Kazbegi, Gudauri and Stephantsminda Tour
Starts from: Tbilisi
Available: May-October
Type: Private Full day trip
Duration: 10 hours
Total Distance: 335 km
Kazbegi full-day private tour to Khevi region is dedicated to the Greater Caucasus Mountain exploration. Travel to the northern borders, through one of the oldest roads of the country – the Georgian Military Road, connecting Caucasus countries to Russia. Zhinvali reserve, Ananuri Fortress, Jvari Pass, Gudauri viewpoint, Stephantsminda townlet, Mount Gergeti and Gergeti Trinity Church, Gveleti waterfall and Dariali canyon carved by the river Terek between the high mountains – all are included in one day itinerary.
Have a wonderful day!
08:30 is suggested time to start a day. The guide will pick you up from the hotel and head to the north through the Georgian Military Highway towards the Greater Caucasus mountains.
The first stop on the way to Khevi will be medieval fortress Ananuri, located on the right bank of Zhinvali Reservoir. Built in the 16-17th cc., complex integrates two fortifications, two churches and residential buildings of local feudal family – powerful Aragvi Eristavi. The sightseeing will take about 30 minutes and continue the way to Gudauri ski resort.
Eventually, before getting to town Stepantsminda (former name Kazbegi), the road becomes winding and quickly rises elevation: passing through the ski resort Gudauri (2196 m), make several stops to see: Monument of Peace (observation platform), Jvari Pass (2300 m) and Travertine valley.
After reaching the highest point on the watershed of Aragvi and Tergi Rivers, follow the subalpine road to Stepantsminda, the administrative center of Khevi province.
Lunch is organized in Stepantsminda family café. The traditional main dish of highlanders is homemade dumplings with beef or Vegetarian dumplings with mushrooms or potato.
After lunch visit Gergeti Trinity Church – located on top of Gergeti mountain, under the foots of the Mount Kazbegi (5047 m). If the weather is clear, it is possible to see the peak from Stepantsminda.
Take a walk to the Gveleti waterfall, hidden deep inside the Gveleti gorge on the way to Dariali Canyon. After Gveleti we continue the trip to the Dariali Gorge and monastery, which is situated near the Georgia-Russia border Larsi. The length of the gorge is approximately 13 km, and can be as deep as 1,800 meters in some places.
In the evening, leave Khevi and drive back to Tbilisi.
| Group size | Price per adult |
|---|---|
| Solo | 320 $ |
| 2 - 3 people | 175 $ |
| 4 - 5 people | 131 $ |
| 6 - 15 people | 110 $ |
| Child Policy |
|---|
| 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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1 person from the group will be FREE of charge if 10 and more adults are traveling together
Cancellation is free of charge prior 2 days of the starting day.
If Tourist cancels the booked tour for some reasons not depending on Tour Operator, the following sums are kept back as a fine:
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