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Guest: Amanda Hillard
+1 303 720 9287
amanda.hillard15@gmail.com

Driver:
+995 568 98 98 95 David

Tour Manager:
+995 577 68 79 65 Natia

21 August – Arrival in Tbilisi → Stepantsminda

Flight info:
Ticket Information

20 August 2026 Istanbul
SAW – Tbilisi TBS

21:55 → 01:15

Connecting
2H 20M

VF225
ECOJET / O Class

Your driver will meet you at the Airport and drive directly to Stepantsminda. on the way you can stop at Gudauri Panorama if there will be light already. Ananuri and Jinvali reservoir you can always visit on the way back from Shatili.
Check in local guesthouse. Have breakfast or lunch in local cafe . ( please note our guesthouse breakfast is the next morning)

This day you can spend resting or discuss with your driver and drive to Gergeti church and Rooms hotel for Dinner.  

Private English-speaking driver included with sightseeing stops. driver’s accommodation and expenses included.

Guesthouse Name and location: 

+995 595 37 71 77

‪+995 511 13 04 98‬

https://maps.app.goo.gl/9gKD9wPyFELzem9v6?g_st=ic

2 rooms with breakfast. Earlier check in 

22 August – Juta to Roshka Wtgeorgia group tour

In the morning after breakfast your driver will take you towards Juta. you will meet your group near village Sno. Please contact the guide Lado and agree about meeting location. You can even meet at Monuments of Sno village.
after with group you will drive together at the maximum point of the road.

You can leave your extra luggage at driver’s car and have only hiking necessary things with you. Driver will leave you and see you on 24 August.

+995 599 088 068 Lado, hiking guide

Hiking guide will contact you in the morning.  They leave Tbilisi at 9:00 and they will need around 4 hrs to you.
You will hike 3 km to the village and Overnight in Juta local Guesthouse. Have dinner together in the evening. 

23 August – Juta – Chaukhi – Chaukhi Pass – Roshka
After breakfast, we will take your lunch boxes and start hiking.

Difficulty: Hard. Medium for advanced hikers.
Distance: 17.8 km – A to B
Min. elevation: 1970 m.a.s.l.
Max. elevation: 3341 m.a.s.l.
Total elevation gain: 1283 m
Total elevation loss: 1360 m
Water sources: Streams, tap or spring water in Juta and Roshka village
River crossings: 1 river crossing

Trail description: The trek is long, with a steady elevation gain from Juta towards Chaukhi Pass and a steep descent towards Abudelauri Lakes. Crossing the pass is the most challenging section; the trail over the pass is covered with gravel and small stones moving under hikers’ feet. The last 400 meters before the pass are a steep uphill followed by a relatively flat section on the pass and a long steep downhill towards Abudelauri Lakes. Other sections are much gentler, covered with grass and sand.

After hike, group will depart to Tbilisi and you will stay in Roshka local guesthouse. have dinner.

Guesthouse Name and location: 

+995 598 32 52 88 
sindaura team 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/2F5rbW9uqT5o72vF8?g_st=ic

24 August – Roshka → Khevsureti

After breakfast your driver will come and take you towards Shatili. On the way you can have several sightseeing stops including Datvisjvari pass.  Once reaching guesthouse, you can explore Shatili village.

Guesthouse Name and location: 

ethnic guesthouse shatili

+995 595 50 36 22

two rooms are booked under name Weekend Travelers Georgia 

dinner and breakfast 

25 August – Shatili → Tbilisi

After breakfast, you can explore Mutso and Anatori burials and go back towards Tbilisi.

on the way to Tbilisi you can have stops at Jinvali reservoir and visit Ananuri fortress if you require it. 

Driver will take you to your hotel in Tbilisi.

You can book your preferred hotel in Tbilisi  25-30 august through booking.com since theres a lot of options. Please avoid Rustaveli street to liberty square since theres road construction working and it doesn;t have street access anymore.

26 August – Mtskheta & Uplistsikhe one day tour from Tbilisi

Private day tour from Tbilisi to Mtskheta Old Town and Uplistsikhe Cave Town. Tickets included. After your breakfast your driver will pick you from hotel and take you to Uplistsikhe cave town. On the way back you have visit to Old capital city mtskheta – Svetitskhovali catherdral, old town and Jvari monastery. Trasnfer back to your hotel in Tbilisi.

