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Home8-Day Adventure Cycling In The Mountain Ranges Of Svaneti Province
Description
Ride along the beautiful valleys of Georgia and experience the best single-track Svaneti offers. Get insights into the lifestyle of the Ushguli and Lentekhi villages and explore the Svaneti Museum of History and Ethnography. Later, soak in the sights of Ushba waterfall and glaciers and enhance your experience by trying various cuisines throughout the tour.
Highlights
- Bike and hike to marvel at the sight of Ushba glacier
- Visit the Svaneti Museum of History and Ethnography
- Learn about the culture of Ushguli and Lentekhi Village
- Trek along the valley that leads to Shkara Mountain
- Admire the centuries-old art at Stalin Museum
Itinerary Expand All Collapse All
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Day 1: Tbilisi International Airport - Old Tbilisi expand_more
Pick up by a team member from Tbilisi International airport to transfer to the hotel in Old Tbilisi.
Overnight stay in hotel Tbilisi.
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Day 2: Zugdidi - Ushba expand_more
Start with an early transfer to Zugdidi in the west of Georgia, where a traditional Georgian dinner will be served.
Start the cycling tour in Svaneti after fueling up.
Continue the journey to Khaishi.
- Drive down a tarmac road for about 30 km, followed by a picnic lunch en route.
- Start out again for a dirt road climb of about 10 km to the overnight stay at Mazeri under the Ushba Mountain.
Overnight stay in Ushba.
(B/L/D)
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Day 3 - Bike Ride to Ushba Waterfall expand_more
Climb the 7 km up to the Ushba waterfall with the bikes.
Ride back to Mazeri for lunch.
After lunch, we set off toward Mestia down a rough jeep track for about 10 km before hitting the tarmac for a 10km ride through the Svaneti countryside.
Accommodation in Guesthouse Mestia.
(B/L/D)
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Day 4: Tour of Svaneti Museum of History and Ethnography expand_more
Ride back into Mestia to visit the Svaneti Museum of History and Ethnography.
After lunch, spend a couple of hours looking at the artifacts on display in the ethnographic museum.
Take one last ride in Mestia to the glacier and another action-packed descent back to the guesthouse in Mestia for the night.
Overnight stay in Guesthouse Mestia.
(B/L/D)
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Day 5: Morning Ride to Ushguli expand_more
Set off on a bike ride to Ushguli.
Leave the vehicles for a day of the thrilling alpine single track via Adishi.
Rest there before continuing the ride down a tarmac road to pick up the vehicles again.
Drive part way to Ushguli before leaving the vehicles for the final climb to the village of Ushguli.
Overnight stay in guesthouse Ushguli.
(B, L, D)
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Day 6: Bike and Hike to Shkara Mountain expand_more
Ride and hike along the valley that leads to an incredible view of Mount Shkara.
In the afternoon, stop for lunch at Ushguli.
Overnight in Guesthouse in Ushguli
(B, L, D)
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Day 7: Lower Svaneti - Lentekhi Village expand_more
Ride across the pass at Zagharo on the way to Lentekhi in Lower Svaneti.
Bike down to Korundashi valley and then to the Tskhenistskali valley.
Arrive in village Lentekhi.
Overnight in a local guesthouse in Lentekhi.
(B/L/D)
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Day 8: Visit the Stalin Museum in Gori expand_more
Head back to Tbilisi through the countryside of lower Svaneti.
After lunch, head towards Gori and the Stalin Museum.
Conclude our tour by arriving in Tbilisi late afternoon.
(B/L)
What's Included
Transportation: 2 x airport transfers
Transportation: by 4x4 (support vehicle) during the tour
Accommodation: All included, as in the itinerary
English-speaking professional guide as per program
Entrance fees to the museums and historical sites
Meals: as in itinerary
What's Excluded
Flights
Medical insurance (mandatory)
Alcoholic beverages
Know before you go
Ride through alpine pastures, UNESCO World Heritage sites, villages and valleys in the shadow of 4-5000 meter plus mountains.
Meeting Point
Tbilisi International Airport Building, Tbilisi, Georgia
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| Standard | |
| 1 To 4 | USD 1415 Per Person |
This is a private tour | |