Itinerary
- Day 1
Zugdidi to Mazeri
You'll head to Svaneti with a lunch break in Zugdidi along the way. From there, you stop at the Enguri dam, one of the world's highest arch dams, to see the structure up close. After that, you drive into Upper Svaneti where the landscape shifts to mountains with villages that have been preserved for centuries. The defensive tower houses are a striking feature of the area. You'll overnight in Mazeri village, settling in for the evening around 20:00/8pm.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in Zugdidi)
Included Activities
- Visit Enguri dam (one of the highest arch dams in the world)
- Explore Upper Svaneti region with medieval tower houses and ecclesiastical architecture
Landmarks/POIs Enguri Dam Upper Svaneti - Day 2
Mazeri
This morning you'll start hiking from Mazeri village and follow the Dolra river as it goes upstream. Along the route, you'll pass mineral water springs and find a small church tucked into the landscape. The terrain includes nice meadows and pine forest sections. The hike takes you toward the border post, and you'll head back to Mazeri for the night after reaching it.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hiking from Mazeri village along Dolra river upstream to border post
Landmarks/POIs Dolra River - Day 3
Mazeri to Mestia
You'll hike to Koruldi Lakes by going through Guli Pass at 2960m/9711ft elevation. The climb up requires real physical effort, so pace yourself. After the ascent, the trail descends into a valley and then becomes easier as you walk to the alpine lakes. Ushba mountain and other peaks surround the lakes and provide a dramatic backdrop. You'll reach a guesthouse in Mestia by evening to rest up.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Koruldi Lakes through Guli Pass (2960m elevation)
Landmarks/POIs Koruldi Lakes Guli Pass Mount Ushba - Day 4
Mestia to Zhabeshi
Today's trek to Zhabeshi village is easier than the previous days. You'll follow an off-road car trail that's well-marked, heading toward the Mulakhi community. The paths are clear and straightforward. You'll settle into a guesthouse with shared facilities in Zhabeshi for the night, allowing time to recover.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Packed Lunch Box), Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Mulakhi community of Zhabeshi village
Landmarks/POIs Zhabeshi Village - Day 5
Zhabeshi to Adishi
Early on you'll trek up the slopes of Tetnuldi mountain, passing the ski resort on the way. From there, the route descends through birch forests where rhododendron bushes grow thick. You'll cross a mountainous river, which requires some care, and then reach Adishi village. The stone towers and houses here date back centuries and give the village character. You'll stay at a guesthouse with shared facilities in Adishi for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Packed Lunch Box), Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to slopes of Tetnuldi mountain and descent to Adishi village
Landmarks/POIs Mount Tetnuldi Adishi Village - Day 6
Adishi to Iprali
Start early with a riverside walk before tackling the main part of the day. Crossing the roaring Adishi river happens on horseback for safety, so you'll have that experience as part of the trek. From there, you climb to Chkhunderi pass at 2655m/8710ft with views of Adishi Glacier opening up. Lunch happens at the ridge top. After eating, you descend into the Khaldechala river valley and check out Khalde village, which was destroyed in the 19th century. An off-road drive takes you to Iprali village where you overnight at a local guesthouse with shared facilities.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on the ridge at Chkhunderi Pass), Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike along river and cross Adishi river on horseback
- Ascend to Chkhunderi Pass (2655m) with panoramic views of Adishi Glacier
- Visit Khalde village
Landmarks/POIs Adishi River Chkhunderi Pass Adishi Glacier Khaldechala River Khalde Village - Day 7
Iprali to Ushguli
You'll trek through traditional Svani villages, starting by passing through Kala and Davberi villages. The route goes through forest before bringing you to Ushguli, which you'll reach from above. Once there, check out the Ushguli Ethnographic Museum housed in a 12th-century Svanetian tower-house and the medieval Lamaria Church. The settlement sits at 2200m/7218ft, the highest permanent settlement in Europe. Tower houses and medieval architecture fill the area. You'll overnight in Ushguli.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Packed Lunch Box), Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through Svani villages to Ushguli
- Visit Ushguli Ethnographic Museum (12th-century tower-house)
- Visit Lamaria Church (medieval)
Landmarks/POIs Kala Village Davberi Village Ushguli Mount Shkara Ushguli Ethnographic Museum Lamaria Church - Day 8
Ushguli to Tbilisi
You'll leave Ushguli in the morning and drive toward Tbilisi. You'll stop for lunch near Kutaisi partway through the journey. From there it's a few more hours of driving, and you should arrive in Tbilisi around 19:00/7pm to end the trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch near Kutaisi)
