An 8-day village-to-village trek through Georgia's Svaneti highlands, from Mestia to the base of the Shkhara Glacier, past medieval defensive towers, alpine valleys, and the Ushba Falls. This trip stays entirely within Georgia, deep in the Svaneti highlands. One night in Kutaisi opens and closes the loop, with the rest spent trekking village to village through Mestia and Ushguli and back — a genuine hiking circuit with a support vehicle handling transfers where the trail allows, rather than a single fixed base.
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Day-by-Day Itinerary
A private guide, driver, and vehicle for the entire trip, with hotels pre-arranged at every overnight stop — the pace and any optional stops can still be shaped around your group.
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Arrival
Arrival pickup at Kutaisi International Airport, Georgia.
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Day 1 — Welcome to Kutaisi
Arrival at Kutaisi International Airport and a private transfer to your hotel.
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Day 2 — Kutaisi Market & on to Mestia
Visit Kutaisi's lively farmer's market, then drive into the Svaneti region to Mestia, ringed by snow-capped peaks and dotted with Svan defensive towers.
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Day 3 — Trek to Adishi
Hike from the village of Mulakhi over the slopes of Mt. Tetnuldi, with views of the Chaneri Glacier and Mt. Ushba, down to an overnight homestay in the remote village of Adishi.
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Day 4 — Trek to Iprari
A 6-7 hour trek along the river gorge and over the Chkhutnieri Pass, with panoramic views of the Adishi Glacier, down into the 19th-century village of Kalde and on to Iprari.
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Day 5 — Trek to Ushguli
A climb to Ushguli, the highest permanently inhabited village in Europe, ringed by traditional Svan tower houses and views of Georgia's highest peak, Mount Shkhara.
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Day 6 — Shkhara Glacier & back to Mestia
A guided hike to the base of the Shkhara Glacier, Georgia's highest peak, before returning by road to Mestia.
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Day 7 — Ushba Falls & back to Kutaisi
A hike to the Ushba Falls from the village of Becho, followed by the drive back to Kutaisi.
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Day 8 — Farewell Georgia
Private transfer from your Kutaisi hotel to the airport for your departure flight.
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Departure
The trip ends in Kutaisi, Georgia, with a transfer to Kutaisi International Airport (KUT) for your departure flight.
What's Included
A private vehicle and driver, just for your group
A professional, knowledgeable local guide
Hotels and transport arranged for every day of the trip
Pacing and optional stops shaped around your group
All tolls, parking, and fuel
What's Not Included
Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included
Meals and snacks
Gratuities for your guide or driver
Personal expenses
Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?
Your group only — never combined with strangers
Crowded 50+ seat group buses
Fully custom stops, built around you
A fixed script with no flexibility
Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying
Meeting at a fixed public meeting point
Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup
Third-party booking fees
Important Information
Know Before You Book
Group size can range from 1 to 25 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.
Know Before You Go
We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
Your arrival flight details are required to confirm the itinerary.
Special Requests
Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.
Frequently Asked Questions
This is a genuine multi-day trek with daily hikes of 4-7 hours and some significant elevation gain, so a good level of fitness and hiking experience is recommended.
In family-run guesthouses in Mestia and Ushguli, plus overnight homestays in the remote villages of Adishi and Iprari along the trekking route — hot water and facilities are more basic in the smaller villages.
A vehicle handles transfers and luggage wherever the road allows, though on the more remote stretches you'll need to carry what you need for that night yourself.
Yes — your own local guide throughout the trek, never combined with another group's itinerary.
Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.
Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.
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