Svaneti trekking is one of the best and the most popular trekking tours in Georgia. Upper Svaneti is an exceptionally beautiful high mountainous regions of Georgia, distinguished by unique nature, architecture and local traditions. Here we see gorgeous snow-capped Caucasus peaks, erected one by one, like Tetnuldi, Shkhara, Ushba, etc.
Ushguli community is an exceptionally attractive settlement, located at 2100 meters above the sea level.
Cultural and geographical sights of the region include Svaneti ethnographic museum (displaying ancient exhibits), Shdugra waterfall, Koruldi lakes, chalaadi glacier, Lamaria church, etc.
Travel and explore this wonderland with us!
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TOUR DETAILS:
ITINERARY:
On this day, you will be picked up and transferred to upper Svaneti.
You will overnight in the village of Mazeri.
Tour details:
By minivan – 430 km (6-7 hours)
Overnight – guesthouse
After breakfast, the group will meet the guides and their assistants. Following the inspection of hiking equipment, the group will start hiking and will see marvelous views of Ushba peak and Shdugra waterfall.
In the evening you will get back to the village Mazeri, where you will be able to relax and taste delicious Georgian dishes.
You will overnight in the village of Mazeri.
Tour details:
Trekking – 12 km (3-4 hours)
Altitude difference – 1600 m-2000 m
Overnight – guesthouse
Breakfast (08:00-09:00)
On this day, you will travel to Mestia. You will visit temples of Latali and Lenjeri, the museum of Mestia, and Chalaadi glacier.
In the evening, during dinner, you will be able to taste traditional Svanetian dishes.
Overnight will be in Mestia.
Tour details:
By minivan – 40 km (1 hour)
Trekking – 7 km (2-3 hours)
Altitude difference – 1600 m-2020 m
Overnight – guesthouse
Breakfast (07:00-08:00)
On this day, you will see wonderful Koruldi lakes and picturesque Zuruldi Mountain. You will get to the mountain by the cable car, from where you will have astonishing panoramic views of Svanetian Caucasus.
You will dine and relax in the evening.
Overnight will be in Mestia.
Tour details:
Trekking – 13 km (5-6 hours)
By minivan – 25 km (1-1.30 hour)
Altitude difference – 2100 m-2745 m
Overnight – guesthouse
Breakfast (07:00-08:00)
After breakfast, you will begin the path from the town of Mestia towards Mulakhi community and visit its beautiful villages.
In the evening you will dine and relax.
You will overnight in the village of Zhabeshi.
Tour details:
Trekking – 14 km (6-7 hours)
Altitude difference – 1700 m-2050 m-1600 m
Overnight – guesthouse
Breakfast (08:00-09:00)
After breakfast, you will drive by minivan to Ughviri pass, from where spectacular panoramic views unfold. Later, you will descend to the village Adishi via foot-path, where you will have dinner and rest.
You will overnight in Adishi.
Tour details:
By minivan – 10 km (30 minutes)
Trekking – 7 km (3-4 hours)
Altitude difference – 2480 m-2030 m
Overnight – guesthouse
Breakfast (07:00-08:00)
After breakfast, you will go along the path towards village Iprali. On the way, you will see and enjoy the beautiful panoramic views of Adishi glacier and surroundings. You will meet a minivan in the village Iprali, which will transfer you to the Ushguli community.
You will dine, rest and overnight in Ushguli.
Tour details:
Trekking – 16 km (6-7 hours)
By minivan – 10 km (30 minutes)
Altitude difference – 2030 m-2722 m-1800 m
Overnight – guesthouse
Breakfast (09:00-10:00)
After breakfast, you will visit Ushguli community. Village Chazhashi (which belongs to Ushguli community) is UNESCO world heritage site.
In the case of desire, you can visit the glacier of Georgia’s highest mountain Shkhara (5200m).
In the evening, we will celebrate the successful completion of the tour, where you will be able to taste traditional Svanetian dishes as well.
You will Spend the night in Ushguli.
Tour details:
Trekking – 12 km (5-6 hours)
Altitude difference – 2100 m-2505 m-2100 m
Overnight – guesthouse
Breakfast (07:00-08:00)
After breakfast, through Zagaro pass and Lower Svaneti, we will drive to Kutaisi. On the way, you will visit the marvelous Prometheus cave. After the dinner, the group will head to Tbilisi and overnight in the capital.
Tour details:
By minivan – 395 km (5-6 hours)
Overnight – hotel
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Price per person | 800€ | 840€ | 890€ | 954€ | 1040€ | 916€ | 1024€ | 1219€ | 1604€ | 2770€ |