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GUIDED BACKCOUNTRY SKIING
8 Days | 7 Nights | 6 Ski Days

Location: Europe | Tour Focus: Guided | Terrain Focus: Off-Piste, On-Piste, Backcountry, Sidecountry
Ability: Intermediate to Expert
Price p/p Based on twin-share, 8-day, 7-night package in a private group of 8 people
Base/invoice currency is in USD$ inc. taxes.
*Displayed price may vary due to currency fluctuations.
USD 1,990
Go beyond the boundaries in Gudauri with an 8-day freeriding & ski touring trip. Stay in comfortable ski-in-ski-out accommodation, enjoy hassle-free transportation, and let experienced guides lead you through the hidden gems of Gudauri’s backcountry. Book for your solo, couple or group's best dates & duration ...
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Gudauri Unleashed Freeride Tour Package

Your Ultimate 8-day Freeriding Trip in Gudarui Powder

Ski beyond boundaries in Gudauri with an 8-day freeriding & ski touring trip. Stay in comfortable ski-in-ski-out accommodation, enjoy hassle-free transportation, and let local, experienced guides lead you through the hidden gems of Gudauri’s backcountry. Uncover the thrill of untouched slopes!

Mountain guides that are not only fluent in English, but also intimately familiar with the Gudauri/Kazbegi region’s terrain, ensure a safe and exhilarating adventure into the expansive backcountry. With countless options to explore, you are guaranteed to have a blast while soaking in breathtaking mountain vistas. For the adventurous, infinite terrain awaits just a few hours’ skinning away, and for the downhill-oriented powder seekers, Gudauri’s lift-accessed backcountry is truly one of a kind. An optional ski tour to an isolated mountain hut where we’re likely to be the only guests surrounded by the powder fields of Mt. Kazbek.

Enjoy the ease of a warm welcome and comfortable transfer from Tbilisi to Gudauri and from your hotel to all freeride / ski tour destinations. Let transportation be the least of your worries as you savor your adventure.

After each exhilarating day, retreat to our comfortable slope-side accommodation. A 4-star hotel awaits with a hot sauna in the spa, a great restaurant, and two bars. For the adventurous hikers, a 2-3 night stay in a comfortable, modern, and totally isolated mountain hut at 3,014m is optional and highly recommended. Breakfast and spa access are included in the Gudauri hotel; breakfast and dinner are included in the mountain hut.

This freeride tour package is perfect for solos, couples, and groups of friends with previous snow experience & their own ski gear, who want to experience the best of Gudauri ski resort & the broader region without the hassle of planning out every detail. Instead of wasting energy on logistical headaches, make the most of your holiday and hand over the planning for guides, accommodation, transfers, terrain selection & lift passes to our local travel partner. With years of experience living, working, and organizing ski holidays in Gudauri, they know exactly how to facilitate the best Georgian skiing experience.

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Gudauri Unleashed Freeride Tour Package
Gudauri Unleashed Freeride Tour Package
Gudauri Unleashed Freeride Tour Package

Terrain, Snow & Timing

Gudauri & the wider region offers an array of backcountry terrain that caters to skiers and snowboarders of various skill levels. Here’s a breakdown of the terrain you can explore.

  • The mountains around Gudauri are renowned for its vast alpine bowls, providing open and expansive areas for backcountry enthusiasts. These bowls offer opportunities for both powder-filled descents and wide-open turns.
  • Thrill-seekers will appreciate the steep chutes and couloirs that terrain near Gudauri has to offer. These challenging descents are ideal for advanced skiers and snowboarders looking for an adrenaline rush.
  • If you’re looking for solitude and untouched snow, venture into the region's remote zones. These areas require careful planning and are best explored with a knowledgeable guide. 
  • Gudauri experiences snowfall from December until May although most snowfall is concentrated in the spring months. March is best for deep powder beneath the ski lifts and early April is great for long ski tours on stable snow. Due to its high elevation and unique climate patters, while the spring season is winding down in the Alps, Gudauri is just reaching its peak. Due to the 1,300m elevation difference in the ski resort and even greater elevations in the backcountry, you’re likely to find all conditions from light, dry powder on top to spring corn on the bottom.

    Itinerary

    The tour starts and finishes in Tbilisi, either at your hotel or a pick-up directly from the airport. Once at the hotel in Gudauri, your tour hosts will ensure you are armed with all the information & logistic support that you require. On the final day you will be driven back to Tbilisi for an airport drop off, or somewhere else to then continue your Georgian adventure.

