The Caucasus is one of the great mountain systems on Earth, tall enough, wild enough, and old enough to rival the Alps or the Andes. Georgia, tucked into its southern folds, is one of the most underrated countries in the world, still largely off the radar for most travelers, with Kazbegi as one of its finest introductions. Mount Kazbek towers over it all, and the trails beneath it are just as striking. But we build our days around more than trekking: wine poured straight from a family cellar, khinkali folded by hand, and evenings spent at a 4-star design hotel built into a former Soviet-era sanatorium, equal parts history and comfort. Whatever kind of hiker you are, there’s a version of this trip that fits.
Five days in the Caucasus, built around Kazbegi and everything that makes it special. We meet in Tbilisi and drive the Georgian Military Highway north, with a private wine tasting in Saguramo along the way. From there, it's three full days trekking a mix of alpine terrain, wide valleys, and dramatic ridgelines, with picnic lunches on the trail and a hands-on khinkali class worked in somewhere along the trip. Evenings are spent at a 4-star design hotel built into a former Soviet-era sanatorium, with Mount Kazbek in view and a pool and sauna waiting at the end of each day.
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A great thing about this Georgia trekking tour is that it’s ideal for all skill levels and fitness needs, from easy & beginner to challenging. Locations for each trekking day are approximate—the local guide team chooses the exact route that morning based on weather, trail conditions, and how the group is feeling, so the difficulty can be fully adapted to you and your group’s preference.
There’s plenty happening off the trail too: a wine tasting steeped in Bronze Age history, a hands-on cooking class, and a guide who knows the region inside out.
The Saguramo wine experience. Between the valleys, there’s a private stop in Saguramo — a village on the route between Tbilisi and Kazbegi, so it fits naturally on either the arrival or departure day. The host family there has kept a private collection of Bronze Age artifacts (3500–2500 BC), a rare, generations-deep record of Georgia’s mountain history. The visit includes:
The khinkali masterclass. Back in Kazbegi, there’s a hands-on session with local hosts where you’ll learn to fold and cook Georgia’s most iconic dumpling yourself, not just eat it.
Your guide. A local Georgian guide is with you the whole way, happy to talk mountains, history, and everything in between.
Horseback riding. For a change of pace from walking, horse riding can replace one trekking day or run as an afternoon add-on, with routes and durations matched to your group’s experience and the day’s weather. Rides take in the Arsha valley, the Sno valley, and the lower slopes around Stepantsminda, on mountain-bred horses.
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Group sizes and pricing
Georgia hiking tours can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements
If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
The price for this Georgia hiking tour is based on twin-share rooms, but a single occupancy room can be arranged at an additional fee. You can add it to your booking at checkout.
The starting point of your Kazbegi trekking tour is Tbilisi International Airport (TBS). You will meet your guide there for pickup on Day 1 and head to the mountains via the incredibly scenic Georgian Military Highway.
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Deposits
Secure your spot with a 30% deposit upon booking! The remaining 70% of the trip price must be paid 90 days prior to departure at the latest. If booking within 90 days of departure, the full amount is required at the time of booking.
Cancellations
Booking fees are non-refundable after a 48-hour grace period. During checkout, however, you can choose one of 57hours’ flexibility options—Basic, Flexible, or Super Flexible. Depending on which one you choose, a different cancellation policy will apply to your booking.
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