Ushguli – Mestia (Svaneti) Trekking Tour

Join us on the famous Ushguli – Mestia trekking trail. Great fun and stunning views of the Greater Caucasus guaranteed.

Seasons: Late June, July, August, September, October
Duration: 6 days/5 nights  (it is possible to have 4 nights/5 days, but only for advanced hikers)
Driving distance:  800 km
Trip difficulty: Moderate; it’s a perfect tour for advanced hikers with experience in long-distance hikes at high altitude.
Accommodation: shared twin/double rooms in local guesthouses. Guesthouses in the villages are quite simple; please check their photos in advance.
Food: Breakfasts, lunch boxes, dinners are provided during the trek.

Trail parameters:

From Ushguli to Iprali – 13 km / 5 hrs / moderate / min. elevation 1756 ma.s.l./ max. elevation 2106 m.a.s.l.
Iprali to Adishi – distance 18.7 km/ 7 hrs/ moderate/ min. elevation 1953 ma.s.l./ max. elevation 2732 m.a.s.l.
Adishi to Zhabeshi – distance 10.6km/ 4 hrs/ moderate/ min. elevation 2480 ma.s.l./ max. elevation 1644 m.a.s.l.
Zhabeshi to Mestia – distance 16.1km/ 5 hrs/ moderate/ min. elevation 1920 ma.s.l./ max. elevation 1393 m.a.s.l.

Price:

Itinerary:

Day 1
Tbilisi – Zugdidi – Enguri Dam – Mestia – Ushguli
Early in the morning, we will depart Tbilisi and head to Svaneti. On the way, we will stop to visit Enguri Dam, one of the largest construction of this type in the World. A tour inside the dam is optional. Later, we will continue past Mestia to Ushguli village. Check-in at our guesthouse, dinner. Overnight in Ushguli. Please be aware that it’s a long day you will spend mostly driving. Bring everything you need to be comfortable in the car.

Day 2
Ushguli – Iprali trek
After breakfast, we will take our lunch boxes and start trekking toward Iprali village. We will carry daypacks while our driver takes the rest of the luggage to Mestia. Today, we will hike around 13 km and reach our guesthouse in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight in a guesthouse.

Day 3
Iprali – Adishi trek
Today, we will trek to Adishi village. The distance amounts to approximately 19 km. This part of the trail is challenging, with a long uphill of around 1000 m and an almost equally long descent. We will also forge a river on a horseback. Dinner and overnight in Adishi guesthouse.

Day 4
Adishi – Zhabeshi trek
Another day of hiking. This time we will cover about 11 km with 600 m uphill and 900 m downhill. Our route is easy to follow, and the path is clearly visible. Dinner, Overnight in Zhabeshi guesthouse.

Day 5
Zhabeshi – Mestia trek
Today is the last day of our trek. We have to walk about 16 km, with 800 m downhill and a steep uphill of 600 m. In the evening, we will reach Mestia and check in at our guesthouse. Dinner, overnight in Mestia.

Day 6
Mestia – Tbilisi
In the morning, we will have time to explore the museums of Mestia and stroll around the town. In the afternoon, we will head back to Tbilisi. Return to Tbilisi late in the evening, the end of the tour.

Inclusions:

1. 1. 1. 4WD transfers
      2. Sightseeing/hiking itinerary with an English-speaking guide
      3. Accommodation in shared twin/ double rooms in a local guesthouse (please contact us for other room arrangement options)
      4. Breakfast on Days 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
      5. Dinner on Day 1 , 2, 3, 4, 5
      6. Lunch boxes on Day 2, 3, 4, 5

Note:
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All activities, dates, accommodation, etc. can be trimmed to your needs.