Mountain Experience at Kazbegi Mountain

This is private tour to conquer Georgia’s most famous peak under expert guidance and professional technical support. Adventure awaits!

Details:

• Dates: Anytime from July to September
• Duration: 5 days / 4 nights (+1 extra backup day)
• Driving Distance: 300 km
• Trip Difficulty: Hard

  • Route involves glacier walking and 100 meters of easy ice climbing.

  • High altitude, long distances, and physical endurance required.

  • Basic technical equipment: crampons, ice axe, ropes, carabiners.

• Group Size: Any size. price will be changed accordingly

• Accommodation:

  • Day 1: Shared twin/double rooms in a guesthouse in Stepantsminda.

  • Day 2 onwards: Dormitory rooms at Meteo Station shelter (3600m). please note shelter has extremely basic situation. 

  • Option to stay outside the Meteo shelter if preferred (in case of poor conditions).

• Pick-up: from your hotel.

• Price: please send us enquiry of exact number of people and we will count it accordingly.

  • in case of 3 participants – 995 dollars per person 

  • Price without Meteo shelter and technical equipment: 795 dollars per person

Itinerary:

Day 1 | 

• Destination: Tbilisi – Stepantsminda (1800 m.a.s.l.)

• Details:

  • Depart Tbilisi and head to Stepantsminda.

  • Collect food supplies and recheck equipment.

  • Overnight in a guesthouse with dinner and breakfast.

Day 2 | 

• Destination: Stepantsminda – Meteo Station Base Camp (2200 m.a.s.l. to 3600 m.a.s.l.)

• Details:

  • Early breakfast in Stepantsminda.

  • Drive to Gergeti Holy Trinity Church.

  • Meet pack horses, load luggage, and start hiking toward Meteo Station.

  • Arrival at Meteo Shelter at Kazbegi Mountain around 15:00.

Day 3 | 

• Destination: Meteo Station (3600 m.a.s.l. to 4000 m.a.s.l. and back)

• Details:

  • Spend the day getting ready for the summit ascent.

  • Trek to 4000 m for acclimatization.

  • Equipment check and training end at 15:00.

  • Rest and relax for the day.

Day 4 | 

• Summit day (from 3600 m.a.s.l. to 5054 m.a.s.l. and back)

• Details:

  • Get up at 02:00 am and prepare for the final climb.

  • Reach the peak of Kazbegi Mountain, the most challenging part of the expedition.

  • Experience the most rewarding view as you stand on top of the world!

  • After conquering the peak, head back to Meteo shelter.

  • Expected arrival back at Meteo Shelter around 18:00.

Day 5 | 

• Meteo Station – Stepantsminda – Tbilisi (from 3600 m.a.s.l. to 2200 m.a.s.l.)

• Details:

  • In the morning, trek back to Stepantsminda.

  • Return to Tbilisi, marking the end of the expedition.

Day 6 | Mon 26 Aug

• Backup Day

• Details:

  • An extra day in case of difficult weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances.

Inclusions:

1. Transfers: Including 4WD to Gergeti Holy Trinity Church.

2. Professional Services: Services of professional mountaineering instructors and guides (Every 3 participants have 1 mountain guide).

3. Accommodation: Overnight in shared twin/double rooms in a guesthouse on Day 1.
   meteo station shelter.

4. Meals: Dinner in a guesthouse on Day 1 and breakfast on Day 2.

5. Pack Horses: To carry luggage to and from Meteo Base Camp.

6. Technical Equipment Rental: Crampons, ice axe, harness, two carabiners.

Price Doesn’t Include:

1. Food Supplies: (We will collect them together in Stepantsminda. Meteo Base Camp has a café too its way expensive but you can order food there)
2. Travel/Health Insurance
3. Private Expenses
4. Tips

Equipment You Need to HAVE:

1. Mountaineering boots (not trekking boots, we wear trekking boots only until Meteo shelter. You can rent mountaineering boots at M Plus shop in Tbilisi)
2. Two pairs of gloves (one light and one warm – winter ski gloves)
3. Ski goggles or good sunglasses
4. Headlamp – make sure it will last 5-6 hrs or have extra batteries
5. Trekking poles (we use trekking poles until the last uphill where we switch them with an ice axe)
6. Mountaineering jackets / Ski jacket
7. Waterproof trousers / Ski trousers + leggings
8. Thermal clothes
9. Thermal socks
10. Balaclava mask or something to fully cover your face
11. Gaiters are very important to keep your feet dry
12. Water bottle – 1.5 liter recommended
13. Cooking pots and gas
14. Two backpacks (one 50-liter or more for horses and make sure it’s fully covered to be safe on horse, they dont wrap it you have to prepare yourself. and one day pack for yourself)
15. Personal first aid + Sunscreen
16. Climbing or skiing helmet

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