Detailed description:
Travel dates:
June 19-26, July 10-17, August 21-28, September 11-18
Please note, you can also book the private tour on any dates you wish!
Tour duration: 6 days
Start point: Batumi, Kutaisi
Tour details:
This village-to-village tour from Mestia to Ushguli will create the most unforgettable travel experience with hiking and visiting gorgeous views of the Greater Caucasus
We start the tour from Batumi or Kutaisi 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 prepare for the upcoming adventures
On the next day, we start trekking from Mestia towards the Zhabeshi village, passing the mountain pass and the old authentic villages. In the evening we will overnight in the guesthouse of Zhabeshi. The day after we will hike from Zhabeshi to Adishi, one of the oldest and most authentic villages, Trekking from Adishi Iprali is even more adventurous, with crossing the river and passing the epic glacier mountains. The last day we will trek from Iprali to Ushguli, the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
We will transport your luggage to the guesthouses every day, so you don’t have to carry extra bags with you. After the tour on the 7th day, you will drive from Ushguli back to the starting point (usually to Kutaisi or Batumi), or you can stay and enjoy Ushguli for a couple of days.
Itinerary
Day 1, Arrival
We will meet you in Batumi,
Driving to Mestia
Walking around Mestia, visit ancient towers
Overnight in Mestia
Day 2, Mestia - Ushguli 4 day trek
Trekking from Mestia to Zhabeshi (16 km)
Overnight in Zhabeshi
Day 3, Mestia - Ushguli 4 day trek
Trekking from Zhabeshi to Adishi (11 km)
Overnight in Adishi
Day 4, Mestia - Ushguli 4 day trek
Trekking from Adishi to Iprali (18.5 km)
Overnight in Iprali
Day 5, Mestia - Ushguli 4 day trek
Trekking from Iprali to Ushguli (12.5 km)
Overnight in Ushguli
Day 6, The last day of the trip
Driving from Ushguli through Zagaro pass
What activities you can do additionally:
Cable car in Hatsvali
Horse riding in Ushguli
Please note: these are optional activities and are not included in the tour price
What is included:
Accommodation in the lovely family hotel
Delicious Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Full transportation with 4X4 vehicle
Professional trekking guide service
Transportation of the luggage
What to take:
Hiking shoes (recommended)
Individual backpack
Raincoat
Sunglasses
Sunscreen (recommended)
More 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 located 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.
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