Horse ride to Gergeti in Stepantsminda
Description
A ride on calm local horses through the valley to the foot of Gergeti Trinity Church, among meadows and mountain rivers, with views of Mount Kazbek. No riding experience needed — a handler stays beside you.
Overview
Included
- A calm horse trained for tourists
- Local handler: leads the horse by the bridle or rides alongside
- Briefing before the ride
Not included
- Transfer from Tbilisi
- Food and drinks
What to bring
- Long trousers
- Closed-toe shoes
Meeting point
Stepantsminda. Your Sakhva Travel manager will send the exact meeting place and time via WhatsApp after confirmation.
Provider
Local horse handlers in Stepantsminda are Sakhva Travel partners. Booking, contact and questions — through your Sakhva Travel manager.
How it works
Enter the date and number of travelers in the form on the right.
Your request goes to a Sakhva Travel manager on WhatsApp, who will agree the time with the partner.
We’ll send the meeting point and details via WhatsApp.
No prepayment: pay the partner ₾40–70 per person on the spot
Terms
- No prepayment: pay the partner ₾40–70 per person on the spot
- Bad weather or Kazbek in the clouds — we’ll move the ride to another day
- If you feel uncomfortable, you can dismount at any time and continue on foot
Questions and answers
Is it safe for beginners?
Yes: the horses are calm and trained for tourists, and a local handler leads each rider by the bridle or rides alongside.
Can I bring children?
Yes, children ride the gentlest horses.
How much does it cost?
Usually ₾40–70 per person for the ride to Gergeti, paid on the spot.
How do I get there from Tbilisi?
Take our horse riding tour in Stepantsminda: transfer from Tbilisi, stops at Ananuri and Gudauri, and an escort to the ride.
Horse riding tour in Stepantsminda: transfer, stops along the Georgian Military Road and this ride, all in one trip.
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