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Everything the day trip sees, then the part it misses: the Juta valley at dawn and the church without the crowds.
Map: OpenStreetMap · Road route and driving times: OSRM · Times exclude stops.
What kind of hotel?
A boutique 4-star hotel in Stepantsminda with mountain views; the Rooms Hotel Kazbegi on request at a supplement.
How much walking?
As little or as much as you want. Juta rewards two hours on foot; the rest is by car.
Prices are per person for two travelling together, in euros; solo travellers and larger groups are quoted on request. Every departure is private and adjusted to you. Hotels, wineries and restaurants on our routes are verified by GTour.
This is a 2-day, 1-night private tour. Departure from your Tbilisi hotel is at 08:30, though since every departure is private, you can request a different time. You return to your Tbilisi hotel on Day 2 in the early evening.
Included are a private car with driver, an English-speaking guide, one night in a 4-star mountain hotel with breakfast, and 4x4 transfers to Gergeti Trinity Church and Juta. Lunches, dinner, and personal expenses are not included.
Yes, this is a fully private tour with just your car, driver and guide. The quoted price of €390 per person is based on two travellers; solo travellers or larger groups can request a custom quote.
The minimum age listed is 1, so young children can join, though the mountain altitude, long driving days and partly off-road 4x4 transfers should be considered for very young kids or those with health concerns. Walking is entirely optional — you can see Juta's views from the car park without hiking, which makes it manageable for those with limited mobility. Older travellers should be comfortable with a night away from Tbilisi and some time in a 4x4 on rough roads.
Juta is open and walkable from late May to October. In winter, when Juta is inaccessible, the tour substitutes a snow walk or extra time in Gudauri instead. Expect cooler mountain temperatures year-round given the altitude, so dress in layers.
Bring sun protection, as the mountain altitude makes sun exposure deceptive even on cool days. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended if you plan to hike at Juta or around Gergeti, along with warm layers for the overnight stay in Stepantsminda.
The standard pickup is from your hotel in Tbilisi. The text doesn't mention Kutaisi or Batumi starts, but as every departure is private and customized, this can likely be arranged on request when booking — just ask.
You'll stay in a boutique 4-star hotel in Stepantsminda with mountain views and breakfast included. The Rooms Hotel Kazbegi can be arranged instead on request, for an additional supplement.
Booking is made through the contact form on the tour page. The text doesn't specify payment or cancellation policies, so it's best to ask about these directly when you make your booking inquiry.
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