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Private Georgia tour for two – 7-15 November

Private Georgia tour for two – 7-15 November

 

 

Dates: 7 to 15 November
Duration: 9 days
Group size: 2 persons
Accommodation: Self booked
Pick-up: 09:00, Your hotel location
Price:  7000 Gel. 700 gel deposit paid. 6300 Gel balance left.
Tour manager: Natia 
+995 577687965
Hotel names: 

 

Day 1/ Nov 7 Airport Transfer to your hotel in Tbilisi
Tbilisi International Airport at 13:20, you’ll be greeted by your driver for a comfortable transfer to your hotel. 
Optional service: Sulphur Bath

Driver Tornike:
+995 551 179 003
he will text you a day before

Day 2/ Nov 8 Day Tour to Borjomi: Mineral Springs & Forest Trails

After breakfast, we’ll leave Tbilisi behind and drive to Borjomi. Suggested timing is 8 am to Avoid traffic. if your breakfast starts later, 9am will be pick up time.
Borjomi Central park walk and Mineral waters
Green Monastery
Chronicals of Georgia can be added

Driver Tornike, lets agree about pick up time.

Day 3/ Nov 9 Day Tour to Jvari Monastery, Uplistsikhe Cave Town & Gori
Jvari Monastery,
Uplistsikhe cave town
Gori city
Cafe in Gori

From today Natia will be driving.

Day 4/ Nov 10 A Day in Tbilisi
ceramics workshop,
Paint and taste workshop
Culinary classes
Monument climbing can be added
Skybridge building or Tbilsi city tour
In the late afternoon, we’ll leave Tbilisi behind and make our way to nearby Mtskheta for a truly Georgian birthday celebration. At a family-owned winery, we’ll gather around a festive supra — a traditional Georgian feast — filled with local wine, delicious food, heartfelt toasts, and the spirited guidance of a tamada, the toastmaster who brings the whole celebration to life.

Day 5/ Nov 11 From Tbilisi to Burki Castle: Monasteries, Markets & Medieval Kakheti
Shuamta Monastery, 
Telavi Market, 
Gremi Castle,
Burki Castle

Day 6/ Nov 12 Day Trip to Wine Yard N1 & Kvareli Wine Cave
Enjoy a day exploring the winemaking traditions of Kakheti, Georgia’s celebrated wine region. Visit Wine Yard N1 for an authentic local experience, including lunch and an opportunity to discover the region’s rich culinary and winemaking heritage.
Continue to Kvareli Wine Cave, an impressive underground wine tunnel where you can learn more about Georgian winemaking traditions and enjoy the unique atmosphere of this remarkable site.
Return in the evening to Burki Castle.

Day 7/ Nov 13 From Burki Castle to Kazbegi
Georgian Military Highway
Ananuri Fortress
Jinvali reservoir
Gudauri Panorama,
Gergeti Trinity Church, 

Day 8/ Nov 14 Day Trip to Truso Valley: Remote Landscapes & Mountain 
Today, we’ll venture into the spectacular Truso Valley, a remote corner of the Greater Caucasus known for its dramatic mountain scenery, mineral springs, colourful travertine formations, and traditional highland villages.
We’ll drive into the valley and enjoy a shorter, leisurely hike, allowing plenty of time to take in the breathtaking surroundings and discover this beautiful, lesser-visited part of Georgia.
If available, we’ll stop for a simple home-cooked meal with the local nuns, offering a special opportunity to experience Georgian hospitality in a peaceful mountain setting.
Weather alternative: If conditions make Truso Valley inaccessible, we’ll adapt the day’s itinerary and visit Gveleti Waterfall and Dariali Monastery instead. This alternative offers a beautiful combination of mountain scenery, a short nature walk, and cultural discovery near the Georgian border.
After a day immersed in the landscapes and traditions of the Caucasus, we’ll return to Kazbegi for the evening.

Day 9/ Nov 15 Departure: Kazbegi to Tbilisi International Airport
After an early breakfast, we’ll depart from Kazbegi and drive back to Tbilisi International Airport.
departure flight at 14:50,  we have to leave kazbegi maximum 8:00.

