GEORGIA Gems of Greater Caucasus Mountains Hikes - Kazbegi

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Date: 12 - 20 July
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Y𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐑𝐒𝐕𝐏 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐝/𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐆𝐎𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐀𝐅𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭.

This trip is focused not just on hiking & landscape, but 𝒂 𝒈𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝒎𝒊𝒙 𝒐𝒇 𝑮𝒆𝒐𝒓𝒈𝒊𝒂𝒏 𝒄𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆, 𝒉𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚 & 𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅, 𝒄𝒖𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒆 & 𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒚 𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒔. 𝑶𝒉 𝒚𝒆𝒔! 𝑾𝒊𝒏𝒆, 𝒄𝒍𝒂𝒊𝒎𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒆 𝒃𝒐𝒓𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆. 𝑨 𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒆𝒕𝒆 𝒎𝒊𝒙 𝒐𝒇 𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒒𝒖𝒆 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒅𝒐𝒐𝒓 & 𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔.

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LonelyPlanet "Georgia today is by far the most visited country in the South Caucasus, and it’s easy to see why: its rich culture and astonishingly diverse landscapes make it an ideal destination for anyone loving history and nature on the grandest of scales. From its green valleys spread with vineyards to its old churches and watchtowers perched in fantastic mountain scenery, Georgia never disappoints. In recent years TBILISI, the capital has emerged as one of the coolest cities in Europe, with a burgeoning club scene, world-class restaurants & a selection of natural wine bars that easily make it the hippest spot in the region."

Kazbegi district lies in the Caucasus mountains north of Tbilisi, beneath the famous Mount Kazbek (5033m). Due to its easy accessibility and natural beauty, it is the most visited mountain area in Georgia. Kazbegi is a stunning region known for its dramatic landscapes, lush valleys, and towering peaks, making it a paradise for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. Here; the hiking landscapes constantly shift, and each trail offers something unique, from glaciers and towering cliffs to serene valleys and rivers.

Highlights
🏔 Best hiking trails of Kazbegi, via Stepantsminda
👉 Jvari monastery
👉 Uplistsikhe caves, video
🏔 Gveleti Waterfalls Hike, ~ 4 km total
🏔 Juta Valley, Chaukhi Base Camp hike, ~ 10 km total
👉 Gergeti Trinity Church Drive
🏔 Sabertse Camp hike, ~ 14 km total
🏔 Truso Valley, Zakagori Fortress Hike, ~ 14 km total
👉 Kakheti Wine Region
👉 Sighnaghi
👉 Metekhi church
👉 Narikala fortress
👉 Old Synagogue
👉 Caravanserai

This is a fully supported trek. All personal luggage will be carried by vehicles. Hikers just have to carry a daypack & lunch.

Single joiners will be paired with the same gender in hotels. If no match, be prepared to take up a single room.

Who Suitable?
All hikers at any level - as long you train up for vertical stamina. No technical climb. Usual alpine Tundra mountains terrain - slopes, rocks etc. No high altitude issue. Beginners to hiking must be relatively healthy and active in other forms of cardio exercise that get the heartbeat up to ~ 130 & above.

Land Cost, SGD [Twin share]
👉 Min 10 to go
👉 10 pax & above $ 2,650/pax
👉 16 pax & above $ 2,350/pax
👉 18 pax & above $ 2,200/pax
👉 24 pax & above $ 2,000/pax
👉 Single room + $ SGD 360
👉 Sign now with a Deposit of $ 550

LAND cost Includes
✅ 2-way airport transfer on appointed flights via Qatar Airlines
✅ 7-night accommodation, twin/triple share in hotels
Tbilisi: 4 nights at 4* hotel Astoria or similar
Stepantsminda: 3 nights – at 4* hotel Intourist Kazbegi
✅ English-speaking cultural/trekking guide
✅ Transportation: comfortable minibus/bus with 20-30 seats,
✅ 4X4 with 6 seats for some tough road
✅ Meals: FULLBOARD. 3 meals/day from day 2 to 7, all hiking lunches are packed. => 7 Breakfasts 6 Lunch/Picnic Lunches, 3 Wine tasting, 6x dinner + Welcome dinner + 1 Farewell Dinner (Grand) - traditional Georgian restaurant (usually with live performance)
✅ Cooking Class in Stepantsminda
✅ Daily Luggage transfer
✅ All permit entry to hiking trails
✅ Local Assistant hiking guide
✅ SANL founder, TS Chua

Exclude
Airfares, insurance, single room, alcoholic beverage, items not in the inclusion list

Brief Itinerary
Day 1 ☼ Arrive at Georgia Tbilisi airport TBS. Meet guide & check-in. Free to explore Tbilisi, welcome dinner.
3 meals/day from day 2 - 7 (hiking day will be packed lunch)
Day 2 ☼ Tbilisi ► Jvari Monastery ► Uplistsikhe Cave Town ► Lunch @ Winery ► Tbilisi
Day 3 ☼ Tbilisi ► Ananuri ► KAZBEGI, Stepantsminda ► Gveleti Waterfalls hike ► Stepantsminda
Day 4 ☼ Stepantsminda ► Juta ► Chaukhi Base Camp hike ► Stepantsminda
Day 5 ☼ Stepantsminda ► Gergeti Trinity Church ► Sabertse Camp Hike
Day 6 ☼ Stepantsminda ► Truso Valley Hike ► Tbilisi
Day 7 ☼ Tbilisi ► Kakheti Wine region ► Sighnaghi ► Alazani valley ► Tbilisi, Farewell dinner
Day 8 ☼ Departure, 19 July
Day 9 ☼ Arrive SG 20 July

Meals included
12 July Arrival day => Welcome dinner in a traditional Georgian restaurant
13 July B / L / D
14 July B / L / D
15 July B / L / D
16 July B / L / D
17 July B / L / D
18 July B / L / Farewell Dinner
19 July B => Fly home
20 July Reach SG

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