The 15 Best Hiking Tours in Georgia

1.David Gareji and Real Rainbow Mountains Off-Road adventure + hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 129 reviews · 9 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $51Our pick

Ride a 4x4 from Tbilisi into Kakheti’s semi-desert for colorful Rainbow Mountain viewpoints, a short hike, Natlismtsemeli and David Gareji monasteries, lunch in Udabno, and optional wine tasting. Guides such as Alex, Koba, and Salomea bring history and local stories to the long, bumpy day.

“You can tell that the tour operator has put a lot of thought into planning out the day - it was fantastic and there was never a dull moment. Special thank you to Koba for his good humour and the lovely paintings which will be going on our wall at home :)”

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2.Batumi & Mtirala N.P. Hiking tour from Kutaisi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $62

Leave Kutaisi at 8:00 am for Batumi’s Piazza, Europe Square, Ali & Nino statue, port, and boulevard. Then hike 3 km in Mtirala National Park to waterfalls, with a handmade cable car, cold swimming pools, and a children’s rope attraction. Guides include Saba, Seba, Toko, and Koto.

“It has been a beautiful experience. I had the opportunity to see dolphins with a boat, and exploring the most iconic places of Batumi. Our guide, Toko, Koto (I forgot the name 😅) was very funny and with a super positive mood. Warmly recommended!”

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3.Hiking to Gveleti Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $35Best value

Meet your English-speaking guide at Rooms Kazbegi at noon, then ride to Gveleti village for a short but scenic hike to the Snake’s Waterfall. Expect Caucasus views, a little uphill walking, transport, and about three hours in all. Guides may include Luka, Lasha, or Soso.

“Lasha was a great guide! He was very knowledgeable about the area. The hike to the waterfalls were breathtaking!”

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4.8-Day Trekking Group Tour in Svaneti

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 8 days (approx.) · from $1,340

Spend eight days hiking through Svaneti from Tbilisi, with high mountain passes, Koruldi Lakes, Adishi Glacier views, Ushguli towers, and Chalaadi Glacier. Guides such as Dito, Gogi, and Nugo have led the route, while local guesthouses provide meals and a close look at Svan culture.

“I’d like to share my experience after joining two tours organized by TreKGeorgia Travel Tours (September-25).”

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5.Kazbegi Tour with Gergeti Church, Waterfall Hike & Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $157

Travel from Tbilisi to northern Georgia with a private English-speaking guide, visiting 10 mountain sights, Gergeti Trinity Church, Gveleti Waterfall, Ananuri, Sno, and Gudauri. Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and winter 4x4 transport are included. A home-cooked lunch is available as an upgrade.

“This tour was amazing because we got to experience different sites in one day! Alex was a wonderful guide and he provided good explanations about everything!”

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6.3-Day Hiking Group Tour in Kazbegi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $590

Travel from Tbilisi into Georgia’s Caucasus Mountains with guides such as Dito or Nugo. Hike to Chaukhi Pass, Gergeti Glacier, and through Truso Valley, with two nights in a Kazbegi guesthouse, meals, minivan transport, and 4X4 transfers to Juta.

“Such a great time with Dito hiking in Juta, the Truso Valley, the waterfalls, staying over in the gorgeous guesthouse in Kazbegi and incredible food and hospitality. So great to spend time here with Dito sharing so much knowledge and insights of the region and country. We loved it. 🇬🇪🙏😍”

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7.Five days tour to Khevsureti (Abudelauri lakes) & Kazbegi with hikes.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $100

Travel from Tbilisi into Georgia’s remote mountain country on a private five-day tour with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, breakfasts, and English service. Hike to Abudelauri lakes, Mutso, Juta, and Gergeti Trinity Church, with nights in local accommodations.

“Kazbegi is one of the best places I have ever been to. The hike was amazing and the food at the recommendes restaurant tastiest.”

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8.Private Hiking Tour to Mtirala National Park from Batumi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $42

Travel from your Batumi hotel to Mtirala National Park in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Guide Beka leads the easy 6 km Chestnut Trail to a lake and waterfall, with time for tea, coffee, swimming, or an optional zip-line.

“I booked a private tour to Mtirala National Park. Picked up from the hotel exactly on time by the guide Beka and driver Mamuka. Took us about 40 minutes to get to Mtirala National Park, where we visited the lake and the waterfall via the Chestnut trail. Easy hiking and beautiful scenary. The Beka, was kind, showed alot of knowledge and provided interesting data about the national park and local culture. Very fluent in the English language. There was possibility to do Zipline between the trees, but I decided to skip. Back in Batumi after about five hours. Recommended.”

