Driving: 178 km, approx. 4 h 30 min.
Hiking:
a)    Truso valley: 6.0 km, ↑ 214 m, ↓ 95 m
b)    Gergeti Trinity: 5.0 km, ⇅ 377 m.

9:00 AM - drive to North, towards Kazbegi (aka Stepantsminda). Pass by Ananuri fortress, village Kobi and enter into beautiful Truso valley for “warm up” trek, reaching the ruins of Zakagori castle near border area. Stop by Abano bubbling lake and several travertines spread throughout the valley.

After the hike – drive to Kazbegi town, check in hotel and take a short hike to Gergeti Trinity Church (5 km roundtrip, 377 m elevation gain/drop).

Dinner and overnight at Kazbegi Guesthouse.

Driving: 6 km, approx. 30 min.
Hiking: 8.0 km, ⇅ 775 m.

In the morning drive up to Gergeti campsite near the Trinity Church and take a hike in direction of Kazbegi mountain, reaching Sabertse Pass (3100 m.). In good weather the pass offers spectacular panoramic views or the area and nearby glacier. Continue walking a bit further down to have a lunch and a hot tea in Altihut – alpine basecamp at elevation of 3014 asl. After lunch, walk back to Stepantsminda.

Dinner and overnight at Kazbegi Guesthouse.

Driving: 183 km, approx. 4 hours.
Hiking: 10 km, ⇅ 572 m.

Early morning drive to highest mountain village in the area Juta (2250m).  take a hike to Juta lake at the base of Chaukhi Mountains, 10 km roundtrip 3-4 hours.
Late lunch and drive back to Tbilisi.