KAZBEK 5054m
July 21 – 29, 2025
Kazbek (Mkinvartsveri) is located in the majestic mountain range of the Caucasus, on the border of Georgia and Russia, and is one of the most iconic destinations for mountaineering and nature lovers. The area is known for its unique natural beauty, rich history, and culture.
It is believed to be the mountain where Prometheus was punished by the gods and chained to suffer eternally. The name “Mkinvartsveri” means “Frozen Peak” in Georgian, reflecting the constant presence of ice and snow.
The Gergeti Trinity Church (14th century), a symbol of Orthodox Christian heritage, stands at an altitude of 2,170 m.
Kazbek and the surrounding area offer a combination of natural beauty, culture, and adventure, making it one of the most unique destinations in the world.
Day 1:
Arrival at Tbilisi airport where our local guide welcomes us, and from there we transfer to our hotel. After some rest, we will enjoy the old town and discover its alleys. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 2:
In the morning, we start our journey to Stepantsminda, where we will make stops at very beautiful gorges for photos and then ascend by SUV from Stepantsminda to the highest active Orthodox Church in the world, Tsminda Sameba (Holy Trinity Church), located at an altitude of 2200 meters.
From here, we start our hike towards the Saberce pass and the MountainHut “DEKA” (3020 m). Overnight stay at the hut.
3 hours + 840 m
Day 3:
Breakfast with a view of the Kazbek mountain range and we proceed to the Base camp (Beltemi hut) at 3650 m. Upon arrival at the camp, we will rest and enjoy our lunch until it’s time for practice and training in the use of our equipment (crampons & ice axe). Accommodation in tents.
3 hours + 630 m
Day 4:
Acclimatization hike on the glacier at 4000 m and preparations for summit day. Overnight stay in tents. 1.5 hours +350 m
Day 5:
Summit Day.
We wake up very early in the morning and after breakfast, we start our ascent towards the Mount Kazbek plateau at 4500 m, where we will need to put on our crampons, harnesses, and rope up to continue our ascent to the summit of Kazbek at an altitude of 5047 m.
The view from the summit enchants even the most demanding and gives us strength for our return to the base camp after 11-12 hours.
Overnight stay at the base camp, or, depending on our strength, we can descend to the DEKA hut for a hot shower and spend the night there.
12 hours, + 1400 m.
Day 6:
Spare day in case of bad weather the previous day. Return to Tbilisi. Festive dinner with the awarding of ascent certificates and local flavors.
Day 7:
Transfer to Tbilisi with short stops at Gergeti Sameba monastery, Stepantsminda town, Ananuri Fortress, and time to discover the architectural beauties of the city and, of course, enjoy its thermal baths after our descent from the mountain. Accommodation in a hotel.
Day 8:
Return flight to Greece full of experiences and planning our next adventure.
Cost for a group of 4-6 people 2050 euros
Registrations until April 30 2025 with a deposit of 950 euros
Full payment no later than May 30 2025 for the total amount
Included:
- All transfers according to the program
- Two nights in a hotel in Tbilisi with breakfast, (double rooms)
- Two nights at DEKA hut with breakfast, lunch, dinner
- Two nights in tents at Base Camp 3650m with breakfast, lunch, dinner.
- English-speaking guides at a ratio of 1:4 on summit day,
- Group equipment: tents, ropes.
- Horses for group equipment,
Not included:
- Air tickets to Tbilisi,
- Services for transporting personal equipment by horses,
- Rental of personal equipment,
- Additional charge for single accommodation.
- Bottled water, beers, and other drinks
- Tips for the guides
- Individual trekking equipment (boots, jackets, backpacks)
- Activities outside the program.
- Expenses for leaving the tour outside the program.
