Wow, what an adventure! We started our climb on June 28 from Stepantsminda with our super cool mountain guides Beka and Gua. We left the iconic scenery of Gergeti Trinity Church and Caucasus mountains behind and headed straightforward to the basecamp of the Meteo station. The hike was amazing as we slowly climbed to the 3650 m altitude. Green steep hills with snowy peaks of mountains around were just beautiful. At the Meteo station we got accommodated and waited for the summit attack. During the whole time Beka and Gua always helped us a lot. Everything was perfectly planned. We trained for the summit push by hiking to the Bethlehem Church which stands at 4000 m altutide and the guides also tought us some basics of glacier walking. On July 1 we started our summit attack and after several strenuous hours we finally stood on the top of famous Mt. Kazbek. The climb was great thanks to our guides who were always taking a good care. We were lucky enough to have great weather and we felt like on the top of the world. Thanks to Mountain Freaks for the amazing experience and we will look forward to booking next climbs with them when we are back in Georgia discovering its beauty again.
Mountain Freaks are true professionals and do an amazing job. Fantastic team with a lot of passion for the business and for the clients.Me and my wife did a private expedition to Kazbek without any previous experience.Preparation was easy and communication was smooth. They have many blog posts and detailed explanations about the expeditions on their website and social media as well. Our guide Ramazi was excellent and easy to communicate with. Very much recommended for anyone with a thirst for adventure!
I think this is the no. 1 place to go if you want to visit places near Stepantsminda. They are very friendly and helpful. They are also very accommodative with customising tours or transfers. They are complete professionals and well organised. They have a proper office in the heart of the town and all of their information is on their website and social media. And best of all, they speak English so expectations are set clearly. We went on 2 tours with them and had a great time!
This is the genuine proper tourism spot in Kazbegi.If you need o gear up before the hike with the latest details, like gas, hiking poles, maps and so on, this is the best please. As well they have guided tours and transport for the other villages around the area. Still, the reason why I love it is the staff. Nina and Agha are sweet pro active persons and they helped me with ALL the info I need to do my independent hikes. It seems like people in Tbilisi are not so aware of stuff here and they will always recommend guide but here I had a blast with what I needed. They speak perfect English btw.🤟🏽
The staff are really nice and friendly.We were heading for a hike in Truso, however the weather wasnt good at all, and unfortunately had to head back to the office... No refunds but still friendly people!
Very professional agency. Had a great trip to Mt Kazbek. Guides are great and helpful.
Great trip to mount kazbek. The guides were profesional and the staff was nice. They also hosted a great dinner after the expedition.
We joined an expedition to mount Kazbek recently and had the experience of a lifetime. In the months leading up to the trip Aga fielded dozens of questions and during our stay she continued to oversee every aspect. Our expedition leader Ewa was clear and extremely knowledgeable in the mountains. Our guide Lexo was literally a life-saver. All the staff were helpful and patient. Highly recommended. N.B. if you need to rent gear do so early as there is limited availability.
Mountain freaks is a great agency. We climbed mount kazbek with them, everything was in hand, was really well structured & we really had a very good expedition. Ewa & Nika are a really good team & never felt unsafe, also really great mountain guides. Would recommend it to anyone, thank you!
Excellent guide service for Lazbek! Horses available to pack gear to Meteo Station if you want. The team was very communicative and helpful with organizing our ascent of Mt.Kazbek; special thanks to Gio, Agnieszka, and Ewa. One thing to note, if you plan to go to Meteo Station in one day I would recommend trying to leave earlier than they suggest - we met at 900 and didn’t start hiking until 1030, we were able to get to the station by 1600 but if it takes you the quoted full 8hrs to hike there then you may arrive late evening which is less ideal especially with poor weather.