    The full program of exploring Gudauri's best backcountry terrain starts at 0930hr each morning with a pick up from your accommodation and ends about 8 hours later with a drop off at 1730hr. Your guide will customise each day's tour based on where the conditions are best and depending on the group's ability & wishes!

    To read the full package program, see the Itinerary tab.

    Accommodation & Meals

    Accommodation, plus all breakfasts are included in the package price. You will stay in a standard room (or upgrade to a deluxe room) at the ski-in Marco Polo Hotel at the base of the lifts in Gudauri. For lunches during the tour, ask the hosts where the best hang-outs are. Affordable, interesting food will not be far away. Dinner will be a feast wherever you go, but we suggest trying out your hotel's restaurant before heading out anywhere else. For adventurous & fit ski-tourers, an option to stay 2 or 3 nights in the remote 'Altihut' on Kazbegi will be a great variation of this tour package. Nights at the Altihut include breakfast & dinner.

    For more detailed information on food & accommodation, see the Lodging tab.

    Guides, Avalanche & Mountain Safety and Skills Development

    Explore with deeply knowledgeable guides. The tour's experienced guides are not only fluent in English but also intimately familiar with the Gudauri/Kazbegi region. They possess an in-depth knowledge of the terrain, ensuring a safe and exhilarating adventure into Gudauri’s expansive backcountry. With countless options to explore, you’re guaranteed to have a blast while soaking in breathtaking mountain vistas. All guides on the tour are full time professionals with the highest qualifications as ski instructors & off-piste guides. All are fluent in English but there are also multilingual options including Georgian, German, Czech & French. Maximum guide to guest ratio is 1:4, so if your group is larger than 4 people you will 2 guides!

    Avalanche & Mountain Safety. In the realm of freeriding, there’s no such thing as too much knowledge and safety awareness, especially concerning avalanches. Whether you’re using a beacon for the first time or a seasoned snow profile analyst, your guides will elevate your understanding and awareness, placing safety first when backcountry ski touring and freeriding in Gudauri.

    Beyond avalanche safety, the guides are skilled in helping you navigate challenging, deep, and steep terrain with ease, using specialized riding techniques. Conserve your energy, stay out longer, and carve through more powder. Elevate your skills and make the most of your backcountry ski tour in Gudauri.

    Ski Ability & Customising Your Package

    This package is suitable for solos and groups of any ski or snowboard ability and can be fully customised to meet your wants/needs/dates etc. The standard package only includes accommodation, transfers & lift passes, but there is an option to include ski or snowboard lessons & off-piste guiding (with the operators own English-speaking instructors/guides), or gear rental (at additional cost).

    Getting to Tbilisi

    We recommend getting to Georgia via Tbilisi airport. Travel to Tbilisi (TBS) is simple via most of Europe's main airports or the Middle East. Skiers & snowboarders from other continents are probably best to come via Dubai, London, Munich, Paris, or Istanbul. You can be met & picked up directly from the airport or from a Tbilisi hotel. At the end of the holiday, you will be driven back to the airport for departure or somewhere else in Tbilisi - whatever you wish. Travel time between Tbilisi & Gudauri is around 2½hr.

    For accommodation before or after the tour, see our Tbilisi Accommodation page.

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    Gudauri Unleashed Freeride Tour Package
    Gudauri Unleashed Freeride Tour Package
    Gudauri Unleashed Freeride Tour Package

    Gudauri Unleashed 8-day Tour Package Itinerary

    Day 1: Arrival & Transfer from Tbilisi to Gudauri

    Your adventure begins with a smooth and comfortable Tbilisi airport pickup in a 4×4 car equipped with snow tires and an experienced local driver who knows the ins and outs of Georgia’s mountain roads. As you ascend into snowy paradise, take in the crisp mountain air and get ready to embark on a journey filled with excitement, adrenaline, and unparalleled freeriding experiences.

    Day 2 to 7: Freeriding in the Gudauri Region

    Over the next six days, seasoned guides intimately familiar with every contour of Gudauri, will guide you through the expansive off-piste terrain of this breathtaking destination. Explore lift-accessible terrain that mirrors scenes straight out of a ski movie. Ascend nearby valleys on foot for the true wilderness experience, where there’s only you and the bears. From steep chutes to open bowls and thrilling drops, Gudauri offers it all, ensuring a freeriding adventure like no other. Prepare for unforgettable days as you immerse yourself in the diverse and exhilarating landscapes that define Gudauri as a freerider’s paradise. Ski touring is optional, riding powder is mandatory.

