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.

  • Date : July 25, 2025 - August 31, 2034
  • Time : 8:00 am - 9:00 pm (Asia/Tbilisi)
  • Venue : Svaneti, Georgia

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