Kazbegi Hiking Tour: Gveleti Waterfall with Guide
Hike a green gorge to a waterfall beneath the Caucasus
A three-hour guided hike from Kazbegi to Gveleti Waterfall includes transportation and a professional English-speaking guide. You meet at Rooms Hotel Kazbegi at noon, travel along the Georgian Military Highway to Gveleti village, then walk less than a kilometer through a rocky gorge to the waterfall. In winter, the waterfall freezes and the landscape transforms entirely.
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Step-by-step itinerary
Hike to Gveleti Waterfall
- Meet guide at Rooms Hotel Kazbegi
- Travel along Georgian Military Highway
- Hike from Gveleti village to waterfall
- Enjoy views of Caucasus Mountains
The experience
The guide meets you at Rooms Hotel Kazbegi at 12:00 wearing a red scarf, then drives you along the Georgian Military Highway to Gveleti village. The route passes Dariali Gorge, a hidden landmark carved into the landscape. From the village, the path to Gveleti Waterfall, translated as "the Snake's Waterfall", covers less than a kilometer through a green gorge flanked by rocky cliffs, with views of the Caucasus Mountains opening across the route.
The waterfall itself sits at the end of this short walk, where the sound of rushing water and the mountain air mark the turnaround point. In winter, from October through May, the waterfall freezes solid, creating a completely different landscape and a different kind of destination. The hike itself is straightforward terrain, and the guide handles the logistics of getting you there and back to the hotel.
What’s included
- Transportation service from Rooms Hotel Kazbegi to Gveleti village.
- professional guide service in English for the three-hour outing.
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Is this one for you?The walk itself is short and the terrain is straightforward, so the three hours cover the drive, the hike, and the time at the waterfall itself rather than a strenuous climb. This suits anyone who wants to reach a mountain waterfall without a full day of hiking.
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Top questions
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.
What time does the hike start and where do I meet the guide?
The guide meets you at noon at Rooms Hotel Kazbegi in front of the reception, wearing a red scarf. From there, transportation takes you to Gveleti village to begin the walk.
How far is the walk to Gveleti Waterfall?
The path from Gveleti village to the waterfall is less than one kilometer, following a green gorge with rocky cliffs and views of the Caucasus Mountains.
What happens to the waterfall in winter?
From October through May, Gveleti Waterfall freezes completely, offering a different but equally striking landscape. The hike itself still operates during these months.
Is transportation included in this tour?
Yes, transportation service is included. The guide drives you from the hotel to Gveleti village and back after the hike.
Kazbegi Hiking Tour: Gveleti Waterfall with Guide
3h · EN
from US$ 25 per person
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