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9.Private Hiking Tour to Machakhela National Park from Batumi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $78

Leave Batumi at 10:00 am with guide George for a private day in Machakhela National Park. After a stop at the visitor center, hike 8 km on the Mtavarangelozi trail for about six hours. Expect moderate effort, mountain views, bottled water, snacks, and homemade coffee. Lunch is not included.

“George was a great guide! He explained what the day would include, and provided us with valuable information during the hike. The view at the top was amazing and the homemade snacks and coffee made the day even better. Thanks George 😀”

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10.2 Days Private Tour to Kazbegi and Juta Village with Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $270

Travel privately from Tbilisi with an English-speaking driver-guide such as Matsu or Kakhipasu, stopping at Jvari, Zhinvali, Gudauri, and Gergeti Trinity Church before an overnight stay near Kazbegi. Day two brings a roughly five-hour hike from Juta toward Chaukhi Glacier.

“It was amazing tour and Kakhipasu was a great guide. We started from Tbilish and we visited some places in the way to Kazbegi. Kakhipasu gave us a good information and explained the history of places. In addition, we stayed a wonderful accomodation in Kazbegi. It was very clean, and they servered us delicious breafast. Next morning, we started and enjoyed hiking. Thank you Kahkipasu”

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11.4-Day Svaneti Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $710

Travel from Batumi or Kutaisi into Georgia’s Greater Caucasus with guide George on four days of easy to moderate hiking. Visit Chalaadi and Shkhara glaciers, Ushba waterfalls, Mestia, Ushguli, and Lamaria Church. Guesthouse stays, breakfasts, and dinners are included, while lunches are your responsibility.

“George is both a pro and a fun guy to be around. We checked about doing the hikes by ourselves, but having George around definately enriched our experience with his knowledge and selecting for us the best routes to go to the hikes and back. The hikes themselves were challenging enough while not being too difficult. The main problem we ran into was rain something I was not prepared enough for.”

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12.Kazbegi Adventure Day Trip – Hike to Gveleti waterfall plus Gergeti, Ananuri

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $159

Travel from Tbilisi along the Georgian Military Highway with a private guide, stopping at Zhinvali, Ananuri, and the Friendship Monument before a two-hour hike to Gveleti Waterfall. Guides Zezva and Irakli have earned praise for friendly service, local tips, and careful attention to safety.

“Before booking this trip I came across an endless amount of Kazbegi trips on viator, but I eventually decided to book this one as it seemed the most fun and it included the most spots. I have zero regrets and I’d go as far as saying this trip was one of the main highlights of my week in Georgia. The team is extremely professional they’ll get in touch with you with all the details and our tour guide Zezva was extremely friendly and very attentive to our needs and safety. I’ve already decided that next time I’m visiting Georgia I’m booking another tour with the same team and tour guide,…”

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13.3-Day Svaneti Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $571

Join guide George, also called Giorgi, for a three-day small-group journey from Batumi into Svaneti. You’ll visit Enguri Dam, hike to Chalaadi and Shkhara glaciers, explore Ushguli and Lamaria Church, and tour a historic Svan tower.

“This hike was my dream come true. Svaneti itself, a great company and a professional tour organizer and guide George - left a much deeper impression than could have been expected. If you want to get away from worries, everyday life, clear your mind and have a hiking challenge - choose tours with George. These 3 days will remain one of the most memorable in my life. So I recommend everyone to have this experience”

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14.One Day Private Trekking Tour to Truso Valley

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Spend about eight hours exploring Truso Valley from Stepantsminda by private 4x4 and on foot. Walk 22 km of mostly flat trail past mineral springs, Ketrisi, monasteries, shepherds, and Zakagori Fortress. A guide, poles, and transport are included, but bring food, water, rain gear, and proper shoes.

“We booked Angel Mountain and Juta hikes with mountain freaks, and our guide was Keti. These were the hikes of our lives. Not only did Keti help the two of us with little hiking experience to finish the hikes, but she also shared beautiful stories and background information with us. Words cannot describe how much joy, fun and awe we had on these hikes. She also cares genuinely about the environment and local community, which we really respect. This shows true love of the mountains and the experience. We already cannot wait to come back to Kazbegi, and would recommend hiking with Mountain Freaks to everyone!”

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15.Trekking Tour from Tusheti to Khevsureti via Atsunta Pass

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $1,620

TrekGeorgia takes you from Tbilisi into remote Tusheti, then across the 3,431-meter Atsunta Pass to Khevsureti. Expect 72 km of demanding hiking, village guesthouses, two nights camping, horses for luggage, and guides such as Dito, Tato, Dimitri, Nutsa, or Misha, depending on the departure.

“I highly recommend using Trek Georgia for your time in Georgia. Communication prior to the trip was easy with quick responses. Our guide Tato was excellent. He was very knowledgeable about the areas we trekked through and taught us Read more”

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