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6 Days of Trekking • Caucasus Mountains • Camping or Guesthouses
A true Svaneti adventure from Mazeri to Ushguli, crossing high mountain passes, remote valleys and traditional Svan villages along the way.
We start beneath the dramatic peaks of Ushba, cross the 2,960 m Guli Pass, follow the classic Upper Svaneti trekking route and finish in legendary Ushguli beneath Mount Shkhara.
Choose your style of accommodation: sleep under the stars in a tent or stay in local family-run guesthouses along the route.
Maximum 12 guests • Approx. 85–95 km • 4,500–5,000 m total elevation gain • Moderate to Hard
Kutaisi or Tbilisi → Mazeri
Airport pickup and transfer into the mountains. We leave the city behind and head towards Mazeri, our starting point in the Becho Valley.
Overnight: Mazeri
Accommodation: Camping or guesthouse
Trekking: No
Into the Becho Valley
We begin the adventure with a warm-up hike through forests and alpine landscapes towards Shdugra Waterfall, with Mount Ushba dominating the valley.
Distance: 12–14 km
Elevation gain: approx. 500–600 m
Difficulty: Moderate
Overnight: Mazeri
The Big Climb
The toughest day starts early. We climb towards Guli Pass at approximately 2,960 m, with spectacular views of Ushba and the surrounding Caucasus.
After crossing the pass, we descend towards Mestia.
Distance: approx. 16 km
Elevation gain: approx. 1,500–1,600 m
Highest point: ~2,960 m
Difficulty: Hard
Overnight: Mestia
Into the Upper Svaneti Trail
We leave Mestia behind and follow mountain trails through forests, meadows and traditional villages before reaching Zhabeshi.
Distance: 15–17 km
Elevation gain: approx. 600–700 m
Difficulty: Moderate
Overnight: Zhabeshi
Mountain Villages & Alpine Meadows
The trail climbs above the valley towards Adishi, one of the most beautiful and atmospheric villages in Svaneti.
Distance: 14–17 km
Elevation gain: approx. 800–900 m
Difficulty: Moderate–Hard
Overnight: Adishi
Glaciers & Chkhunderi Pass
We follow the Adishi Valley towards the glacier before climbing to Chkhunderi Pass at around 2,700 m. From there, a long descent takes us towards Iprali.
Distance: 16–18 km
Elevation gain: approx. 700–800 m
Highest point: ~2,700 m
Difficulty: Hard
Overnight: Iprali
The Finish Line
Our final trekking day takes us deeper into Upper Svaneti. As we approach Ushguli, Mount Shkhara rises ahead and the famous stone towers of the villages come into view.
A pretty damn good way to finish a trek.
Distance: 11–13 km
Elevation gain: approx. 400–500 m
Difficulty: Moderate
Finish: Ushguli
Time to Head Home
Enjoy a relaxed morning in Ushguli before your private transfer towards Kutaisi or Tbilisi International Airport.
We arrange the transfer around your flight schedule, so you don't have to worry about the logistics.
Want the full mountain experience? Choose the camping option and spend nights under the Caucasus sky.
Prefer a proper bed, hot shower and homemade Svan food? Stay with local families in traditional guesthouses.
Camping and guesthouse options are subject to availability and weather/route conditions.
Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Trekking: 6 Days
Distance: approx. 85–95 km
Total elevation gain: approx. 4,500–5,000 m
Highest point: ~2,960 m
Difficulty: Moderate to Hard
Group size: Maximum 12 guests
Accommodation: Camping or local guesthouses
Start: Kutaisi / Tbilisi → Mazeri
Finish: Ushguli → Kutaisi / Tbilisi
Price Information
The prices shown are indicative and may vary depending on your group size, travel dates, and accommodation preference.
Your final price will be confirmed based on your group request and whether you choose camping or guesthouse accommodation.
Get in touch with us for a personalized quote.
Small Group: Maximum 12 Guests
Welcome to Svaneti — one of the wildest and most beautiful corners of the Caucasus.
This is a small-group adventure designed for people who want to experience Svaneti on foot, without turning the whole trip into a race. We’ll walk through mountain landscapes, traditional Svan villages, forests, valleys and high-altitude trails, while leaving enough time to enjoy the scenery and the local atmosphere.
Our group size is limited to a maximum of 12 people, so the experience stays personal, relaxed and flexible.
Kutaisi International Airport → Svaneti
Our adventure starts at Kutaisi International Airport.
