Hiking in Georgia

Route

What’s the plan?

Day 1 – Tbilisi-Ananuri- Khada Gorge-Kazbegi 

HB, Driving 4 hours, Hiking Distance 16 km, Hours 6, starting elevation: 1340, maximum elevation 1920m)

We will meet at Giorgi Leonidze Street 2, Near Freedom Square and we will start our journey. This day covers one of the most scenic and stunning sections of the Great Caucasus Mountains.  We travel along the famous military highway and explore 16-17cc Ananuri Castle Complex. Then we drive to Khada gorge in the morning and view remote villages, watchtowers, and a picturesque mountainous gorge. Continue walking to the Khada waterfall, from where you can enjoy fascinating views over the gorge.  Khada Gorge is also known as the “Gorge of 60 Towers”. Late afternoon drive for Kazbegi town for an overnight stay. 

Overnight at guesthouse in Kazbegi (Double/Twin rooms with private bathroom)

Day 2– Kazbegi-Gergeti Trinity Church-Gergeti Glacier-Kazbegi  

HB, Hiking Distance 16 km, starting elevation: 1,740m, maximum elevation 3200m

The hardest but probably the most beautiful part of your trip to Georgia is for this day.  Our final destination is Gergeti Glacier (at 3200m), Its width is 6 km², length- 8.92 km. First, we hike to the famous Gergeti Trinity church which is located on the 2167 meters from sea level, right below the summit of Mt Kazbegi and above the small town of Stepantsminda. The church was built in the XIV century and is a must-see place in Georgia. After the church, we follow the mountains range and narrow gorges, passing the Sabertse pass and reaching to the Gergeti glacier. This day offers you a glistening mountain landscape with colliding glaciers, lush alpine meadows, roaring rivers and marvelous panorama views over the Great Caucasus Mountains.

Overnight at guesthouse in Kazbegi (Double/Twin rooms with private bathroom)

Day 3 – Kazbegi-Truso Valley – Kazbegi

Hiking Distance 20 km, starting elevation: 2050m, maximum elevation 2200m

In the morning, we travel for Truso Valley which is located near Kazbegi. Truso valley suggests an absolutely different experience. A vast plain area surrounded by the high mountains, mineral waters, travertines, a lake with geysers and abandoned houses are just some reasons why you should visit this valley. We will take an easy hike around 6 hours (both way 20 km).

Overnight at guesthouse in Kazbegi (Double/Twin rooms with private bathroom)

Day 4 – Kazbegi-Juta-Chaukhi Massif – Kazbegi

HB, Hiking Distance 16 km, starting elevation: 2100m, maximum elevation 3338m

This day we explore the scenic beauty and majestic charm of the Juta valley and Chaukhi mountainous massif. We will hike deep into the Greater Caucasus Mountains through crossing small mountainous rivers, hills, and rocks. After 8 km of hiking, we reach Chaukhi pass (3338m.) from where fascinating views open for you. You can enjoy panoramic views of another mountainous region – Khevsureti. In good weather, you also can see three Abudelaurebi colorful lakes. Return to Tbilisi.

What's included

Included:

√ Transportation
All transportation during the trek is included in the total price. We will meet at Giorgi Leonidze Street 2, Near Freedom Square and from there we start our journey.

√ Experienced tour guides
4-Day Expert Leadership from experienced adventure guides.

√ Food
Breakfast for 4 days, dinner for 3 days, packed lunch boxes for 4 days, and snacks for 4 days are included.

√ Accommodation
3 overnights at a guesthouse with private facilities in Kazbegi are included in the price of this trek. The trekking company will take care of all the arrangements.

√ Luggage transportation
During the trek, we will transport your luggage from one guesthouse to the next in a private car.

Excluded:

× Accommodation before and after the trek
Before and after the trek you have to take care of your own accommodation.

× Travel Insurance Including Repatriation
Your international travel insurance is your own responsibility. It is important that your travel insurance also covers adventures at a high altitude. Discuss your itinerary with the insurance company before you travel to Georgia.

× Tipping
Tips for guides and porters are exclusive. You decide what you want to tip, but be generous.

×Trekking gear
Trekking gear such as trekking poles and backpacks are not included, but can be rented.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get to Georgia?

The most common and easiest way to get to Georgia is to fly to Tbilisi International Airport (TBS). Airlines such as Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, Georgian Airways, and Ukraine International Airlines are some of the options to get to Tbilisi.  You can check all the airlines that fly to Georgia here.

Once you arrive at the airport it is very easy to get to the city center either by bus, train or taxi. The Public bus stop is located in front of the Arrival hall and provides transportation to the city center 24/7. One way fee is 0.50 Georgian Lari (0.20 USD). Taxis are available outside the terminal, just at the curbside of the Arrival Hall and it is also available all day. The journey time to the city center takes 20-30 minutes dependent on traffic. The taxi fee is around 30 to 50 GEL (11 to 20 USD). Although the train is a fast and cheap option (0.20 USD), it doesn’t run very often.

