Georgia Trekking & Cultural Tour – Detailed Itinerary

Day 0 (Aug 15): Arrival in Tbilisi

Arrival in Tbilisi at 21:20.
Transfer to the hotel.

Included:

• Transportation

• one Meeting guide at the airport

• 3-star hotel with breakfast in a central location

Room type: twin / double / triple sharing

Car type: 2x Mercedes Sprinters Minibuses 

Hotel check-in and overnight in Tbilisi.
Driving time from the airport to the hotel is approximately 1 hour.

Day 1 (Aug 16): Juta Valley Trekking & Gergeti Trinity Church

Breakfast at the hotel.
Meet your two trekking guides and depart at 09:00.

Car type:
5 × Mitsubishi Delica 4WD vehicles.
Each vehicle fits 6 passengers and has a roof luggage rack, sufficient for all equipment.

Stops and plan:

• Jinvali Reservoir

• 11:00 – Ananuri Fortress

• 12:00 – Trekking in Juta Valley (Tina Lake area) until approx. 17:00
  Juta Valley – Tina Lake Trek
  Distance: approx. 6–7 km (round trip)
  Elevation gain: approx. +350–400 m
  Hiking time: 3–4 hours including breaks
  Difficulty: Easy to moderate
  Trail description: well-defined mountain trail with gradual ascent, alpine meadows, river views, and open valley landscapes. Suitable for first-time hikers with normal fitness.

• Drive to Stepantsminda

• Late meal at a local restaurant (self-paid)

• Visit Gergeti Trinity Church

Hotel check-in in Stepantsminda.
Around 21:00 – overnight in Stepantsminda, 3-star hotel, twin/double/triple rooms.

On this day, you may choose between an early lunch or a late meal and coordinate this with your guide.

Day 2 (Aug 17): Truso Valley Trekking & Winery Visit

Breakfast.
Meet at 09:00.

Visit KTW Winery for a 1-hour wine tasting.
Then drive to Truso Valley.

12:00 – Hike toward Truso Lake and Zakagori Fortress until approx. 15:00
Truso Valley Trek (to Zakagori Fortress / Truso Lake area)
Distance: approx. 12–14 km (round trip)
Elevation gain: approx. +250–300 m
Hiking time: 3–4 hours including breaks
Difficulty: Easy to moderate
Trail description: mostly flat wide valley trail, passing mineral springs, abandoned villages, travertine formations, and river crossings. No technical sections.

Late lunch at a local restaurant (self-paid).
16:00–18:00 – return drive toward Tbilisi.

Around 21:00 – overnight in Tbilisi.

Day 3 (Aug 18): Transfer to Mestia

Breakfast.
Meet your one guide at 08:00.

Transfer to Mestia.
Restaurant stop en route (self-paid).

Car type: 2x Mercedes Sprinter

No problem to leave extra luggage at the Tbilisi hotel.

Check-in at Mestia guesthouse around 20:00.
Room type: same as previous nights.
Dinner included (guide will inform the host about arrival time).

Overnight in Mestia.

Day 4 (Aug 19): Mestia → Zhabeshi Trekking

Breakfast.
Pack lunch boxes.

Leave extra luggage at the guesthouse entrance for vehicle transfer to Zhabeshi.
Meet your two trekking guides at 09:00 or 10:00 and start trekking.

Hiking details:

• Distance: 16.1 km (may be shorter depending on drop-off point)

• Elevation: +763 m / −523 m

• Hiking time: approx. 4–5 hours including breaks

Extra luggage transferred to Zhabeshi in advance.
Dinner included.
Overnight in Zhabeshi guesthouse.

Day 5 (Aug 20): Zhabeshi → Adishi Trekking

Breakfast.
Meet your two trekking guides at 09:00 or 10:00.

Pack lunch boxes and leave extra luggage at the entrance.

Hiking details:

• Distance: 10.6 km

• Elevation: +909 m / −527 m

Luggage transported by vehicle.
Dinner included.
Overnight in Adishi.

Day 6 (Aug 21): Adishi → Iprari Trekking

Breakfast.
Meet your  your two trekking guides  at 09:00 or 10:00.

Pack lunch boxes and leave extra luggage at the entrance.

