to ease everyone into the terrain and rhythm of the trip while still delivering a genuine taste of what lies ahead. The route combines roughly equal parts sealed and unsealed roads, flowing through open valleys, forested sections, and rising foothills as we leave central Georgia behind. It’s a varied and engaging day in the saddle, offering space to settle into the bike, build confidence, and start reading the landscape. Riders are led from the front by the lead guide, with a dedicated sweep rider and mechanic bringing up the rear, carrying tools and providing support throughout the day. Luggage is transported separately by vehicle to the final destination, allowing you to ride unencumbered. We finish the day in the mountain town of Oni, where we check into our accommodation, enjoy a well-earned dinner, and rest up for the higher-altitude riding to come.

After breakfast at the base, we pack up and begin our journey north toward the Caucasus Mountains. This first riding day is designed to ease everyone into the terrain and rhythm of the trip while still delivering a genuine taste of what lies ahead. The route combines roughly equal parts sealed and unsealed roads, flowing through open valleys, forested sections, and rising foothills as we leave central Georgia behind. It’s a varied and engaging day in the saddle, offering space to settle into the bike, build confidence, and start reading the landscape. Riders are led from the front by the lead guide, with a dedicated sweep rider and mechanic bringing up the rear, carrying tools and providing support throughout the day. Luggage is transported separately by vehicle to the final destination, allowing you to ride unencumbered. We finish the day in the mountain town of Oni, where we check into our accommodation, enjoy a well-earned dinner, and rest up for the higher-altitude riding to come.

Today is a full loop ride from Oni and one of the most immersive mountain days of the journey. Leaving town, we climb steadily into the higher reaches of the Greater Caucasus, riding deeper into remote and sparsely populated terrain. The route pushes toward the Russian border, with permits arranged in advance, and climbs to elevations of around 2,800 metres above sea level. Expect a more off-road–focused day, with rougher surfaces, alpine tracks, and sections that reward good line choice and steady momentum. Along the way, we pass isolated villages, ancient settlements, and glacial landscapes that feel far removed from the modern world. Snow-capped peaks, wide valleys, and dramatic ridgelines dominate the horizon for much of the day. By late afternoon, we descend back to Oni and return to the same accommodation. The evening is relaxed, giving you time to recover, share stories from the day, and prepare for the journey west through vineyard country tomorrow.

Today is a full loop ride from Oni and one of the most immersive mountain days of the journey. Leaving town, we climb steadily into the higher reaches of the Greater Caucasus, riding deeper into remote and sparsely populated terrain. The route pushes toward the Russian border, with permits arranged in advance, and climbs to elevations of around 2,800 metres above sea level. Expect a more off-road–focused day, with rougher surfaces, alpine tracks, and sections that reward good line choice and steady momentum. Along the way, we pass isolated villages, ancient settlements, and glacial landscapes that feel far removed from the modern world. Snow-capped peaks, wide valleys, and dramatic ridgelines dominate the horizon for much of the day. By late afternoon, we descend back to Oni and return to the same accommodation. The evening is relaxed, giving you time to recover, share stories from the day, and prepare for the journey west through vineyard country tomorrow.

Day three brings a change in pace and landscape as we leave the high alpine environment of Oni and begin working west toward Tsageri. The terrain gradually opens up, with winding mountain roads giving way to greener valleys, rolling hills, and cultivated farmland. This is a more flowing day on the bike, mixing scenic sealed roads with select unsealed sections that link small towns and rural backroads. The riding remains engaging but relaxed, offering time to take in the surroundings and appreciate the diversity of Georgia’s landscapes. We stop along the way at a local winery for a tasting, a chance to experience the region’s deep winemaking heritage and break up the ride with something distinctly Georgian. By afternoon, we arrive in Tsageri, where we settle into our accommodation and enjoy dinner together. It’s a reflective evening—transitioning from the raw mountain terrain toward the even bigger scenery that awaits in the days ahead.