Best Season

Mountains of Georgia are very similar to those of Europe – the best period is from the second half of June till late September. If you want to do some serious multiday trekking, you should wait till late June – this is when nature looks its best: flowers bloom and trees get greener. The problem is that May and June belong to the rainy season. In July and August, the weather becomes more stable and dry: this is the best period to trek. These nice weather conditions tend to last until the end of September.

Tipping

It is normal to tip guides while trekking in Georgia. Opinions on how much are divided. It is common to tip 10-15% of the price of the tour. Bear in mind that anything you can give can help them a lot. Try to be generous.

Training

Do you make it to your destinations as planned? This might be influenced by the unpredictable weather conditions. However, it can also depend on your own physical condition.

One sure way to get fit for trekking and hiking in Georgia is to, you could have guessed it: hike more. Do you like walking, have you done trekking at an altitude before and do you sport twice a week on average? With a little extra training, you’ll soon be ready for this beautiful trekking in the Caucasus Mountains

Is this the first time that you are trekking for so many days? Make sure you are well prepared. This is important for your safety, but also for that of your team. Make sure you start six months in advance with an hour’s hike twice a week.

Altitude Mountain Sickness

Altitude Mountain Sickness usually occurs above 2500 m and Symptoms may include headaches, vomiting, tiredness, trouble sleeping, and dizziness. This is why AMS is something to take into consideration before trekking in Georgia. If you want to know everything about AMS, please read our extensive blog post. For now, keep the basics in mind. Make sure you are hydrated properly, avoid alcohol before your trek, and if you are a smoker, you better at least quit for a few days, or else you are going to have a lot of trouble making it through.

Safety

Safety

Safety is of the utmost importance to us. That is why this is an area in which we simply do not compromise when it comes to keeping the cost of our trekkings low. Our guides have been selected on the basis of their technical competence, proven safety performance, impeccable judgment, friendly attitude and ability to provide useful and expert instructions. They are also very professional and well trained in first aid and personal protection equipment. First aid kits are available on all treks.

Accommodation

Accommodation

3 overnights at a guesthouse with private facilities in Kazbegi are included in the price of this trek. The trekking company will take care of all the arrangements.

We stay at guesthouses. All of the accommodation offers private double/twin rooms with private bathroom. Individual travelers are, in good consultation, accommodated with other single travelers of the same sex. You can book a single room for USD 180/ EUR 164 extra.

Trek Georgia

Trek Georgia

Back in 2007, we set off on the mountainous road with backpacks and tents and one mission: to see and explore real Georgia, in its most preserved forms in the remote places of the Caucasus mountains. Today our ethos has not changed a bit. We love hiking, trekking and nature activities, as well as visiting stunning Georgian cultural monuments. The idea to create a travel agency came to our mind when lots of foreign visitors asked us to help them in arranging and suggesting some trekking tours in Georgia.

Since the creation of TrekGeorgia, the main goal of the company is to provide top quality service for visitors willing to explore Georgia’s culture and nature. We offer guided tours, tailor-made tours, special interest groups (Bike riding, horse riding), and transportation services.

All of our staff are trained and certified guides, while drivers are experienced Georgian drivers with years of driving experience in Georgia. Our success is determined by our high professionalism, top quality service, high reliability, and responsibility but most importantly by our motivation. We love traveling and managing TrekGeorgia for us is not just a business but a lifestyle. Co-founders are themselves trekking and hiking guides in remote Mountainous places because of their desire to meet different people from various corners of the world. TrekGeorgia’s distinctive style of travel offers something different from an ordinary guided tour or package holiday.

How To Book

How does it work?

On Bookatrekking.com you can find and compare the adventures of your dreams. Is this trekking adventure your match? In that case you can proceed to booking. At Bookatrekking.com you make a deposit of 15% of the total amount. You pay the remaining amount on location prior to the trek directly to the trekking company.

Bookatrekking.com uses only the safest payment methods. Once your booking has been received, your place is reserved, your place is safe and you can look forward to your chosen trekking.

After you have made your booking, you will receive an e-mail confirmation with all necessary information and the contact details of the trekking company. If you have any questions or if you want to clarify something, you can obtain information directly from the right person. Of course, you can also always ask us your question. Send us an e-mail on support@bookatrekking.com

The trekking company will also receive your details and can therefore always contact you and provide you with extra information.

Cancellation Policy

You wish you didn’t have to, but there is no other way: You find yourself having to cancel your plans. In this case, you lose your deposit, but since you haven’t paid the large sum yet, you at least save that. Please do let us know if you cannot make it. A no-show can be a small disaster for your trekking provider, who did its best to block your dates. View our complete cancellation policy here.