Svaneti tour — Mestia & Ushguli
Discover Upper Svaneti — the medieval stone towers of Mestia, Ushguli (the highest continuously inhabited village in Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage site), and the massive Shkhara Glacier. A 3-4 day journey into Georgia's most authentic mountain region.
What you'll see on the Svaneti tour
- Mestia — regional capital famed for its 11th–13th-century Svan tower houses.
- Ushguli — Europe's highest continuously inhabited village (2,200 m), UNESCO World Heritage.
- Shkhara Glacier — the base of Georgia's highest peak (5,193 m), reachable from Ushguli.
- Margiani House Museum and the Svaneti Ethnographic Museum in Mestia.
- Hatsvali — cable-car ride with panoramic views of the Caucasus range.
3-day itinerary
Day 1: Tbilisi → Zugdidi → Mestia (overnight). Day 2: Mestia → Ushguli → Shkhara viewpoint → Mestia. Day 3: Mestia → Martvili Canyons → Tbilisi. Longer 4-day versions include Chalaadi Glacier trekking or Koruldi Lakes.
Pricing and booking
Prices shown in Georgian Lari (₾) with USD ($) equivalent, per person by group size. Included: transport, guesthouse accommodation, guide, breakfast. Not included: lunch/dinner, entrance fees. Book direct — no marketplace fees.
Best time to visit Svaneti
June–September for clear mountain access and open guesthouses. December–March for skiing at Hatsvali and Tetnuldi resorts. Roads to Ushguli can close in deep winter.
Book your Svaneti adventure
Group tours, private trips, or custom trekking itineraries.