1 to 20 daysSvaneti Mountain Villages 4x4 Safari, tour from Kutaisi
Length
2 days
Itinerary
2 days planned
Group
Max 12
Guides
Russian, English
Overview
Explore remote mountain villages on this 2- or 3-day adventure from Kutaisi! You’ll go off-road to reach one of Europe’s highest continuously inhabited villages — Ushguli, where around 200 people live year-round at 2,100 meters, cut off from the world each winter. Travel in a 4x4 along a spectacular mountain road, hike to the Shkhara Glacier, and stay overnight in Mestia. Next day will return to Kutaisi, expected return: approx. 7–8 PM (let us know if you need to be back by a specific time).
Please note: Accommodation is not included in the tour price. We recommend booking a hotel in Mestia, at walking distance from Seti Square — feel free to contact us for suggestions!
Tour options: 1. Small group tour (max 6 passengers per car), 2. Private 2-day tour, 3. Private 3-day tour.
Day by day itinerary
1Kutaisi - Ushguli - Lamaria church - Shkhara glacier - Mestia.⌄
We will leave Kutaisi in the morning for our beautiful trip to the mountains
Visit the 9th-century Lamaria Church, hike to Shkhara Glacier and take iconic photos of Ushguli from the Queen Tamar Castle viewpoint
In the evening arrive to Mestia and spend overnight there.
2Mestia - Hatsvali Lift - Mestia Museum - Enguri Dam - Kutaisi.⌄
We will wander in the old town of Mestia among Svan defense towers, listen to stories & legends about Svaneti.
Lets take ski lift from the center of Mestia town & enjoy beautiful panorama of Caucasian mountains. If ski lift wouldnt work, guide will drive up to the viewpoint.
On the way we will visit an Ethnographic house-museum or Mountaineering museum.
After lunch we leave to Kutaisi, at night we will be back in Kutaisi
What's included
- ✓4x4 or AWD Vehicle (3-6 seats)
- ✓Hiking in Svaneti with the guide (as described)
- ✓English-speaking guide
- ✓Air-conditioned vehicle
- ✓Photo stops along the route
- ✓Kutaisi hotel pickup and drop-off
Not included
- ✕Accommodation (you should book it in Mestia)
- ✕Hatsvali Cable car, optional (25 Gel)
- ✕Traditional Svanetian house with tower, optional (10 Gel)
- ✕Svaneti Museum of History and Ethnography, optional (20 Gel)
- ✕Enguri Dam, optional (25 Gel)
Good to know
Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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