Truso Valley One Day Hike
Explore the breathtaking Truso Valley, wander through abandoned villages and settlements, marvel at ancient castles, and soak in the beauty of the mineral lake and its unique travertine formations.
ABOUT THE HIKE
The hike to a picturesque Truso Gorge passes through a dramatic steep-sided canyon before entering the wide valley and leading to a crumbling hilltop fortress.

Within one active day, you can visit: Zakagori Fortress, Keterisi Monastery and several natural monuments, such as travertine formations, Abano Mineral Lake and Keterisi Vaucluse.

Breathtaking alien landscapes, thermal formations, the noisy Terek and half-ruined villages — this is all about Truso.
  • 250$
    Price for a group of up to 4 people
  • Full Day
    The duration of the tour
  • Easy Hiking
    Must be able to hike 15-20 km on an easy hiking trail
  • Up To 20 km
    Hiking distance
  • May - October
    Season
  • Gudauri / Stepantsminda
    Start / Finish points
TOUR PRICE
See what is included / not included in the Truso Valley tour price
Tour price
Price for a group of up to 4 people
$250
  • Guide fee
  • Return transfers from Gudauri or Stepantsminda
Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Accommodation (please contact us if you need help with booking your accommodation in Gudauri or Kazbegi)
  • Transfer from / to Tbilisi
Truso Valley Tour's Itinerary
Times are approximate, depending on the level of the group
Drive From Stepantsminda or Gudauri to Kvemo Okrokhana
Our hike will start at abandoned village of Kvemo Okrokhana in the entrance of Truso Gorge.
40 minutes
Abano Mineral Lake and Truso Travertines.
We will walk along the narrow gorge of the Terek River right to Truso Travertines and the Mineral Lake.
2 hours
Zakagori Fortress
The final point of our journey through the Truso Valley is Zakagori Fortress. Here we will be met by the border police post, don't forget to carry your ID with you! The way back will take approximately 4 hours, we can also stop for a lunch at the valley's cafe (opened only during certain periods of the season).
2-3 hours
PERSONAL GEAR:
This route requires carrying an ID or Passport with you as we will be met by the border police at the final point of the tour.
Shoes
Comfortable shoes. Preferably trekking, but you can also wear comfortable sneakers on this tour.
Clothes
Comfortable walking clothes and windbreaker - weather can change very quickly!
Headgear
Hat or cap protecting from the sun, sunglasses.
Backpack
A little bag to carry your belongings, like a bottle of water.
Hygiene kit
Paper towel, SPF, Personal medicines.
Water
A bottle of water.

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