 

 

 

 

Inclusions:

  1. Transportation with English speaking driver
  2. Driver’s expenses
  3. Entrance fees to Borjomi Central Park, Uplistsikhe Cave Town, the Tbilisi Soviet bunker, metro riding fee, artistic workshop on Day 4, Gremi Castle, Kvareli Wine Cave
  4. Lunch at family restaurant in Gori on Day 3,
  5. Birthday Supra with Tamada and Cake on Day 4
  6. Lunch and visit at Wine Yard N1 on Day 6

 

Exclusions:

  1. If you would need a guide, there will be an extra cost of 250 gel per day.
  2. Anything not mentioned
  3. Gratitudes

 

Note:
Please check Terms and Conditions for our cancellation and insurance policy

 

Private winter Svaneti 4 days adventure

Private winter Svaneti 4 days adventure

We will ski, ride cable cars, admire stunning snow-capped mountains, visit local museums, watch local movies and eat plenty of delicious food! The tour is perfect for busy people who want to see as much as they can in a short time.

 

Dates: Winter, Ski season
Duration: 4 days/3 night
Driving distance: 800 km
Trip difficulty: The tour is not physically challenging but includes LONG drives.
Accommodation: shared twin/double rooms in a local guesthouse. single is available upon request.
Pick-up: 08:00,  Your hotel location
Drop-off: around 22:00 (The arrival time will depend on the traffic)

Price: 950 GEL Per person in case of 5 participants

 

Itinerary:

Day 1
Tbilisi – Zugdidi – Enguri Dam – Mestia – Local Movie show

Early in the morning, we will leave Tbilisi and head to Svaneti. We will cross Rikoti Pass and head to Zugdidi, where we will have a lunch break. Next, the group will continue to Mestia, stopping on the way to admire the winter panorama from the magnificent Enguri Dam. Once we reach the town, we will check into our guesthouse and head for an evening stroll and dinner in a cozy restaurant. We also visit Dede Cafe and Cinema for an evening screening of the famous Svaneti-focused “Dede” movie. It’s a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience shows locals life and traditions. Overnight in Mestia.

 

Day 2
Mestia – Tetnuldi ski resort – Sauna and hot tub

After breakfast we will drive to Tetnuldi (1 hr drive) for skiing. we will spend whole day skiing, admiring views of caucasus peaks and in the evening we will come back to mestia. after dinner we will head to Sauna and open air hot tubs which is in the middle of the forest. Overnight in Mestia.

 

Day 3
Mestia – Museums – Hatsvali and Zuruldi skiing

After breakfast, you can choose what you prefer to do today. Visiting museums, taking cable car to Zuruldi and sit at highest elevation bar, skiing whole day.
Don’t worry if you don’t have any equipment. We will help you with a rental service and arranging a ski pass.
If you don’t ski, you can still head to Hatsvali to get a cocktail or two in a mountain-peak bar with some of the best views in Svaneti. Or you can stay in Mestia to enjoy the local museums and winter landscapes. we will visit cozy restaurant for dinner. Overnight in Mestia.

 

Day 4
Mestia – Tbilisi

In the morning we will start driving back to Tbilisi, stopping on the way to streach legs and do a bit more of sightseeing. Return to Tbilisi in the evening.

 

Inclusions:

  1. Transfers also including 4wd transfers to Tetnuldi
  2. Basic English speaking driver who helps arranging things too.
  3. Full time whatsapp support tour operator
  4. Accommodation with breakfast in shared twin/double rooms in a guesthouse
  5. Ethnography Museum tickets
  6. Enguri Dam tickets
  7. Svan Movie tickets

 

Exclusions:

  1. Lunch and dinners
  2. Guide (we can hire local guide for you. they charge 300 gel per day)
  3. Ski pass and ski equipment rental
  4. Sauna costs

 

Note:
Please check Terms and Conditions for our cancellation and insurance policy

 

HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE TOUR

 

WEATHER

Georgian weather changes often and fast. For this reason, it is essential to follow the weather forecast closely. The weather forecast is here. Please check it the night before the tour to be well prepared. Keep in mind that the weather may change during the tour.

