6-day Trekking In Svaneti: From Mestia To Ushguli
$ 2,000 .00 USD
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Itinerary
5x Breakfast
5x Breakfast
5x Dinner
5x Dinner
4x Lunch
4x Lunch
Accommodation included: 5 nights
Accommodation included: 5 nights
6-Day Expert Leadership from experienced...
6-Day Expert Leadership from experienced adventure guides
All Ground Transportation
All Ground Transportation
Fuel surcharge
Fuel surcharge
2 overnight at a guesthouse...
2 overnight at a guesthouse with private facilities in Mestia
1 overnight at a guesthouse...
1 overnight at a guesthouse with shared facilities in Zhabeshi
1 overnight at a guesthouse...
1 overnight at a guesthouse with shared facilities in Adishi
1 overnight at a guesthouse...
1 overnight at a guesthouse with shared facilities in Iprali
Hotel pick-up and drop off
Hotel pick-up and drop off
Not included:
Lunches for Day 1 &...
Lunches for Day 1 & Day 6
Gratuities
Gratuities
Overnight in Tbilisi for the...
Overnight in Tbilisi for the last night
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Itinerary
Day 1: Tbilisi- Enguri Dam -Mestia
Stop At: Mestia, Mestia, Upper Svaneti, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti Region
Tbilisi-Enguri Dam: We will meet at your hotel and drive to Svaneti. After 4 hours driving, we stop at Enguri dam which is one of the highest arch dams in the world(a height of 271.5 meters). Then we drive to the region of Upper Svaneti which is an outstanding example of an exceptional mountain landscape composed of highly preserved villages with unique defensive tower houses, examples of ecclesiastical architecture and arts of medieval origin. Visit the Museum of History and ethnography and Svanetian Architectural Museum in Mestia and explore the small town by walking into the narrow streets, visiting small cafes and local souvenirs shops.
Duration: 10 hours
Meals included:
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at a guesthouse in Mestia
Day 2: Mestia โ Zhabeshi
Stop At: Zhabeshi, Zhabeshi, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti Region
In the morning, we will start actual trekking. We will hike to the Mulakhi community of Zhabeshi village. The route is easy, follows an off-road car and well-marked trail.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Lunch
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at a guesthouse in Zhabeshi with shared facilities.
Day 3: Zhabeshi โ Adishi
Stop At: Adishi, Adishi, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti Region
After breakfast, we start our journey into the wilderness. We hike up to the slopes of Tetnuldi mountain, pass ski resort and descend into the forests of birch trees and rhododendron bushes. After passing a mountainous small river, the alpine meadows will be in front of us. Here is located Adishi village which consists of stone towers and houses built several centuries ago. Its beautiful location, just below Tetnuldi mountain, on the right bank of the roaring mountainous river and between the high mountains with local architecture makes this village so special and picturesque.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Lunch
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at a local guesthouse with shared facilities in Adishi
Day 4: Adishi โ Chkhutnieri Pass - Iprali
Stop At: Ushguli, Ushguli, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti Region
In the early morning, we will start our Svaneti Adventure. Here we follow upstream to the river. After one hour of pleasant walking across the river, we need to cross the roaring Adishi river. For our safety, we will get on horseback and cross the river. Afterward, we will climb up to the Chkhunderi pass (2655m). From here you can enjoy majestic panoramic views of the picturesque Adishi Glacier. After having a lunch on the top of the ridge and enjoying with views, we will descend into the valley of Khaldechala river. After two hours easy walk, we reach Khalde village which was destroyed in the 19th century by the Russian soldiers. From here our pass will follow an off-road to Iprali village.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Lunch
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at a local guesthouse with shared facilities in Iprali.
Day 5: Iprali -Ushguli-Mestia
Stop At: Ushguli Ethnographic Museum, Ushguli 3214 Georgia
In the morning, we trek through traditional Svani villages. After passing by Kala and Davberi villages, we are trekking through forest and reach Ushguli from above. Ushguli is located at the foot of mount Shkara and at the confluence of the rivers Enguri and Kvishiri. The highest permanent settlement in Europe (2200 m) with the outstanding mixture of mountainous landscape and the medieval-type towers and churches will astonish visitors. Here you will visit the Ushguli Ethnographic museum located in the 12th-century old Svanetian tower-house. We also visit a medieval Lamaria church ( of the assumption of the Mother of God).
