Explore the Highlights of Upper Svaneti Over a 10-Day Trip from Tbilisi
Highlights
Tbilisi, Mestia, ushguli
trekking, cultural, museums
Group Tour
10 Days
Medium
English, Italian, Russian
Description
Embark on this exciting Svaneti trekking expedition, one of the best and the most popular trekking tours in Georgia. Travel across the incredible villages such as Mazeri, Zhabeshi, Adishi and Ushguli and take in majestic views of glaciers, mountains and caves. Witness gorgeous snow-capped Caucasus peaks erected one by one, like Tetnuldi, Shkhara and Ushba, and see the iconic Shdugra Waterfall.
Itinerary
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Day 1- Tbilisi - Upper Svaneti - Mazeri
- On this day, you will be picked up from the airport and transferred to upper Svaneti.
Overnight in a guesthouse in the village of Mazeri.
Tour details: By minivan – 430 km (6-7 hours)
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Day 2- Ushba Peak - Shdugra Waterfall
- 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 marvellous views of Ushba peak and Shdugra waterfall.
- In the evening you will get back to the village of Mazeri, where you will be able to relax and taste delicious Georgian dishes.
Overnight in a guesthouse in the village of Mazeri.
Tour details: Trekking – 12 km (3-4 hours); Altitude difference – 1600 m-2000 m
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Day 3- Mestia
- After breakfast (08:00-09:00), you will travel to Mestia.
- Visit temples of Latali and Lenjeri, the museum of Mestia, and the Chalaadi glacier.
- In the evening, during dinner, you will be able to taste traditional Svanetian dishes.
Overnight will be in a guesthouse in Mestia.
Tour details: By minivan – 40 km (1 hour); Trekking – 7 km (2-3 hours); Altitude difference – 1600 m-2020 m
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Day 4- Zuruldi Mountain
- Have your breakfast (07:00-08:00); then, 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 Guesthouse.
Tour details: Trekking – 13 km (5-6 hours); By minivan – 25 km (1-1.30 hour); Altitude difference – 2100 m-2745 m
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Day 5- Zhabeshi
- After breakfast, you will begin the path from the town of Mestia towards the Mulakhi community and visit its beautiful villages.
- In the evening, you will dine and relax.
Overnight in the village of Zhabeshi.
Tour details: Trekking – 14 km (6-7 hours); Altitude difference – 1700 m-2050 m-1600 m
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Day 6- Adishi
- 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.
Overnight in Adishi.
Tour details: By minivan – 10 km (30 minutes); Trekking – 7 km (3-4 hours); Altitude difference – 2480 m-2030 m
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Day 7- Ushuguli
- After breakfast, you will go along the path towards village Iprali.
- On the way, you will see and enjoy the beautiful panoramic views of the Adishi glacier and its surroundings.
- You will meet a minivan in the village of 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
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Day 8- Village Chazhashi - Mountain Shkhara
- After breakfast, you will visit the Ushguli community. Village Chazhashi (which belongs to the Ushguli community) is a UNESCO world heritage site.
- If interested, 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
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Day 9- Zagaro Pass - Lower Svaneti - Prometheus Cave - Tbilisi
- After breakfast, through Zagaro pass and Lower Svaneti, we will drive to Kutaisi.
- On the way, you will visit the marvellous Prometheus cave.
- After dinner, the group will head to Tbilisi and overnight in the capital.
Tour details: By minivan – 395 km (5-6 hours)
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Day 10- Departure
- Transfer to Tbilisi Airport to board your return flight.
Tour ends.
What's Included
What To Bring
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations within 24 hours before the tour -
Refund of 50% of the tour price.
Price
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