Plan your trip · Guide
Georgia
What to know before climbing Mount Kazbek: getting to Tbilisi, entry, money, weather and health.
01 · The basics
Before you go
Our climb starts in Tbilisi, the capital, about three hours from Stepantsminda at the foot of Kazbek.
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Getting there | International flight to Tbilisi, then by road along the Georgian Military Road to Stepantsminda. |
| Entry | Citizens of many countries, including the EU, the UK and the US, can enter without a visa, in many cases for up to a year. Check the requirements for your nationality. |
| National park | Kazbek is inside Kazbegi National Park. The route starts at the Gergeti Trinity Church. |
| Currency | Georgian lari. Cards are widely accepted in Tbilisi; carry cash for the mountains. |
| Weather | Summer is warm in Tbilisi and the valleys; on the mountain, cold nights and fast-changing weather, with afternoon storms. |
| Plugs | Types C and F, 220 V and 50 Hz. If yours are a different type, bring an adapter. |
02 · The trip
Mount Kazbek
Mount Kazbek climb
Best time: June to September.
Eight days from Tbilisi to the 5,054 m summit of Kazbek, with acclimatisation at the Altihut, a snow and ice skills day and a night at the Bethlemi hut.
All dates are in the departure calendar.
03 · Health and insurance
Health, altitude and insurance
- Altitude: our trips are designed to give you proper acclimatisation. Safety comes first, and with altitude we don’t take chances. If you have any questions, just ask us. More in altitude sickness and acclimatisation
- Insurance: it’s mandatory. It must cover the activity you’ll be doing, based on the maximum altitude and whether technical gear is involved, as well as helicopter rescue and evacuation and repatriation. Before departure you’ll also sign a waiver
- Vaccines: requirements depend on the country you’re travelling from. Check the latest on your country’s official health website or with a travel health clinic, or ask us
- Physical preparation: you don’t need to be an athlete, but arriving prepared means you’ll enjoy the trip much more. If you need it, we can help with a training and nutrition plan tailored to you. See how it works
Questions?
Got a question?
If you’re thinking about climbing Kazbek, write to us and we’ll reply by email.
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