The ultimate agency, for real mountain-lovers!!I just had the pleasure to take part in the Armenia hiking trip to the three peaks of this country: Khustup, Azhdahak and Aragac, interwoven with sight-seeing of Armenias capital city Yerevan and visiting important places for the history and religion of the country. This, along with excellent and hospitable stay (Tatev hotel in the very center of Yerevan) and opportunities to taste the local cuisine in superb places, made the whole experience a complete package. The group of 12 people was led by an experienced city/mountain guide with academic background in archelogy, sharing knowledge in an interesting way. This all has been seamlessly organized and was led by the Agency owner - Ewa - herself, tirelessly supporting everyone with virtually any need. I am endlessly thankful for the best holidays and experience of those few days - time long enough to fall in love with the country, but also to integrate with the group of co-travellers, who became one team and family of great friends.With this kind of engagement, youll clearly see, that Mountain Freaks is all about passion to share the love for the mountains and nature with their guests, way more than what you can get from just any other business like that. Really worth while, already checking some other destinations to go with them for my future holidays!
Very professional and reliable.
We have hired a guide from their agency to climb Mt. Kazbegi. It was good choice. Guide was very professional and his level of English was communicative. It was our first time on such mountain but staff was very helpful. They quickly respond on your e-mails so contact all the time was perfect. During our stay in Stepantsminda they also helped a lot with organizing for us accommodation, transfers and additional attractions. Number 1!
Great people
Im totally satisfied with the Mt. Elbrus expedition with Mountain Freaks. Everything was prepare for 100%. For me that was something very important - to have the support of company before I arrived and during all expedition. Thank you for made my dream come true.
Its portfolio of references gained my trust and Ive decided to do trek in Tusheti with agency. It was worth it! Great adventure, nice people and good organization. Definitely I recommend.
We have chosen indvidual expedition to Mt. Kazbegi with Elbrus. We had local guides for both climbs. Guides speak English plus we got English speaking leader when we went to Russia. Did not have any problems with communication. They have office in Georgia/Kazbegi where we rented equipment and which is very helpful they offer deposit to leave stuff you do not need in the mountains. In the office will also bought some freezed dried food and gas. They answer very quickly and they are really engaged in solving your issues.
The best adventure in my life! wonderful mountain expedition with the best guides. they were professional and always helpful. they really like what they do and know how to do it. the whole expedition was safely organized. the guides knew English. I always felt very comfortable. thank you very much!
I recommend Mt. Kazbek expedition with Freaks. I dont have any objection. Everything was just great.
I took an equipment from them. All was good and helpful. Equipment wasnt new but it is normal, this is rental office but it wasnt destroyed or dirty. We took rope, crampons, warm sleeping bags and ice axes. Nice office near to center. They all speak English. I can recommend it.
Helpful staff, thorough preparations and full professionalism. I highly recommend expeditions with MF.
Beware! This company doesn‘t care about their customers at all. We waited an hour for the pickup in the middle of nowhere and nobody came, they had already left without us. Even after contacting them via messenger they didn’t come. We had to hitchhike to get back and were really lucky. A disgrace as a tour company! Never had a worse experience and inside the office they were really arrogant.
Booked a tour to Truso Valley with them. Everything was fine. They gave us good tips what to do/see in the valley
Good mountain equipment rental. I rented tent, sleeping bag and equipment for climbing Kazbek. Everything was useful and almost new. Helpful stuff at the rental office. You can buy gas and maps. I recommend!
Everything perfectly organized. Transfers, accomodations, equipment. They have very friendly, English-speaking guides. Recommend!!!!
Really happy with their service. They helped us a lot with organization. Professional mountain guides!
Took their bus to Truso Valley. Very convenient. Book ahead 1-2 days to make sure you get a spot (at your preferred time)
Mountain Freaks safed my life! We were going to go to Mt. Kazbek but my equipment wasnt complete. Fortunately we found Mountain Freakss company where I could rent crampons and ice axe. Its very professional place - all their equipment is in good condition and they have clearly defined policies. The staff worked there were very nice and also professional.
Did with Mountain Freaks Mt. Kazbek. Great experience. They were very helpful and professional.
I was with them on Kazbek and Elbrus. Professional expedition and unique experience. The guides took care of each participant and provided comfort of climbing. I recommend it to everyone, and I am looking forward to expanding the offer, because I want to climb with you to the next mountains!
Mountain Freaks organized us an amazing ski touring trip in the Kazbegi/Gudauri area. The agency staff was very friendly, reliable and always willing to help and to share with us the Georgian culture. Our mountain guide was also very friendly and professional, always trying his best to be find the best ski touring/freeride skiing spot every day. Mountain Freaks also helped us with the car transfers across the country, as well as for accommodation, which was very helpful. Thanks again.
