The 4 Best Svaneti & Mestia Tours in Georgia

1.Svaneti Mountain Villages 4×4 Safari, tour from Kutaisi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $136Our pick

Spend two long days exploring Svaneti by 4x4 from Kutaisi. Walk to Shkhara Glacier, visit Lamaria Church and Mestia’s defense towers, ride the Hatsvali lift if open, and learn about Svan life in a traditional house museum. Your English-speaking guide handles the mountain roads, with pickup from your hotel or Kutaisi Airport.

“We had a very nice trip with Jemal to Mestia and Ushguli. As expected it was a lot of time on the road, but Jemal was easy to talk with and we stopped here and there for all our needs or a nice photo. The places are definitely worth to visit and we felt in safe hands. Good organisation. Thank you very much!”

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2.8-Day Trekking Group Tour in Svaneti

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 8 days (approx.) · from $1,340

Join TrekGeorgia for an eight-day Svaneti trek from Tbilisi, led by experienced guides such as Dito, Gogi, Nugo, Tato, or Dimitri. Walk 58 kilometers through mountain villages, Koruldi Lakes, Adishi Glacier country, and Ushguli. Guesthouse stays, most meals, luggage transport, and transfers are included, but you need moderate fitness and your own trekking gear or rental equipment.

“This was a great trip. Very well organised from the word go: all prior emails were answered promptly, & everything was clear. The accommodation was simple but good, (but don't always expect hot water). The food was very good, & always plentiful.”

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3.Private five days tour to Svaneti-Mestia, Ushguli, Becho,Chalaadi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $50Best value

Travel privately from Tbilisi, Kutaisi, or Batumi to Mestia for five days of glacier walks, mountain views, Ushguli towers, and family-run meals. You’ll visit Chalaadi Glacier, ride the Hatsvali cable car, hike near Mount Ushba, and spend time with a local guide such as Vaska. The route can change if mountain roads are damaged.

“Winter hike with snowshoes was awesome. We couldn't make it to the top because it was too exhausting but we had a nice walk. The beauty is unreal.”

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4.2 DAYS IN SVANETI from Kutaisi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $146

Travel from Kutaisi into Georgia’s high Caucasus for two packed days of dams, medieval Svan towers, a three-hour Chalaadi Glacier hike, and Ushguli’s ancient villages. Budget Georgia provides air-conditioned transport and English guiding for a maximum of 20 people. Expect long drives, extra entrance fees, and moderate physical effort.

“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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