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Svaneti Trek: Mestia to Ushguli in 5 Days

The classic hut-to-guesthouse route over two passes

NewMestia, SvanetiBy Kavkasioni Trails
Duration
5 Days / 4 Nights
Group size
2 - 10 People
Difficulty
Challenging
Departs / returns
07:00 AM – Day 5, 09:00 PM
Guide languages
English, German, Russian
Starts from
Mestia
Transport
Minibus and 4x4 where needed
Stay
Guesthouse (B&B)
Style
Multi Day, Nature, Adventure

Overview

Journey to the highest inhabited villages in Europe. Sleep in family guesthouses in Mestia, hike to the Chalaadi glacier and reach Ushguli — a UNESCO-listed community of medieval Svan towers beneath Mount Shkhara.

Highlights

  • Ushguli towers
  • Chalaadi glacier
  • Mestia museum
  • Enguri dam

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Mestia → Zhabeshi

    15 km past the Tetnuldi meadows.

  2. Day 2

    Zhabeshi → Adishi

    11 km over the Ughviri ridge.

  3. Day 3

    Adishi → Iprali

    River crossing on horseback and the Chkhunderi pass.

  4. Day 4

    Iprali → Ushguli

    Through Davberi and Kala to the towers.

  5. Day 5

    Ushguli → Mestia

    Morning in Ushguli and 4x4 back to Mestia.

Schedule may vary

What’s included

  • 4x4 vehicle with experienced driver
  • Licensed English-speaking guide
  • Accommodation in a family guesthouse
  • Entrance fees
  • Lunches & dinners
  • Personal expenses

Booking options

Twin share (price per person)

Online payment · $690 per adult · adults only

  • Licensed English-speaking guide
  • Entrance fees
  • Accommodation in a family guesthouse
  • 4x4 vehicle with experienced driver

Day 1 — Mestia → Zhabeshi: 15 km past the Tetnuldi meadows.

Day 2 — Zhabeshi → Adishi: 11 km over the Ughviri ridge.

Day 3 — Adishi → Iprali: River crossing on horseback and the Chkhunderi pass.

Day 4 — Iprali → Ushguli: Through Davberi and Kala to the towers.

Day 5 — Ushguli → Mestia: Morning in Ushguli and 4x4 back to Mestia.

Single traveller

Online payment · $865 per adult · adults only

  • Licensed English-speaking guide
  • Entrance fees
  • Accommodation in a family guesthouse
  • 4x4 vehicle with experienced driver

Day 1 — Mestia → Zhabeshi: 15 km past the Tetnuldi meadows.

Day 2 — Zhabeshi → Adishi: 11 km over the Ughviri ridge.

Day 3 — Adishi → Iprali: River crossing on horseback and the Chkhunderi pass.

Day 4 — Iprali → Ushguli: Through Davberi and Kala to the towers.

Day 5 — Ushguli → Mestia: Morning in Ushguli and 4x4 back to Mestia.

Meeting point

Mestia, Seti Square

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Good to know

  • Roads to Ushguli may close in bad weather.
  • Bring hiking boots and layers.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 72 hours

Full refund when cancelled at least 72 hours before the departure.

  • Cancel at least 72 hours before departure: 100% refund
  • Less than 72 hours before departure: no refund

Refunds go to your Georgia Holiday wallet.

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