I rented mountain equipment here. New equipment, good prices, discount for longer rental, helpful staff, friendly office. Additionally I could leave my deposit for the duration of the mountain action in their office for free. A big plus for that! Their office is not in the center of Stepancminda, you have to go the main road towards Tbilisi (about 50 m, on the left), but its really worth getting there.
It is great place on Stepantsminda tourist map. We used the transport to Truso and we got informations how to get to Gergeti Trinity Church. We rented trekking poles and we bought souvenirs there! Full service in one place. :)
Everything was perfect. They got us safe and sound to Truso Valley and back again for a fair price, and answered all our questions about the region. Very knowledgeable.Highly recommended :)
Very good service! Easy contact👍
Great service! Superfriendly staff help you in everything. They will show you all region Kazbegi in few days.
I was there this week and I was shocked! Interior of this office is modern and European! Company offers rental mountain equipment. I use it to reach Mount Kazbek and I did it! Staff is really professional, they are usually busy but they find time for everybody to advice and recommend the best thing to do. Girls in the office are really nice! Drivers drive safe and speak English, Russian and even Polish! Great service, great staff, great products, best quality staff as The North Face, Black Diamond, Zamberlan... You cant find better place than this in this part of Georgia.
PRIVATE GROUP TRIP TO KAZBEK & ELBRUSThank you from all of our group for a brilliantly organised trip. The efforts of the Mountain Freaks team to make our trip memorable was exemplary.Although because of poor weather conditions we didnt make either summit it was still a great trip. The efficiency and the apparent seamless ease with which the Mountain Freaks team made all of the necessary last minute changes to our schedule was noted and appreciated and made things very easy for us.Id especially like to thank the office staff for all of their hard work and the good humour they maintained whilst answering our numerous emails prior to the trip.Once on the ground, everyone delivering the Mountain Freaks service was great, including the guides and drivers.Personally I will be returning to Georgia and will try to summit Kazbek again and if so, will definitely use Mountain Freaks again.Top marks, well done and keep up the good work!
We went with mountain freaks 1 day to juta and 1 day to turuso valley.each trip costs 30 lari roundtrip, which is much cheaper than taking a taxi.the few downsides were that there are only 6 places in the van so you have to get there a day or two before to reserve your spot (we were off season and they were almost fully booked a day in advanced).also, since you have only 6 hours between getting dropped off and picked up, unless youre super in shape you dont have enough time to get to the pass on the juta trek which was a bummer.also, although we booked 2 trips with them, one of the days we wanted to leave our bag in their office (while we were on their trip) and they charged us for it (kind of a bummer but oh well).anyways, its definitely the best option in order to get to the popular treks in the area :)
Great adventure with Mountain Freaks during trekking in Tusheti, thanks!
Thank you for everything. Thank you for amazing time during Mount Kazbek expedition. It was the best time in my life. I want to climb next year Mount Elbrus with your agency :)
Great service. For 100 GEL, we hired a 4x4 van that took us two-ways to the start of the Truso Valley. The only thing that was more so-so was the fact that the agency wanted to charge us 10 GEL per bag to leave our luggage there during the day.
Good information about what to doJuta bus is 30 lari way there and back.Book in advance because it is usually full
Really confused why this place is rated so high. The employees in the office are very rude and dont seem to care to really help. Their shuttle service only caters to day hikers so dont expect a return trip if you are doing overnight hikes from Truso or Juta. Also, they are way overpriced for their summit group trips up Mt Kazbek (300 euro higher than we paid) which are groups of nearly 20 people. Their gear is also limited and 2x the price as Mountain Travel Agency (MTA) in the center of town. Do yourself a favor and dont bother with this place and go to MTA or hire taxis. MTA also has shuttles for 25 lari return and actually care about people walking in their shop (albeit more rustic and less professional looking) but after 3 times speaking to Mountain Freaks regarding different things they just seem straight up horrible.