WHAT TO WEAR
Please wear clothes appropriate for a ski tour. It will be very cold with lots of snow. You must have proper skiing outfit including trousers, a jacket, gloves, and shoes. Skiing equipment you will be able to rent in Mestia. If you want to visit Sauna you can bring your swimwear with you.

FOOD & DRINKS
There will be lots of opportunities to get something to eat on this tour. Pack only light snacks and a bottle of water. If you run out of something, we will stop at the supermarket.

OTHER ESSENTIAL ITEMS
If you are prone to motion sickness, please have medicine with you. Bring a day pack to carry important items with you.

GUIDE 
We will send you guide’s contact details a few days before the tour. Please make sure to check your inbox and spam.

Private Svaneti tour with hikes 13-18 October

Private Svaneti tour with hikes 13-18 October

This is private request of Svaneti tour.

Dates: 13-18 oct
Duration: 6 days/5 nights
Driving distance: 800 km approx
Group size: family of 4
Trip difficulty: easy with long drive and day hikes.
Accommodation: Kutaisi – 1 night, Ushguli 1 Night, Mestia 3 Nights.
Pick-up: 09:00 Tbilisi, Chovelidze 12
Drop-off: Evening, hotel location
Price: 6700 gel (2470 dollar)

Please buy one ticket first 3350 gel , and after confirming, buy the second one 3350 gel. because transaction limits.
Total: 6700 GEL.

 

 

 

Itinerary:

Svaneti Itinerary | 13–18 October

Day 1 – 13 Oct
• Pick up in Tbilisi 09:00 (Chovelidze St. 12)
• Drive to Martvili Canyon → visit
• Lunch break on the way
• Visit Bagrati Cathedral, Kutaisi
• 🏨 Stay in Kutaisi
• 🍽 Dinner recommendations: Sisters Restaurant / Restaurant Palaty

Day 2 – 14 Oct
• Breakfast
• Drive to Ushguli via new mountain road
• 🥾 Shkhara Glacier Hike:
  Distance: 16 km (round trip)
  Duration: 4–5 hrs
  Elevation gain: ~500 m
  Difficulty: Moderate
• 🏡 Stay in Ushguli (dinner included at guesthouse)

Day 3 – 15 Oct
• Breakfast
• Drive to Koruldi Lakes 🏔️
• Visit Svaneti Museums or watch local movie “Dede” 🎬
• 🏨 Stay in Mestia
• 🍽 Lunch & Dinner recommendations: Laila Restaurant / Blue Mountains Restaurant

Day 4 – 16 Oct
• Breakfast
• 🥾 Chalaadi Glacier Hike
  Distance: 7 km (round trip)
  Duration: 2–3 hrs
  Elevation gain: ~300 m
  Difficulty: Easy–Moderate
• Free time in Mestia
• 🏨 Stay in Mestia

Day 5 – 17 Oct
• 🥾 Shdugra Waterfall Hike (Mazeri)
  Distance: 10 km (round trip)
  Duration: 3–4 hrs
  Elevation gain: ~400 m
  Difficulty: Moderate
• Lunch possible at Hiker’s Inn Cafe
• 🏨 Stay in Mestia

Day 6 – 18 Oct
• Breakfast
• Drive back to Tbilisi
• Stop at Uplistsikhe Cave Town 🏛️
• Lunch possible at Uplistsikhe
• 🏨 Stay in Tbilisi

 

NOTE: Anything extra will be charged after discussing with driver.
Itinerary may be modified depending on weather and safety. 
Road might be changed/transportation delay due to landslides and weather conditions in the mountain

 

Inclusions:

  1.  4WD transfers with English speaking driver who is also certified hiking guide.
  2. Accommodation local guesthouses with breakfasts
  3. Dinner in Ushguli village
  4. overnight and food expenses for driver.