We’ll meet at the airport and head towards Svaneti together. Today is mainly a travel day, giving us time to settle in, enjoy the scenery on the road and get ready for the days ahead.
Hiking: No hiking
Overnight: Svaneti
Distance: 6 km | 3 km out + 3 km back
Our first hiking day starts at around 2,300 metres above sea level.
We’ll follow a mountain trail climbing gradually towards approximately 2,500 metres. The total hiking distance is around 6 km, with 3 km going up and 3 km coming back.
It’s a great way to start the adventure, get used to the altitude and enjoy our first proper views of the Greater Caucasus.
No need to rush — we’ll walk at a comfortable group pace and take time for photos and mountain views along the way.
Hiking distance: ~6 km
Elevation: 2,300–2,500 m
Difficulty: Moderate
Overnight: Svaneti
Today gives us the chance to experience two very different sides of Svaneti.
We’ll head towards the famous Koruldi Lakes, surrounded by some of the most impressive peaks in the region.
The hike here is optional, so you can decide depending on your energy, weather conditions and how you feel on the day.
Want to hike? Let’s go.
Prefer to take it easy and enjoy the mountains? That’s absolutely fine too.
Later, we’ll head towards Chalaadi Glacier for an easier but spectacular hike.
The trail is approximately 2.5 km each way, making it around 5 km in total.
We’ll walk through the forest and along the valley towards the glacier, with the sound of the river accompanying us along the way.
Chalaadi Glacier hike: ~5 km
Koruldi Lakes: Optional
Difficulty: Moderate / Optional
Overnight: Svaneti
Today we explore the beautiful Mazeri / Becho Valley.
Our hike starts and finishes at Hiker's Café, making it a straightforward out-and-back route.
We’ll walk approximately 6 km towards the waterfall and 6 km back, for a total of around 12 km.
The trail takes us through forests and mountain landscapes towards Shdugra Waterfall, with the dramatic peaks of the Caucasus surrounding us.
This is one of those days where the journey itself is just as enjoyable as the destination.
Distance: ~12 km
Route: 6 km out + 6 km back
Start / Finish: Hiker's Café
Difficulty: Moderate
Overnight: Svaneti
Approximately 18–20 km
Today is our longest hiking day.
We’ll leave Mestia on foot and make our way towards Zhabeshi, following mountain trails through the beautiful landscapes of Upper Svaneti.
Expect changing scenery throughout the day — forests, open mountain slopes, traditional villages and spectacular views of the surrounding Caucasus.
With approximately 18–20 km of hiking, this is the day that requires the most endurance.
But don't worry — we’re not here to break records.
We’ll keep a steady and comfortable pace, take regular breaks and enjoy the route together.
Distance: ~18–20 km
Difficulty: Moderate / Challenging
Overnight: Zhabeshi / Svaneti
After yesterday’s long hike, today is intentionally more relaxed.
We’ll explore the unique Svan towers and get a closer look at the traditional architecture and culture of the region.
Then we’ll take the cable car up towards Zuruldi, where we’ll have some of the best panoramic views over the surrounding mountains.
There will also be an option for a short walk around the area for anyone who still wants to stretch their legs.
Or simply sit back, enjoy the view and have a coffee.
Today is about slowing down and enjoying Svaneti without a schedule hanging over our heads.
Hiking: Optional / Easy
Activity: Svan towers + Zuruldi cable car
Difficulty: Easy
Overnight: Svaneti
Unfortunately, every adventure has to come to an end.
Today is our return journey from Svaneti to Kutaisi International Airport.
We’ll travel together through the changing landscapes of western Georgia, with plenty of memories, photos and probably a few tired legs from the week.
Our tour officially ends at Kutaisi International Airport.
Hiking: No hiking
Tour finish: Kutaisi International Airport
DayRouteDistanceDifficultyDay 1Kutaisi → Svaneti—Travel dayDay 22,300 m → 2,500 m~6 kmModerateDay 3Koruldi Lakes + Chalaadi Glacier~5 km + optionalModerateDay 4Mazeri – Shdugra Waterfall~12 kmModerateDay 5Mestia → Zhabeshi~18–20 kmModerate / ChallengingDay 6Svan Towers + ZuruldiOptional / EasyEasyDay 7Svaneti → Kutaisi—Travel day
This is an active mountain trip, so a reasonable level of fitness is recommended. Distances and hiking routes may be adjusted depending on weather, trail conditions and the group's pace.
Small group. Big mountains. No rush.
Maximum 12 guests.
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