27 August – Kakheti One day tour from Tbilisi

After breakfast your driver will pick you up from Hotel. Private Kakheti day tour including Sighnaghi and bodbe with winery visit.  on the way Georgian traditional bread making masterclass. wine tasting included in KTW winery. 

28 August – Free day in Tbilisi

You can relax and enjoy the city. You can also book a sulfur bath at Chreli Abano directly through their website.

29 August – Free day in Tbilisi

Another free day to explore Tbilisi or just relax before your flight.

30 August – Airport transfer

We will arrange your airport transfer for your 5:00 AM departure. Driver will pick you up at 2:00 Am.

6-Day Kazbegi & Mountain Georgia Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival in Tbilisi

Arrival at Tbilisi International Airport and private transfer to Tbilisi.

Overnight in Tbilisi.

we don’t book Tbilisi hotels, since there’s a lot of options you can do on booking.com based on your preferences. 

If the arrival time allows, we can also organize a guided Tbilisi city tour.

Day 2 – Tbilisi → Stepantsminda

After breakfast, transfer towards the Kazbegi region.

On the way, we stop at the main sightseeing points:
Zhinvali Reservoir, Ananuri Fortress and Gudauri Panorama.

After the sightseeing stops, we continue to Gveleti and start a short hike to Gveleti Waterfall.

Gveleti Waterfall Hike:
Distance: approximately 3 km round trip
Duration: approximately 1–1.5 hours
Difficulty: Easy to moderate
Elevation gain: approximately 100–150 m

The trail follows a mountain path through a narrow valley and leads to the waterfall. After the hike, we continue to Stepantsminda.

Dinner and overnight in Stepantsminda.

Day 3 – Juta Hiking Day

After breakfast, transfer to Juta and start the hike into the Chaukhi mountain valley.

This hike can be adjusted according to the fitness level of each group member. Different members can choose different turning points.

Option 1 – Juta to 5th Season Hut:
Distance: approximately 4–5 km round trip
Duration: 2–3 hours
Difficulty: Easy to moderate
Elevation gain: approximately 300 m

Option 2 – Juta to the lake:
Distance: approximately 8–10 km round trip
Duration: 4–5 hours
Difficulty: Moderate
Elevation gain: approximately 450–500 m

Option 3 – Juta towards Chaukhi Pass:
Distance: approximately 14–16 km round trip, depending on the turning point
Duration: approximately 6–8 hours
Difficulty: Moderate to challenging for inexperienced hikers.
Elevation gain: approximately 700–900 m

The group can therefore split according to individual fitness levels, while everyone enjoys the same valley and mountain scenery.

After the hike, return to Stepantsminda.

Dinner and overnight in Stepantsminda.

Day 4 – Gergeti / Altihut Hiking Day

After breakfast, we start the hike from the Gergeti area towards Altihut.

Altihut Hike:
Distance: approximately 10–12 km round trip
Duration: approximately 4–5 hours
Difficulty: Moderate to hard for inexperienced hikers.
Elevation gain: approximately 500–600 m

The trail follows the mountain valley above Stepantsminda, with views towards Mount Kazbek and the surrounding Caucasus mountains. We reach Altihut, take a break and then return along the same route.

After the hike, return to Stepantsminda.

Dinner and overnight in Stepantsminda.

Day 5 – Truso Valley → Tbilisi

After breakfast, we drive to Truso Valley and start the hike.

Truso Valley Hike:
Distance: approximately 10–12 km round trip
Duration: approximately 4–5 hours
Difficulty: Easy 
Elevation gain: relatively low

The hike follows the valley through open mountain landscapes, traditional villages and mineral springs. Depending on the group’s pace and interests, we can visit the Abano mineral springs and continue towards the Zakagori Fortress area.

After the hike, we continue towards Tbilisi.

If requested, we can also arrange a visit to a family-owned winery on the way back to Tbilisi, including wine tasting and dinner.

Overnight in Tbilisi.

Day 6 – Tbilisi → Airport

Depending on the flight time, we can arrange a private airport transfer.

If there is enough time before the flight, a short guided Tbilisi city tour can also be arranged.

This tour is great because you are based on Stepantsminda and doing day hikes around and each of this hikes are different !

Prices:

5 persons – 1 off-road car: 1,660 GEL per person

after 5 persons, we need 2 off-road cars:

7 persons – 1,600 GEL per person
8 persons – 1,470 GEL per person
10 persons – 1,300 GEL per person
15 persons – 1,150 GEL per person

Note:
Please check Terms and Conditions for our cancellation and insurance policy