 

Exclusions:

  1. Meals not mentioned in the itinerary. you can order in the restaurant.
  2. Personal travel insurance.
  3. Entrance fees of Museums

 

 

Note:
Please check Terms and Conditions for our cancellation and insurance policy

 

HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE TOUR

 

WEATHER

Georgian weather changes often and fast. For this reason, it is essential to follow the weather forecast closely. The weather forecast is here. Please check it the night before the tour to be well prepared. Keep in mind that the weather may change during the tour.

WHAT TO WEAR
Please wear clothes appropriate to the weather. Hiking boots a must. Bring one set of warm clothes and one light outfit for hiking. Good raincoats, rain covers for backpacks, and another pair of shoes or sandals to wear in the evenings.

FOOD & DRINKS
Food which is not included in the tour can be ordered in the restaurants.
Always make sure you have enough drinking water. 1.5-2 liters should be enough for the day.  Supermarkets are available.

EQUIPMENT & OTHER ESSENTIAL ITEMS
If you are prone to motion sickness, please have medicine with you.
As for the equipment, you will need hiking boots, hiking poles, a raincoat, sunhat that protects you from the sun. We also recommend carrying a personal first aid kit, hygiene items, and water bottles. day pack for hiking.

 

Private Pankisi Valley Day Tour – All seasons

Private Pankisi Valley Day Tour – All seasons

Private tour to Visit with us Pankisi Valley and the Chechen Kists. We will peak into a mosque, explore local mill and felt workshop, enjoy traditional dishes, and more.

Date: All seasons
Duration: 1 day
Driving distance: 280 km
Trip difficulty: Easy
Group size: Min. 6 participants
Pick-up: 09:00, your hotel location
Drop-off: Around 20:00 (The arrival time will depend on the traffic)
Price: 195 GEL in case of 5 participants. please email us exact number of people for exact price.

 

Itinerary:

In the morning, we will head northeast to Pankisi Valley. Pankisi is home to a Chechen minority called Kists. Upon arrival, we will meet our local host, who will guide us through the meanders of Chechen Kist culture. The day will be busy – we will explore two Kist villages and visit a mosque and a felt workshop. We will also visit several historical attractions in the area, such as the Pankisi Amphitheater. If the weather is good, we will also climb to the ruins of a watch tour built once by Chechen warriors.

In the afternoon, we will enjoy lunch featuring delicious traditional Kist food. Time permitting, we may visit a local brewery making non-alcoholic beer made of mountain berries (you can taste the beer for 10 gel). Return to Tbilisi in the evening. The end of the tour.

 

 

Inclusions:

  1. Transfers
  2. Sightseeing/hiking itinerary with an English-speaking guide
  3. Lunch
  4. Museum Entrance Fees
  5. Local non alcohol beer tasting

 

Exclusions:

  1. Personal travel insurance
  2. Gratitudes

 

 

Note:
Please check Terms and Conditions for our cancellation and insurance policy

 

 

HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE TOUR

MEETING TIME AND PLACE
We meet 9:00 at your hotel location.

WEATHER

Georgian weather changes often and fast. For this reason, it’s essential to follow the weather forecast closely. Here is the weather forecast. Please check it the night before the tour to be well prepared.

WHAT TO WEAR

Please wear clothes appropriate to the weather. Keep in mind that we will be visiting a Muslim community – dress modestly (no shorts or yoga pants). men – no shorts. no top t shirts.

FOOD & DRINKS
Always make sure you have enough drinking water. 1.5-2 liters should be enough for the day. Please make sure to bring snacks – sandwiches, dried fruit, and sweets. They will help you maintain your energy levels until lunch.

OTHER ESSENTIAL ITEMS
If you are prone to motion sickness, please have medicine with you. Bring a day pack to carry important items with you. Sun protection.

GUIDE 
We will send you guide’s contact details a few days before the tour. Please make sure to check your inbox and spam.

