Georgia, Russia · Hiking

Kazbegi Adventure: Easy Trip from Tbilisi

12 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Tbilisi. Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private full-day trip from Tbilisi to Kazbegi
  • 02 Visit Gergeti Trinity Church beneath Mount Kazbek
  • 03 Explore Ananuri Castle Complex and Jinvali Water Reservoir
  • 04 See the Black and White Aragvi rivers meet in Pasanauri
  • 05 Enjoy an easy 4 km roundtrip hike to Gveleti Waterfalls
  • 06 Take in panoramic Caucasus views at Panorama Gudauri
  • 07 Visit Dariali Monastery Complex near the Georgia–Russia border
  • 08 Discover Sno village, Sioni Basilica, and Jvari Pass Travertine

Discover the dramatic landscapes, historic landmarks, and lesser-visited corners of the Georgian Military Road on this private full-day trip from Tbilisi to Kazbegi. Alongside classic stops such as Ananuri, Gudauri, and Gergeti Trinity Church, the journey also includes hidden gems like Dariali Monastery near the border, the village of Sno, Sioni Basilica, Jvari Pass Travertine, and an easy hike to the Gveleti Waterfalls.

With sweeping Caucasus mountain views throughout the day, this itinerary is designed for travellers who want to see more than the standard route. Depending on your selected option, you can either enjoy lunch with a local family and taste traditional mountainous cuisine or stop at a restaurant in Stepantsminda and order from the menu.

Discover the dramatic landscapes, historic landmarks, and lesser-visited corners of the Georgian Military Road on this private full-day trip from Tbilisi to Kazbegi.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Tbilisi, Gudauri, Stepantsminda
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Jinvali Water Reservoir

You will visit Jinvali Water Reservoir that supplies Tbilisi with drinking water constructed in 1985. Maximum depths of the reservoir is 75 meters.

Ananuri Castle Complex

You will visit Ananuri Castle Complex was a castle and seat of the dukes of Aragvi, a feudal dynasty ruling the area from 13th century. The complex is on the tentative list of UNESCO program and consists of church Medicare, water reservoir, bell-tower, prison cell, seven-storey tower, older Church of the Virgin and larger Church of the Mother of God built in 1689 for the son of Duke Bardzim.

Black and White Aragvi in Pasanauri

You will visit the place where two rivers Black and White Aragvi merge and hear beautiful but sad legend. The origins of black and white Aragvi are rocks of the corresponding color.

Gergeti Holy Trinity church

You will visit Gergeti Holy Trinity church that was built in the 14th century at elevation of 2170m under Mount Kazbek (5054 m). In times of danger, precious relics from Mtskheta, including Saint Nino's Cross were brought here for safekeeping. On the south wall of the temple there is a small council (XV-XVI centuries), where the Council of Elders of Khevi resolved the most important issues of community life. Tour includes 4x4 transportation from Kazbegi to Gergeti Church during winter period.

Dariali Monastery Complex near Georgia-Russia border

You will enjoy great views of Dariali Gorge, appreciate mountainous Khde river and explore the monastery complex near Russia and Georgia border completed in 2011 at elevation of 1300 meters.

Hike to Gveleti Waterfalls

You will hike to small and big waterfalls of Gveleti (Snake’s Waterfall) and enjoy picturesque views all over Caucasus Mountains. You will enjoy beautiful countryside of village Gveleti and then climb to the narrow pathway to the canyon of Gveleti. Total hiking distance is 4 km roundtrip and durations of the easy hike is 1.5 hours in total. 

Lunch in Stepantsminda

You will stop for lunch in Stepantsminda (Kazbegi). If you choose Tour with Lunch option, you will have a lunch in the local family that includes tasting best meals from local mountainous cuisine. If you choose Standard Tour option, you will stop in a restaurant, where you can order the food you like from the menu.

Village Sno

You will visit village Sno that is the home of the Patriarch of the Georgia. Sno has a statue of Vakhtang Gorgasali, Medieval Watch Tower and giant portrait sculptures of Georgia’s prominent writers and public figures by Merab Firanishvili.

Sioni Basilica of Khevi in the village of Sioni

You will visit a three-nave basilica of Khevi gorge from the IX-X centuries and a four-story, pyramidal watchtower located on the edge of a steep cliff used to watch enemy movements and transmit signals by making smoke.

Jvari Pass Travertine Natural Monument

You will visit Jvari Pass Travertine that is part of Kazbegi Protected Areas at 2197 meters above the sea level. Travertine is formed when carbonate minerals precipitate out of ambient temperature water. 

Russia–Georgia Friendship Monument (Panorama Gudauri)

You will visit Russia–Georgia Friendship Monument (Panorama Gudauri) that was built in 1983 to celebrate the Treaty of Georgievsk and ongoing friendship between Soviet Georgia and Soviet Russia. You can enjoy panoramic view of Caucasus Mountains.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Tbilisi. 3 cities · 12 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private transportation with A/C
  • Private English speaking guide
  • All entrance tickets
  • Bottled water

What's Not Included

  • Lunch

Know before you go

  • Standard Tour option does not include lunch, but you will stop in a restaurant to have lunch.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Tbilisi.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Tbilisi.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 12 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Tbilisi..

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