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7 days
Availability : June - October
Start of the Tour: in Mestia
End of the Tour: in Ushguli
Min Age : 15+
Max People : min. 2 - max 10

A classic of Svaneti

Price per person in a DR

From 5 Participants
EURO 1080
Single Supplement
EURO 140

For the specified travel dates, the hiking Mestia Ushguli is guaranteed to run with a minimum of two participants. This means that if there are fewer than five participants, the tour will take place without any additional charge. In this case, guests are responsible for arranging their own travel to Svaneti.

You can inquire about the current booking status at any time. We will inform you of the final status no later than four weeks before the start of the tour.

We are also happy to offer this tour as a private, customized tour on your preferred dates. The following additional charges apply in this case:

From 5 Participants
EURO 1080
3-4 Participants
+ 20 %
2 Participants
+ 30 %
Single Supplement
EURO 140

Services

Included

  • Transfers to/from airport
  • All transfers in a comfortable minibus
  • Support vehicle / luggage transport
  • Breakfast, lunch/picnic, dinner
  • Travel organisation
  • English-speaking guide
  • Tickets according to the programme
  • Accommodation3* hotels and guest houses (see programme)
  • Horses for river crossing

NOT included

  • Flight
  • Alcohol
  • Insurance
  • Tip

Travel Dates

24.07.2027 – 30.07.2027
12 Places still free | Bookable

Travel Program

Overview

The hiking Mestia Ushguli, a classic tour of Hiking in Svaneti, usually takes 4 days and is the most famous hiking destination in Georgia. To make the tour more interesting, we have planned an extra day of hiking, which makes it possible to explore the beautiful Enguri Valley and visit the Shkhara Glacier.

Guests who do not wish to take advantage of this extra day are welcome to skip it and return to Mestia the same day.

Another option is to stay overnight in Ushguli on the fourth day, explore the village and return to Mestia the next day. We have designed the programme so that transfers to and from Mestia are included, making the tour a total of 7 days, divided into

– 2 transfer days

– 5 hiking days

Since Kutaisi is closer to Mestia, we recommend that our guests fly to Kutaisi and travel to Svaneti by car from there.

Please note: This tour can also be booked as an individual trip. Tips and information for hiking in Svaneti on your own can be found here.

Highlights

  • Mestia and its surroundings, the village of Chvabiani and the Kakhri Pass
  • Tetnuldi ski slope and village of Hadisch with chapels and villages
  • Chkhutnieri Pass, Hadishi Glacier and Khalde Village
  • The village of Ushguli and the UNESCO village of Chajashi, the Enguri Valley and the Shkhara Glacier

Itinerary

Day 1.Meeting and transfer to Svaneti

We offer meeting points in both the capital of Georgia, Tbilisi, and Kutaisi. Due to its proximity, we recommend that our guests fly to Kutaisi, from where we will travel to Mestia together. The trip to Mestia includes stops at interesting locations and serves as a transfer to the starting point of our journey.

Driving time: from Tbilisi – 8 hours; from Kutaisi – 5 hours

Meal: breakfast / lunch / dinner

Accommodation: Mestia / guest house

Clouds near Ushba in Mestia

Day 2.Mestia – Chvabiani | Hiking day N 1

Our hiking Mestia Ushguli begins with an easy stage to the village of Chvabiani. After crossing the small pass Kachr, we reach the village of Mulachi. Passing through picturesque villages, we finally reach our accommodation in the village of Chvabiani, where we can rest.

Meals: Breakfast / lunch box / Dinner

Accommodation: Chvabiani / in a guesthouse

Hiking route:

 

 
Guide with the dog in Mulakhi

Day 3.Chvabiani - Hadish | Hiking day N 2

Today’s stage is a little more demanding. We start with a long ascent that takes us to a ski slope. From here we have a magnificent view of the Caucasus and Svaneti mountains, before we reach the remote village of Hadish, known for its old Svaneti towers, through forests and small gorges.

Meals: Breakfast /  lunch box / Dinner

Accommodation: Hadishi / Guesthouse

Hiking route:

Defensive towers in Adischi village

Day 4.Hadishi – Kala | Hiking day N 3

Today’s stage takes us to the highlight of the hiking Mestia Ushguli: the 2700 m high Chkhutnieri Pass between the Hadishchla and Khaldechala valleys. After crossing the pass and hiking through another valley, we reach the village of Khale, from where we take a taxi to our accommodation in the village of Lalchori.

