KAZBEGI TREKKING HOLIDAY | 5 DAYS
Kazbegi Trekking Holiday Highlights
- An easy trek in the Greater Caucasus.
- Amazing views of Mt. Kazbek (5047m), the third highest peak in Georgia.
- Explore the mystical Truso Gorge and its abandoned villages, medieval stone towers, mineral springs and small lakes.
- Hike to the Gergeti Trinity Church located in the foothills of Mt. Kazbek, and enjoy the breathtaking views of the mountains.
- Travel to the hidden Khada Gorge.
- Discover Gudauri, a very popular ski station and a great summer destination in Georgia.
- Taste the famous Georgian wines and enjoy the delicious Georgian cuisine, including Khinkali, an authentic national dish.
- According to the Greek mythology, Prometheus was chained by the angry Gods to a mountain in the Caucasus for teaching mankind how to make fire (according to the Georgian version, the location was the icy slopes of Kazbek).
- Easily
accessible, Kazbegi, the most visited mountain area in Georgia, is also
one of the most beautiful regions in the country.
Day 01. WELCOME TO GEORGIA
Upon arrival in Tbilisi, our friendly representative will be waiting for you at the airport with a sign displaying your name. He will then drive you to your hotel.
Depending on your time of arrival, you are free to relax or explore the city.
Overnight in Tbilisi.
Day 02. TBILISI – ANANURI
– LOMISA CHURCH – KHADA GORGE – GUDAURI
After breakfast, we will drive to the northern part of
Georgia through the Mtiuleti province (the land of mountains). We will stop
en-route at the medieval Ananuri fortress.
We will start our hike from Mleta up to the Lomisa Church, where
we will spend some time visiting. Then, we will continue our trek and explore
the hidden Khada Gorge.
After our trek, we will drive to Gudauri, where we will have our
dinner and spend the night.
Overnight in Gudauri.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch box & Dinner.
Day 03. GUDAURI – TRUSO
GORGE – KAZBEGI
Today, we will explore the
Truso Gorge and its
abandoned villages, medieval stone towers, mineral springs and small lakes.
We will trek through the Truso Valley and head towards the Kobi village (part of the Kazbegi Municipality).
Overnight in Kazbegi.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch box & Dinner.
Day 04. KAZBEGI – GERGETI
TRINITY CHURCH – GVELETI WATERFALLS – TBILISI
We will start our hike
towards the Gergeti Trinity Church located
in the foothills of Mt. Kazbek in Stepantsminda, and enjoy the breathtaking
views of the mountains. We will continue to the Dariali Gorge and the Gveleti
waterfalls.
Then, we will drive back to Tbilisi.
In the evening, in Tbilisi,
we will have our farewell dinner at a local restaurant, where you will also
enjoy a Georgian folk dance show.
Overnight in Tbilisi.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Farewell Dinner.
Day 05. DEPARTURE
After a fun-filled trekking holiday, our journey
ends. We hope you thoroughly enjoyed your trip. We will take you to
the Tbilisi International Airport.
Meals: Breakfast.
Please note: This itinerary is intended to be a guideline; local conditions and weather may necessitate slight itinerary variations.
- Daypack.
- Outdoor
clothing: Outdoor clothing should be tough and comfortable. Wearing
several thin layers is better than a few thick layers.
- Hiking boots
& sports sandals. Lightweight socks & med-heavy wool
socks.
- Water
Bottle.
- Trekking pants
& Shorts.
- 1 Hardshell jacket.
- 1 Waterproof
jacket.
- Sun hat.
- Sunscreen.
- Sunglasses.
- Copies of
important documents (passport, travel insurance & air tickets) &
extra passport photos.
- Power adapters.
- Padlocks.
- Insect
repellent.
- Camera with
extra cards and extra batteries.
*THIS LIST IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE.
What’s included
- Pre-departure support.
- Airport Pick-up & Drop-off.
- Experienced English speaking trekking guide.
- All ground transportation during the tour: car, mini-bus or bus (depending on group size) with professional driver.
- Accommodation (4 nights): 3-Star hotel on twin sharing basis in Tbilisi (2 Nights), 3-Star hotel on twin sharing basis in Gudauri (1 Night) & Guest house in Kazbegi (1 Night).
- Meals (refer to itinerary for meal plan).
- Sightseeing tours and activities as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Entrance fees.
- First Aid kits.
- Farewell dinner with Georgian Folk Show in Tbilisi.
- All government taxes, VAT and service charges.
What’s NOT included
- International airfare and domestic flights.
- Single room supplement.
- Porters.
- Personal gear.
- Tips for guide, driver & others.
- Personal expenditures, all bar bills, laundry, telephone calls, etc.
- Visa fees if applicable.
- Travel insurance.
- Anything else not specified in the ‘what’s included’ section above.
Health:
Good level of fitness.
Good walker in good health.
Please note: Women should wear scarves and cover their
heads in the Georgian orthodox churches, sometimes women are also required to
wear long skirts or dresses. Scarves and skirts are available for women to
borrow at the entrances of most churches. Men should wear pants or suits. Short
trousers, short skirts and revealing clothes are forbidden inside the churches.
You are required as a condition of booking to have an adequate
travel insurance.
