The 9 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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6.4-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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7.3-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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8.3-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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9.Mestia Shared Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $36

Travel from Batumi to Mestia in a shared, air-conditioned vehicle, with hotel pickup in Batumi, photo stops, and a visit to Enguri Dam. The drive takes about 6 to 7 hours. An English-speaking guide joins when a full tour group is present, while professional drivers handle smaller departures.

“It was very easy, and comparatively reasonable in price, definitely for a solo traveler. The journey, pick and drop was timely and comfortable.”

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