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WINTER LANDSCAPE OF MOUNT KAZBEGI AND STEPANTSMINDA VILLAGE FOR A HIGH-ALTITUDE GEORGIA TOUR, BY ZURATOUR.COM
 

🏔️ High-Altitude Georgia: The 2-Day Kazbegi & Truso Gorge Expedition

Experience the "Place Above the Clouds." This immersive two-day journey takes you deep into the heart of the Main Caucasian Range, traversing the legendary Georgian Military Road. From turquoise reservoirs to the hidden "Valley of Narzans," discover why writers like Chekhov claimed these landscapes feel more like a dream than reality.
Start Point: Tbilisi or Kutaisi
Duration: 2 Days / 1 Night
Highlights: Gergeti Trinity Church, Truso Gorge, Ananuri Fortress, & Mineral Springs.

🗓️ Day 1: Legends of the Military Road

Your journey begins with a climb into the mountains. If starting from Tbilisi, we pass the ancient capital of Mtskheta before hitting the winding roads that lead to the peaks.
  • Zhinvali Reservoir & Ananuri Fortress: Capture the turquoise waters of the Aragvi River against the stone walls of a late-medieval stronghold. Once the seat of the powerful Aragvian Eristavs, this fortress stood as a silent sentry over the gorge for centuries.
  • The Cross Pass: We ascend to the geographical boundary between Europe and Asia ($2385$m). Stand at the Gudauri panoramic platform where eagles soar below you, and the "Socialist-era" mosaic monument offers a 360-degree view of the abyss.
  • Gergeti Trinity Church: The crown jewel of Stepantsminda. Sitting at $2170$m at the foot of Mt. Kazbek, this 14th-century shrine is Georgia’s most iconic silhouette. Reach it via a scenic hike or a rugged 4x4 drive.
  • Gveleti Waterfalls: A short off-road trip and a picturesque trail lead us to the "Big" and "Small" waterfalls tucked away in a dramatic rocky gorge.
Overnight: A cozy hotel in Stepantsminda with morning views of the sun hitting the glaciers of Mt. Kazbek.

🗓️ Day 2: The Hidden Truso Valley

Day two takes you off the beaten path and into the Truso Gorge—a wild, secluded region rarely seen by the average tourist.
  • The Birth of the Terek: Follow the turbulent Tergi River to its glacial source. This is a land of vertical cliffs, silver-green hills, and absolute silence.
  • The Mineral Valley: Truso is famous for its "Narzan" springs. We’ll taste naturally carbonated water directly from the earth as we trek toward the ruins of Zakatgori Fortress.
  • The Bottomless Abano Lake: The climax of our hike is a unique carbonated mineral lake. Its deep blue, bubbling waters are a geological marvel found nowhere else in Georgia.

✨ Why Choose This Tour?

  • Off-the-Beaten-Path: We include the Truso Gorge, a location skipped by most standard tour operators.
  • Authentic Flavors: Taste healing mineral waters from various natural springs throughout the trek.
  • Flexible Starts: Convenient pickups from either Kutaisi or Tbilisi.
"One must experience the Georgian Military Road... the impressions are so vivid that everything seems like a dream." — A.P. Chekhov
 
scenic green landscape of Truso valley with winding river and mountains by zuratour.com
aerial style view of the winding Terek river through the lush green Truso valley in Georgia by zuratour.com
jagged snow dusted Chaukhi peak overlooking the green plains of Juta valley by zuratour.com
aerial view of a turquise mountain lake nestled in the snowy peaks of Kazbegi Georgia by zuratour.com

tourists walking across a bridge over a mountain river in Georgia with zuratour.com
group of travelers enjoying the mountain view from a scenic terraceon a zuratour.com kazbegi trip
traveler standing on a scenic balcony at arch of friendship overlooking a valley with zuratour.com
guide enjoying a panoramic view of the winding Terek river and steep canyon walls in Georgia with zuratour.com




💰 Tour Pricing & Details


Choose your starting city. Prices are per group (up to 6 people) and include all transportation and fuel for the duration of the tour.

Departure City Group Size Total Price
From Tbilisi Up to 6 People $200
From Kutaisi Up to 6 People $300

ℹ️ Important Information

To provide you with the most flexibility in your travel style and budget, the following are not included in the base price:
  • Accommodation: We can recommend cozy hotels in Stepantsminda to suit your preference.
  • Meals: Enjoy the freedom to choose local cafes or high-end dining.
  • Local 4x4 Shuttle: In Stepantsminda (formerly Kazbegi), a specialized off-road vehicle is required for the climb to Gergeti Trinity Church and the waterfalls.
Pro Tip: We recommend booking your hotel in Stepantsminda in advance, especially during the peak summer season!
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