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Hiking the Svaneti Highlands

Your own guide, your own vehicle, and an itinerary shaped entirely around you.

8 Days / 7 Nights Up to 25 Guests Free Itinerary Changes Local Expert Guide

About This Tour

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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