5-day Khevsureti & Kazbegi hiking tour from Tbilisi

Two nights in one of Georgia's most remote regions, hiking to three alpine lakes.

A 5-day private hiking tour from Tbilisi through Khevsureti and Kazbegi with an English-speaking guide and SUV transport. You spend two nights in remote Khevsureti guesthouses hiking to Abudelauri's three lakes and exploring villages like Shatili, Mutso and Ardoti, then two nights in Kazbegi with hikes in Juta gorge and to Gergeti Trinity Church. The tour mixes off-the-main-path mountain villages with the country's most visited destination, Mount Kazbegi.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Tbilisi to Abudelauri lakes hike

• Travel from Tbilisi to Roshka village
• Hike to Abudelauri lakes (up to 3 hours)
• Stay overnight in guesthouse in Gudani, Roshka, or Korsha

Day 2: Explore Shatili, Mutso, and Ardoti

• Drive via Datvijvari pass to Shatili
• Hike to Mutso Fortress (30 minutes)
• Visit Ardoti village and meet locals
• Return to guesthouse in Shatili, Gudani, Roshka, or Korsha

Day 3: Drive to Kazbegi via Ananuri

• Drive from Shatili to Ananuri via Datvijvari pass
• Visit Ananuri Fortress
• Drive to Kazbegi
• Relax at hotel and enjoy views

Day 4: Hike in Juta gorge

• Hike to Juta mountain range (2 hours one way)
• Enjoy coffee or tea at Fifth Season cafe
• Return to Kazbegi accommodation

Day 5: Hike Gergeti Trinity Church and return

• Hike to Gergeti Trinity Church (2 hours one way)
• Drive back to Tbilisi
• Drop off at chosen location

The experience

Five days means you can reach places most Georgia tours skip. The first day takes you from Tbilisi to Roshka village, where a nearly three-hour hike brings you to Abudelauri lakes: three separate alpine pools in a landscape with poor roads and few other visitors. You stay overnight in a guesthouse in Roshka, Korsha or Gudani, all small settlements deep in Khevsureti.

Day two stays in the region. You hike via Datvijvari pass to Shatili, then to Mutso, where a half-hour walk reaches a fortress, and on to Ardoti: a very remote village where locals sell high-quality honey and you get a sense of how few outsiders make it this far. Day three is a long drive south through Ananuri Fortress and the Friendship Monument before you reach Kazbegi and Mount Kazbegi itself, the 5,000-meter peak that dominates the landscape. No hike that day. The drive is the work. Days four and five are based in Kazbegi: a moderate two-hour hike through Juta gorge (often called Georgian Dolomites for the rock formations), and an easy two-hour walk up to Gergeti Trinity Church on the final morning before the drive back to Tbilisi.

An air-conditioned SUV handles all transport, and your guide speaks English and has long-term tourism experience. Guesthouses and hotels are included depending on which option you choose at checkout. The tour is private, so the pace and stops adjust to your group.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned SUV transport throughout the five days.
• professional English-speaking guide with long-term tourism experience.
• overnight accommodation in guesthouses in Khevsureti and hotels or guesthouses in Kazbegi (the option you choose at checkout determines which).

Options for this experience

3 options

Hike to Gergeti from KazbegiGuide in English, German or Russian · 09:00Hike only: A guided hike from the Kazbegi town center to Gergeti Trinity Church is included. Pickup is included.

Budget option with guesthousesUp to 15 per booking · Guide in English, German or Russian · 09:00Two separate guesthouses: Four nights are spent across two guesthouses, one in Khevsureti and one in Kazbegi. Breakfast is included on all four days, and dinner is included twice, only in Khevsureti. Pickup is included.

Hotel accommodation in KazbegiUp to 5 per booking · Guide in English, German or Russian · 09:00Hotel and guesthouse: Two nights are spent at a guesthouse in Khevsureti and two nights at a hotel in Kazbegi. Two dinners and three lunches are provided. Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (14 to 95 years) · Youth (under 14)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, German and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomeNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Travelist Georgia

Is this one for you?Choose this tour if you want to spend two full days in one of Georgia's least-visited mountain regions before moving to the more popular Kazbegi area. The five-day length is what makes the remote Khevsureti portion possible. Shorter tours skip it entirely for the drive straight to Kazbegi.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, German and Russian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (under 14).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How difficult are the hikes on this tour?

The hikes range from easy to moderate. The walk to Abudelauri lakes takes nearly three hours one way and reaches alpine elevation, so it demands steady fitness; the Juta gorge hike is moderate and takes two hours one way; the final hike to Gergeti Trinity Church is easy and takes two hours. Day three has no hiking, only driving.

What is Khevsureti like compared to Kazbegi?

Khevsureti is a very remote mountain region with poor roads, few settlements and minimal tourism infrastructure. You stay in small guesthouses and see villages like Shatili, Mutso and Ardoti where locals still live traditionally. Kazbegi is Georgia's number one destination, built around Mount Kazbegi's views and more developed for visitors, with hotels and established hiking routes like Juta gorge.

Can I see all three Abudelauri lakes in one hike?

Yes, if your fitness level allows it. The hike to all three lakes takes nearly three hours one way from Roshka village, and your guide will assess whether the group can reach them all or should turn back earlier.

What happens on the long drive from Shatili to Kazbegi?

You cross Datvijvari pass and stop at Ananuri Fortress and the Friendship Monument before arriving in Kazbegi in the evening. It is a long day of driving with no hiking, so you rest at your hotel and enjoy the views of Mount Kazbegi.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to and from Tbilisi?

No. The SUV and guide pick you up in Tbilisi on day one and drop you at a location of your choice on day five, so transport is included in the tour.