Hiking details:

• Distance: 18.7 km

• Elevation: +860 m / −1,069 m

Horseback river crossing included shortly after departure.
Luggage transported by vehicle.
Dinner included.
Overnight in Iprari.

Day 7 (Aug 22): Iprari → Ushguli → Tbilisi

Breakfast.
Pack lunch boxes.
Meet your drivers at 09:00.

Transfer to Ushguli, photo stops in Ushguli.
Around 10:00 – continue transfer to Tbilisi.

Restaurant stop on request (self-paid).
Hotel check-in in Tbilisi around 20:00.

Day 8 (Aug 23): Tbilisi City Tour & Departure

Breakfast.
We suggest finishing breakfast by 08:00 and starting the tour at 09:00.

Meet your one guide.
Tbilisi city tour including:

• Cable car tickets

• Mother of Georgia

• Rike Park

• Sulphur bath district

Transfer to the airport by 2x Mercedes Sprinters.

There is no time for a lunch break; however, the route offers many street food options.
Transfer time to the airport is approximately 45 minutes.
Arrival at the airport is planned 3 hours before departure (14:10).

Price (based on 24 tourists)

2,080 GEL per person
(approx. 780 USD per person at today’s rate)

Inclusions

• All transfers

• Mitsubishi Delica 4WD minivans

• Airport meet & assist guide

• Tbilisi city tour guide

• Guesthouse accommodation in Mestia, Zhabeshi, Adishi, Iprari
  (breakfast, lunch boxes, and dinner included)

• Extra luggage transfer between villages during trekking

• Two professional trekking guides

• Horse support during river crossing

• Hotel accommodation in Tbilisi: 3 nights with breakfast

• Hotel accommodation in Stepantsminda: 1 night with breakfast

• Cable car tickets

• Entrance fees as per itinerary

Not Included

• Travel insurance

• Meals in Tbilisi (only hotel breakfast included)

• Meals in Stepantsminda (only breakfast included; restaurants available)

• Tips

• Any additional or optional services

The tour is calculated based on 24 tourists.
You are free to adjust the group size.
For a smaller group, vehicle types remain the same.
For a larger group, an additional small vehicle will be required.

Our standard cancellation policy link: ________https://wtgeorgia.com/wtgeorgia-terms-and-conditions/
As this is a large group tour, we will prepare a custom cancellation policy.

To confirm the booking, a 10% deposit of the total tour price is required.
You can book one ticket online; this 10% deposit is non-refundable.

The remaining balance can be paid in cash.
Our tour manager will visit you at the hotel.
Cash payments are accepted in GEL, USD, or EUR.

If the tour is cancelled from your side, no additional charges apply; only the 10% deposit remains non-refundable.

Validity of Quotation

The price is fixed until July.
From July onward, prices will need to be recalculated due to last-minute booking conditions.

For payment confirmation and remaining balance calculations, we can issue an official invoice.

Mountain Village Accommodation

Please find examples of guesthouses we work with.
Most rooms have private bathrooms.
In rare cases, bathrooms may be shared with one additional room.
We actively avoid shared bathrooms and have not had shared-bathroom bookings in the past.

Guesthouse examples:

• White House Nakani – Mestia

• Family Hotel Kala

• Ucha Guesthouse – Iprari

• Caucasioni Guesthouse – Adishi

• Gogia Guesthouse – Zhabeshi

  Important Notes:

  • The itinerary is intensive with a tight schedule and limited rest time. If you prefer more rest, some activities will need to be skipped.

  • Weather conditions in the mountains can change quickly. In case of bad weather, the guide may adjust the hiking route, duration, or timing.

  • If hiking is not possible due to weather or safety reasons, the hike will be skipped and replaced with driving or rest time where possible.

  • Daily schedules may change due to road conditions, traffic, or unforeseen local circumstances.

  • Mountain guesthouses are simple and authentic; comfort standards differ from city hotels. it has electricity, hot water, heaters, towels.

  • Participants should have good physical condition and prior hiking experience is recommended.

  • Proper hiking shoes, rain protection, and warm layers are mandatory.

  • Early departures are required on several days to complete the program safely.

  • Internet local coverage is normal – good mostly everywhere. you will need to purchase e sim of Magti or Silknet (not celfie it is not good for mountains). or please let us know if you need physical sim cards on arrival.