CLIMBING KAZBEK FROM THE SOUTH #BR#ON THE GEORGIAN SIDE
30
km
Distance
9
days
Duration
2 tours trips and available on request starting
15.08.2026, more 1 tour trips and available on request starting
CLIMBING KAZBEK FROM THE SOUTH #BR#ON THE GEORGIAN SIDE
9
days
30
km
1/3
difficulty
3/4
comfort
2 tours and on request —
15.08.2026, more 1 tour trips and available on request
2 tours and on request —
15.08.2026, more 1 tour trips and available on request
2 tours and on request —
15.08.2026, more 1 tour trips and available on request
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About the Program
Mount Kazbek stands at 5,054 meters and lies on the border between Georgia and Russia. This climb is from the Georgian side, where visas are not required for citizens of many countries. Our company is a local tour operator on Kazbek, offering regular tours from June to September. The tour is available in two packages: Basic (backpacks and camping) and Premium (gear transport by horses, accommodation, and meals in mountain huts). This tour can be combined with a climb to Mount Elbrus.
Start:
Stepantsminda, Georgia
End:
Stepantsminda, Georgia
Язык: русский, ангийский
DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Trekking with backpacks around 30 kg (Basic tariff) or without heavy backpacks (Premium). Moderate hypoxia at altitude.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Basic tariff: guesthouse and tent. Premium tariff: 4★ hotel and mountain huts. View Photo
FOOD
Basic tariff: participants prepare meals from freeze-dried products (included). Premium: includes 3 meals a day in restaurant, with meals in mountain shelters on the route (prepared by guides).
Description by Day
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Day 1
Meeting
Participants gather in the village of Stepantsminda (Georgia) at any time during this day, where our tour begins. You have 3 options for getting there:
1. On your own.
2. Using our group transfer from Essentuki: the bus departs at 6:00 AM, takes 6 hours or more.
3. Using our individual transfer from Tbilisi Airport (TBS) or from the city itself.
Accommodation in a guest house (basic package) or in a 4-star hotel with a beautiful view of Kazbek (Premium package). Equipment check/distribution.
Day 2
Sabertse Pass
Breakfast. Ascent to the mountains in SUV minivans to the Gergeti Church (featured on the cover of this tour). The instructor will teach walking and breathing techniques that help conserve energy during the climb. After that, we hike to the Sabertse Pass at an altitude of 3,150 meters. The transition takes 3-4 hours. From the pass, there's a beautiful view of the Gergeti Glacier and Kazbek itself. Accommodation will be in tents (Basic package) or in the comfortable mountain shelter Altihut (see photo).
Day 3
High Camp
A long trek to the Meteorological Station shelter at an altitude of 3,650 meters (see photo). Throughout the day, Mount Kazbek will be in front of our eyes. We start by walking on rocks, then onto the glacier. The journey takes 5.5 hours, covering a distance of 8.6 km. Accommodation will be in tents or in a mountain shelter.
Day 4
Ortsveri Glacier
Acclimatization hike to 4400 meters. The route includes rocky terrain and traversing crevasses. We practice essential mountaineering skills: walking in crampons, self-arrest on snowy slopes with ice axes, and moving on rope rails. The ascent takes 5 hours, and the descent 2 hours.
Day 5
Rest Day
A day of rest to recharge energy. However, if the weather forecast for the following days is unfavorable, we may use this day for climbing. It serves as a reserve day if needed.
Day 6
Summit Day
We start at 2 AM, equipped with crampons and headlamps. The ascent and descent usually take 10-12 hours. From the summit of Mount Kazbek, you'll enjoy a 360-degree view, with Mount Elbrus visible in the distance. We then return to the Meteo Station.
Day 7
Descent to the Village
We descend to the Holy Trinity Church and then by minivans to the village of Stepantsminda. We'll stay in the same hotel as on the first day of the tour. In the evening, a celebratory dinner at a Georgian cuisine restaurant with the finest Georgian wine, followed by the presentation of medals for the Kazbek climb and certificates.
Day 8
End of the Kazbek Tour
Breakfast at the hotel marks the end of the Kazbek climbing program. Participants who booked the combined two-peak tour - Kazbek and Elbrus will head to Elbrus right after breakfast, crossing the Georgia-Russia border. Those who arranged for a transfer to Essentuki (Russia) will also depart at this time.
Day 9
Reserve Day
This is the second backup day in case of bad weather. If both reserve days are utilized, the tour will conclude on this day. Therefore, you should book your return flight for this day.
INCLUDED IN THE COST:
- Assistance from a tour manager, including help with choosing flights and obtaining visas
- Services of professional mountain guides - no more than 4 participants per guide
- Accommodation: 2 nights in a guesthouse (double occupancy), on the route - in expedition tents.
- Payment for camping in the High Camp
- Meals on the route (freeze-dried food pack)
- Transfer along the mountain road from Stepantsminda to the Holy Trinity Church
- All group equipment: ropes, gas, kitchen, etc.
