Tour "Around the Svaneti"

Description

ABOUT SVANETI

Svaneti is a highland region in northern Georgia. Due to its remoteness and difficult access until the beginning of the 21st century, it has preserved a unique culture, traditions, way of life, and, of course, breathtaking nature.

With the construction of a quality road from Zugdidi in the early 21st century, some places became comfortable for living and traveling. For example, Mestia now offers numerous hotels, shops, and restaurants serving local cuisine. Today, a trip to Svaneti can be comfortable, pleasant, and safe for all visitors.

One of the main attractions of Svaneti are the stone defensive towers. In the past, these served both as fortifications and family shelters against avalanches, while also allowing locals to withstand long periods of conflict. To this day, more than 175 towers remain, most of them concentrated in Mestia and nearby villages.

ABOUT THE TOUR

With the active development of the road network and new paved routes, in recent years it has become possible during the warmer months to travel to Svaneti along a circular route through the Zagari Pass into Lower Svaneti (see map below). This makes the tour richer and more interesting, with visits to places that in previous years were accessible only a few days a year.

Tour Program “Svaneti Circle” (2 days)

Day 1
8:00–8:30 — Departure from Kutaisi to Upper Svaneti via Zugdidi.

On the way:

• Stop in Zugdidi

• Enguri Dam (entrance from 6 GEL per section)

• Rapids cascade at the confluence of the Enguri and Khaishi rivers

• Scenic viewpoints and waterfalls along the mountain road

In Mestia:

• Khashkhili viewpoint with swings over the gorge

• Slate canyon of the Mulkhura River with the Khergiani Club viewpoint

• Natural mineral spring “Narzan”

• Museum complex: traditional Svan house with a tower (ticket 10 GEL)

• Optional ride on the Hatsvali cable car

Day 2

• Breakfast

• Scenic drive to Tetnuldi viewpoints

• Trip to Ushguli, one of the highest villages in Europe

• Crossing Zagari Pass to Lower Svaneti

• Stops at the Rachkha and Opitara waterfalls

• Return to Kutaisi by 19:00–20:00

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)
Additional fee for trips from Batumi: +250 lari per group

Price includes

Transfer

Guide.

Price not includes

Meals

Accommodation 

Enters tickets (from 25 GEL per participant) 

Souvenirs

Alcohol.

Photos