Meet Tim
My name is Timothy Merkel. Since 2011, I've spent my days obsessively exploring Georgia's back country, hiking for weeks on end, and driving my Jimny to medieval ruins that most locals haven't even heard of.
I'm here to handle the chaos of the wild so you can safely experience a version of Georgia that most travelers never get to see. No generic scripts, no crowded traps. Just you, the rugged landscape, and a local friend who knows the way.
Read My Full Story →What Travelers Say About Our Georgia Off-Road Tours
"If you have a sense of adventure and want to see something off the beaten track... Tim is the guy."
"Tim is a poet (literally), a scholar, a great conversationalist, and a lot of fun... We'll definitely travel again with Tim to explore more of this beautiful country."
"Why take a predictable and over crowded tour? Let Tim show you the true insider's view... go off the beaten path with Tim!"
Pricing & Guided Tour Rates
Transparent daily rates for fully customized, raw experiences in the Georgian backcountry.
Tbilisi Day Tours
$180 / day
Experience guided day tours in and around the capital.
The Full Adventure
$240 / day
Includes a private guide, driver, and translator. You will hit the dirt roads together, exploring the unseen sights and rugged character of Georgia.
Mountain & Off-Road
$300 / day
Specialized trips to remote mountain regions (Kazbegi, Svaneti, Khevsureti, Tusheti, Upper Adjara, Gudamakari, Vashlovani) or rugged off-road routes.
These rates apply for groups of up to four adults (the size of the Highlander: can include two children as well). Larger groups are of course welcome, but require hiring a larger vehicle; contact me for a quote applicable to your specific needs. On trips with overnight stays outside of Tbilisi, guests are asked to cover my overnight expenses (either at the same accommodation or with a per diem for my own accommodation). Rates exclude third-party activity fees, meals, entry tickets, and planning fees. If you travel in the low season (November to April), I may be able to offer a discount (contact me for a specific quote).
Plan Your Untamed Georgia Adventure
Ready to head beyond the mainstream? Get in touch and let's start planning.
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