Svaneti, with its stunning landscapes, historical and cultural highlights, is surely one of the most beautiful regions in Georgia. Unique towers, alluring scenery, and exclusive cuisine will make your Svaneti trip unforgettable.

This 1-week program in Svaneti will take you on some of the most interesting rides you can experience. Our local, certified IFMGA/GMGA expert guide, Nick, will take you on this unforgettable trek.

Itinerary
Day 1.
Meeting at the airport, transportation to the city, and overnight stay (Tbilisi, Kutaisi, Batumi).

Day 2.
Transfer to Etseri Village. This village is the first location where our hiking trail starts. Spend a night in Etseri.

Day 3.
Etseri-Mazeri
From village Etseri, we start trekking to village Mazeri, 14 km, 6-7 hours, elevation +/-700m, highest point +/- 2400m.
Spend a night in Mazeri.

Day 4.
Shdugra Waterfall/Ushba Glacier
Shdugra waterfall and glacier are located on the northwest side of the village of Mazeri, on the foot of Mount Ushba, 18 km, 7-8 hours, elevation +/-600m, highest point +/- 2400m.
Spend a night in Mazeri.

Day 5.
Mazeri-Mestia
On the fifth day, we will move to Mestia over the Gulli Pass. Gulli is an old village that was ruined almost a century ago. 19km, 9-10 hours, elevation +/- 1300m, highest point +/- 3000m.
Spend a night in Mestia.

Day 6.
Mestia-Zhabeshi,
On this day, we will move to Village Zhabeshi over Kakhri Pass from Mestia, 12km, 5-6 hours, elevation +/-500m, highest point +/-2000m.
Spend a night in Zhabeshi.

Day 7.
Zhabeshi-Hadishi
Hadishi is a village where you can really feel the old Svanetian lifestyle, architecture, and culture. 14km, 6-7 hours, elevation +/-700m, highest point +/- 2400m.
Spend a night in Hadishi.

Day 8.
Hadishi-Iprali,
This day is one of the most interesting days for every visitor. After the 5 km of walking in the valley towards Hadishi glacier, we have to cross the river 'Hadishchala'. On this river there isn't a bridge, so we have to cross the river by horse.
18km, 8-9 hours, elevation +/-750m, highest point +/- 2800m.
Spend a night in Iprali.

Day 9.
Iprali-Ushguli.
On the last day of the hike, we will move to the highest inhabited village in the EU, Ushguli, it is called "The Roof of Europe". 10km, 4-5 hours, elevation +/- 250m, highest point 2200m.
Transfer to Mestia and enjoy a huge Georgian dinner together.
Spend a night in Mestia.

Day 10.
Here we have already finished our beautiful program in the Svaneti region and it's time to move to the city. Transfer to Airport.