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Georgia Kazbek Climbing

CLIMBING TWO SUMMITS: #BR#KAZBEK AND ELBRUS

55 km

Distance

13 days

Duration

2/3

Difficulty

3/4

Comfort

9 tours trips and available on request starting 07.06.2025, more 8 tours trips and available on request starting

CLIMBING TWO SUMMITS: #BR#KAZBEK AND ELBRUS

All inclusive Georgia Climbing

days

2/3

difficulty

3/4

comfort

9 tours and on request — 07.06.2025, more 8 tours trips and available on request

€1 220128 800 ₽$1 339£1,024¥9480₹ 112,446¥198 500$1 824$1,982₣1,144$2,186kr13,867kr14,245kr9,096HK$10,398$1,746R23,254R$ 7,350$25,820₺45,884₴55,137Dh4,918₪5,0735,275 zł

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9 tours trips and available on request starting 07.06.2025, more 8 tours trips and available on request starting

9 tours and on request — 07.06.2025, more 8 tours trips and available on request

€1 220128 800 ₽$1 339£1,024¥9480₹ 112,446¥198 500$1 824$1,982₣1,144$2,186kr13,867kr14,245kr9,096HK$10,398$1,746R23,254R$ 7,350$25,820₺45,884₴55,137Dh4,918₪5,0735,275 zł

About the Program

Mt Kazbek is located right on the border between Georgia and Russia, standing at 5,054 m. The route is beautiful in itself, but it also serves as excellent acclimatization before climbing Mt Elbrus (5,642 m). We will climb Kazbek through Georgian territory, then cross the Georgia-Russia border and climb Elbrus. A Premium package offers maximum service and comfort at all stages. Early booking discounts apply. Tour to Kazbek and Tour to Elbrus are also available separately from each other.

Start and end

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Start: Stepantsminda, Georgia

End: Mineralnye Vody, Russia

DIFFICULTY LEVEL

Basic package: treks with 30 kg backpacks. Premium package: all treks without backpacks.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Basic package: guesthouse and tent. Premium package: 4-star hotel, mountain huts View Photo

FOOD

Basic package: participants prepare meals from freeze-dried food (included). Premium: includes 3 meals a day in restaurants and at the hotel, on the trail - meals in mountain huts (prepared by guides)

Highlights

What Will You Do?

You will try dishes from Georgian and Balkar cuisine

You will traverse an amazingly beautiful mountain route

You will learn basic mountaineering skills

You will climb Kazbek and see Elbrus from its summit

You will undertake a climb to Elbrus, the highest peak in Europe and Russia

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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 Pyatigorsk: the bus departs at 7:30 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 will stay in the same hotel where we stayed on the first day of the tour. In the evening, there will be a celebratory dinner in a Georgian cuisine restaurant with the best Georgian wine, and certificates for climbing Kazbek will be awarded.

Day 8

Transfer to Elbrus

The transfer across the Georgian-Russian border to Elbrus will take 6 hours or more. Accommodation in a hostel (Basic package) or in a 3-star hotel (Premium package).

Day 9

Rest Day

After the first stage of the tour, climbing Kazbek, participants usually need this day for recovery. Therefore, we simply rest on this day. We will take a walk along the forest trail and visit the mineral water springs. However, if necessary, this day will be used as an additional reserve day in case of bad weather.

Day 10

Elbrus Slope

We ascend the snow slope of Elbrus via cable car. We will stay in a mountain shelter. Rest before the climb. Around 5 p.m., we go to sleep to get some rest before midnight.

Day 11

Summit Day

We wake up at midnight, with 1 hour for preparations. We set off for the summit of Elbrus. From the camp, we proceed in roped parties, with crampons, ice axes, helmets, and headlamps. We carry snacks, a thermos with hot tea, and water. We move very slowly to maintain our breathing and conserve energy. The ascent usually takes 8-10 hours, with the descent taking another 3-4. (If you wish to use oxygen during the climb, it can be rented from us.)

Day 12

Descent to the Valley

We descend to the valley by cable car, followed by a transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day's program will be decided with group members. Options include a forest walk to a mineral spring or a Russian sauna with birch branches and an ice plunge (not included in the tour price). The evening will feature a celebratory dinner with the presentation of medals and certificates. If needed, this day may serve as a reserve day for climbing Elbrus.

Day 13

Tour Conclusion

After breakfast, there's a group transfer to Pyatigorsk, followed by individual transfers to Mineralnye Vody Airport at a designated time. Book your return flight for this day, with departures not before 2:00 p.m. If departing from Tbilisi, ensure your flight is no earlier than 8:00 p.m., requiring an individual transfer. Contact our manager for assistance with selecting the best flight options.

