Georgia · Hiking

Gori Tour in Russian

10 Hours Round trip from Stepantsminda Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Travel along the Georgian Military Highway
  • 02 Photo stop at Jinvali Water Reservoir
  • 03 Visit Stepantsminda in the Greater Caucasus
  • 04 Hike to Gveleti Waterfall
  • 05 Explore the alpine scenery of Juta Village
  • 06 Enjoy views of the Chaukhi Mountain range from 5th Season
  • 07 Option to finish in Stepantsminda or return to Tbilisi

Discover the dramatic landscapes of Georgia on a full-day journey from Tbilisi into the Greater Caucasus. Travel along the Georgian Military Highway, stop at the Jinvali Water Reservoir, and continue to Stepantsminda for mountain views, fresh air, and time to relax before the hiking portion of the day begins.

Follow scenic trails to Gveleti Waterfall and explore the alpine surroundings of Juta Village, one of the highest settlements in the area. The experience ends with unforgettable views toward the Chaukhi Mountains from 5th Season, a peaceful spot to pause, enjoy the setting, and take in the beauty of the highlands.

Follow scenic trails to Gveleti Waterfall and explore the alpine surroundings of Juta Village, one of the highest settlements in the area.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Tbilisi, Stepantsminda
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

09:00 Leaving Traveler's Meeting Point

Congratulations! Your experience has just started!

10:10 Jinvali Water Reservoir

Duration: 15 minutes
Jinvali water reservoir, also known as a lake, is located on the Georgian Military Highway. Soviets constructed the dam in the 1980s—a wonderful place to take amazing pictures.

12:30 Stepantsminda (Kazbegi) - The Rooms Kazbegi Hotel

Duration: 30 minutes
Stepantsiminda (Kazbegi) is known for its scenic location in the Greater Caucasus mountains and for being a center for trekkers and mountain climbing. Local attractions include Kazbegi Mountain itself, the alpine meadows, forests of the surrounding Kazbegi Nature Reserve, and Gergeti Trinity Church outside of the town.

13:15 Start Hiking to Gveleti Waterfall

Duration: 1 hour and 45 minutes

See the unique sights along the Georgian Military Highway and visit a hidden treasure next to Dariali Gorge. Gveleti waterfall, translated as "the Snake’s Waterfall," is one of the most splendid waterfalls in Georgia. It is in Kazbegi, in Gveleti village. The path from Gveleti village to the waterfall is less than 1 km to see scenic views of the Caucasus.

15:15 Stop for a shop

Duration: 15 minutes

After hiking in Gveleti, we stop for a shop in Stepantsminda to get some snacks.

16:15 Juta Village (Hiking from Juta village to 5th Season)

Duration: 45 minutes
The village of Juta is one of the highest points - 2200 meters above sea level. With only 18 locals, surrounded by an alpine area, it's a great place to escape civilization. Moreover, the Chaukhi Mountain range is near the village on the prominent hill of the Caucasus mountain range, at the river Bakurkhevi. All these composition views give visitors incredible satisfaction and a feeling to be a part of nature.

17:00 5th Season

Duration: 1 hour 

After driving to Juta village and hiking up to the hill, you will be surprised by stunning views of Chaukhi Mountain and unforgettable views from the Fifth Season Hotel. It's a peaceful place with the stunning landscape of the multiple mountain Chaukhi peaks. Breathtaking location. Find the seat to have late lunch or dinner while enjoying the performance of nature.

19:30 Finish the tour in Stepantsminda (Kazbegi)

23:00 Arrive in Tbilisi

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Stepantsminda 2 cities · 10 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • A professional guide service
  • A bottle of water
  • Transportation service

What's Not Included

  • Food and drink

Know before you go

  • Don't be late.
  • The tour operates only in English.
  • The tour operates in all weather conditions. Therefore, please dress according to the weather.
  • This tour isn't for professional hikers, but guests have a hiking distance of 3 km.
  • It is not recommended for pregnant women.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Stepantsminda, GE
Tour start
Stepantsminda, GE
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 10 hours finish where they began, in Stepantsminda.

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