Tour "Around the Svaneti"

Description

ABOUT THE SVANETI REGION

Svaneti is a high-mountain region in northern Georgia. Due to its remoteness and inaccessibility until the beginning of the 21st century, it has preserved a unique culture, traditions, way of life, and of course, stunning natural beauty.

However, with the advent of a quality road from the town of Zugdidi in the early 21st century, some places have become comfortable for living and recreation. For example, in Mestia now, you can find numerous hotels, shops, and restaurants serving local cuisine have appeared. Therefore, at present, a trip to Svaneti can be comfortable, pleasant, and safe for all interested.

One of the main attractions of Svaneti is the stone towers, which in ancient times served as safety structures. Families sought refuge in them from avalanches, and they helped to defend themselves for a long time during internal conflicts. At present, more than 175 such structures have been preserved in the region, the majority of which are concentrated in the capital town of Mestia and nearby settlements.

ABOUT THE TOUR

With the active development of the road network and the emergence of roads with solid surfaces, in the past year, there has been an opportunity to conduct tours to Svaneti in the warm season along a circular route by driving through the Zagari Pass to the Lower Svaneti (see map below). This allows for a more enriching and interesting tour, with visits to places that were previously accessible only for a few days a year.

Tour “Around the Svaneti” ( 2 days):

TOUR PROGRAMM

Day 1

8:00 - 8:30 AM Departure from Kutaisi to Upper Svaneti via Zugdidi.
On the way:
Stop in Zugdidi
Enguri Dam (entrance fee of 6 lari per person)
Cascade of rapids at the confluence of the Inguri and Khaishi rivers
Scenic viewpoints, waterfalls along the serpentine road
In Mestia, we visit:
Hashkhili - a viewpoint with swings over the cliff
Shale canyon of the Mulkhuri River with a viewpoint near the Hergiani club
Natural mineral spring
Museum complex. Traditional Svan house with a tower (ticket price: 10 lari)
Optionally, we can go hiking to the Chaaladi Glacier (4.5 km round trip with an elevation gain of 250 m) or visit the Hatsvali cable car.

Day 2

Breakfast.
We head to the high-mountain village of Ushguli.
Crossing over the Zagari Pass to Lower Svaneti.
Stops at the Racha and Opitara waterfalls.

Tour details

The tour in an individual format is available from June 15th to October 30th, departing from Kutaisi.

Schedule and tour conditions in individual format:

Meet the group at the hotel
Departure: 8:00 - 8:30 AM
Return: 20:00 - 22:00

Cost of individual tour:

1000 GEL for a group of 1-3 participants (additional fee for 4 participants is 100 lari) (using a crossover vehicle)
1480 GEL for groups of 4-5 (6) people (tour conducted in a high-clearance minivan or 7-seater jeep)
Additional fee for trips from Batumi: +200 lari per group

Price includes

Transfer

Guide.

Price not includes

Meals

Accommodation 

Enters tickets (from 25 GEL per participant) 

Souvenirs

Alcohol.

Photos