The 8 Best Kazbegi Tours & Hikes

1.Round Trip Bus Transfer to Juta from Kazbegi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26 reviews · from $22Our pick

Take a shared Mountain Freaks van from Stepantsminda to Juta, a 2,200-meter mountain village below the Chaukhi range. Choose a 9:15 am departure with a 5:30 pm return, or an 11:15 am departure with a 7:30 pm return. The ride takes 30 to 40 minutes, with a planned stop at Sno. This is transport only, so you hike independently.

“Fantastic trip, very on time and you can easily hike to the lake within that time period from where you are dropped off. The initial hike from the official drop off point permitted by law to the town is not that bad, needing around 40 extra minutes each way. The views are stunning, it does really look like the Italian dolomites.”

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2.Round-Trip Bus Transfer to Truso Valley from Kazbegi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · from $22

Ride from Mountain Freaks in Stepantsminda to Okrokana, the starting point for a self-guided hike through Truso Valley. Choose a 9:15 a.m. departure with a 4:30 p.m. return, or 11:15 a.m. with a 6:30 p.m. return. Expect mineral springs, old villages, monasteries, shepherds, and Zakagori Fortress.

“Mountain Freaks, our company for our transfers was great. The hike was ok. It was sort of a Yellowstone Park light. To be fair we had just finished hiking the classic trail in the Svaneti and so we were a little underwhelmed. Probably wouldn't;t do it again. From what I've heard would probably try Juta next time.”

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3.Hiking to Gveleti Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $35Top rated

Meet your English-speaking guide at Rooms Kazbegi at noon, then ride to Gveleti village for an easy, scenic hike of less than 1 km to the Snake’s Waterfall. Guides such as Luka, Lasha, and Soso are praised for friendly service and local insight. Transport is included, but bring food, water, and sturdy shoes.

“Lasha was a great guide! He was very knowledgeable about the area. The hike to the waterfalls were breathtaking!”

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4.Paragliding tandem flights in Georgia

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 40 minutes (approx.) · from $130

Fly tandem over Gudauri with a certified instructor, after a safety briefing and transfer to the launch point. The roughly 40-minute experience includes a flight video, and hotel pickup in Gudauri is available by request. Pilot Irakli is praised for his calm, professional approach.

“The weather was not great when we reach to Gudauri but we made it in the afternoon. I was scared and excited but when we started to fly, went so fun and smooth. Thanks to my pilot Mr. Irakli . He was so fun and professional in his craft.”

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5.2 Days Private Tour to Kazbegi and Juta Village with Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $270

Travel privately from Tbilisi to Kazbegi with a driver-guide such as Matsu or Kakhipasu, stopping at Jvari, Zhinvali, Gudauri, Gergeti Trinity Church, and Sno. Spend the night near Kazbegi, then hike from Juta toward Chaukhi Glacier for about five hours. Hotel pickup, breakfast, water, and lodging are included.

“It was amazing tour and Kakhipasu was a great guide. We started from Tbilish and we visited some places in the way to Kazbegi. Kakhipasu gave us a good information and explained the history of places. In addition, we stayed a wonderful accomodation in Kazbegi. It was very clean, and they servered us delicious breafast. Next morning, we started and enjoyed hiking. Thank you Kahkipasu”

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6.Cloudbase Paragliding in Gudauri, Georgia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $140

Fly tandem over Gudauri with an experienced Cloudbase pilot such as George, taking in mountain views from a 10 to 15 minute flight. Your gear is provided, a GoPro records the ride at no extra cost, and hotel pickup is available in Gudauri. The activity lasts about 30 minutes, depending on weather and waiting time.

“A must do in Gudauri! And those guys make it just wonderful! They made my day! Honestly my whole trip, from their fast WhatsApp response, to smooth pickup and drop, to clear easy instructions, to the perfect weather and location choice, to the warm hearts and friendly atmosphere, to the outstanding pilot skills and expertise, he always make sure I'm comfortable and feeling great. They were dynamic and enthusiastic, the views are stunning, breathtaking”

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7.One Day Private Trekking Tour to Truso Valley

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Walk 22 kilometers through Truso Valley, passing mineral springs, natural pools, Ketrisi, monasteries, shepherds, and Zakagori Fortress. Mountain Freaks provides a private guide, 4x4 transport, and trekking poles for up to six people. Guide Keti has led this route, and children may join with their parents.

“We booked Angel Mountain and Juta hikes with mountain freaks, and our guide was Keti. These were the hikes of our lives. Not only did Keti help the two of us with little hiking experience to finish the hikes, but she also shared beautiful stories and background information with us. Words cannot describe how much joy, fun and awe we had on these hikes. She also cares genuinely about the environment and local community, which we really respect. This shows true love of the mountains and the experience. We already cannot wait to come back to Kazbegi, and would recommend hiking with Mountain Freaks to everyone!”

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8.One Day Trekking Private Tour to Chaukhi Pass 3341 m

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews

Travel by 4x4 from Stepantsminda to Juta, then hike beneath the Chaukhi massif to the high pass dividing Kazbegi and Khevsureti. Your private guide, trekking poles, and transport are included. The route takes 8 to 9 hours on foot and suits fit hikers ready for changeable mountain weather.

“We highly recommend the trek from Juta to Abudelauri Lakes via Chaukhi Pass! We signed up for this short two-day hike with Mountain Freaks. We were assigned two guides, Keti and Dato. I understand usually it's one guide only and we were Read more”

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