Embark on a 4-day tour of Svaneti, a stone age country with a thousand towers. Explore the stunning mountains, canyons, glaciers, and waterfalls, and visit the UNESCO-protected open-air museum. Start your adventure in the famous Caucasus Mountains of Georgia.
Transfer from Tbilisi to Svaneti (Mestia)
Mestia - We will meet at your hotel early in the morning and begin our long and wonderful journey to Svaneti. During our trip, we will pass through three regions of Georgia, making this trip even more memorable. Our first major stop will be at the Enguri Dam, one of the highest arch dams in the world, standing at 271.5 meters tall. Then, we will drive to the region of Upper Svaneti, an outstanding example of a unique mountain landscape with well-preserved villages, distinctive defensive tower houses, and medieval ecclesiastical architecture and art. After arriving in Mestia, we will take you to your hotel for check-in, give you some time to relax, and later, if you wish, we can take you to Mestia city center for dinner. Overnight in Mestia.
Mestia - Chalaadi Glacier
Chalaadi Glacier - Have you ever seen where a river is born? On the second day, we will start our tour by visiting the Chalaadi Glacier, one of the most famous hikes in Mestia. The Chalaadi Glacier is one of the easiest glaciers to reach in all of Georgia. Located just 12 km from Mestia, it is a glacial tongue about 6 kilometers long that begins on the slopes of the Ushba and Chatini massif. It descends along the gorge of the Chalaadi River into the gorge of the Mestiachala River. The first part of the hike to Chalaadi goes through a beautiful mixed forest followed by a rocky path. When the forest ends, the trail leads to the bank of the Chalaadi River, which flows out from under the glacier. The last part of the path consists of walking on large moraine stones.
Mestia - After visiting the Chalaadi Glacier, we will drive back to Mestia, where we will take you to visit one of the “Svan towers.” Svan Towers are the symbol of Svanetia. Nowhere else in the world can you find an analogue of these unique defensive structures from the early Middle Ages, primarily built between the 9th and 12th centuries during the Georgian Golden Age. Svan towers are tower houses built as defensive dwellings. The towers usually have 3-5 stories and are around 25 meters high. After visiting the tower, you can enjoy a meal at some local restaurants. At the end of our day, we will take you back to your accommodation. Overnight in Mestia.
Mestia-Ushguli-Mestia
Ushguli - On the third day, you will depart in our car or a local off-road vehicle to Ushguli, located at the head of the Enguri gorge. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ushguli is one of the highest continuously inhabited settlements in Europe, featuring an outstanding mixture of mountainous landscape and medieval-type towers and churches. Here, you will be able to visit the Ushguli Ethnographic Museum, located in a 12th-century Svanetian tower-house called the “Love Tower.” You can also visit the medieval Lamaria Church (of the Assumption of the Mother of God) and take unforgettable photos. Overnight in Mestia.
Transfer from Svaneti (Mestia) to Tbilisi
Tbilisi - This is the last day of our trip, and it’s time to drive back to Tbilisi. But don’t worry about the long journey back; we have saved some places for you to visit. On the way back to Tbilisi, we can stop at Martvili Canyon, a place with numerous waterfalls and sky-blue water, where you have the opportunity to take a boat trip and enjoy the beautiful views of the canyon.
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off
- Private transportation
- On-board WiFi
- Entrance fee to tower
- Cold Drinks
- Off road car to Ushguli
- Entrance of Martvili canyon (7 USD per Adult)
Interested in experiencing the Stone Age, nestled within the land of numerous towers? Svaneti Region offers you mountains and canyons, glaciers and waterfalls, mineral springs, and magnificent towers constructed in the 9th-10th centuries. Recognized by UNESCO and included in the World Heritage List, Svaneti doubles as a living museum. It also serves as the starting point for several hiking, climbing, horse riding, and backcountry journeys leading to the notable Caucasus Mountains of Georgia.
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
