Gveleti Waterfall & Juta Hike: Experience the Green Rock Gorge & Highest Caucasian Settlements
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22 Ratings
Stepantsminda
Escape civilization and immerse yourself in nature on the Gveleti Waterfall & Juta Hike. Explore the mystical waterfall and experience the highest settlements in the Caucasus Mountains.
Duration: 14 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Rooms Hotel Kazbegi - Our guide meets you at Rooms Hotel Kazbegi at 12:30. We start our trip at 13:00
What's Included
  • Transportation service
  • Professional guide service
  • hiking equipment
  • A bottle of water
What's Not Included
  • Food and drink
Additional Information

If the allure of the great outdoors calls to you, then this expedition is just what you need. Leave behind the man-made world and become one with the natural splendor featuring the magical Gveleti waterfall and the elevated settlement of Juta. This journey presents a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the tranquil embrace of the emerald rocky gorge and the bewitching surroundings of the waterfall and the Juta settlement that majestically sits at the peak of the Caucasus Mountain range. A quaint trail ushers you through breathtaking vistas acclimatizing with the awe-inspiring facets of the Caucasus. Multiple high points, enchanting locales where the spectacle of clouds intermingling with mountains unfolds into a mesmerizing vista that changes every moment. Important: The route to Juta settlement is inaccessible from October to May, instead, we venture to witness the captivating spectacle of the Gveleti waterfall in its frozen state during winters.

Location
Rooms Hotel Kazbegi
V.gorgasali Street
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(22 Ratings)
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Kristi_w
Aug 11, 2023
Great tour! - Lasha was a great guide! He was very knowledgeable about the area. The hike to the waterfalls were breathtaking!
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Lennart_g
Jun 8, 2023
Grat Experience, great Nature, great people! - Me and my girlfriend booked this trip at the beginning of June. It was a great day and i can only recommend you to try it as well. Soso, who was our guide and who has a lot of experience in guiding tours in Georgia, was not only wonderful company, but he also spoke perfect English. He wrote us on Whatsapp prior to the tour to talk about some details. As we only had a small group (only really great people from different nations) they were able to pick us up at the restaurant where we were having lunch. After meeting everybody we drove to the first hike, it was a beautiful hike up through a small valley to an amazing waterfall. the hike is not very long, but there is a bit of elevation. If you're not super fit, it won't be a problem as the group can take its time and go on a reasonable pace. We did enjoy the nature and the waterfall and Soso helped us to take some great pictures :) Next up we drove to the Juta Valley Village. Unfortunately it started to rain and we discussed amongst the group what to do. We decided to go up anyways, which was a great idea. we got completetly wet but at the top of the hill there was the fifth season hostel/restaurant which is an absolutely amazing place. It reminded me of a Alps style mountain hut but with a modern twist and huge windows to enjoy the nature. they had ovens to heat us and to have us dry our clothes and they served amazing food (Soso recommended the potatoe-mash & cheese khachapuri which was very delicious), wine and tea (understandably, it's a little bit more expensive than down hill, so bring a bit of cash!). Afterwards, we hiked back down (it was pretty slippery after the rain, i definetly advise to bring good shoes just in case the weather gets bad) and drove back to Kazbegi where we started the tour. They offer to bring you back to Tbilisi, but we wanted to stay one more night in the mountains. Talk to your Guide, maybe they can transfer you to Tbilisi on the next day if you want to stay (that's what we did). Thanks for the great day and we'll be back :)
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Grace104552
Feb 25, 2023
Hiking - We are very happy and thankful to Luka as our guide , we enjoyed the trip the thrill and the experience.
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Alaa_maz84
Aug 31, 2022
Hiking Day, am a Super Woman! - It was my second hike after a long time, unfortunately, I didn't prepare myself physically but still, the hike was easy at Gveleti Waterfall track but my next one Juta trail wasn't easy for me as it was an uphills track I recommend people with a normal fit body to hike this trail at a separately day doesn't go for 2 types of the hike at the same day. (it was difficult for me) I was behind group 10mins but I did it anyway it was worth the effort!!! The view and restaurant's Turkish coffee were tasty and the people who were working there were so nice. Regarding my tour guide Luka was supportive of all groups even though we all had different paces some of us were very quick and fit some of us like me weren't till he was calm and dealt with the situation in a very flexible way. Thanks Luka.
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Rebecca
Aug 13, 2022
Great day trip- family friendly - Great trip out to see the area, get some exercise, and try some local food, well organized and super friendly/informative guide and expert driver. Unbelievably gorgeous scenery, opportunity to add on horseback riding. Really enjoyed the waterfall, juta, the hike, the entire experience.
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483laithm
Aug 4, 2022
Best hiking with soso - It was an amazing trip , the waterfall was the most beautiful I saw here in Georgia with incredible view , also the hike in juta I can’t find word to describe that really it was amazing when we reached the last point I started thinking if I can stayed there for one night and the guide soso he tried the best to find for me hotel but unfortunately I decided to leave because the hotels there costly and I am late 🥺. Really I recommended all people to do that . Also I would to say thank you from my depth heart for the best of the best guide soso he was really amazing talking and lughing and joking , you will feel with him not as a guide he is a friend , we shared our live experience . Really you he made my day thank you 🙏.
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396randw
Aug 4, 2022
An amazing trip - it’s so beautiful trip my favourite part it was horse riding it’s my first hiking and the best one with Tour guide lika really l recommend all to tray it we also see water full and it was amazing
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Shahdw2211
Aug 4, 2022
Best hiking trip - I can say that this is the best tour i've ever been to, the waterfall was amazing and the hiking was the best , what made the trip better and better was the tour guide ( Loka) , we also had a hourse ride at the moutain , played uno and many other things , i really recommened it and you should ask if Loka was free and go with him
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Kateryna_k
Jul 28, 2022
Waterfall hike - It was really fun. This's half day tour with easy hike and breathtaking views. The team is great organized. Thanks our guide Luka for the positive vibe and friendly atmosphere. Definitely recommend this tour.
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Nurul
Sep 24, 2022
Didnt happen - They cancelled me a day after i arrived to kazbegi, because according to them i am the only customer that day and the condition of road to juta is really bad. So all short trips plan was changed
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