Горный маршрут Сно и Гвелети
Kazbegi

Sno, Darial Gorge and the Gveleti waterfalls

The mountain village of Sno, the Darial valley and the Gveleti waterfalls in one full day from Kazbegi

  • 1 day
  • 7 km
  • ↑↓300 m
  • ★★★★★
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Hike requestSno + Gveleti
1 dayduration
7 kmdistance
↑↓300 mgain / loss
★★★★★difficulty · easy

What you will see

A one-day trip to the powerful waterfalls of Stepantsminda, the giant stone heads and the picturesque Sno valley.

The Greater and Lesser Gveleti waterfalls

Two impressive waterfalls hidden in a deep rocky gorge, reached by a scenic trail along a mountain river.

Sno valley and giant sculptures

Monumental stone heads of Georgian writers in the open air, a cosy high-mountain village and a waterfall hidden in the valley.

Day itinerary

    1. 08:00 – 11:30

      Departure from Tbilisi and the drive. We meet at the "300 Aragveli" metro station and set off along the Military Georgian Road. On the way we will make a short stop at a petrol station for coffee and a stretch.

    2. 11:30 – 13:30

      Hike to the Gveleti waterfalls. We arrive at the gorge and walk to the Small and Large waterfalls, take photos by the water, rest and return to the car.

    3. 13:30 – 14:30

      Lunch with a view of the mountains. We stop at a local café or set up a hearty picnic before the second part of the route.

    4. 14:30 – 15:30

      Giant stone heads in Sno. We drive to the Sno valley and stop at the famous basalt sculptures in the open air.

    5. 15:30 – 18:30

      A walk through the village of Sno and a hike to a waterfall. We stroll through the village with its old tower, then set off on an easy trek to a secret waterfall deep in the valley.

    6. 18:30 – 22:00

      Return to Tbilisi. We rest after a full day and share impressions. Arrival at the "300 Aragveli" metro station at around 22:00.

Lunch is included

Two onigiri from 808 on the trail

After the hike, take a break and enjoy lunch with a mountain view. Every guest gets two onigiri with different fillings, plus hot tea and coffee

Fish, meat and vegan options are available

  • Shrimp
  • Chicken teriyaki
  • Tuna
  • Mushrooms
  • Kimchi
  • Tofu and daikon
  • Crab sticks
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Payment in GEL, US dollars, euros or rubles to a Georgian TBC card

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What is included

  • Guide support throughout the route
  • Round-trip transfer from Tbilisi
  • Picnic, tea and coffee
  • Guide accompaniment on the route

  • Transfer from Tbilisi there and back

  • Tea

What to bring

Prepare comfortable clothes and footwear for the weather. The full list is available in our checklist

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