Day three brings a change in pace and landscape as we leave the high alpine environment of Oni and begin working west toward Tsageri. The terrain gradually opens up, with winding mountain roads giving way to greener valleys, rolling hills, and cultivated farmland. This is a more flowing day on the bike, mixing scenic sealed roads with select unsealed sections that link small towns and rural backroads. The riding remains engaging but relaxed, offering time to take in the surroundings and appreciate the diversity of Georgia’s landscapes. We stop along the way at a local winery for a tasting, a chance to experience the region’s deep winemaking heritage and break up the ride with something distinctly Georgian. By afternoon, we arrive in Tsageri, where we settle into our accommodation and enjoy dinner together. It’s a reflective evening—transitioning from the raw mountain terrain toward the even bigger scenery that awaits in the days ahead.

This is one of the defining days of the journey and a true highlight of the Caucasus Traverse. Leaving Tsageri, we begin climbing back into serious mountain country as the terrain grows steeper, wilder, and more dramatic with every kilometre. The route takes us over major mountain passes, threading between vast valleys and towering peaks that rise to over 5,000 metres. We ride above 3,000 metres for extended sections, reaching elevations of around 3,200 metres as the landscape becomes increasingly alpine. Glaciers, exposed ridgelines, and ancient routes carved into the mountainside surround us throughout the day. The riding is immersive and demanding in the best way—rewarding commitment with some of the most spectacular scenery in Georgia. This is the Caucasus at its most raw and awe-inspiring. We descend into Mestia in the afternoon, arriving in the heart of the Svaneti region. After checking in, the evening is spent resting and reflecting on a truly exceptional day in the mountains, preparing for another unforgettable ride tomorrow.

This is one of the defining days of the journey and a true highlight of the Caucasus Traverse. Leaving Tsageri, we begin climbing back into serious mountain country as the terrain grows steeper, wilder, and more dramatic with every kilometre. The route takes us over major mountain passes, threading between vast valleys and towering peaks that rise to over 5,000 metres. We ride above 3,000 metres for extended sections, reaching elevations of around 3,200 metres as the landscape becomes increasingly alpine. Glaciers, exposed ridgelines, and ancient routes carved into the mountainside surround us throughout the day. The riding is immersive and demanding in the best way—rewarding commitment with some of the most spectacular scenery in Georgia. This is the Caucasus at its most raw and awe-inspiring. We descend into Mestia in the afternoon, arriving in the heart of the Svaneti region. After checking in, the evening is spent resting and reflecting on a truly exceptional day in the mountains, preparing for another unforgettable ride tomorrow.

Leaving Mestia, we spend the day riding beneath the highest mountains in Georgia, moving deeper into the heart of the Svaneti region. The route follows high mountain valleys and tracks carved by glaciers, with towering peaks dominating the landscape from start to finish. Throughout the day, we pass through remote 12th-century villages where medieval stone towers still stand, offering a rare glimpse into a way of life that has endured for centuries. The terrain is raw and immersive, with wide open alpine spaces, river crossings, and the constant presence of snow-capped summits above. Wild horses roam freely across the high pastures, adding to the sense of isolation and scale that defines this region. We arrive in Ushguli in the afternoon, one of the highest permanently inhabited settlements in Europe. where the day ends surrounded by ancient stone architecture and some of the most dramatic mountain scenery in the Caucasus.

Leaving Mestia, we spend the day riding beneath the highest mountains in Georgia, moving deeper into the heart of the Svaneti region. The route follows high mountain valleys and tracks carved by glaciers, with towering peaks dominating the landscape from start to finish. Throughout the day, we pass through remote 12th-century villages where medieval stone towers still stand, offering a rare glimpse into a way of life that has endured for centuries. The terrain is raw and immersive, with wide open alpine spaces, river crossings, and the constant presence of snow-capped summits above. Wild horses roam freely across the high pastures, adding to the sense of isolation and scale that defines this region. We arrive in Ushguli in the afternoon, one of the highest permanently inhabited settlements in Europe. where the day ends surrounded by ancient stone architecture and some of the most dramatic mountain scenery in the Caucasus.