Georgia · CG-TOUR-GE-SVANETI-TREK-9N
Svaneti on Foot: A Supported Village-to-Village Trek
Ten days and nine nights, with acclimatisation near Mestia and four trekking stages to Ushguli. Walk with a daypack while the support vehicle moves your main luggage between guesthouses.
A supported trek for experienced, fit walkers who want to discover Upper Svaneti on foot without camping or carrying their full luggage. After a Chalaadi acclimatisation walk, follow the village route Mestia–Jabeshi–Adishi–Iprali–Ushguli. The longest planned stage is approximately 18.5 km and nine hours; route timing is indicative and must be adapted to terrain and conditions. Nights are spent in hotels or local guesthouses, with a final Tbilisi overnight before the flight home. The programme is intended for approximately 4–10 guests and operates only when trails, crossings, roads and support access allow. A qualified hiking guide leads the active programme. Meal inclusions, language support, rooming and any crossing arrangements are specified before confirmation. The operating season is May–November. The planned Adishi crossing has no additional charge.
Request a quotation for your dates, party size and room arrangements. The final offer will specify hotels, guide language and all included services.
Itinerary
Day 1 — Arrival in Tbilisi. Airport transfer and an easy hotel evening before the mountain journey.
Day 2 — Tbilisi to Mestia. Long road transfer with rest stops. Meet the hiking team and review equipment, luggage limits and the trek plan.
Day 3 — Chalaadi acclimatisation hike. A guided glacier-approach walk with trail transfers, then return to Mestia. Prepare the main bags for the support vehicle.
Day 4 — Mestia to Jabeshi. Approximately 16.9 km and eight hours of trekking with the guide. Carry a daypack; main luggage travels ahead. Overnight in a Jabeshi guesthouse.
Day 5 — Jabeshi to Adishi. Approximately 10 km and five hours through highland scenery. Guesthouse check-in, luggage collection and time to rest in Adishi.
Day 6 — Adishi to Iprali. The longest planned stage: approximately 18.5 km and nine hours. The guide determines the route and crossing arrangements according to conditions. Overnight in Iprali or nearby Kali.
Day 7 — Iprali to Ushguli. Approximately 12 km and four hours, followed by village exploration as time allows. Guesthouse overnight in Ushguli.
Day 8 — Return to Mestia. Travel by mountain vehicle, with Tetnuldi viewpoints and a short walk only if conditions and the group’s energy allow. Overnight in Mestia.
Day 9 — Mestia to Tbilisi. Return by road with comfort stops. Overnight in Tbilisi provides a buffer before international departure.
Day 10 — Departure. Breakfast according to the flight schedule, check-out and private transfer to Tbilisi airport.
Included
9 nights: 2 Tbilisi, 3 Mestia and 4 village guesthouses.
Breakfast throughout and dinner on the four village guesthouse nights (Days 4–7).
Airport, intercity and listed mountain transfers.
Main-luggage transfer between trekking guesthouses within agreed limits.
Qualified local English- or Russian-speaking hiking guide on Days 3–8, with route coordination. Chinese accompaniment from Tbilisi is available on request at an additional, separately quoted cost.
Not included / optional
Flights and visas where required.
Meals not specifically included in the confirmed package.
Travel and trekking insurance, emergency evacuation and rescue costs.
Personal hiking equipment, clothing, drinks and tips.
Optional routes, escorts, extensions and extra nights.
Meeting point
Tbilisi International Airport. Arrival and departure transfers are arranged around your confirmed flights.
Cancellation terms
Your request is confirmed by our team after checking availability. The final price, payment schedule and cancellation terms are provided in your quotation before you confirm the booking.