Kazbek Expedition
IMERETI, MTSKHETA-MTIANETI, KAZBEK SUMMIT
Stepantsminda, Tbilisi, Georgian Military Road, Kazbek Summit
8-10 Days
Kutaisi
Change Airport- Adventure
- Bespoke
Expedition overview
Day 1: Kutaisi Airport – Stepantsminda (340 km)
- arrival in Kutaisi
- lunch break after the tour at a restaurant near Kutaisi
- transfer to Stepantsminda and hotel accommodation, welcome dinner, free time
- overnight stay in Stepantsminda
Day 2: GERGETI ➙ METEO – 2150m asml ↗ 3650m asml – 14km
- early breakfast at the agritourism farm
- jeep ride to one of the most beautifully located monasteries in Georgia – Tsminda Sameba, which lies at an altitude of 2170 m above sea level at the foot of Mount Kazbek (5033 m above sea level)
- loading luggage onto horses, which will transport them to the weather station
- trekking with light backpacks through the Gergeti Glacier to the weather station – Betlemi Hut at an altitude of 3650 m (distance to cover 14 km)
- dinner, overnight stay at the weather station
Day 3: METEO –3650m asml ↗ ~4000m asml ↘ 3650m asml – 3km
- breakfast
- acclimatization – trekking at an altitude of about 4000 m
- practical exercises: using an ice axe, moving on crampons, rope securing, etc.
- return to the weather station, dinner, and overnight stay
Day 4/5: METEO ➙ KAZBEK SUMMIT ➙ METEO – 3650m asml ↗ 5054m asml ↘ 3650m asml – 15km
- these days are dedicated to additional acclimatization, waiting out unfavorable weather conditions, and the summit attempt.
- wake-up and light breakfast around 2:00 in the morning
- start of the summit attempt around 3-4 AM
- summit ascent (expected around 10 AM under good weather conditions)
- return to the weather station (distance covered: 15 km)
- dinner and overnight stay
Day 6: METEO ➙ GERGETI – Stepantsminda 3650m asml ↘ 2150m asml – 14km
- breakfast
- breaking camp
- descent to the Tsminda Sameba monastery (Gergeti) and jeep ride to Kazbegi
- festive dinner in the form of a traditional Georgian feast – supra, full of local specialties, toasts, homemade wine, and overnight stay in an agritourism farm
Day 7: Stepantsminda – Kutaisi 340km
- breakfast at the guesthouse
- transfer to Kutaisi and hotel accommodation, free time and city tour
- farewell supra in guesthouse with Georgian cuisine workshops
- return to the hotel for overnight stay
Day 8: Transfer to the airport
- transfer to the airport
1000€/pax. - 1200€/pax.
Information
Due to the risk of bad weather conditions in the mountains, it is possible to extend the mountain activity by additional days.
It is also possible to extend the trip in order to organize optional trips to other regions of Georgia. we can also take care of and organize a stay for people or part of a group that does not take part in a mountain expedition – accommodation, trips to neighboring regions.
Hiking equipment, ice axes, crampons, helmets, tents, gas cylinders and burners are available for rent on site. You can leave some of your clothing or unnecessary equipment in our depository in Stepantsminda.
The Kazbek expedition program may change due to weather changes. Our experienced guides, who have made several dozen ascents to the peak, will ensure the safety of the group. They will also decide whether to interrupt the attack in the event of deteriorating weather. We do not guarantee reaching the summit, but we guarantee that we will do everything possible to ensure the safety of participants.
Minimum number of participants – 3 people. All participants are obliged to purchase individual insurance for extreme sports (we have contacts to an agency in Poland for appropriate insurance). All participants are obliged to inform about chronic or other diseases that may affect the course of the expedition. Due to the risk of bad weather conditions in the mountains, it is possible to extend the mountain activity by additional days.
It is also possible to extend the trip after the mountain activity in order to organize optional trips to other regions of Georgia. We can also take care of and organize stays for people or part of a group that is not participating in a mountain expedition – accommodation, trips to neighboring regions. Hiking equipment, ice axes, crampons, helmets, tents, gas cylinders and burners are available for rent on site. You can leave some of your clothing or unnecessary equipment in our depository in Stepantsminda.
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PRICE: 1200€/person – version with accommodation and meals.
PRICE: 1000€/person – version without accommodation and meals.
In Short
- Kutaisi – administrative center of Imereti Region and one of the oldest cities in Georgia and fifth among the oldest cities in Europe. The city has been inhabited since ancient times, where existence of colchian culture is confirmed here from the XV-XIII centuries BC
- Stepantsminda (formerly Kazbegi) – town among the Greater Caucasus with the Gergeti Holy Trinity church situated at a height 2 250 m and looking at – Kazbek (Mkinvartsveri) – the second highest peak in Georgia (5040 m)
- Georgian Military Road – a road passes through narrow gorges squeezed between colossal Caucasus Mountains. Ananuri Fortress
- Betlemi Hut (also known as Meteo Station) – the starting point on the route to Mount Kazbek 3650m above sea level
Price includes
- transportation by minibus and off-road vehicles, airport transfers
- accommodation in hotels/pensions/tents/weather stations
- payment for guides and horses (10-15kg/person) to carry our luggage
- services of an experienced mountain guide
- additional cost for accommodation at the weather station: 25 EURO/person per night*
- additional cost for meals twice a day at the weather station: 50 EURO/person*
- additional cost for extending the mountain activity: 100 EURO/person/day**
- baggage transfer by horses
Price does not include
- airplane ticket
- personal expenses
- insurance
- additional meals during the day (lunch, snacks)
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