Meals: Breakfast / lunch box / Dinner

Accommodation: Lalkhori / Guesthouse

Hiking route:

View towards Mount Tetnuldi

Day 5.Kala – Ushguli | Hiking day N 4

Today’s stage of our hiking Mestia Ushguli follows an old path that used to be the main connection between the two villages. This route is particularly beautiful for nature lovers and photographers who want to admire the mountain flowers along the way. When we arrive in Ushguli, we will take a short tour of the village.

Bus transfer: 20 mins.

Meals: breakfast / lunch box / dinner

Accommodation: Lalchor / guesthouse

Hiking route:

A hiker on the flower meadow near Mestia

Day 6.Shkhara Valley | Hiking day N 5

With its 12th-century defence towers and chapels, Uschguli is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Our hiking day starts with a short drive through the scenic Shkhara Valley, followed by a flat walk along the river to the Shkhara Glacier. At the end of the valley, guests can enjoy hot and cold drinks at the riverside café before we take a taxi back to Mestia.

Meals: Breakfast / lunch box / Dinner

Accommodation: Mestia / Guesthouse

Hiking route:

A tourist in the Shkhara Valley hiking from Mestia to Ushguli

Day 7.Transfer from Mestia

Our hiking Mestia Ushguli in Svaneti ends with the transfer from Mestia to Kutaisi or Tbilisi.

Meals: Breakfast / lunch / dinner

Svanetian defensive towers in Mestia with the Caucasus

Travel packing list

  • Equipment & clothing – hiking poles, sunglasses, sun hat, small daypack, 1/1.5 litre water bottle, sweets for toddlers, which can often be found in the villages or inns, camera, mobile phone, charger ( There are European sockets in Georgia), power bank, hiking boots with a good profile and a change of light shoes, waterproof trousers, waterproof jacket, functional clothing such as underpants, T-shirt, leggings, jumper, fleece jacket, gloves, sleeping bag.
  • First aid and hygiene – plasters, blister plasters and tape, headache medicine, medicine for diarrhoea, constipation, nausea, nasal spray, eye drops, insect repellent, electrolyte preparations, personal medication, sun cream.

Additional information

  • Difficulty level: moderately difficult; suitable for experienced hikers who can hike up to 3000 m. altitude.
  • Hiking days: 8 hiking days, 1 rest day, 2 transfer days to and from Svanetia.
  • Daily distance: from 12 to 17 km.
  • Accommodation: simple and very nice family hotels.
  • Luggage: our main luggage is transported by our support vehicle. We only carry day luggage.

The Whole Route

FAQ-s about Hiking from Mestia to Ushguli

Question 1.How long does the hike from Mestia to Ushguli take?

The traditional hike from Mestia to Ushguli usually takes four days. However, to make this classic route even more exciting, we have planned an additional day for the Shkhara Glacier. In addition, there are two transfer days to and from Mestia. Thus, our entire programme takes place over seven days, with two days for transfers and five days for hiking.

Question 2.Which is the most beautiful and most challenging stage of the hike?

The stage from Hadish to Kala is both scenically attractive and challenging.

Question 3.What is the highlight of the hike?

The highlight is the crossing of the Chkhutnieri Pass at an altitude of 2700 metres.

Question 4.Is there support for luggage transport during the hike?

Yes, luggage transport is usually organised between the accommodation.

Question 5.What is the accommodation like during the hiking holiday?

The accommodation ranges from guesthouses in the Swatyan villages to 3-star family accommodation. Each offers hot showers and delicious food.

Question 6.What attractions can you expect to see along the way?

Along the route, there are traditional Svaneti towers, chapels, picturesque villages and breathtaking views of the Caucasus Mountains.

Question 7.Is the hiking from Mestia to Ushguli suitable for beginners?

The hike requires a certain level of fitness and experience in mountain hiking, but is generally suitable for hikers of average fitness.

Question 8.How to get back to Mestia after reaching Ushguli?

There is an option to take a taxi from Ushguli back to Mestia to complete the journey.

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