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  • Signature Tours
  • 9 Days / 8 Nights

Majestic Svaneti - A Trekking Experience

Trekking through untouched nature, staying in local guesthouses, and breathtaking views of the Greater Caucasus Mountains. 

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1 Day: Flight to Kutaisi

Arrival in Kutaisi Airport on this day or next day early in the morning. Transfer to your hotel in Kutaisi. Check in.

2 Day: Kutaisi - Zugdidi - Mazeri

City tour with Bagrati Cathedral, Colchis Fountain, and the White Bridge. Afterwards, drive to Svaneti with a stop at the Enguri Dam. Check-in at a guesthouse in the village of Mazeri.

3 Day: Mazeri - Shdruga waterfall - Mestia

A 6-hour hike to the Shdruga Waterfall at the foot of Mount Ushba. Afterwards, transfer to Mestia. Check-in for one night.

4 Day: Mestia - Zabeshi - Adishi

A short transfer from Mestia to Zabeshi. From there, a 5-hour hike to the village of Adishi. Dinner and overnight stay in a guesthouse.

5 Day: Adishi - Chkhuntieri pass - Iprari

Approximately 7-hour hike from Adishi over the Chkhuntieri Pass (2735m) to Iprari. Dinner and overnight stay in a guesthouse.

6 Day: Iprari - Ushguli

The final stage of the multi-day hike (4.5-5 hours) leads to Ushguli, one of the highest villages in Europe. Check in at a guesthouse and take a walk through the village, known for its many medieval watchtowers.

7 Day: Ushguli - Zagaro pass - Ambrolauri

Drive over the scenic Sagaro Pass (2620 m) to Lentekhi and continue to the Racha region. Wine tasting and dinner at a winery. Overnight stay in Ambrolauri.

8 Day: Ambrolauri - Uplistsikhe - Tbilisi

Drive to Tbilisi. Visit the Nikortsminda Church, a photo stop at Shaori Lake, and a visit to the cave city of Uplistsikhe along the way. Check-in at the hotel in Tbilisi.

9 Day: Tbilisi - Kutaisi - Departure

After a half-day city tour, transfer to Kutaisi Airport for the return flight. For an additional fee, you can also book a hotel in Kutaisi if your flight is the next day.

Hotels | Accommodation
City Nights Hotel
Kutaisi 1 Gala Boutique
Mazeri 1 Lamala Family hotel
Mestia 1 Bapsha Guesthouse
Adishi 1 Makhvshi Guesthouse
Iprari 1 Ucha Guesthouse
Ushguli 1 Villa Lileo Guesthouse
Ambrolauri 1 Royal Edena Guesthouse
Tbilisi 1 Epigraph Town Hotel ***

Price includes

● Accommodation in local 3 star hotels and guesthouses, 8 nights   

● All transfers by car or minivan depending on the size of the group, local 4 WD cars on Days 4 and 7.  

● English speaking Guide on Days 2-9.  

● Meals: 8xBreakfast, 4xPicnic-Lunch, 5xDinner.

● 1 x Wine tasting on Day 7.

●  All hikes according to the program.

● Baggage transportation on Day 4 from Mestia to Ushguli. 

● Crossing the river on horseback on Day 5.  

●  Entrance fees according to the program. 

Price from

1395 EUR

per person in a DBL room for a group of 4 people; SGL Suppl. 150 EUR. Rates for other group sizes available on request.

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Important Information

The tour involves medium to long hikes on a mix of wide trails and narrow paths, with some steep ascents and descents. Surefootedness and good physical fitness are required. During the trek, participants will cross a glacial river, adding an adventurous element to the journey. It is recommended to bring a rain jacket for unpredictable mountain weather, sturdy hiking shoes, and hiking poles if preferred. For the Mestia to Ushguli trekking tour, only pack essential items that can fit into your backpack. Larger suitcases will be transported directly to your accommodation in Ushguli, as there is no support vehicle accompanying the trekking route. Lunches will be provided as packed meals from the guesthouses and enjoyed along the way. Accommodation during the trek generally includes warm showers, though in some guesthouses, bathrooms may be shared with other guests.

Optional Services and Surcharges

If changing accommodation and location every day feels too tiring, you can book additional nights at the same location:

An additional night in Mestia:
Spend another day in Mestia with a 3- to 3.5-hour hike to the Chalaadi Glacier, leisurely walks in Mestia, a cable car ride, or a visit to the local museum. The additional cost is 65 EUR per person in a double or twin room (including a hiking guide and hotel stay); single supplement is 30 EUR.

An additional night in Tbilisi:
Without a sightseeing program: 40 EUR per person in a double or twin room; single supplement is 30 EUR. A sightseeing program is available upon request.

An additional night in Kutaisi:
Without a sightseeing program: 37 EUR per person in a double or twin room; single supplement is 25 EUR. A sightseeing program is available upon request.