Private Full Day Tour In Kazbegi - Gudauri (Paragliding & Rafting)

Itinerary
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Stop At: Jinvali Water Reservoir, 40 km to the North from Tbilisi, Tbilisi Georgia

Our first stop will be Zhinvali water reservoir/dam which is located in Dusheti Municipality, Eastern Georgia,70 km north of Tbilisi.The building of the hydroelectric dam formed the Zhinvali Reservoir. The dam has been built in 1986. There You can take beautiful photos with amazing panoramic views.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Ananuri Fortified Castle Ensemble, Georgian Military Highway, Ananuri Georgia

Our second destination is Ananuri Fortress, it was a castle and seat of the eristavis (Dukes) of Aragvi, a feudal dynasty which ruled the area from the 13th century. The castle was the scene of numerous battles.

In 1739, Ananuri was attacked by forces from a rival duchy, commanded by Shanshe of Ksani and was set on fire. The Aragvi clan was massacred. However, four years later, the local peasants revolted against rule by the Shamshe, killing the usurpers and inviting King Teimuraz II to rule directly over them. However, in 1746, King Teimuraz was forced to suppress another peasant uprising, with the help of King Erekle II of Kakheti. The fortress remained in use until the beginning of the 19th century. In 2007, the complex has been on the tentative list for inclusion into the UNESCO World Heritage Site program.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Pasanauri, Georgia

Our next Stop in Pasanauri is an incredible place and nature's miracle that attracts many tourists. You can see the confluence of two rivers there – the white Aragvi and the black Aragvi. The most amazing thing that the flows of two rivers do not mix up and look as a black-white stream. Also in this spot there is available to try whitewater rafting on the Aragvi river, this is additional activity and depends on you.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Russian Georgian Friendship Monument, Georgian Military Highway, Gudauri 383085 Georgia

Friendship monument is one of the favorite place for travelers. it was built 1983 to celebrate the bicentennial of the Treaty of Georgievsk and the ongoing friendship between Soviet Georgia and Soviet Russia. Located on the Georgian Military Highway between the ski resort town of Gudauri and the Jvari pass, the monument is a large round stone and from this place is available to see stunning panoramic views.Inside the monument is a large tile mural that spans the whole circumference of the structure and depicts scenes of Georgian and Russian history. Near this place it is available to have paragliding experience.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Stepantsminda, Stepantsminda, Mtskheta-Mtianeti Region

Stepantsminda is second name of Kazbegi. There we will visit 5 star hotel "Rooms" which is best place to have awesome lunch and to enjoy with amazing views to Kazbegi and Gergeti Trinity Church, which will be our last destination.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Gergeti Trinity Church, Stepantsminda Georgia

Our last destination is Trinity Church of Gergeti. The ancient church, dateing from the 14th century, stands at an elevation of 2170 meters, overlooking the small town of Stephantsminda, also reffered to as Kazbegi, in the North of the country. Apart from its religious purpose, the medieval church used to serve as a hiding place. During invasions at different times in Georgia's history the national treasure was hidden there, since it was hardly reachable for enemies. The view from Gergeti Trinity Church: Mount Kazbegi, one of the highest mountains in Georgia. Nowadays, visitors can reach it by 4WD. The church has a separate bell tower and lies on the way to Mount Kazbegi, which – at the height of 5047 meters above sea level - is the third highest mountain in Georgia. During Soviet rule in Georgia, religious services were banned, but now many couples, including foreigners, ascend the mountain specifically to hold their wedding ceremonies there.

Duration: 1 hour