VIP climbing Kazbek is available to order on any dates convenient for you!
Climbing to Kazbek is a great option both for mountaineering beginners and for more experienced mountaineers who want to discover Georgia and be on the top of the five thousand meter peak. For those, who don't want to worry about any organizational problems and want to spend this time with maximum comfort and chances of success we offer the program VIP Climbing Kazbek.
This program includes virtually every possible expense during your stay in Georgia. From individual hotel rooms in Tbilisi and comfortable transfers, to a personal tent on the mountain and guides who work with a small number of participants (or just you) and have the highest success rate on this mountain. If you want a hassle-free, small group experience with the best chance of a successful ascent, this is the program for you!
Please note that we have other Kazbek summit climbing programs as well:
Choose the best route for you and join us!
More attention to each climber.
Personal and group gear will be delivered to the Weather Station and down by horseback.
You will spend time in Tbilisi with maximum comfort before and after the ascent.
All expenses, other than meals in the cafe, are included!
At base camp you will have your own tent.
You do not need to worry about choosing special equipment, we will give you the whole set for free.
Our route involves high quality acclimatization, which increases the chances of a successful ascent.
Experienced Kuluar teamleaders, who have been on Kazbek more than once, will accompany the participants throughout the program.
The program has two reserve days in case of bad weather.
This will not reduce the sports component, do not worry:)
The manager was personally on Kazbek and many other peaks. He will advise you expertly.
The ascent to Kazbek will start in the capital of Georgia - Tbilisi. You can arrive at any time convenient for you. At the right time our teamleader will meet you at the airport and take you to the hotel. You will be accommodated in private rooms (if you are arriving as a couple and need a double room, please let the manager know).
If there is enough time, the guide will check your clothes and shoes for the mountain. In the evening, if necessary, you can arrange a welcome dinner for everyone in the group. Tonight you can ask the teamleader any questions you have about the program.
We are going to Stepantsminda, the road will take about three hours, by a private transfer (car). Today teamleader completes the organizational tasks. You only need to take a minimum of personal belongings, which will be useful during the trekking to the meteorological station. To conserve your strength and to make the 3600 meters crossing easier, all public equipment and food, as well as most of your personal gear, will go to the Meteostation on horseback.
We will spend the night in a guesthouse.
Early in the morning we have breakfast at the guesthouse and drive out in a four-wheel drive car to the Church of Tsminda Sameba in Gergeti. We can stay here for a while: the place is very picturesque. Then from the church, from a height of 2200, we go to the pass Sebertses. Then through the so called "green overnights" (3000 m) we will come out on the Gergeti glacier. The glacier is not steep and the crossing is not difficult. Only the last ascent before the meteorological station is not very difficult, but still.
We spend the night in a tent camp at the weather station. Each participant of the program of VIP climbing Kazbek will have his own tent.
Today we have to dedicate the whole day to acclimatization. Depending on weather conditions and your condition, teamleader will choose the route. In any case our aim today is to get over the mark 4000, and better a little bit higher. On the glacier we will surely take some lessons, work off the skills of cramponing and moving in a bundle. The altitude most likely will show itself, so this day will be hard. But the more active we spend it, the better for our bodies on the day of ascent.
We will spend the night in the camp at Meteostation.
Today our task is to have a good rest and gain strength before the climbig day. If the group feels good, we can go to a local landmark - a chapel at an altitude of 3900, or on the glacier for some additional training (all according to the guide's decision, your desire and condition). We go to bed not too late, because the hike to the mountain is early.
We leave as early as possible (1-2 hours in the morning), so that to be on the glacier or Kazbek plateau at dawn. Here starts the summit ascent. The last 200m of the ascent is the steepest part. On average the ascent takes 5-10 hours, depending on the pace of the group and the condition of the snow on the route. After the steepest part, there is a short gentle slope and then the top! The whole Caucasus as if on the palm of your hand. When the weather is good we can see Elbrus and the peaks of GKH.
We take pictures, have rest and on the way up go down to the meteorological station for the deserved rest.
Today we are going down to civilization. All the equipment is brought down by horses, the participants with the guide will cross the glacier in light and again through the "green overnights" will go down to the church. Near the Gergeti temple we will be taken to Kazbegi. We can relax and finally congratulate each other on the Mountain.