Fully booked. Svaneti Lamproba Festival, Snow and Skiing 4 days adventure – 12-15 February 2026

Join us on our Svaneti Winter Tour.  We will see traditional Lamproba festival, We will ski, ride cable cars, admire stunning snow-capped mountains, visit local museums, watch local movies and eat plenty of delicious food! The tour is perfect for busy people who want to see as much as they can in a short time.

 

Dates: 12-15 February 2026
Duration: 4 days/3 night
Driving distance: 800 km
Trip difficulty: The tour is not physically challenging but includes LONG drives.
Group size: Min. 5 participants
Accommodation: shared twin/double rooms in a local guesthouse. single is available upon request.
Pick-up: 08:00, Samaia Garden, Tbilisi
Drop-off: Sun, around 22:00 (The arrival time will depend on the traffic)
Price: 990 GEL 

 

Itinerary:

Day 1
Tbilisi – Zugdidi – Enguri Dam – Mestia – Local Movie show

Early in the morning, we will leave Tbilisi and head to Svaneti. We will cross Rikoti Pass and head to Zugdidi, where we will have a lunch break. Next, the group will continue to Mestia, stopping on the way to admire the winter panorama from the magnificent Enguri Dam. Once we reach the town, we will check into our guesthouse and head for an evening stroll and dinner in a cozy restaurant. We also visit Dede Cafe and Cinema for an evening screening of the famous Svaneti-focused “Dede” movie. It’s a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience shows locals life and traditions. Overnight in Mestia.

 

Day 2
Mestia – Tetnuldi ski resort – Sauna and hot tub

After breakfast we will drive to Tetnuldi (1 hr drive) for skiing. we will spend whole day skiing, admiring views of caucasus peaks and in the evening we will come back to mestia. after dinner we will head to Sauna and open air hot tubs which is in the middle of the forest. Overnight in Mestia.

 

Day 3
Mestia – Museums – Cable cars – Skiing – Lamproba festival

After breakfast, you can choose what you prefer to do today. Visiting museums, taking cable car to Zuruldi and sit at highest elevation bar, skiing whole day.
Don’t worry if you don’t have any equipment. We will help you with a rental service and arranging a ski pass.
If you don’t ski, you can still head to Hatsvali to get a cocktail or two in a mountain-peak bar with some of the best views in Svaneti. Or you can stay in Mestia to enjoy the local museums and winter landscapes. we will visit cozy restaurant for dinner and later around 7 pm we will visit cemetery to see traditional festival Lamproba. Overnight in Mestia.

 

Day 4
Mestia – Tbilisi

In the morning we will start driving back to Tbilisi, stopping on the way to streach legs and do a bit more of sightseeing. Return to Tbilisi in the evening.

 

Inclusions:

  1. Transfers also including 4wd transfers to Tetnuldi
  2. English-speaking guide
  3. Accommodation with breakfast in shared twin/double rooms in a guesthouse
  4. Museum tickets
  5. Enguri Dam tickets
  6. Svan Movie tickets

 

Exclusions:

  1. Lunch and dinners
  2. Ski pass and ski equipment rental
  3. Sauna costs

 

Note:
Please check Terms and Conditions for our cancellation and insurance policy

 

HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE TOUR

MEETING TIME AND PLACE
We meet 08:00 at Samaia Garden. Please be on time. In case of any delays, please inform your guide. Otherwise, the group will depart without you.

WEATHER

Georgian weather changes often and fast. For this reason, it is essential to follow the weather forecast closely. The weather forecast is here. Please check it the night before the tour to be well prepared. Keep in mind that the weather may change during the tour.

WHAT TO WEAR
Please wear clothes appropriate for a ski tour. It will be very cold with lots of snow. You must have proper skiing outfit including trousers, a jacket, gloves, and shoes. Skiing equipment you will be able to rent in Mestia. If you want to visit Sauna you can bring your swimwear with you.

FOOD & DRINKS
There will be lots of opportunities to get something to eat on this tour. Pack only light snacks and a bottle of water. If you run out of something, we will stop at the supermarket.

OTHER ESSENTIAL ITEMS
If you are prone to motion sickness, please have medicine with you. Bring a day pack to carry important items with you.