    Optional 3 days: Altihut Ski Tour

    For the ambitious hikers among us, ski touring paradise awaits at 3,014 meters above sea level. Vagabond Adventures is proud to partner with AltiHut, Georgia’s most modern and comfortable mountain hut located high on the slopes of 5,054m Mt. Kazbek. A day is spent ascending from Gergety Trinity Church to AltiHut with a delicious dinner awaiting on arrival; a day (or more) ascending nearby ridges and riding our dream lines; and on the last day the group will ascend one more time for morning powder and ride all the way from the ridge at 3,600m down to the parking lot at 2,200m, where our jacked-up 4×4 awaits to take us back to Gudauri.

    Day 8: Return to Tbilisi

    As your 8-day freeriding adventure in Gudauri comes to an end, the tour operator will ensure a seamless and comfortable transition from the stunning slopes to your departure terminal. Reflect on the exhilarating moments, newfound skills, and camaraderie forged amidst the stunning Greater Caucuses. Depart with the satisfaction of having experienced the best of Gudauri, and carry the thrill of this freeriding adventure with you into your next journey.

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    Gudauri Unleashed Freeride Tour Package
    Gudauri Unleashed Freeride Tour Package
    Gudauri Unleashed Freeride Tour Package

    Lodgings & Food

    Deluxe accommodation with this ski tour package is at the 5-star Marco Polo Hotel in Gudauri. For the adventurous, a 2-3 night stay in a comfortable, modern, and totally isolated mountain hut at 3,014m is optional and highly recommended. Breakfast are included in the hotel, and if staying a few night at the 'Altihut' on Kazbegi, dinner & breakfast is included.

    Marco Polo Hotel Gudauri

    Equipped with 5-star rooms & facilities, this modern hotel is Gudauri's most consistent for quality & service. The hotel is ski-in directly from the slopes and the closest lift is just a few steps away. You can choose from standard rooms, or upgrade to a deluxe room. Standard rooms are light, spacious & adorned with contemporary wooden furnishings. Premium rooms comes with more generous space and are thoughtfully designed with modern elegance & more seating. All rooms come with free WiFi, a flat-screen TV, minibar, en-suite bathroom, deluxe bathrobes and premium toiletries. All rooms provide a perfect setting to relax and enjoy your stay.

    Gudauri Georgia Ski Holiday Package
    Gudauri Georgia Ski Holiday Package
    Gudauri Georgia Ski Holiday Package

    The hotel's restaurant & bar serve local & international cuisine & beverages. A buffet breakfast is included in the tariff. Dinner is available at the hotel, or you can choose to head and try the numerous dining options throughout the ski resort village.

    Gudauri Georgia Ski Holiday Package
    Gudauri Georgia Ski Holiday Package
    Gudauri Georgia Ski Holiday Package

    Facilities at the hotel include an indoor swimming pool, Finnish sauna, fitness centre, bowling alley, billiard room, games room, spa & wellness centre. ATV and snowmobile tours are also available.

    Gudauri Georgia Ski Holiday Package
    Gudauri Georgia Ski Holiday Package
    Gudauri Georgia Ski Holiday Package

    Rates & Inclusions

    Rates Information

    8 days/7 nights from $1,990/person

    • Invoice / base currency is USD$
    • Price ranges from $1,990/person for a group of 8 people, up to $2,380/person for a group of 2
    • Price based on standard twin-share accommodation
    • Note that prices are subject to change based on chosen dates, as well as upgrades like lessons, gear rental, and single rooms.
    • Custom dates for solos, couples, families & groups
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    Inclusions
    • ACCOMMODATION: 7 nights twin-share hotel room in Gudauri. Option for 2-3 nights in 'Altihut' on Kazbegi.
    • MEALS: Gourmet breakfasts at the hotel. Breafast & dinner at the 'Altihut'.
    • LIFT PASSES: Gudauri ski resort lift passes as required throughout the tour
    • TRANSFERS: Safe, comfortable, private transportation from Tbilisi to Gudauri & back
    • TRANSPORT: All ground transport to/from ski tour locations during the tour
    • GUIDE: 6 days freeride skiing with an IFMGA & BASI Level 4 ski guide (max. guide:guest ratio 1:4)
    • SKILLS DEVELOPMENT: Avalanche & mountain safety plus backcountry skiing & skills training (if you need & want it!)
    Add-ons
    • SINGLE ROOM: If available - price on request
    • ROOM UPGRADE: Upgrade to a deluxe room or suite
    • EQUIPMENT RENTAL: Ski (touring) or snowboard (splitboard) equipment - price on request (if you have your own bring them!)
    • AVI SAFETY EQUIPMENT: ABS Backpack, Beacon, Shovel, Probe - prices on request (if you have your own, bring it!)
    Not Included
    • FLIGHTS: to Tbilisi (TBS) - Search & book flights to Georgia
    • SKI TRAVEL INSURANCE
    • OTHER: Lunches, dinners (not including Altihut meals), drinks & other personal expenses not listed as inclusions