Today the group can stay at the guesthouse and have a celebratory dinner, or, if it's not too late, go straight to Tbilisi.
The first of two back-up days provided for in case of bad weather or other unforeseen circumstances. If everything goes according to plan, we will return to the capital of Georgia today. Upon arrival, you can just relax, you can see many sights, or you can go to the Tbilisi bathhouses, a highlight of the old city.
The second reserve day. Even with a long period of bad weather it gives a good opportunity to get to the top. If we manage to complete the ascent of Kazbek earlier, then today we will enjoy our stay in Tbilisi :)
The final day of our program. Today teamleader will escort the participants to the airport. See you on new peaks!
Although climbing Kazbek is physically easier than climbing Mount Elbrus (because the height is lower by 600 meters), but technically such an event is slightly more difficult, because all participants will have to go in bundles.
Important! The decision on the possibility or inability to continue the ascent is made solely by the teamleaders, is binding in execution and is not subject to discussion. We are interested in as many participants as possible to climb the summit, but safety always comes first!
Depending on the weather conditions, condition and general wishes of the group, teamleader has the right to make changes in the itinerary. Decisions of teamleader are binding and not subject to discussion.
You must have a valid passport, visas are not required. IMPORTANT: Your passport must not have stamps of Abkhazia, otherwise you will have problems with border guards.
!!You must have no illnesses from this list in order to participate in the hike.
Climbing Kazbek opens before you many peaks. After Kazbek we recommend:
The next step will be more high-altitude and technical climbing:
We have prepared for you a commemorative medal "Kazbek", which you will receive after the ascent.
Tickets must be purchased in advance, as soon as we confirm your participation in the trek.
You can use the form below to find the cheapest tickets:
You need good insurance to participate in the program. Please do not neglect this item. For some participants, it saved thousands of dollars. You can find our recommendations for taking out insurance here: "Insurance for Kuluar hikers"
Weather conditions are one of the most important factors in successful climbing. The weather in the mountains changes very rapidly. To summarize, it's usually good in the morning, but in the evening it gets worse. At altitude in the evening and at night is very cold, temperatures of -10 and even -15 in the middle of summer are not uncommon. So be sure to take warm and good clothes! The sun is often out in the daytime, at these altitudes it is especially dangerous. The sun's rays are reflected from the snow and you burn instantly. Do not forget to take sunscreen!
We strongly recommend that you approach the question of preparation carefully. Start running three months before your planned ascent. It is good if you can run 5-10 km at a quiet pace and not tired. Don't try to run fast, try to run longer. If you can measure your heart rate - run at a pulse rate of about 130-140 beats per minute. If it is not possible, run at a pace at which you can talk.
If you can, go hiking at 3,000 meters. It will help you a lot and make your life easier during the ascent. If you don't have an opportunity - no problem! We have good acclimatization program, it will be enough for successful climbing Kazbek.
Also in terms of preparation for Kazbek any hikes in the Caucasus, Georgia and other high mountains will do well. A good option is the winter Carpathians. For example:
If you don't have the necessary trekking experience and can't get it, be sure to contact our manager and talk to him personally. It is possible to go to Kazbek without any previous experience, the main thing is to have a clear understanding of where you are going.
In winter and early spring, the mountains of Georgia are very windy and cold. The temperature at high altitudes can drop to -50 degrees! Therefore, winter climbing is suitable only for experienced climbers. If you are one of them - see our program!
The cost depends on the number of participants:
Additional expenses: in this program all expenses are taken into account. You should have from $100 for food in cities (everyone has different appetite:)) and money for souvenirs or excursions in free time, 200 dollars is enough for everything.
*Please, pay your attention: it's not the manager's task to choose a flight for each participant. The manager gives general recommendations, based on his experience and shares the flights of other participants, so you can fly together. It's up to the participant to select and purchase his own convenient airfare. If you want the manager to buy you a ticket, book a hotel or an additional excursion, read the terms and conditions on the page: additional services.
Full payment for the program is made on the first day of hike to teamleader in dollars.
To reserve a place in the group you need to make an advance payment of $300. You can do this by contacting us or by using the payment form on the website.
Important! The terms and conditions of refund of prepayment in case of cancellation of participation in the program:
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