GUIDE 
We will send you guide’s contact details a few days before the tour. Please make sure to check your inbox and spam.

Pankisi Valley Day Tour – 12 Sep

Visit with us Pankisi Valley and the Chechen Kists. We will peak into a mosque, explore local mill and felt workshop, enjoy traditional dishes, and more.

Date: 12 September
Duration: 1 day
Driving distance: 280 km
Trip difficulty: Easy
Group size: Min. 5 participants
Pick-up: 08:00, Samaia Garden, Tbilisi
Drop-off: Around 20:00 (The arrival time will depend on the traffic)
Price: 195 GEL

Itinerary:

In the morning, we will head northeast to Pankisi Valley. Pankisi is home to a Chechen minority called Kists. Upon arrival, we will meet our local host, who will guide us through the meanders of Chechen Kist culture. The day will be busy – we will explore two Kist villages and visit a mosque and a felt workshop ( We recommend to have cash 20-30 gel and buy some amazing felt items made by grandma, this way we support her small business) . We will also visit several historical attractions in the area, such as the Pankisi Amphitheater. Old Church, Museum, Viewpoint panorama.

In the afternoon, we will enjoy lunch featuring delicious traditional Kist food. Time permitting, we may visit a local brewery making non-alcoholic beer made of mountain berries. Beer bottle usually costs 3 Gel, please have cash to buy bottle or two.  Return to Tbilisi in the evening. The end of the tour.

 

Inclusions:

  1. Transfers
  2. Sightseeing/hiking itinerary with an English-speaking guide
  3. Lunch
  4. Museum Entrance Fees
  5. Beer tasting

 

Exclusions:

  1. Personal travel insurance
  2. Gratitudes

 

 

Note:
Please check Terms and Conditions for our cancellation and insurance policy

 

 

HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE TOUR

MEETING TIME AND PLACE
We meet 8:00 at Samaia Garden. Please be on time. In case of any delays, please inform your guide. Otherwise, the group will depart without you.

WEATHER

Georgian weather changes often and fast. For this reason, it’s essential to follow the weather forecast closely. Here is the weather forecast. Please check it the night before the tour to be well prepared.

WHAT TO WEAR

Please wear clothes appropriate to the weather. Keep in mind that we will be visiting a Muslim community – dress modestly (no shorts or yoga pants). men – no shorts. no top t shirts.

FOOD & DRINKS
Always make sure you have enough drinking water. 1.5-2 liters should be enough for the day. Please make sure to bring snacks – sandwiches, dried fruit, and sweets. They will help you maintain your energy levels until lunch.

OTHER ESSENTIAL ITEMS
If you are prone to motion sickness, please have medicine with you. Bring a day pack to carry important items with you. Sun protection.

GUIDE 
We will send you guide’s contact details a few days before the tour. Please make sure to check your inbox and spam.

Private Jewish Heritage Tbilisi City Tour

Private Jewish Heritage Tbilisi City Tour

Private Tbilisi Jewish Heritage City Tour. Over the past years, the only people who’ve had a specific interest in Jewish Heritage Tours were briefly visiting tourists of Jewish origin. But we would like to change that and introduce this interesting subject to a broader range of people. During our 3-4-hour-long walk we will explore a number of sites connected to the Tbilisi Jewish community. We will visit the Great Synagogue, stroll Bethlemi Street, peek into the museum of David Baazov(tickets 10 gel self paid).

 

Date: Anytime. Please send us request to find suitable date and time for you.
Duration: 3-4 hrs / If you want tour to make it shorter (around 2 hrs, you can skip cemetery) 
Start: Meidan Square
End: Same area
Cost: 380 Gel for one English speaking guide. one guide can take up to 7 persons.
 480 Gel for Hebrew speaking guide

 

Inclusions:

  1. Hebrew or English speaking guide specializing in the topic
  2. taxi to cemetery and back

 

Extra pay:

Museum Tickets 10 gel per person

 

 

Note:

Museum working time is 10-17:00

 

Note:
Please check Terms and Conditions for our cancellation and insurance policy

 

 

Private Mestia to Ushguli 6 days trekking tour Svaneti

Private Mestia to Ushguli 6 days trekking tour Svaneti

This is private request of Mestia to Ushguli hike for two persons with all inclusive.