    Terms & Conditions

    As per agreed terms & conditions with the tour operator, Vagabond Adventures, at the time of booking, and including, but not limited to, the payment & cancellation T&Cs listed below. Any contractual arrangements as a result of a booking enquiry are directly with the tour operator and is subject to their terms and conditions.

    Payment

    30% deposit required to book. The remainder must be paid a minimum of 30 days before the trip.

    Cancellation by the Client

    All cancellations must be submitted to the Company in writing, are effective as of the date we receive them according to our internal records, and will be subject to a cancellation fee (“Cancellation Fee”) as follows (amounts are per person and only apply to amount paid after the non-refundable deposit amount):
    ◦ Cancellation 30 days or more prior to trip departure – 30% of total booking cost
    ◦ Cancellation less than 30 days prior to departure – 100% of total booking cost

    Cancellation policy for custom trips may differ from these terms and will be communicated prior to booking.

    No refunds will be made if you voluntarily leave a trip for any reason after the trip has begun. The same applies if you leave a trip or cannot fully participate in a trip due to injury or illness. Refunds will be at the discretion of the Company if you are involuntarily forced to leave a trip for any reason. No refunds will be made for any accommodation, transport, sightseeing, meals or services not utilized.

    Cancellation by the Company

    The Company reserves the right to cancel any trip prior to the scheduled departure date for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation, insufficient participation, local weather conditions or logistical problems that, in our sole reasonable judgment, may impede trip operations. In the event of trip cancellation by the Company for any reason whatsoever other than a force majeure event, your sole and exclusive remedy shall be the refund by the Company of all payment amounts received from you by the Company as of the date of cancellation, and the payment thereof shall release the Company from any and all other or further liability in any way related to such cancellation. The Company makes substantial payments to its suppliers (hotels, transportation companies, etc.) far in advance of the scheduled trip departure date. Accordingly, if a trip is cancelled due to a force majeure event (e.g. acts of God, war, labor strikes, earthquake, flooding, etc.), the Company will undertake commercially reasonable efforts to promptly refund the portion of any amounts paid by you that have, in turn, not already been advanced to suppliers. In addition, the Company will use commercially reasonable efforts to recover and refund to you the balance of your payment amounts that were advanced to suppliers, less the costs, if any, of such recovery, as promptly as possible. However, (a) the Company does not guarantee recovery of any portion of advance payments made to suppliers, and (b) commercially reasonable recovery efforts under this Section shall not include or require, and shall be fully satisfied and performed exclusive of, the institution of any legal proceedings by or on behalf of the Company in any forum, venue or jurisdiction whatsoever. The Company is not responsible for, and you hereby release and forever discharge the Company from, any expense or cost incurred by you in preparing for or arising or resulting from a cancelled trip, including without limitation, the cost of non-refundable airfare, other transportation, lodging and meal expense, visa fees, medical expenses, equipment and clothing purchases, and the cost of any additional or alternative arrangements you elect or are required to incur or make as a result of a cancelled trip.

    Booking Amendments

    If you wish to change your booking in any way, you must contact us as soon as possible and we will accommodate your request to the best of our ability. Surcharges may apply.

    Substitution of a Client

    If any member of the party is prevented from traveling because of the death, injury or serious illness of the passenger, close relative or friend, redundancy or jury service, it may be possible to transfer the booking to another suitable person (acceptable to the Company) provided that (a) written notice is given at least 30 days prior to departure, and (b) you will be responsible for any expense, fee or charge incurred by or imposed on the Company by suppliers and vendors that may arises as a result of the transfer or substitution. An administration fee of up to $100 may be imposed by the Company to cover its internal costs associated with the booking transfer. In addition, you will be responsible for any fees or expenses arising from the substitution or change that are imposed by vendors or suppliers of services not included in the trip price, which may include by way of example, airline cancellation charge and change fees.