Georgia · Trekking

10-Day Upper Svaneti Trekking Tour from Tbilisi with Ushguli

10 Days Round trip from Tbilisi Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Look at the alluring Mount Ushba, Mount Shkhara, and Shdugra Waterfall
  • 02 Visit the Museum of Mestia
  • 03 Offer your prayers at the Latali and Lenjeri temples
  • 04 See the wonderful Chalaadi Glacier and Adishi Glacier
  • 05 Stroll through the beautiful villages of the Mulakhi community
  • 06 Travel across the Ushguli community

Embark on this exciting Svaneti trekking expedition, one of the best and most popular trekking tours in Georgia. Travel across the incredible villages of Mazeri, Zhabeshi, Adishi, and Ushguli, and take in majestic views of glaciers, mountains, and caves. Witness gorgeous snow-capped Caucasus peaks rising one by one, such as Tetnuldi, Shkhara, and Ushba, and see the iconic Shdugra Waterfall.

The village of Chazhashi, which belongs to the Ushguli community, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Kutaisi, Tbilisi, Mestia, ushguli, Adysh
Languages English, Italian, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Tbilisi to Upper Svaneti and Mazeri

  • On this day, you will be picked up from the airport and transferred to Upper Svaneti.

Overnight in a guesthouse in the village of Mazeri.

Tour details: By minivan - 430 km (6-7 hours)

2
Day 02

Ushba Peak and Shdugra Waterfall Hike

  • After breakfast, the group will meet the guides and their assistants. Following an inspection of the hiking equipment, the group will start hiking and enjoy marvellous views of Ushba Peak and Shdugra Waterfall.
  • In the evening, you will return to the village of Mazeri, where you will be able to relax and taste delicious Georgian dishes.

Overnight in a guesthouse in the village of Mazeri.

Tour details: Trekking - 12 km (3-4 hours); Altitude difference - 1600 m-2000 m

3
Day 03

Mestia, Temples, Museum, and Chalaadi Glacier

  • After breakfast (08:00-09:00), you will travel to Mestia.
  • Visit the temples of Latali and Lenjeri, the Museum of Mestia, and the Chalaadi Glacier.
  • In the evening, during dinner, you will be able to taste traditional Svanetian dishes.

Overnight will be in a guesthouse in Mestia.

Tour details: By minivan - 40 km (1 hour); Trekking - 7 km (2-3 hours); Altitude difference - 1600 m-2020 m

4
Day 04

Koruldi Lakes and Zuruldi Mountain

  • Have your breakfast (07:00-08:00); then, on this day, you will see the wonderful Koruldi Lakes and picturesque Zuruldi Mountain.
  • You will get to the mountain by cable car, from where you will have astonishing panoramic views of the Svanetian Caucasus.
  • You will dine and relax in the evening.

Overnight will be in Mestia Guesthouse.

Tour details: Trekking - 13 km (5-6 hours); By minivan - 25 km (1-1.30 hour); Altitude difference - 2100 m-2745 m

5
Day 05

Mestia to Zhabeshi via Mulakhi Villages

  • After breakfast, you will begin the path from the town of Mestia towards the Mulakhi community and visit its beautiful villages.
  • In the evening, you will dine and relax.

Overnight in the village of Zhabeshi.

Tour details: Trekking - 14 km (6-7 hours); Altitude difference - 1700 m-2050 m-1600 m

6
Day 06

Ughviri Pass to Adishi

  • After breakfast, you will drive by minivan to Ughviri Pass, from where spectacular panoramic views unfold.
  • Later, you will descend to the village of Adishi via a footpath, where you will have dinner and rest.

Overnight in Adishi.

Tour details: By minivan - 10 km (30 minutes); Trekking - 7 km (3-4 hours); Altitude difference - 2480 m-2030 m

7
Day 07

Adishi to Ushguli via Iprali

  • After breakfast, you will follow the path towards the village of Iprali.
  • On the way, you will see and enjoy the beautiful panoramic views of the Adishi Glacier and its surroundings.
  • You will meet a minivan in the village of Iprali, which will transfer you to the Ushguli community.

You will dine, rest, and overnight in Ushguli.

Tour details: Trekking - 16 km (6-7 hours); By minivan - 10 km (30 minutes); Altitude difference - 2030 m-2722 m-1800 m

8
Day 08

Ushguli, Chazhashi, and Mount Shkhara

  • After breakfast, you will visit the Ushguli community. The village of Chazhashi, which belongs to the Ushguli community, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • If interested, you can visit the glacier of Georgia's highest mountain, Shkhara (5200 m).
  • In the evening, we will celebrate the successful completion of the tour, where you will also be able to taste traditional Svanetian dishes.

You will spend the night in Ushguli.

Tour details: Trekking - 12 km (5-6 hours); Altitude difference - 2100 m-2505 m-2100 m

9
Day 09

Zagaro Pass, Prometheus Cave, and Return to Tbilisi

  • After breakfast, through Zagaro Pass and Lower Svaneti, we will drive to Kutaisi.
  • On the way, you will visit the marvellous Prometheus Cave.
  • After dinner, the group will head to Tbilisi and overnight in the capital.

Tour details: By minivan - 395 km (5-6 hours)

10
Day 10

Departure from Tbilisi

  • Transfer to Tbilisi Airport to board your return flight.

Tour ends.

Ushguli community, Chazhashi, Shdugra Waterfall, Chalaadi Glacier

Where this trip takes you

Ushguli community, Chazhashi, Shdugra Waterfall, Chalaadi Glacier

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Tbilisi 5 cities · 10 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pick-up and transfer to the airport
  • Transportation by comfortable vehicle
  • Baggage carrying by horse during the whole tour
  • Certified guide service
  • 9 overnights (8 overnights in the guesthouse, 1 in the hotel)
  • Meals included for the duration of the tour

What to bring

  • Personal medicines
  • Waterproof shoes
  • Sandals or trainers
  • Warm jacket and raincoat
  • Warm hat
  • Sun hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Personal hygiene items
  • Backpack

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Tbilisi, Georgia
Tour start
Tbilisi, Georgia
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 10 days finish where they began, in Tbilisi.

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