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Mount Kazbek
From £2,445 Altitude 5,047m Grade: 2B
Mount Kazbek
The highest peak in Eastern Georgia, Mount Kazbek offers a tough but exhilarating climb in the stunning Caucasus mountain range.
Mount Kazbek is a stunning 5000m glaciated peak that is often climbed as an alternative to Elbrus. The ascent is made from Georgia (it is not in Russia!) via the standard climbing route that ascends west from Kazbegi up the Gergeti Glacier to this observatory and continues to the prominent pass west of the peak, then turns east along the ridge to the summit. It is suitable for those who are confident Mountain Walkers with a good level of fitness. We can provide instruction on the use of crampons during the acclimatization phase of the expedition and therefore it is not an essential pre-requirement.
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Dates & Prices
Availability
* A deposit of £400 will be required at checkout.
What's Included
- Estimated International flights from London (Flight inclusive package)
- Group transfers to the mountain and back.
- Permit fees
- Accommodation and meals in hotels/guest house and on the mountain as described above.
- Horses for transfer of equipment
- All communal equipment necessary for the climb
- Medical first aid supplies
- An expedition team leader (British or/and certified Georgian)
- Visa support letters
- 15% discount off the RRP on clothing and equipment from Adventure Peaks shop
What's Excluded
- Personal climbing clothes and equipment.
- International flights unless you have selected this option
- Personal insurance, visas, departure tax and inoculations.
- Transfers to and from the in-country airport if flights NOT booked with Adventure Peaks
- Travel to and from UK airport (unless otherwise specified).
- Drinks and hotel or guest house meals, unless specified.
- Personal medical supplies and personal use of communication equipment.
- Excess baggage.
- Tips for porters and local guides.
- Costs associated with an expedition finishing early.
- Costs associated with you leaving an expedition early.
- Costs associated with extending a trip due to bad weather or other circumstances.
Itinerary
Days 1 - 2 | International travel to Tbilisi international airport (arrive before 10am) Transfer to Kazbegi with an acclimisation walk to the highest orthodox church in the world – Tsminda Sameba (2170m). Evening arrival in |
Day 3 | Transfer to Trinity Church and Trek to the Altihut (3041m), followed by a short hike to the glacier. Overnight in the Altihut. (L/G, B, L, D) |
Day 4 | Acclimatisation walk to 3800m on the SE ridge of Ortsveri Peak. |
Day 5 | Move to and overnight at the Betlemi Hut 3670m Horses will carry your luggage directly to meteo-station, so you will only take a small rucksack. Walk to the church above Betlemi for acclimatisation.(MH, B,L,D) |
Day 6 | Acclimatization hike up to 4200 meters to revise/learn use of ice axe, crampons and roped movement. You will then return to the Meteorological station and rest. Overnight Betlemi Hut (MH,B,L,D) |
Day 7 | Today fully acclimatised we will climb Mt Kazbek. It normally takes around 7 hours from Betlemi Hut to the summit and about 4 hours to descend again. (MH,B,L,D) |
Day 8 | Descend to Kazbegi for lunch and return to Tbilisi.(H/L/G ,B,L) |
Day 9 | Reserve Summit Day (MH,B,L,D) or Tbilisi (H, B) |
Day 10 | Return International flights, getting home the same |
Insurance
It is essential for a trip of this type that you are adequately insured. When researching insurance options, please ensure the policy covers you for the following:
- Cancellation or curtailment
- Helicopter rescue (most insurance companies will no longer cover for ‘search and rescue’ but providing you stay with the group, they will assist with ‘rescue’)
- Repatriation
- The altitude that you are expected to attain
- The location especially when travelling to Antarctica
- Grade of trek/climb/expedition
- Medical cover
Adventure Peaks partners with Global Rescue to offer the world’s leading travel protection services. Medical and security emergencies happen. When they do, we rely on Global Rescue to provide our clients with medical, security, travel risk and crisis response services. Without a membership, an emergency evacuation could cost over $100,000. More than one million members trust Global Rescue to get them home safely when the unexpected happens. We highly recommend our clients enroll with Global Rescue, in particular for peaks over 7000m:
https://partner.globalrescue.com/adventurepeaks/
We are aware the following provide insurance:
For UK based clients:
Expeditions and Treks under 7000m - Campbell Irvine Direct : http://www.campbellirvine.com/AdventurePeaks
HCC Medical Insurance Services: LLC sales@hccmis.com Tel: 1-800-605-2282
Travelex Ins. Services: www.travelexinsurance.com Tel: 1-800 228 9792
True Traveller Ins: www.truetraveller.com Tel: 0333 999 3140 for treks including over 4500m
Austrian Alpine Club (UK) www.aacuk.org.uk Tel: +44 (0)1929 556870
Rothwell & Towler: www.world-first.co.uk Tel: 0345 908 0161 (under 6400m)
J S Insurance: www.jsinsurance.co.uk Tel: 0844 848 1500
Snowcard: www.snowcard.co.uk Tel: 01295 660836
The B.M.C.: www.thebmc.co.uk Tel: 0161 445 6111 (call and speak to Jim. Please note the BMC cannot cover Mt Damavand)
Dogtag: www.dogtag.co.uk Tel: 0800 036 4824 (Check excess etc)
For non-UK based clients:
HCC Medical Insurance Services: LLC sales@hccmis.com Tel: 1-800-605-2282
Travelex Ins. Services: www.travelexinsurance.com Tel: 1-800 228 9792
True Traveller Ins: www.truetraveller.com Tel: 0333 999 3140 for treks including over 4500m
Austrian Alpine Club (UK): www.aacuk.org.uk Tel: +44 (0)1929 556870
AXA Worldwide Travel Ins: www.axainsurance.com Tel: +44 (0)844 874 0360
Ingle International: www.ingleinternational.com Tel: (USA) 1.800.360.3234
Insure for Less: www.insure4less.com.au (Australian clients)
You do not have to use any of the above, but if you make your own insurance arrangements documentary evidence of your own policy is required.
Please forward the details of your Insurance as soon as you have it: we need the insurance company’s name, their 24 hour emergency telephone number and your insurance policy number – admin@adventurepeaks.com