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Lunch
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at a guesthouse in Mestia.
Day 6: Mestia-Tbilisi
Stop At: Tbilisi, Tbilisi
After breakfast, we will depart to Tbilisi. On our way, we will visit Chalaadi glacier. We will follow upstream of Mestiachala river and after 1,5 km, we reach our finish, a place where the river is born. Afterward, we travel to Tbilisi.
Duration: 10 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 1: Tbilisi- Enguri Dam -Mestia
Stop At: Mestia, Mestia, Upper Svaneti, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti Region
Tbilisi-Enguri Dam: We will meet at your hotel and drive to Svaneti. After 4 hours driving, we stop at Enguri dam which is one of the highest arch dams in the world(a height of 271.5 meters). Then we drive to the region of Upper Svaneti which is an outstanding example of an exceptional mountain landscape composed of highly preserved villages with unique defensive tower houses, examples of ecclesiastical architecture and arts of medieval origin. Visit the Museum of History and ethnography and Svanetian Architectural Museum in Mestia and explore the small town by walking into the narrow streets, visiting small cafes and local souvenirs shops.
Duration: 10 hours
Meals included:
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at a guesthouse in Mestia
Day 2: Mestia โ Zhabeshi
Stop At: Zhabeshi, Zhabeshi, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti Region
In the morning, we will start actual trekking. We will hike to the Mulakhi community of Zhabeshi village. The route is easy, follows an off-road car and well-marked trail.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Lunch
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at a guesthouse in Zhabeshi with shared facilities.
Day 3: Zhabeshi โ Adishi
Stop At: Adishi, Adishi, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti Region
After breakfast, we start our journey into the wilderness. We hike up to the slopes of Tetnuldi mountain, pass ski resort and descend into the forests of birch trees and rhododendron bushes. After passing a mountainous small river, the alpine meadows will be in front of us. Here is located Adishi village which consists of stone towers and houses built several centuries ago. Its beautiful location, just below Tetnuldi mountain, on the right bank of the roaring mountainous river and between the high mountains with local architecture makes this village so special and picturesque.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Lunch
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at a local guesthouse with shared facilities in Adishi
Day 4: Adishi โ Chkhutnieri Pass - Iprali
Stop At: Ushguli, Ushguli, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti Region
In the early morning, we will start our Svaneti Adventure. Here we follow upstream to the river. After one hour of pleasant walking across the river, we need to cross the roaring Adishi river. For our safety, we will get on horseback and cross the river. Afterward, we will climb up to the Chkhunderi pass (2655m). From here you can enjoy majestic panoramic views of the picturesque Adishi Glacier. After having a lunch on the top of the ridge and enjoying with views, we will descend into the valley of Khaldechala river. After two hours easy walk, we reach Khalde village which was destroyed in the 19th century by the Russian soldiers. From here our pass will follow an off-road to Iprali village.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Lunch
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at a local guesthouse with shared facilities in Iprali.
Day 5: Iprali -Ushguli-Mestia
Stop At: Ushguli Ethnographic Museum, Ushguli 3214 Georgia
In the morning, we trek through traditional Svani villages. After passing by Kala and Davberi villages, we are trekking through forest and reach Ushguli from above. Ushguli is located at the foot of mount Shkara and at the confluence of the rivers Enguri and Kvishiri. The highest permanent settlement in Europe (2200 m) with the outstanding mixture of mountainous landscape and the medieval-type towers and churches will astonish visitors. Here you will visit the Ushguli Ethnographic museum located in the 12th-century old Svanetian tower-house. We also visit a medieval Lamaria church ( of the assumption of the Mother of God).
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Lunch
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at a guesthouse in Mestia.
Day 6: Mestia-Tbilisi
Stop At: Tbilisi, Tbilisi
After breakfast, we will depart to Tbilisi. On our way, we will visit Chalaadi glacier. We will follow upstream of Mestiachala river and after 1,5 km, we reach our finish, a place where the river is born. Afterward, we travel to Tbilisi.
Duration: 10 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
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