Very disappointed with this agency. Although we had agreed on a free transportation to Kazbegi church if we make a photo with their flag on the summit, they informed us in the last moment as we went there that they cannot offer us ANY transportation. Even if we pay for it. And we had to be on our way to the peak on the next day. On top of that the gas bottle price was increased although we have booked a small amount of gas bottles weeks before.Bad attitude and unprofessional service!
Perfectly run agency! During my three day stay in Kazbegi Ive tried trips to Juta, Truso and Dariali Gorge. All of them were great, drivers were on time and even the weather was fine. Next time Im there I will surely try to climb Mount Kazbek with them.
Fantastic place and fantastic people. lots of helpful information and tips. comfortable buses to Truso Valley and to Juta. you can also rent mountain equipment here.
Helpful and friendly staff. It was possible to buy gas tanks and leave a deposit. Climbing equipment for rent was in good condition. I didnt use a guide though.
Held up there end of the bargain. Ride to and from truso valley was comfortable and safe
Very helpful ladies, professional help, equipment, nice trips with great prices.
Nice office in the beginning of village, colorful building! Staff is very friendly and they helped me to organise sightseeing all interesting places. They have mountain rental equipment for Mountain Kazbek. We bought a gas baloon there. Definitely recommend!
Incredibly rude woman at the desk. We came to ask advice about hikes to do in the region. We were open to many options, but the woman ‘helping’ us didn’t find us worthy of her time for whatever reason. We left after two minutes since it was clear that we were bothering her.
Mountain Freaks is not only a professional Mountain Travel and Adventure Agency that provides u with unforgettable mountain expeditions, picturesque trekkings, equipment rental, best advices and adorable atmosphere, its a group of people that literally made me fell in love with mountains. Before I ve started to work there I even didnt know that mountains are so close to my heart, what is more Georgia has truly become my sweet home for couple of months and made me decided that thats exactly the place where I want to come back, still so much to discover. I m more than grateful to all my Mountain Freaks friends and with all my heart I can recommend this agency.
These guys were incredibly helpful in all those little things that a mountaineer needs taken care of. They opened early (earlier than advertised), are super responsive on whatsapp, and just generally think along with you.A few things that we found very helpful:- They sell the Geoland 1:50.000 maps (the best quality you can get in Georgia) for the regions of Kazbegi and the surroundings like Chaukhi- They had a little topo booklet, that helped us sort out our climbs- They sell those little gas canisters for your Jetboil- They rent out gear like Jetboils and other such stuff... which was great when our Jetboil broke down!!- Arranged transport to Juta and back. Excellent.Prices are fair.All in all, highly recommended to go visit them.Theyre the real deal.–Pieter (Netherlands)
When I was in Mountain Freaks I was surprised. Nice office, modern mountain equipment, people, who work there have passion to mountains. They can plan your trip. I was in Truso Valley with Mountain Freaks and It was amazing! Beautiful views, I felt like in fairytale. Really nice place and very good organised transport, office and people. If I back to Kazbegi, for sure I will visit Mountain Freaks and their zig-zag building.
Rented equipment from these recently fortunately I was not on a full Kazbek ascent with the equipment. The jet boil had not ignition so that was a waste, but something I should of checked.Crampons were fine, backpack I rented was towards the end of its lifespan.Fortunately the weather was calm on my visit to Kazbek base camp, I doubt the capabilities of the tent I was given in wind and rain.The sleeping bag was useless, I got maybe one hours sleep due to it offering no thermal protection.I think maybe this equipment is okay for trips below 2500m but nothing beyond.When I raised my concern about the sleeping bag the response given was some people adapt differently.Ive slept in far colder places with a good quality sleeping bag and it has been fine, I also met another group who had the same complaints about the sleeping bags they had rented.
You amcan book th bus to Juta and truso,Cost 30 for round tiket. And also you can rent the camping gears. It’s not very cheap but it’s worth.
