The 15 Best Svaneti & Ushguli Tours

1.Svaneti Mountain Villages 4×4 Safari, tour from Kutaisi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $136Our pick

Travel from Kutaisi into Svaneti by 4x4, visiting Ushguli, Lamaria Church, Shkhara Glacier, Mestia, Hatsvali, and a Svan house museum. English-speaking guides such as Alex, Jemal, and Mikheili lead the trip. You book your own Mestia accommodation, and cable cars and museum entries cost extra.

“We went on this trip with our guide Alex, very nice and caring guy who accompanied us, just the two of us, on this journey. The company he works for organizes trips for private groups (without being mixed with other people), which we really appreciated because we were able to ask him lots of questions and discuss with him. The hike in the mountains was done under a magnificent sun and it was a great pleasure to discover the waterfall, and the landscapes of the region. The city, Mestia, we we slept propose a large choice of guest houses and hotels to spend the night. The two days were very…”

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2.8-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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3.Private five days tour to Svaneti-Mestia, Ushguli, Becho,Chalaadi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $50

Travel privately through Svaneti with guide support, staying in Mestia and visiting Chalaadi Glacier, Hatsvali, Ushguli, Becho, and Shtugra Waterfall. Expect mountain roads, moderate hikes, family-run meals, Georgian chacha, and flexible transfers from Tbilisi, Kutaisi, or Batumi.

“Becho gorge tour was definitely worth trying. The guide was a professional and a very nice guy as well. Optional lunch in a local family was tasty and for a very fair price. The guide recommended a nice guesthouse as well for overnight stay in a village and I enjoyed it very much. Thank you.”

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4.2 DAYS IN SVANETI from Kutaisi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $146

Travel from Kutaisi into Svaneti with an English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport, a Chalaadi Glacier hike, Mestia’s Margiani House Museum, and three hours to explore Ushguli. Expect long mountain drives, rocky walking, extra entrance fees, and a small group of up to 20 people.

“Long drive from Kutaisi to Mestia but well worth it for the magnificent Caucasian vistas and the nocturnal view of the lit towers. Ushguli was lovely and unique.”

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5.MESTIA Shared Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $36Best value

Travel from Kutaisi to Mestia in an air-conditioned car, minivan, minibus, or bus, with stops at Enguri Dam, waterfalls, and breakfast. The route takes about six hours. Some departures include an English-speaking guide, while others may use Russian-speaking drivers.

“Super comfortable transfer, everything went very smoothly. Our guide was very helpful and caring. Btw I recommend sitting on the right side of the bus (opposite to driver), because views are better”

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6.Day Tour from Mestia to Ushguli

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $36

Travel from Mestia to Ushguli in an air-conditioned vehicle, stopping at the Tower of Love before exploring ancient towers and churches with an English-speaking guide. The 7-hour group tour begins at 10:00 a.m., costs $36.12, and may include local stories from guides such as Dato.

“The view from the Black tower over Ushguli was amazing. Our guide/driver was very friendly, however I expected more Info on Svaneti culture, customs and history.”

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7.Kutaisi Shared Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $36

Travel from Mestia to Kutaisi by shared van with Budget Georgia. The ride starts at 4:00 pm from Credo Bank and takes about five hours. Guide Toko may accompany the group, adding humor to the long mountain-road journey. You finish at Budget Georgia’s Kutaisi office.

“Great transport option, they brought me directly in to the hotel. Mestia - Kutaisi airport took us 5,5 hours, crazy, fast driver but we did it. Definetely recommend.”

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8.3-Day Tour in Svaneti

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $336

Travel privately from Tbilisi or Kutaisi into Georgia’s high Svaneti region, stopping at Enguri Dam, Mestia, Ushguli, and Martvili Canyon. Your guide, including Gogi on some departures, handles the long drives, local transport, translations, and flexible stops.

“It was an amazing tour in the mountains of Svaneti region. We really loved it! Our guide was really nice and helpful, not just giving us great tips and hints about the attractions, but also translating for us if needed and recommending delicious traditional Georgian foods :)”

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9.3-Day Private Mestia and Ushguli Tour from Tbilisi

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $460

Travel by air-conditioned Jeep from Tbilisi through Kutaisi and western Georgia to Mestia and Ushguli. You’ll see Bagrati Cathedral, Prometheus Cave, Martvili Canyon, Svan towers, Shkhara Glacier, and Dadiani Palace. Meals, hotels, and several entrance fees are paid separately.

“This was a terrible experience and we had no choice but to forfeit the tour after the 1st day. Details to follow”

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10.4-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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11.4-Day Tour in Svaneti – Mestia/Ushguli

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $480

Travel from Tbilisi or Kutaisi into Svaneti with a private English-speaking guide such as Gogi or Gogita. See Enguri Dam, hike to Chalaadi Glacier, visit a Svan tower and Ushguli, then return via Martvili Canyon. Accommodation and meals are not included.

“It was a fun four days with our guide Gogita. The spectacular mountain and village views, especially from the village of Ushguli, were amazing and I took several similar pictures. There is a lot of car travel, but I think it is well worth visiting this area. The valley we stopped by on our way home was beautiful too.Auto-translated”

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12.Private tour to Mestia – Ushguli – Svaneti – the magical mountains

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $799

Travel from Tbilisi into Svaneti with a private English-speaking guide, visiting Okatse and Martvili canyons, Mestia, Ushguli, Lamaria Church, and Shkhara Glacier. Guides such as Irakli, Zurab, and Levan have led this route, with hiking options, a Mestia dinner, and hotel pickup included.

“Zurab was a perfect guide with great knowledge of the country, the route, the towns we visited and the places we hiked.”

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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.Svaneti 4 Days Private tour (Mestia, Ushguli)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $480

Travel from Tbilisi to Svaneti with guide Davit Bagauri, combining ancient cave towns, Prometheus Cave, Martvili Canyon, Mestia, Ushguli, and Shkhara Glacier. The private vehicle, hotel pickup, and flexible guiding make this a practical way to reach Georgia’s remote mountain villages.

“The trip is great and well planned 4 days trip is good for visiting Mestia and Ushguli that wonderful place. We enjoy the trip and take most of good photo during this trip.”

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15.3-Day Private Mestia and Ushguli Tour from Kutaisi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $380

Travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle from Kutaisi into Svaneti, stopping at Bagrati Cathedral, Prometheus Cave, Martvili Canyon, Mestia, Ushguli, and Dadiani Palace. Your English-speaking driver-guide handles the route, while you pay attraction tickets and meals separately.

“Beautiful scenery, a good driver who spoke limited English and drove very fast. Poor scheduling by the company as we were required to leave at 8am but places of interest opened at 10am.”

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