Itinerary Details

Upon your arrival at Tbilisi International Airport, you will be welcomed by a Rahhalah representative, and you will be transferred to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of your day exploring the beautiful capital of Georgia at your own pace, until the group reassembles in the evening for a briefing meeting.

Accommodation: Strofi Hotel (4-star) or similar

After breakfast, you will check-out from the hotel and head towards to the village of Stepantsminda, one of the most beautiful destinations in Georgia. Until the 21st century, this small town on the mountains was called Kazbegi, after the famous, Georgian writer Alexander Kazbegi who was born there in 1848.

On the way, travel up and over the curvy Jvari Pass (2380m) surrounded by high mountain peaks. Continue another 30 minutes to the village of Juta (2250m), the highest mountain village in the area.

At Juta, begin the easy hike to Juta Lake located at the base of the Chaukhi Mountains. On this hike you will carry with you the items that you will need for a day hike. Lunch in local hut in the mountains. Continue to walk to the lake and return to village Juta to drive to Stepantsminda for overnight.

Driving distance: 175 km/approx. 4 hours
Trekking route: Juta Village (2160m) - Chaukhi Massif (2530m)
Trekking distance: 8 km.
Elevation gain/loss: ↑370m ↓370m.

Accommodation: Intourist Kazbegi 4* or similar.

After morning breakfast, a short drive up to the Gergeti trinity church, located 2170m above sea level. Gergeti is a cultural monument, mostly poised in the clouds from where breathtaking views over Kazbegi and the famous Dariali gorge is opening.

Start to hike to Sabertse 2900 m. above sea level. Have a picnic lunch in nature with an amazing view on the mount Kazbek and hike back to Stepantsminda.

Trekking route: Gergeti Trinity Church (2170m) - Sabertse (2900m)
Trekking distance: 8 km.
Elevation gain/loss: ↑800m ↓800m.

Accommodation: Intourist Kazbegi 4* or similar

After breakfast, drive to village Kobi to start hiking to Truso Gorge – it’s known for its mineral water springs, white/yellow travertines, mineral lake with bubbles, towers of Middle Ages-most notably Zakagori castle, and abandoned villages.

Trek to the white travertines and continue to a lake with bubbles inside, have lunch there and return to Okrokana village to meet the vehicle and return to Tbilisi.

Overnight at the hotel.

Trekking route: Village Kobi (2060m) - Truso Gorge (2140m)
Trekking distance: 10 km.
Elevation gain/loss: ↑80m ↓80m.
Driving distance: 175 km/approx. 4 hours.

Accommodation: Strofi Hotel (4-star) or similar.

After breakfast, check-out from hotel and depending on your departure details, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back home.

Note: We recommend that your departure flights are in the evening.