Horseback riding in Stepantsminda to Gergeti Trinity Church

The horses know the steep terrain. You just follow the trail.

Horseback riding in Stepantsminda takes you up a mountain trail to Gergeti Trinity Church, with a local guide, safety helmet and roughly two hours in the saddle. The route climbs through panoramic views of Mount Kazbek and the Caucasus peaks, then descends by a different path. No previous riding experience is required, though you'll be comfortable with heights and uneven ground. The full experience lasts about 2.5 hours.

The experience

Stepantsminda is where you meet your guide and horse. After a short introduction and riding instructions, you put on a safety helmet and begin the ascent along the natural mountain trail. The horses are calm and used to the terrain. The guide leads the way and sets the pace. As you climb, the valley opens below and Mount Kazbek rises ahead, with the Greater Caucasus peaks spreading across the horizon.

Gergeti Trinity Church sits high on the mountainside, and reaching it is the payoff of the ride. You'll have time to walk around, take photos and stand in front of the church with the mountain views behind it. Then you descend by a different route, following the scenic mountain road back down to Stepantsminda. The whole outing, from introduction to return, takes approximately 2.5 hours.

What’s included

• Local guide in English or Russian.
• horse and saddle.
• safety helmet.
• approximately two hours of riding.
• stop at Gergeti Trinity Church with time for photos and exploration.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 11:30, 12:30, 13:30 and 14:30

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (4 to 10 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish and Russian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancy

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Is this one for you?The guide speaks English or Russian, so you can follow instructions and hear about the landscape as you ride. You'll want a moderate level of fitness and comfort with steep, uneven mountain paths. The horses do the heavy lifting, but the altitude and terrain make this a real mountain experience, not a gentle trail ride.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Russian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 10 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

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.

Do I need to have ridden horses before to do this?

No previous riding experience is required. The guide gives you practical instructions before you start, and the horses are familiar with the mountain terrain and calm with riders of all levels. You do need to be comfortable with heights, uneven ground and steep mountain paths.

What's the view like from Gergeti Trinity Church?

Gergeti Trinity Church sits high enough that you see Mount Kazbek and the surrounding Greater Caucasus peaks from the church grounds. The valley spreads below, and the panoramic views open up as you climb the trail toward it.

How long is the ride itself?

You spend approximately two hours in the saddle, with the remaining time in the experience taken up by the introduction, instructions, helmet fitting and the stop at Gergeti Trinity Church. The full outing is about 2.5 hours.

What's included in the price?

The ride includes a local guide, the horse, a safety helmet and the stop at Gergeti Trinity Church. The guide speaks English or Russian.