Kazbegi Trekking tour 5 days/4 nights

5 days Kazbegi trekking tour: Enjoy easy trekking in the high Caucasus Mountains of - Mtiuleti and regions. Trek to Lomisa Chapel and Khada Gorge. Explore Truso Gorge with mineral water springs and small lakes and hike to Gergeti Mountain, where the Holy Trinity Church stands under the great peak of the Kazbegi Glacier.

MAIN HIGHLIGHTS & SIGHTS TO VISIT: Mtiuleti province: townlet , Lomisa Chapel, Khada Gorge Khevi province: Truso gorge, village Kobi, Truso mineral waters and lakes, Gergeti trinity church, Dariali Gorge, Gveleti Waterfalls Trekking per day – 5-6 hours Max. Elevation: 2196 m. above sea level

ITINERARY DAY 1: Arrival in Tbilisi. Transfer from the airport to Tbilisi hotel. Overnight in Tbilisi hotel.

DAY 2: TBILISI-MLETA-KHADA GORGE-GUDAURI Driving distance: 140 km; total trekking duration: 5 hours Have breakfast at the hotel. Drive to northern Georgia and explore Mtiuleti province, literally translated as "the land of mountains” Mtiuleti is a historical region in Georgia and comprises the southern slope of the Mountains and the White River Valley. En-route you’ll pass through the small town of Pasanauri. Start walking tour to the first destination, Lomisa Chapel located on the hilltop (2 hours trekking uphill); Lomisa chapel has long been one of the sacred places for Georgian people. The 11th century church is named after St. Continue trekking to Khada gorge (3 hours easy trekking) where nature is surrounded by green mountains and a pure river flowing through. Afterwards drive towards Gudauri ski resort (2196 m.) Have dinner and overnight at Gudauri hotel.

DAY 3: GUDAURI-TRUSO-KAZBEGI Driving distance: 50 km; total trekking duration: 5 hours Have breakfast at the hotel. Today you’ll enjoy the full day walking in Truso Gorge. Truso Gorge is located on the northern slope of the Caucasus, at the beginning of the Tergi river bed. Length of this gorge is 25 km (5 hours easy walking), takes you to the origin at Truso pass and ends at the village of Kobi (2000 m). The gorge is in an alpine zone, where factually there are no trees. Therefore, it is picturesque and unique in its geological structure – the travertine valley with hydro carbonate mineral springs and “boiling” lake. Despite the severe climate, the remains of old structures – churches, towers and fortresses, are still preserved in some of the villages of Truso gorge. Truso is also rich in mineral waters which influence the colour of the river Tergi banks. We will also see a small carbonated lake. Dinner and overnight in Kazbegi guesthouse.

DAY 4: KAZBEGI-GERGETI-GVELETI-TBILISI Driving distance: 200 km; total trekking duration: 4 hours Have breakfast at the guesthouse. If you are lucky and the weather is nice you’ll be able to see the amazing sunrise at the highest peak of Eastern Georgia, Kazbegi Mountain (5033 m). Start easy trekking (5 km one way) towards Gergeti Trinity Church 14th c. (elevation 2170 m.) passing through the little settlements of Gergeti village. At the top of the path you’ll find yourself in the wide- open field surrounded by high rocks. Continue to Dariali gorge literally translated as “iron gate”. Dariali creates a border between Georgia and Northern Ossetia. En-route make a turn to the direction of Gveleti waterfalls – the homeland of mountain eagles with slender and tall rocks. After 20 minutes’ walk you’ll reach a small waterfall hiding among the huge rocks. Trek to the large waterfall (20 minutes more difficult walk). In the evening drive back to Tbilisi for overnight.

DAY 5: TBILISI Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport.

SHORT ITINEARY Days Kazbegi Trekking Route Meals Overnights 1 TBILISI -/-/- Tbilisi hotel 2 TBILISI-MLETA-KHADA GORGE-GUDAURI B/-/D Gudauri hotel 3 GUDAURI-TRUSO-KAZBEGI B/-/D Kazbegi guesthouse 4 KAZBEGI-GERGETI-GVELETI-TBILISI B/-/- Tbilisi hotel 5 TBILISI B/-/- No hotel

PRICES PER PERSON:

Price per pax. 2 4 6 8 10+1 12+1 SS GBP 425 300 270 250 245 230 75

Price per pax. 2 4 6 8 10+1 12+1 SS EUR 470 335 300 275 270 255 85

Price per pax. 2 4 6 8 10+1 12+1 SS USD 550 390 350 325 320 300 95

Note: Prices are given per person. SS - single supplement. Additional cost in case of request of single room at the hotels is 75 EUR. 1 person is free of charge for 10 or more people.

PRICES INCLUDE: PRICES EXCLUDE: 2 x transfer from Tbilisi International Airport on days: 1 & 5; Airplane tickets Transportation: Travel insurance a/c comfortable car – all days Visa fees Staff: Single room accommodation Professional trekking-guide service – all days Alcoholic beverages Professional driver service – all days Catering unless mentioned Catering: Other personal expenses 4 x breakfasts (days 2, 3, 4, 5) 2 x dinners at hotel/guesthouse (days 2, 3) 1 bottle of mineral water per person per day Overnights: 2 x overnights in Tbilisi hotel 3* (days 1, 4) 1 x overnight in Gudauri hotel 3* (day 2) 1 x overnight in Kazbegi guesthouse (day 3) Excursions and entrance fees per program Souvenir Map of Georgia