Górskie wyzwania – Kazbek

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Kutaisi • Georgian War Road • Stepantsminda (Kazbegi) • Tsminda Sameba • Gergeti • Meteo Station (Bethlemi Hut) • Kazbek Peak • Stepantsminda (Kazbegi) • Tbilisi

The expedition to Kazbek is an extraordinary experience that will connect enthusiasts of mountain adventures with a fascinating history and impressive views. Kazbek, a mountain with a height of 5,054 meters, is one of the most popular five-thousanders in the world, often referred to by Georgians as the "Throne of Prometheus". The trip is aimed at reaching the top of this majestic mountain and admiring the views of the beautiful Caucasus. A successful trip will be complemented by participation in a supra - a traditional Georgian feast. Route in Georgia: approx. 700 km.

1. DAY. KUTAISIMeeting of participants at the airport. Arrival in KUTAISI at night.
2. DAY. KUTAISI - GEORGIAN WAR ROUTE - STEPANTSMINDA (KAZBEGI)Departure from KUTAISI to the northeast along the GEORGIAN WARWAY (the main route crossing the Caucasus range and connecting Tbilisi with Russia) to the town of STEPANTSMINDA (KAZBEGI) located at an altitude of 1740 m above sea level. Accommodation in a guesthouse in Stepantsminda, late breakfast. Then free time and preparation for the expedition: meeting with the guides, checking the equipment and, if necessary, filling the gaps on the spot, e.g. buying gas cylinders, renting equipment. Welcome dinner, overnight.
3. DAY. TSMINDA SAMEBA - GERGETI - METEO STATION (BETHLEMI HUT) ↗ approx. 1500 mEarly breakfast. Check out from the guesthouse. Jeep ride to one of the most beautifully situated monasteries in Georgia - TSMINDA SAMEBA, which lies at an altitude of 2200 m above sea level. at the foot of Mount Kazbek (5054 m a.s.l.), loading luggage on horses, which will transport them to the weather station. Trekking with light backpacks over the GERGETI Glacier to the METEO - BETHLEMI HUT STATION at an altitude of 3653 m a.s.l. Accommodation, dinner and overnight at the weather station. Trekking time: approx. 7 hours
4. DAY. METEO STATION (BETHLEMI HUT) ↗ approx. 500 mBreakfast. Acclimatization - trekking at an altitude of approx. 4000 m, practical exercises: using an ice ax, walking in crampons, belaying on a rope, etc. Return to the METEO STATION (BETHLEMI HUT). Free time, dinner and overnight. Trekking time: approx. 4 hours
5. DAY. METEO STATION - THE PEAK OF KAZBEK ↗ approx. 1400 mThe day is intended for additional acclimatization, possible waiting out of unfavorable weather conditions and the summit attack. Wake up and light breakfast at approx. 2 a.m. Leaving the METEO STATION for the peak attack at approx. 3-4 am, ascent to the Peak of KAZBEK 5054 m above sea level (with good weather conditions around 10 am). Return to the weather station, rest, dinner and overnight. Trekking time: approx. 11 hours
DAY 6. METEO STATION - THE PEAK OF KAZBEK ↗ approx. 1400 mA day set aside for the attempted summit attack. Wake up and light breakfast at approx. 2 a.m. Leaving the METEO STATION for the peak attack at approx. 3-4 am, ascent to the Peak of KAZBEK 5054 m above sea level (with good weather conditions around 10 am). Return to the weather station, rest, dinner and overnight. Trekking time: approx. 11 hours For the peak action on day 5: Breakfast. Check out, set off from the METEO STATION on the way back. Accommodation in a guesthouse in Stepandsminda. Free time, rest or optional (for an additional fee on site) a trip to the Truso Valley. Dinner and overnight.
7th DAY. METEO STATION - STEPANTSMINDA - TBILISIBreakfast. Check out, depart from the METEO STATION on the way back, descend to the Tsminda Sameba Monastery and drive by jeeps to STEPANTSMINDA. Then drive to TBILISI. Hotel accommodation. Free time for a walk around the city, supra dinner - a traditional Georgian feast, overnight.
8th DAY. TBILISI - KUTAISIBreakfast. Check out from the hotel. Free time for shopping, transfer to the airport in Kutaisi, stop for an individual lunch on the way (for an additional fee on site), departure to Poland.

BENEFITS:6 nights: 2 or 3 in double rooms with bathrooms: 1 in a 3 * hotel, 1 or 2 in a guesthouse; 3 or 4 in multi-person rooms at the weather station • meals: 7 breakfasts and 6 dinners (including one supra) • flight • transfer • horses that will take luggage (max 10 kg / person) • jeep ride • care of experienced mountain guides • care of a Polish-speaking leader • cook and catering at the weather station - two meals a day • individual online consultations on the organization and preparation of the trip • KL and NW Itaka Complex insurance extended with the consequences of practicing extreme sports

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