# Juta, Sno and Gergeti — Kazbegi Off the Main Road > gtour.ge — G Tour, Gateway to Georgia. Cite as: GTour desk, gtour.ge. - Canonical: https://gtour.ge/tour/juta-sno-kazbegi-day-trip/ - Author: - Published: 2026-10-27 - Updated: 2026-10-27 - Language: en - Russian edition: https://gtour.ge/ru/tour/juta-sno-kazbegi-day-trip/ €240 per person12 hoursPrivate · car & English-speaking guideBased on two travellers Trade the main road for a 4×4 day beneath the Chaukhi massif: [Juta](https://gtour.ge/georgia/juta/), the stone heads of Sno, and Gergeti Trinity Church at golden hour. The route [Tbilisi](https://gtour.ge/georgia/tbilisi/)[Stepantsminda](https://gtour.ge/georgia/stepantsminda/)[Juta](https://gtour.ge/georgia/juta/) Why this tour - —[Juta](https://gtour.ge/georgia/juta/) village (2,150 m) sits directly under the Chaukhi massif, reached only by 4×4 on a track ordinary cars cannot manage. - —A short walk from [Juta](https://gtour.ge/georgia/juta/) towards the Chaukhi ridge gives the views without committing to the full Juta–Roshka trek. - —Sno village and its outdoor sculpture park of carved stone heads, a stop most Kazbegi day trips skip entirely. - —Gergeti Trinity Church visited by jeep in late afternoon, after the morning coach groups have gone back down. - —Private 4×4 included for the [Juta](https://gtour.ge/georgia/juta/) detour, no shared marshrutka and no waiting on other passengers. - —One licensed driver-guide for the whole day, [Tbilisi](https://gtour.ge/georgia/tbilisi/) to [Stepantsminda](https://gtour.ge/georgia/stepantsminda/) and back on the Georgian Military Highway. Itinerary 08:00Pickup in [Tbilisi](https://gtour.ge/georgia/tbilisi/), departure on the Georgian Military Highway past Mtskheta and Ananuri. 10:55Arrival in [Stepantsminda](https://gtour.ge/georgia/stepantsminda/) after roughly 2h55 on the road, including a photo stop at the Russia-Georgia Friendship Monument. 11:15Transfer to a 4×4 for the unpaved track up to [Juta](https://gtour.ge/georgia/juta/). 11:45[Juta](https://gtour.ge/georgia/juta/) (2,150 m): a short walk towards the Chaukhi massif and free time in the village. 13:15Return to [Stepantsminda](https://gtour.ge/georgia/stepantsminda/), lunch stop at your own expense (checked at booking for recommendations). 14:30Sno village: the stone heads sculpture park and the old defensive tower. 15:454×4 drive up to Gergeti Trinity Church for views of Mount Kazbek in late afternoon light. 17:15Departure for [Tbilisi](https://gtour.ge/georgia/tbilisi/) on the Military Highway. 20:00Approximate arrival back in [Tbilisi](https://gtour.ge/georgia/tbilisi/) (drive time depends on traffic and road conditions). Included - ✓ Private transport Tbilisi–Stepantsminda–Tbilisi (sedan or minivan depending on group size) - ✓ 4×4 vehicle and driver for the Juta track and the Gergeti Trinity Church ascent - ✓ English-speaking driver-guide for the full 12 hours - ✓ All tolls and parking - ✓ Bottled water in the vehicle - ✓ Hotel or apartment pickup and drop-off in Tbilisi Not included - — Lunch and other meals - — Entrance fees where applicable (checked at booking) - — Personal expenses and tips - — Travel insurance Good to know - · Dress in layers: [Juta](https://gtour.ge/georgia/juta/) and Gergeti sit well above [Tbilisi](https://gtour.ge/georgia/tbilisi/)'s altitude and temperature can drop quickly once the sun goes down. - · The [Juta](https://gtour.ge/georgia/juta/) track is unpaved and the 4×4 transfer takes about 30 minutes each way from [Stepantsminda](https://gtour.ge/georgia/stepantsminda/); it can close after heavy rain or early snow, checked at booking against gtour.ge/road-status. - · The walk at [Juta](https://gtour.ge/georgia/juta/) is short and on uneven ground; it is not the full Juta–Roshka trek, but sturdy shoes are needed. - · Gergeti Trinity Church requires modest dress: long trousers for men, a headscarf and skirt or trousers for women, skirts are usually available at the entrance. - · Best from May to October; outside this window [Juta](https://gtour.ge/georgia/juta/) access can be unreliable and is confirmed on the morning of departure. - · Bring a camera with a wide lens for the Chaukhi massif and Kazbek views, and cash for any small purchases in Sno or [Juta](https://gtour.ge/georgia/juta/). Questions **Is this a hiking tour?** No. It includes a short walk from [Juta](https://gtour.ge/georgia/juta/) towards the Chaukhi massif, not the multi-hour Juta–Roshka trek. Fitness needed is modest. **How much does this day trip cost?** €240 per person based on two people travelling together. Solo travellers and groups of three or more are quoted at booking, with a lower per-person rate for larger groups. **What happens if the Juta track is closed?** If snow, rain or landslide closes the track, the day is adjusted to spend more time in [Stepantsminda](https://gtour.ge/georgia/stepantsminda/), Sno and at Gergeti Trinity Church, confirmed with you before departure. **Can this be combined with an overnight in Kazbegi?** Yes, ask us about extending to the 2-day Kazbegi itinerary if you prefer not to return to [Tbilisi](https://gtour.ge/georgia/tbilisi/) the same evening. 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](/verified/). *Image: Gergeti Trinity Church perched on a green hilltop beneath dramatic Caucasus mountains and clouds. Photo: Millodarka / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0* *Image: The village of Juta nestled in a green valley with the snow-capped Chaukhi massif beyond. Photo: Kakha Kakhidze / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0* Chaukhi Mountain's jagged peaks reflected above a turquoise alpine lake in Juta Valley. · Photo: Boris Kuznetsov / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0