Day 1
01Arrival in Stepantsminda
Meet at the Mountain Travel Agency office in Stepantsminda for the expedition briefing, route conditions, glacier safety, altitude acclimatization, and gear-use preparation. Overnight in a guesthouse.
Mount Kazbek · overview
About Mount Kazbek Fixed-Date Expedition
The fixed-date expedition follows the source itinerary from Stepantsminda to the Gergeti Trinity Church, AltiHut, and the Meteo Station at 3,653 metres before the summit attempt on Mount Kazbek at 5,054 metres.
Stepantsminda briefing and guesthouse
AltiHut and Meteo Station acclimatization
Glacier safety and equipment training
Summit attempt with reserve day
Mount Kazbek · itinerary
Full itinerary · Mount Kazbek Fixed-Date Expedition
The itinerary is adapted from the supplied Mount Kazbek program and arranged in the TAF Travel format.
Day 2
02Sameba Trinity Church to AltiHut
Drive to Gergeti Trinity Church and trek through green valleys toward Sabertse and AltiHut at about 3,000 metres. Luggage continues toward base camp while you carry a daypack.
Day 3
03Trek to Meteo Station
Continue from AltiHut to the Meteo Station, also known as Bethlemi Hut, at about 3,653 metres. Settle into the high mountain base and prepare for the acclimatization days.
Day 4
04Acclimatization and glacier skills
Hike toward 4,000 metres while your body adjusts to altitude. Practice rope handling, crampon, harness, helmet, and self-arrest techniques with the guides.
Day 5
05Mount Kazbek summit attack
Start around 2:00 a.m. after a weather check. Cross icy sections and snowfields toward the Plateau at 4,300 metres, the saddle at 4,900 metres, and the 5,054-metre summit before descending to the Meteo Station.
Day 6
06Return to Stepantsminda
A horse guide helps take the luggage down from the Meteo Station. Descend for approximately four to five hours before returning to Stepantsminda.
Day 7
07Reserve day
A dedicated reserve day protects the summit attempt against poor weather. If conditions are unsuitable on summit day, the climb can be repeated when the mountain allows.
Day 8
08Departure
After breakfast, depart Stepantsminda for Tbilisi or the airport.
Mount Kazbek · tour inclusions
What is included · Mount Kazbek Fixed-Date Expedition
- Professional mountain guide and expedition briefing
- Stepantsminda guesthouse night with breakfast
- Transfers to and from Sameba Trinity Church
- AltiHut and Meteo Station accommodation
- Full-board meals during the mountain section
- Acclimatization and glacier-safety support
- Reserve day for bad weather
- Ascent certificate
Not included
- Private mountain equipment rental
- Horse transport for personal luggage
- Transfers to and from Tbilisi unless arranged in advance
Route-specific equipment
Pack for this itinerary, not a generic mountain.
Kazbek routes include glacial terrain, rope skills and fast-changing Caucasus weather. Personal technical equipment differs by program even when general gear is included. This checklist follows the selected route, season, accommodation, and published inclusions. Read the four categories separately: bring, consider, provided, and confirm or rent.
Essential personal equipment
- Passport and a copy stored separately
- Travel insurance that covers the route, rescue and evacuation where relevant
- Personal medication and any prescription details
- Comfortable daypack for water, layers and personal essentials
- Water bottles or hydration system sized for the day
- Headlamp with spare batteries
- Sun hat, high-SPF sunscreen and lip protection
- Glacier glasses or ski goggles with reliable UV protection
- Waterproof jacket and overtrousers
- Layered clothing with a warm mid-layer and insulated jacket
- Warm hat, neck protection and gloves with a spare pair
- Mountaineering boots compatible with the confirmed crampons
- Crampons only when the guide confirms snow or ice requires them
- Ice axe when required by the confirmed snow and ice route
- Mountaineering helmet when required by the guide
- Climbing harness for confirmed glacier or rope travel
- Spare walking socks and a dry base layer
Recommended or optional
- Cold-rated sleeping bag for high camps; confirm the comfort rating with the team
- Insulated sleeping mat when the route does not include a mat
- Gaiters for snow, wet grass and loose ground
- Thermos for early starts and cold camps
- Small summit pack with water, layers, food and essential safety items
- Dry bags or waterproof protection for clothing and electronics
- Personal energy snacks for long walking or summit days
- Light shoes or sandals for accommodation and rest
TAF Travel provides or arranges
- Professional mountain guide, equipment check and glacier-safety training
- Guesthouse, Meteo Station or tent accommodation stated in the selected Kazbek route
- Tent accommodation and a weather reserve day where listed
Rent or confirm with the team
- Personal mountaineering equipment not included in the standard Kazbek program; confirm or rent it for the route
The list is based on the published itinerary and included services. Weather, snow, access, and the guide’s final equipment check take precedence.
Not verified in the published program — ask TAF Travel before buying or packing it.
2027 departures
2027 departure dates for Mount Kazbek Fixed-Date Expedition
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Mount Kazbek · Georgia
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