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 and Mtskheta city tour
This day will include a visit to the Chronicles of Georgia, an Old Tbilisi walking tour and cable car ride, and a visit to Mtskheta, including Svetitskhoveli Cathedral and Jvari Monastery.
Day 7 – 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.
Prices:
5 persons – 1 off-road car: 1,660 GEL per person
after 5 persons, we need 2 off-road cars:
7 persons – 1,650 GEL per person
8 persons – 1,520 GEL per person
10 persons – 1,350 GEL per person
15 persons – 1,200 GEL per person