Dates: Summer
Duration: 6 days/5 nights
Driving distance: 800 km
Group size: 2 ppl
Trip difficulty: Moderate; it’s a perfect tour for advanced hikers with experience in long-distance hikes at high altitude. For novice hikers this trail will be very challenging.
Accommodation: double rooms with 3x meals
Pick-up: 08:00 Hotel location
Drop-off: Evening, hotel location
Price: 2900 gel per person , 5800 gel total

 

NOTE: we can organize this tour on bigger groups too, please send us a request with exact number of persons.

 

Trail parameters:

Day 2: Mestia → Zhabeshi

  • Distance: 16.1 km

  • Duration: ~5 hours

  • Elevation gain: ~527 m (1393 → 1920 m.a.s.l)

  • Trail type: Moderate

  • Notes: A steady ascent; scenic trail passing through meadows and small villages.

Day 3: Zhabeshi → Adishi

  • Distance: 10.6 km

  • Duration: ~4 hours

  • Elevation gain: ~836 m (1644 → 2480 m.a.s.l)

  • Trail type: Moderate with steeper sections

  • Notes: A beautiful forested climb and one of the most picturesque sections of the trail.

Day 4: Adishi → Iprali (via Chkhunderi Pass and river crossing)

  • Distance: 18.7 km

  • Duration: ~7 hours

  • Elevation gain: ~252 m (Adishi 2480 → Pass 2732 m), then descent to Iprali at 1953 m

  • Trail type: Moderate to challenging

  • Notes: Steep climb to the pass, then long descent. River crossing may require a horse (especially in early season).

Day 5: Iprali → Ushguli

  • Distance: 13 km

  • Duration: ~5 hours

  • Elevation gain: ~150 m (1953 → 2106 m.a.s.l)

  • Trail type: Moderate

  • Notes: Scenic final section through the valley leading to the UNESCO-listed village of Ushguli.

 

 

 

Itinerary:

Day 1
Tbilisi – New mountain road towards Svaneti– Mestia 
Early in the morning, we will depart Tbilisi and head to Svaneti. this is a new road which is very scenic.  Please be aware that it’s a long day you will spend mostly driving. Bring everything you need to be comfortable in the car.  overnight in Mestia with dinner included.

Day 2
Mestia – Zhabeshi trek
Today is the first day of our trek. you will meet your guide inthe morning. After breakfast our 4 wd car will pick us up and drive to the beginning of hike. or is travelers are enjoying we can walk the city without car. we will have lunch boxes from guesthouse.  dinner in the evening at gashouse. Overnight in Zhabeshi.

Day 3
Zhabeshi – Adishi trek
Another day of hiking. This time we will  have breakfast and packed lunch boxes including. Dinner in the evening, Overnight in Adishi guesthouse.

Day 4
Adishi – Iprali trek
After breakfast we will take our packed lunch boxes and start hiking towards iprali. in the middle of the hike we will have horses to cross the river. dinner in the evening, overnight in Iprali.

Day 5
Iprali – Ushguli trek
After breakfast, we will take our lunch boxes and start trekking toward Ushguli. its the last day of hiking Dinner and overnight in Ushguli.

Day 6
Ushguli – Tbilisi 
In the morning after breakfast we have some free time to explore area. after we will head back to Tbilisi. we will also have packed lunch. on the way we will stop to stretch legs. Return to Tbilisi late in the evening, the end of the tour. 

 

NOTE: we do not include extra luggage transportation between villages. its an extra service.

 

Inclusions:

  1. Transfers including 4WD transfers
  2. Sightseeing/hiking itinerary with an English-speaking guide from DAY 2 to day 5
  3. Accommodation double room with breakfast, lunch box, dinner.
  4. Horses for river crossing.
  5. costs of guide

 

Exclusions:

  1. Meals not mentioned in the itinerary such as fist day lunch and last day dinner. basically food for road.
  2. Personal travel insurance.
  3. Extra luggage transportation.

