Svaneti Mountain Villages 4x4 Safari, tour from Kutaisi
Overview
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48 hours
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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.
Additional Info
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
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)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Kutaisi - Ushguli - Lamaria church - Shkhara glacier - Mestia.
Kutaisi
We will leave Kutaisi in the morning for our beautiful trip to the mountains
Ushguli
Visit the 9th-century Lamaria Church, hike to Shkhara Glacier and take iconic photos of Ushguli from the Queen Tamar Castle viewpoint
Mestia - Hatsvali Lift - Mestia Museum - Enguri Dam - Kutaisi.
Mestia
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.
Margiani's House Museum
On the way we will visit an Ethnographic house-museum or Mountaineering museum.
Kutaisi
After lunch we leave to Kutaisi, at night we will be back in Kutaisi
Options
Svaneti Private 2-day tour
Private tour
Pickup included
Svaneti Small group 2-day tour
Pickup included
Svaneti Private 3-day tour
Chaladi Glacier and Schdugra W: This option is great for travelers who want to spend more time hiking in the Caucasian mountains with a guide
Pickup included
Reviews
18 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing expedition to the mountains
Charlotte C,
Aug 24, 2023
- Viator
5.00We went on this trip with our guide Alex, very nice and caring guy who accompanied us, just the two of us, on this journey. The company he works for organizes trips for private groups (without being mixed with other people), which we really appreciated because we were able to ask him lots of questions and discuss with him. The hike in the mountains was done under a magnificent sun and it was a great pleasure to discover the waterfall, and the landscapes of the region. The city, Mestia, we we slept propose a large choice of guest houses and hotels to spend the night. The two days were very interesting, we saw beautiful landscapes and learned more about the history of the state. Really big thanks to Alex
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