Hiking Tour to Gveleti Waterfall and Juta Village Including 4WD
14 hours
From 09:00
Group 1+
English
14 hours
09:00
What you'll do
Meeting point: Traveler's Meeting Point ( 50 meters from Avlabari metro station ) Endpoint: Stepantsminda (Kazbegi) or Tbilisi Available dates: Every day (May - September) Meeting & Check-in time: 08:30 Boarding time: 08:55 Departure time: 09:00 End Time: 19:30 in Stepantsminda 23:00 in Tbilisi (Optional) Duration: 10 hours if you stay in Kazbegi or 14 hours if you come back to Tbilisi Depart from Tbilisi on a full-day tour. You will hike through the Caucasus Mountain Range and into the picturesque Jutra Village, stopping at the Dariali Gorge and Gveleti Waterfall. Start your journey at The Rooms Hotel in Kazbegi. During this stop, get an opportunity to eat, have coffee, and relax for an hour. The Rooms Kazbegi’s stylish restaurant is decorated with wooden furnishings and serves international cuisine. Have a drink in the lobby bar, while meals can be enjoyed on the terrace with a spectacular view over Mount Kazbegi and the Gergeti Trinity Church and the surrounding forests and woodlands. Continue along the Georgian Military Highway and see the road’s unique sights before visiting Dariali Gorge. Discover the two hidden waterfalls here and admire the rivers below them. Next, head over to the Gveleti village, located in Kazbegi, and begin a 1 km hike to see the scenic views of the Caucasus. Arrive at the Gveleti Waterfall, which can be translated as "the Snake’s Waterfall,” and be amazed by the breathtaking views of one of the most splendid waterfalls in Georgia. Afterward, visit the village of Juta, located 2,200 m high above sea level. The village is situated on the prominent hill of the Caucasus mountain range at the source of the river Bakurkhevi. With only 18 locals surrounded by an alpine area, it's a great place to escape civilization. Lastly, enjoy unforgettable views from Fifth Season Hostel. It's a peaceful place where you can grab a drink and take in the stunning landscape of the multiple mountain Chaukhi peaks. Become entranced with the dreamy location, where clouds and mountains appear to ‘dance’ around each in an impressive performance every second. Highlights: Meet the best team at Traveler's Meeting PointZhinvali DamThe Rooms Hotel KazbegiGveleti WaterfallJuta VillageZeta CampingChaukhi Mountain
Itinerary
- 1Duration: 30 minutes
- 2Traveler's Meeting Point - is a free space where you can meet new exciting people, play some board games, listen to good music or enjoy a glass of wine.
- 3
Congratulations! Your experience has just started!
- 4
Duration: 15 minutes
Jinvali water reservoir, also known as a lake, is located on the Georgian Military Highway. Soviets constructed the dam in the 1980s—a wonderful place to take amazing pictures.
- 5
Duration: 30 minutes
Stepantsiminda (Kazbegi) is known for its scenic location in the Greater Caucasus mountains and for being a center for trekkers and mountain climbing. Local attractions include Kazbegi Mountain itself, the alpine meadows, forests of the surrounding Kazbegi Nature Reserve, and Gergeti Trinity Church outside of the town.
- 6
Duration: 1 hour and 45 minutes
See the unique sights along the Georgian Military Highway and visit a hidden treasure next to Dariali Gorge. Gveleti waterfall, translated as "the Snake’s Waterfall," is one of the most splendid waterfalls in Georgia. It is in Kazbegi, in Gveleti village. The path from Gveleti village to the waterfall is less than 1 km to see scenic views of the Caucasus.
- 7
Duration: 15 minutes
After hiking in Gveleti, we stop for a shop in Stepantsminda to get some snacks.
- 8
Duration: 45 minutes
The village of Juta is one of the highest points - 2200 meters above sea level. With only 18 locals, surrounded by an alpine area, it's a great place to escape civilization. Moreover, the Chaukhi Mountain range is near the village on the prominent hill of the Caucasus mountain range, at the river Bakurkhevi. All these composition views give visitors incredible satisfaction and a feeling to be a part of nature.
- 9
Duration: 1 hour
After driving to Juta village and hiking up to the hill, you will be surprised by stunning views of Chaukhi Mountain and unforgettable views from the Fifth Season Hotel. It's a peaceful place with the stunning landscape of the multiple mountain Chaukhi peaks. Breathtaking location. Find the seat to have late lunch or dinner while enjoying the performance of nature.
What's Included
A professional guide service
A bottle of water
Transportation service
What's not included
Food and drink
Meeting Points
Avlabari Metro Station, Tbilisi (Avlabari Square, T'bilisi, Tbilisi, 0103)
Notes
Don't be late.
The tour operates only in English.
The tour operates in all weather conditions. Therefore, please dress according to the weather.
This tour isn't for professional hikers, but guests have a hiking distance of 3 km.
It is not recommended for pregnant women.
Requirements
Comfortable shoes
Warm clothes
Cash
Good mood
Gallery
Cancellation policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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