 

 

Note:
Please check Terms and Conditions for our cancellation and insurance policy

 

HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE TOUR

MEETING TIME AND PLACE
8:00 mentioned hotel location.

WEATHER

Georgian weather changes often and fast. For this reason, it is essential to follow the weather forecast closely. The weather forecast is here. Please check it the night before the tour to be well prepared. Keep in mind that the weather may change during the tour.

WHAT TO WEAR
Please wear clothes appropriate to the weather. Hiking boots and walking poles are a must. Bring one set of warm clothes and one very light summer outfit. Good raincoats, rain covers for backpacks, and another pair of shoes or sandals to wear in the evenings are a must.

FOOD & DRINKS
Food which is not included in the tour can be ordered in the restaurants.
Always make sure you have enough drinking water. 1.5-2 liters should be enough for the day. We will be refilling our bottles with water from streams and springs or in villages/guesthouses.

EQUIPMENT & OTHER ESSENTIAL ITEMS
If you are prone to motion sickness, please have medicine with you.
As for the equipment, you will need hiking boots, hiking poles, a raincoat, sunhat that protects you from the sun. We also recommend carrying a personal first aid kit, hygiene items, and water bottles. day pack for hiking. if you have extra luggage you have to hire transportation from village to village. 

GUIDE 
We will send you guide’s contact details a few days before the tour. Please make sure to check your inbox and spam.

Dmanisi Bolnisi Day Tour – 14 November

Dmanisi Bolnisi Day Tour – 14 November

Let’s head to Dmanisi – Bolnisi region to explore some of the most crucial Georgian historical and archeological sites. We will visit the oldest extant church in Georgia to learn more about the formation of the Georgian language and the advent of Christianity in the Caucasus, explore the Dmanisi hominids discovery site, and, as a bonus, look into the history of German colonies in Georgia.

 

Date: 14 November
Duration: 1 day
Driving distance: 220 km
Trip difficulty: Easy
Group size: Min. 6 participants
Pick-up: 9:00, Samaia Garden, Tbilisi
Drop-off: Around 19:00 (The arrival time will depend on the group’s speed and traffic)
Price: 140 GEL

Itinerary:

We will start our trip with a visit to Dmanisi – an open-air museum dedicated to the earliest hominid dispersal beyond Africa (1.75 million years ago). Next, we will head to Bolnisi Sioni – a cathedral built in 478–493. It is the oldest extant church in Georgia, famous for its early medieval inscriptions in the Georgian alphabet. We will also visit the fantastic Bolnisi Museum and stroll the cobbled streets built in the 19th century by Germans from Swabia. Once we finish sightseeing, we will head to a local restaurant for late lunch/ dinner. Return to Tbilisi. The end of the tour.

 

 

Inclusions:

  1. Transfers
  2. Sightseeing/hiking itinerary with an English-speaking guide
  3. Entrance fees to museums

 

Exclusions:

  1. Meals
  2. Personal travel insurance
  3. Gratuities

 

Note:
Please check Terms and Conditions for our cancellation and insurance policy

 

 

HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE TOUR

MEETING TIME AND PLACE
We meet 9:00 at Samaia Garden. Please be on time. In case of any delays, please inform your guide. Otherwise, the group will depart without you.

WEATHER

Georgian weather changes often and fast. For this reason, it’s essential to follow the weather forecast closely. Here is the weather forecast. Please check it the night before the tour to be well prepared.

WHAT TO WEAR

Please wear clothes appropriate to the weather. Wear comfortable sports shoes.
We will be walking a lot.

FOOD & DRINKS
Always make sure you have enough drinking water.
Please make sure to bring snacks to stay full before the restaurant.
Additionally, we will also stop in the supermarket in the morning to make sure you have everything you need.

OTHER ESSENTIAL ITEMS
If you are prone to motion sickness, please have medicine with you.
Bring a day pack to carry important items with you.

GUIDE 
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