Svaneti Mountain Villages 4x4 Safari, tour from Kutaisi

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2 days (approximately)
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Offered in: English and 1 more

Explore remote mountain villages on this 2- or 3-day adventure from Kutaisi! You’ll go off-road to reach one of Europe’s highest continuously inhabited villages — Ushguli, where around 200 people live year-round at 2,100 meters, cut off from the world each winter. Travel in a 4x4 along a spectacular mountain road, hike to the Shkhara Glacier, and stay overnight in Mestia. Next day will return to Kutaisi, expected return: approx. 7–8 PM (let us know if you need to be back by a specific time).

Please note: Accommodation is not included in the tour price. We recommend booking a hotel in Mestia, at walking distance from Seti Square — feel free to contact us for suggestions!

Tour options: 1. Small group tour (max 6 passengers per car), 2. Private 2-day tour, 3. Private 3-day tour.

What's Included

4x4 or AWD Vehicle (3-6 seats)
Hiking in Svaneti with the guide (as described)
English-speaking guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Photo stops along the route
Kutaisi hotel pickup and drop-off
Accommodation (you should book it in Mestia)
Hatsvali Cable car, optional (25 Gel)
Traditional Svanetian house with tower, optional (10 Gel)
Svaneti Museum of History and Ethnography, optional (20 Gel)
Enguri Dam, optional (25 Gel)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

we pickup from any hotel in Kutaisi or Kutaisi airport

Itinerary

Duration: 2 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Kutaisi - Ushguli - Lamaria church - Shkhara glacier - Mestia.

    2 stops
  • 1
    Kutaisi

    We will leave Kutaisi in the morning for our beautiful trip to the mountains

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Ushguli

    Visit the 9th-century Lamaria Church, hike to Shkhara Glacier and take iconic photos of Ushguli from the Queen Tamar Castle viewpoint

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Mestia - Hatsvali Lift - Mestia Museum - Enguri Dam - Kutaisi.

    4 stops
  • 3
    Mestia

    We will wander in the old town of Mestia among Svan defense towers, listen to stories & legends about Svaneti.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Lets take ski lift from the center of Mestia town & enjoy beautiful panorama of Caucasian mountains. If ski lift wouldnt work, guide will drive up to the viewpoint.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    Margiani's House Museum

    On the way we will visit an Ethnographic house-museum or Mountaineering museum.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 6
    Kutaisi

    After lunch we leave to Kutaisi, at night we will be back in Kutaisi

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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