The best mountain agency in Kazbegi! You can find there everything what you need to climb Mountain Kazbek and Elbrus, they also organize expeditions on this mountains. The have a lot of good quality equipment! You can buy gas there and rent even trekking shoes and mountain boots. Workers speak fluent English and Russian and Georgian. They organise also daily trips to Truso, Juta and Dariali Gorge cheaper then in a center! Definitely worth your visit! 😊
DO NOT USE THIS TOUR AGENCY.HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE. RAISES PRICE AT LAST MINUTE. AWFUL COMMUNICATION. VERY UNETHICAL.I have never felt more disrespected by a company in my entire life. Long story short, we made a reservation, arrived early for the tour, followed instructions given by the company and were completely disrespected and they demanded that we pay double the price to use our reservation.We found this tour company because they had their phone number and logo wrriten on the door of a small office in the center. We wrote to them and confirmed a tour to Juta for 30 lari per person to leave the next day. When we arrived at the office the next day at 9:45 (they asked us to arrive at 9:50), the office was closed and they did not answer our many many whatsapp messages and phone calls. At 10:10 someone answered and told us to go to the other office, which we were not told existed. When we arrived there, the two women that attended us, Olga and Aga, told us that the tour had left so we had to pay 100 lari for a private bus.Despite the fact that we had all of the confirmations and they had not answered our MANY calls that morning, the two women did not honor our reservation. The woman Aga was extremely rude to us, raising her voice, using completely inappropriate communication for customer service. This woman should never work with people, she completely lacks interpersonal abilities and appeared to be furious at US, even though the fault was on the side of the company. The other worker, Olga, was not rude, but she also refused to honor our reservation.They told us they were not responsible for the reservation we made with their company via Whatsapp, because that employee is in another country. Why would they not honor the reservation made by another employee?? Even if he is in another country?? If an employee makes a mistake, the company needs to take responsibility for it, not the client.We asked many times to speak to the manager, they said that was impossible. Again, I have never felt so much disrespect and outright rudeness as I felt from the agency and specifically Aga.
We came to the travel agency 20 minutes before it closed. The personell seemed not to be interested to help us at all which created a kind of arrogant impression for us. At least we were allowed to use the wifi to find a guesthouse for the night
Felt like an intruder, the employee did not pay any attention to me. Went to the agency within its working hours, sat at a table, but the employee did not come to the table to talk - she was busy unpacking some boxes. Apparently, if you are not climbing Kazbegi mountain, you are far less important customer than those who do.
Good for some basic tours around kazbegi. only did a short 2hrs tour (mini bus from kazbegi to tsdo and the Gveleti waterfalls)
We booked a tour to the Mount Kazbek. The Guide was very professional but not very communicative. The rental was very chaotic and the tent we rented was in a bad condition.
I recommend this agency!
Good company with reasonnable prices
Good service.
Highly recommended!
Inexperienced staff and poor rental equipment, dont rent sleeping bags here!
Good place.
Horrible rental service
Byłem z Mountain Freaks na Araracie i się nie zawiodłem. Cenię agencję za profesjonalizm i tworzenie odpowiedniej do wspinaczki atmosfery. Ewa jest mistrzynią we współpracy z miejscowymi przewodnikamii, wyszukiwaniu niewielkich, lokalnych restauracji i hoteli, by umożliwić aklimatyzację przed i odpoczynek po właściwej wspinaczce, jest sprawnym organizatorem, który pomoże Ci w transferze z lotniska i na nie, i w każdym innym bieżącym problemie.
After 10 years, I landed again near Kazbek, this time with a plan to climb my dream five-thousanders. Mountain Freaks provided substantive support, the care of guides, horse transport of the heaviest things to the weather stations and, most importantly, support for morale in the most difficult moments :) Any missing equipment can be rented on the spot. The expedition with the acclimatization plan was professionally planned and this is how it was carried out. I cordially greet Ms. Ewa, Agnieszka and all indestructible guides :) Thank you very much for helping me make my dream come true :)
We came across Mountain Freaks two years ago during our first visit to Georgia.They organized a short trek for us. It was you who fell in love with Mount Kazbek and it happened that we decided to get it. MT accompanied us half a year before the expedition, answered every even the nullest question and patiently endured six reassurance about the crampons :). We felt super-cared for, educated (we especially recommend participation in the MT webinar on Kazbek. Meeega helped me with an e-book recently published by MT. There is everything and more in it! Expedition divided into prime factors, check lists, descriptions of peoples experiences who managed to get their tips (their tips & tricks because everyone knows that different things are important) You read and you know.The practice itself is a great organization, experienced Georgian guides who know Kazbek inside out, safety and fun!I recommend Mountain Freaks with a clear conscience - they know what they are doing and they do it well !!!