- All safety measures: satellite phone, first aid kit, rescue service registration
- Certificate of successful climb of Mt Kazbek
STANDART PACK (+ ):
- Group transfer from Tbilisi to Stepantsminda and back
- 2 nights in a 3* hotel (instead of guesthouse)
- Group gear and food carried by horses — you carry only personal items
- Full board meals on the route, with a cook (instead of freeze-dried food)
PREMIUM PACK (+ ):
- Group transfer from Tbilisi to Stepantsminda and back
- 2 nights in a 4* hotel (instead of guesthouse)
- 6 nights in mountain huts (instead of tents)
- All gear (personal + group) carried by horses; you hike with no load
- Full board meals on the route, with a cook (instead of freeze-dried food)
- Official numbered Kazbek summit badge
NOT INCLUDED IN THE COST:
- Flight to Tbilisi, Kutaisi, or Mineralnye Vody
- Airport meet and greet and transfer to the tour start point
- Personal equipment and clothing (available for rent from us)
- Meals in Stepantsminda
- Mountaineering insurance for all tour days (mandatory)
Tour Date
Guide
Spots Left
Cost
15.08.2026 -23.08.2026
Vladimir Khitrikov
USSR and Ukraine Champion, Master of Sports, mountaineering instructor. Speaks English.
8 spots
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26.08.2026 -03.09.2026
Vladimir Khitrikov
USSR and Ukraine Champion, Master of Sports, mountaineering instructor. Speaks English.
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3 spots
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FLIGHT TICKETS
The tour begins and ends in the village of Stepantsminda, Georgia. The nearest airports are Tbilisi (TBS) and Kutaisi (KUT). Contact our manager if you need assistance selecting or purchasing flight tickets.
RULES OF ENTERING THE COUNTRY
Georgia offers visa-free entry to citizens of many countries. For others, an e-visa is available, processed online without visiting a consulate. Contact our manager to check entry requirements for your country.
INSURANCE
It's necessary to obtain mountaineering insurance valid in Georgia, which can be arranged through us. The coverage amount is 50,000 USD. The insurance includes potential expenses for emergency medical care, including hospitalization, search and rescue operations in the mountains in emergency situations (including the use of a helicopter), medical transportation, and return to your permanent place of residence.
REQUIRED CLOTHING
Available for rent:
Mountaineering boots
Gaiters
Overboots
Down jacket rated for -15°C alpine conditions
Down mittens
Hardshell jacket
Softshell pants
Not available for rent (but available for purchase):
Polartec 200 jacket
Polartec thin gloves
Thin underwear (top and bottom)
Thick underwear (top and bottom)
Fleece hat
Hiking socks
Wool socks
Balaclava
Lightweight boots
Light pants
Cap
Mountaineering boots
Gaiters
Overboots
Down jacket rated for -15°C alpine conditions
Down mittens
Hardshell jacket
Softshell pants
Not available for rent (but available for purchase):
Polartec 200 jacket
Polartec thin gloves
Thin underwear (top and bottom)
Thick underwear (top and bottom)
Fleece hat
Hiking socks
Wool socks
Balaclava
Lightweight boots
Light pants
Cap
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
Available for rent:
Backpack, 100 liters
Backpack rain cover
Crampons
Ice axe
Trekking poles
Climbing helmet
Harness + 3 biners + leash
Headlamp + extra batteries
Sleeping bag (comfort temperature of -10°C)
Sleeping pad
Glacier glasses
Ski goggles
Thermos (at least 1 liter)
Compression sack
Not available for rent (but available for purchase):
Personal hygiene items
Spoon, mug, bowl
Sunscreen 50 degrees
Backpack, 100 liters
Backpack rain cover
Crampons
Ice axe
Trekking poles
Climbing helmet
Harness + 3 biners + leash
Headlamp + extra batteries
Sleeping bag (comfort temperature of -10°C)
Sleeping pad
Glacier glasses
Ski goggles
Thermos (at least 1 liter)
Compression sack
Not available for rent (but available for purchase):
Personal hygiene items
Spoon, mug, bowl
Sunscreen 50 degrees
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Equipment and clothing rental
Rental of a complete set of necessary equipment and clothing — everything is included except the most personal items that cannot be rented.
Transfer Mineralnye Vody - Stepantsminda (or back)
Private meeting at Mineralnye Vody Airport and group transfer from Essentuki to Stepantsminda (6 hours or more) and/or back (one-way price).
Transfer Tbilisi - Stepantsminda (or back)
Private transfer from Tbilisi Airport to Stepantsminda or back (one-way price, up to 3 people in the car).
Transfer Kutaisi - Stepantsminda (or back)
Private transfer from Kutaisi Airport to Stepantsminda or back (one-way price, up to 3 people in the car).
Mountaineering insurance
Insurance for all days of the tour, coverage amount 50,000 USD, including helicopter evacuation coverage.
How Do I Take Part?
You can reserve this tour on your own right now. It takes just 5 minutes. If you have questions, contact us in any way convenient for you.
2 PEAKS: KAZBEK & ELBRUS
13
days
55
km
difficulty
comfort
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