Day 1. Meeting

Day 2. Sabertse Pass

Day 3. High Camp

Day 4. Ortsveri Glacier

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

Day 7. Descent to the Village

Day 8. Transfer to Elbrus

The transfer across the Georgian-Russian border to Elbrus will take 6 hours or more. Accommodation in a hostel (Basic package) or in a 3-star hotel (Premium package).

Day 9. Rest Day

Day 10. Elbrus Slope

We ascend the snow slope of Elbrus via cable car. We will stay in a mountain shelter. Rest before the climb. Around 5 p.m., we go to sleep to get some rest before midnight.

Day 11. Summit Day

Day 12. Descent to the Valley

Day 13. Tour Conclusion

Cost

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€1 220128 800 ₽$1 339£1,024¥9480₹ 112,446¥198 500$1 824$1,982₣1,144$2,186kr13,867kr14,245kr9,096HK$10,398$1,746R23,254R$ 7,350$25,820₺45,884₴55,137Dh4,918₪5,0735,275 zł

Price per person

Booking deposit €55058 100 ₽$604£462¥4274₹ 50,693¥89 500$823$894₣516$986kr6,252kr6,422kr4,101HK$4,688$788R10,484R$ 3,314$11,641₺20,686₴24,857Dh2,217₪2,2872,378 zł

Cancellation Policy

Private Tour

For a single participant or for a private
group on any agreed dates

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€4 300454 000 ₽$4 720£3,608¥33412₹ 396,324¥699 300$6 428$6,984₣4,033$7,704kr48,874kr50,206kr32,059HK$36,649$6,154R81,961R$ 25,903$91,004₺161,722₴194,334Dh17,333₪17,88018,592 zł

Price for the first (or only) participant+€75079 200 ₽$824£630¥5828₹ 69,127¥122 000$1 122$1,219₣704$1,344kr8,525kr8,757kr5,592HK$6,393$1,074R14,296R$ 4,518$15,873₺28,208₴33,896Dh3,024₪3,1193,243 zł

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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: 4 nights in a hostel, 2 nights in a mountain hut, and the remaining nights in tents
Food: a package of freeze-dried products for self-preparation during the trek
All transfers as per the itinerary, starting from Stepantsminda to Mineralnye Vody Airport
Cable car ascent and descent on Elbrus
All safety measures: satellite phone, first aid kit, rescue service registration, etc.
Mountaineering oxygen equipment for altitude sickness aid (on Elbrus).
All group equipment: ropes, kitchen, etc.
Two certificates - for climbing Kazbek and Elbrus

PREMIUM PACK (+ ):

2 nights in a 4* hotel, 3 nights in a 3* hotel (double occupancy), +5 nights in mountain huts
Meals in Stepantsminda and Terskol - in the restaurant and at the hotel. On the route - in shelters
Transport of personal and group gear to the high camp on horses and the descent of gear
Two medals for successful climbing Mt Kazbek and Mt Elbrus

NOT INCLUDED IN THE COST:

Airfare to Tbilisi or Mineralnye Vody
Meeting at Tbilisi or Mineralnye Vody airports and transfer to the starting point of the tour
Personal gear and clothing - all available for rent at our office
Mountaineering insurance for all tour days (mandatory)
Meals in Stepantsminda and Terskol

PREMIUM PACK (+ )

2 nights in a 4* hotel, 3 nights in a 3* hotel (double occupancy), +5 nights in mountain huts
Meals in Stepantsminda and Terskol - in the restaurant and at the hotel. On the route - in shelters
Transport of personal and group gear to the high camp on horses and the descent of gear
Two medals for successful climbing Mt Kazbek and Mt Elbrus

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: 4 nights in a hostel, 2 nights in a mountain hut, and the remaining nights in tents
Food: a package of freeze-dried products for self-preparation during the trek
All transfers as per the itinerary, starting from Stepantsminda to Mineralnye Vody Airport
Cable car ascent and descent on Elbrus
All safety measures: satellite phone, first aid kit, rescue service registration, etc.
Mountaineering oxygen equipment for altitude sickness aid (on Elbrus).
All group equipment: ropes, kitchen, etc.
Two certificates - for climbing Kazbek and Elbrus

NOT INCLUDED IN THE COST

Airfare to Tbilisi or Mineralnye Vody
Meeting at Tbilisi or Mineralnye Vody airports and transfer to the starting point of the tour
Personal gear and clothing - all available for rent at our office
Mountaineering insurance for all tour days (mandatory)
Meals in Stepantsminda and Terskol

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