Detailed description:
3 days adventure tour in Svaneti
About Svaneti
Svaneti is located in the northwest part of Georgia, in the Greater Caucasus mountains. The region has been saved by its inaccessible location, which helped to preserve its timeless feel. The main town of the region is Mestia, known as the place of a thousand towers, famous for its hospitality and delicious cuisine. Mount Ushba known as the “Matterhorn of the Caucasus” is near Mestia. Shkhara is the highest peak in Georgia, located not far from the village of Ushguli which is the highest inhabited settlement in Europe, recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
Tour duration: 3 days
Itinerary:
Day 1
Travel to Svaneti
Enguri dam
Driving through the beautiful mountains with stops for photo shooting
Arriving in Mestia
Hiking to Chalaadi Glacier
Overnight in Mestia
Day 2
Driving to Ushguli
Hiking to Shkhara Glacier
Horse riding (optional)
Overnight in Ushguli
Day 3
Visiting the old village of Ushguli (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Zagaro pass, Off-road drive
Travel to Batumi
Tour details:
We start the tour from Batumi at 08:00 AM and drive towards Svaneti, after 3 hours of Driving we will reach our first destination, Enguri Dam, the world’s third-highest dam. Soon we continue our journey through the gorgeous mountains of Svaneti. We’ll reach Mestia, the main town of Svaneti in the afternoon and start hiking to Chalaadi Glacier. The next day we drive to Ushguli, where we start hiking to Shkhara Glacier, also you can have horse riding besides hiking. (the same trail). Next day We will visit Ushguli village, UNESCO World Heritage Site and the highest inhabitant place in Europe after visiting the medieval village, we will drive through Zagaro pass, one of the most beautiful roads in Georgia and drive back to Batumi late in the evening.
Hiking details
Chaladi glacier
Difficulty - easy
Distance - 6 km
Duration - 3 hours
Altitude change - 200 m
Shkhara glacier
Difficulty - easy
Distance - 18 km
Duration - 5 hours
Altitude change - 300 m
What activities can you do additionally:
Horse riding in Ushguli
Please note: these are optional activities and are not included in the tour price
Tour price: $ 250 per person
What is included
Accommodation in the lovely family hotel
Meals: breakfast, dinner
Full transportation with 4X4 vehicle
Professional trekking guide service
What to take:
Hiking shoes (recommended)
Individual backpack (we can also provide)
Raincoat
Sunscreen
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