I can honestly recommend the expedition to Kazbek with Mountain Freaks to everyone, regardless of whether it is your first meeting with the summit of 5000+ or you already have experience at such heights.From the organizational point of view, everything is at the highest level. A group of experienced Georgian guides cares about the safety of the participants from the first to the last day of the expedition, and their support significantly increases the chances of reaching the summit.A big advantage of the open trip, in which I had the opportunity to take part, is also the opportunity to meet many interesting people from different parts of the world and experience Georgian culture and cuisine during the traditional Georgian Supra organized at the end of each trip.I highly recommend it again!
Odkąd parę miesięcy przed wyprawą wzięłam udział w webinarze, który prowadziła Ewa Stachura, wiedziałam, że jeśli podejmę próbę zdobycia Kazbeku, to tylko z Mountain Freaksami. Nie dość, że Ewa jest skarbnicą wiedzy (nie tylko Ewa, bo w tej super ekipie działa również niezastąpiona Agnieszka - mejlowa cesarzowa, opiekunka duchowa każdej wyprawy, a prywatnie super babka) to do swoich zadań podchodzi z niezwykłym profesjonalizmem, ale i pasją! Jeśli chcecie być poinformowani, zaopiekowani, bezpieczni i jednocześnie przeżyć cudowną przygodę, to Ewa, Aga, Nika i wszyscy wspaniali przewodnicy, którzy znają się na rzeczy, jak nikt, na bank Wam to zapewnią. A najlepszą recenzją niech będzie moje zapewnienie, że za rok melduję się u ekipy Freaksów i jedziemy razem na Elbrus! Kochani, jeszcze raz ogromne podziękowania!
It was the first time I took part in an alpine expedition, so it was common sense to use the agencys help. The choice of the Mountain Freaks team, headed by Ewa and Aga, was a bulls eye! Full professionalism, support of the participant at any time, and a great opportunity to meet valuable people.To everyone who is considering an alpine expedition (especially the first one, but not only), I heartily recommend the Mountain Freaks agency - its really worth it!
Totally awesome agency - everything is great. You get not only guidance, but a lot of learning how to handle high mountains. Plus a great atmosphere.Professionalism is evidenced by the fact that over 80% of participants reach the summit, while less than 55% without an agency.Aga can also eat khinkali fast, although she needs to learn a little more about it.
For me, safety is important in the mountains. When entering Kazbek, accompanied by a good guide and mountain rescuer, a person feels safer. Sometimes it is so that we ourselves do not notice the disturbing signals of our body and then someone who can assess the situation from the outside comes in handy. It was like that in my case. THANK YOU NIKA!
This is not just another agency. Mountainfreaks is a professional organization, friendly atmosphere, great, open and kind people who care and know how to help you make your dreams come true. I highly recommend.
5 stars are not enough to rate them! In addition to all the information about the route and preparation, we also received help that is not entirely theirs! I recommend!
Full professionalism and great atmosphere. You go to the uneasy mountains and you are looked after like a child :) The guides sweep away - they know every stone and every crevice. Ewa and Nika are on the watch all the time. But special recognition is due to our organizational mother Agnieszka and super guide Miszka. Thank you, we will come back to you again!
Everything efficiently, quickly and, above all, professionally. Even in crisis situations, there are no problems with finding a solution. Thank you and I recommend it to everyone :)
Najlepsza agencja turystyczna jaką można spotkać w Gruzji. Pełen profesjonalizm i podejście do uczestników wypraw.
If you focus on safety and professionalism, choosing Mountain Freaks will be your must-see during your stay in Georgia. The crew goes beyond the standard services and assistance to their clients, all in a nice and very friendly atmosphere - just as if you had known each other for years :) I recommend !!!
I participated in the expedition to Kazbek with Mountain Freaks and I sincerely recommend expeditions with this agency. Great organization, great atmosphere, great communication, great memories. I recommend it very much!
I heartily recommend it. Thanks to the Ministry of Finance, I was able to make my dream come true. They take care of every detail, answer every question, help. Great atmosphere. I think I will use their services again in the future :)