Summer in the Georgia, nature & historical tour

Description

Day 1
Meeting in Tbilisi, check-in at the hotel after 2 PM, evening city tour, dinner.

Day 2
We depart from Tbilisi by train at 8:20 AM to Zugdidi from the Didube Railway Station.
We meet in Zugdidi and begin our ascent to Mazeri, making stops along the way at:

• Inguri Hydroelectric Power Station
• The confluence of the Inguri and Haishi rivers
• Scenic viewpoints along the serpentine road.
  We stop for the night in the village of Mazeri, at the foot of Mount Ushba.
  Dinner at a guesthouse.

Day 3
We depart from Tbilisi by train at 8:20 AM to Zugdidi from the Didube Railway Station.
We meet in Zugdidi and begin our ascent to Mazeri, making stops along the way at:

• Inguri Hydroelectric Power Station
• The confluence of the Inguri and Haishi rivers
• Scenic viewpoints along the serpentine road.
  We stop for the night in the village of Mazeri, at the foot of Mount Ushba.
  Dinner at a guesthouse.

Day 4
Breakfast, then we go hiking to the Studgra Waterfalls (Mazeri), a round-trip hike of about 14 km, with an elevation gain of approximately 600 meters.
In the evening, we move to Mestia, stopping for dinner at a Svan family along the way.
We stay overnight at a guesthouse in Mestia.

Day 5
In the morning, we go to the village of Mulakhi, from where we embark on a 6 km circular hike with an elevation gain of around 300 meters. On a clear day, there are great views of Tetnuldi and Ushba.
After returning to Mestia, we rest a little and then explore the town. We visit the Svaneti Museum and the Svan Tower, walk through the Mulkhura River gorge, and try natural Narzan water.
We stay overnight in Mestia.

Day 6
We travel to Ushguli and hike to the Shkhara Glacier, covering about 6 km with an elevation gain of around 400 meters.
We cross the Zagari Pass to reach Racha, stopping at scenic viewpoints along the way.
We stop for the night at a campsite by the river.

Day 7
Rafting on the Rioni River, Class 2-3+ rapids, covering 23 km for about 2+ hours.
Overnight at a campsite by the river.

Day 8
In the morning, we go for a canyoning trip on the Shareula River. Wearing 5mm neoprene suits, we navigate water obstacles through the canyon until we reach a cave, and if the water level permits, we continue to a waterfall. On the way back, we jump off cliffs, and do self-floating in rapids and small cascades.
After canyoning, we travel to Kutaisi, walk around the city, and have dinner.

Day 9
In the morning, we head to the Via Ferrata trail, located two hours from Kutaisi. In the evening, we return to Tbilisi.
Final dinner.

Free day in Tbilisi

Tour Price:
940 USD per participant for a group of 11-14 participants.

Tour details

• В рамках тура размещение участников происходит в гостевых домах,  два дня в палатках на берегу реки Риони ( спальники, палатки, коврики - предоставляются)

Price includes

• Transfers throughout the entire route
• Guided tour with a Russian-speaking guide
• Accommodation in double rooms
• All breakfasts, except for the first day
• All dinners, except for the 9th day
• Lunches or snacks on all days, except for the 1st and 9th days
• Rafting and all necessary equipment
• Canyoning and all necessary equipment

Price not includes

• Lunches and dinners, except those mentioned above (from $10 per person for lunch or dinner)
• Alcohol, souvenirs
• Entrance fees to excursion sites (around 20 USD per participant)
• Excursion programs and sites not described in the itinerary

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