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Trekking in the Svaneti Region – 765 EUR

Trekking in the Svaneti Region – 765 EUR

$740 / per person
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7 july – 14 july 2024

8 september – 15 september 2024

Group of – min: 4 participants and max:12 participants

Price per person in a double / twin room: 765 EUR per person (Guaranteed price)

Included in the price:

  • Accommodation as indicated in the program or of similar quality (7 nights)
  • Transport and transfers: Hotel – Railway Station – Hotel; Zugdidi – Mestia – Zugdidi
  • English-speaking mountain guide from day 3 to day 6
  • Half board: breakfasts in hotels, all dinners and lunch boxes in the Svaneti region
  • 4×4 Mitsubishi Delica for Iprali – Ushguli – Mestia
  • Return train tickets (class I) between Tbilisi and Zugdidi
  • Assistance from the agency on-site

 

Not included in the price:

  • International flights and travel insurance
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Meals not included in the program
  • Airport transfers (price on request)
  • Tips and personal expenses

Tour Plan

1

Day 1: Arrive in Tbilisi

Arrival in Tbilisi. Transfer to the hotel on request.

Overnight in Tbilisi, in a 3* hotel in a central location.

2

Day 2: Departure to the Svaneti region

Departure by train to Zugdidi (Departure 8:20 a.m. - Arrival 2:21 p.m.).

A local driver from Svaneti will meet you at Zugdidi station and drive you to Mestia.

Overnight in Mestia, in a family hotel.

3

Day 3: Trek from Mestia to Zhabeshi

Start our trek from Mestia (1,500m) towards the village Zhabeshi (1,680m).

From this morning onwards, we will be walking every day to reach the highest village, Ushguli, step by step. The first day to Ushguli is the easiest, as the trail follows the rivers and the north side of the mountain. The trail passes through the village of Mulakhi, where you can visit the village churches. After a 4-5 hour walk, we reach the village of Zhabeshi (1,680m), surrounded by mountains including the Tetnuldi peak (4,852m), which means "white" in English.

Overnight in Zhabeshi, in a guesthouse.

Walking time: approximately 4-5h, 16km.

Positive ascent: 400m.

Negative ascent: 300m.

Level of difficulty: medium.

 
4

Day 4: Hidden village among the mountains

In the morning, we start the trek from Zhabeshi (1680 m) to the village of Adishi (2040 m), on the other side of the 2500m pass.

This day is more difficult and begins with the ascent to the pass. The trail passes through mountain forest and climbs to the slope of the Tetnuldi ski resort. The descent to the village of Adishi offers various views of the village. Finally, after a 7-8 hour walk, we descend to the village hidden among the mountains at the foot of Mount Tetnuldi (4852 m). Several of the village's churches, with their regional wall paintings, are well worth a visit.

Overnight in Adishi, in a guesthouse

Walking time: approximately 7-8h, 18km.

Positive ascent: 850m.

Negative ascent: 450m.

Difficulty level: difficult.

5

Day 5: Panorama of the peaks of the Greater Caucasus

Morning departure from the village of Adishi (2040m) towards the Chkhutnieri pass (2800m).

The trail follows the Adishistskali River and finally crosses it before beginning another 800m climb. We cross the river on horseback and begin the ascent, rich in alpine plants. After crossing the pass, all the peaks of the Great Caucasus between 4000 and 5201m, as well as the Tetnuldi glacier, rise up before us. Finally, we descend to the village of Iprali, where we spend the night after a difficult but emotional day.

Overnight in Iprali, in a guesthouse

Walking time: approximatively 7-8h, 18km.

Positive ascent: 850m.

Negative ascent: 850m.

Difficulty level: difficult.

6

Day 6: Trekking to the highest village, Ushguli

In the morning, we drive to Ushguli (2,200m), one of Georgia's highest villages.

Ushguli lies at the foot of Mount Chkhara (5201m), the highest peak in the Georgian Caucasus.

Arrival in Ushguli. Hike for 4-5 hours to the Chkhara glacier (2,390 m).

Departure for Mestia.

Overnight in Mestia, in a guesthouse.

Walking time: approximately 4-5h.

Positive ascent: 400m.

Negative ascent: 200m.

Difficulty level: difficult.

7

Day 7: Back to the capital

Departure to Zugdidi by car. Return by train to Tbilisi (Departure 5:20 p.m. - Arrival 11:20 p.m.).

Arrival in Tbilisi and transfer to the hotel.

Overnight in Tbilisi, in a 3* hotel in a central location.

8

Day 8: Transfer

Departure (airport transfer on request).

* It is also possible to extend the program.

Tour Location

  • Day 1 : Arrive in Tbilisi
  • Day 2: Departure to the Svaneti region
  • Day 3: Trek from Mestia to Zhabeshi
  • Day 4: Hidden village among the mountains
  • Day 5: Panorama of the peaks of the Greater Caucasus
  • Day 6: Trekking to the highest village Ushguli
  • Day 7: Back to the capital
  • Day 8: Transfer