Trekking in Kazbegi
3 Days/2 Nights
Pick-up from: Tbilisi/Gudauri/Stepantsminda*
Season: June - October
Difficulty: Moderate
Total drive distance: 367
Trekking in the high Caucasus Mountains of Georgia - Kazbegi National Park, Mtiuleti, and Khevi regions includes visiting Gergeti Trinity Church and Gergeti Glacier, Truso Valley, village Juta, and hiking up to Chaukhi mountains to the small alpine lake.
*Please indicate your preferred pick-up and drop-off locations in the comment at check-out.
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).
Overnight in Kazbegi.
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 where you can have lunch and a hot tea in Altihut – alpine basecamp at elevation of 3014 asl (not included). Walk back to Stepantsminda.
Overnight at Kazbegi.
Driving: 183 km, approx. 4 hours.
Hiking: 10 km, ⇅ 572 m.
Early morning drive to Sno Canyon to highest mountain village in the area Juta (2250m). Take a hike to Juta lake at the base of Chaukhi Mountain, 10 km round trip 3-4 hours.
Drive back to Tbilisi.
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Group size | Price per adult |
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1 - 15 people | 540 $ |
The above prices (except for solo) are based on two people sharing a twin/double room accommodation.
There is additional fee for single room accomodation that you can select at checkout.
Child Policy |
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0-6 years - Free |
7-12 years - 50% |
12 years and above - Adult |
*Online booking deposit will be deducted from the total tour price.
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Please indicate your preferred pick-up and drop-off locations in the comment at check-out.
Cancellation is free of charge prior to 2 days before the starting day.
If the Tourist cancels the booked tour up to 2 days before the starting date, during the period of absence of travel restrictions, or for any reason beyond the control of the Tour Operator, the following amounts will be withheld as a penalty: