The 15 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 $50

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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5.MESTIA Shared Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $36Best value

Travel from Kutaisi to Mestia in about six hours by air-conditioned car, minivan, minibus, or bus. You will stop at Enguri Dam, waterfalls, and a breakfast spot. Guides such as George may add local stories, but the trip ends at Credo Bank, not necessarily at your hotel.

“Good transfer, reliable driver and nice guide. We left at 8am, the bus was on time and arrived around 2.30 pm in Mestia”

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6.Day Tour from Mestia to Ushguli

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $36

Travel from Mestia to Ushguli by air-conditioned vehicle on a roughly seven-hour group tour. You will stop at the Tower of Love, then explore Ushguli’s ancient towers and churches on foot with an English-speaking guide. Driver-guide Dato has shared Svan legends and customs, though guiding depth can vary.

“ushguli is so beautiful and amazing place no matter the landscape or the history. definitely have to go there if visit Georgia. our tour guide + driver Dato is svaneti so he shared many interesting legend, story and the traditional with us. he made our visit more informative and interesting.”

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7.Kutaisi Shared Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $36

Travel from Mestia to Kutaisi in a shared van departing at 4:00 pm. The ride takes about five hours along mountain roads, with all fees included. Guide Toko may help keep the long journey lively. You finish at Budget Georgia’s Kutaisi office, between SwissCapital and Andazi shops.

“Great transport option, they brought me directly in to the hotel. Mestia - Kutaisi airport took us 5,5 hours, crazy, fast driver but we did it. Definetely recommend.”

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8.3-Day Tour in Svaneti

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $336

Take a private three-day journey from Tbilisi, Kutaisi, Mtskheta, or Borjomi into Georgia’s Svaneti mountains. You’ll visit Enguri Dam, Mestia, Ushguli, and possibly Martvili Canyon, with hotel transfers and transport included. Guides such as Gogi can add local insight, food tips, and translation help, while lodging and meals cost extra.

“It was an amazing tour in the mountains of Svaneti region. We really loved it! Our guide was really nice and helpful, not just giving us great tips and hints about the attractions, but also translating for us if needed and recommending delicious traditional Georgian foods :)”

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9.3-Day Private Mestia and Ushguli Tour from Tbilisi

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $460

Travel from Tbilisi to western Georgia in a private air-conditioned Jeep with pickup at your address. Visit Kutaisi, Bagrati Cathedral, Prometheus Cave, Martvili Canyon, Mestia, Ushguli, Shkhara Glacier, and Dadiani Palace. Guide Nono is named in the tour information, though guide assignment should be confirmed before booking. Hotels, meals, and attraction tickets are separate.

“This was a terrible experience and we had no choice but to forfeit the tour after the 1st day. Details to follow”

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10.4-Day Svaneti Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $710

Join guide George for four days in Georgia’s Svaneti region, with easy to moderate hikes to Chalaadi and Shkhara glaciers, Ushba waterfalls, Enguri Dam, and the ancient village of Ushguli. Transport, three guesthouse nights, breakfasts, dinners, and pickup from Batumi or Kutaisi are included.

“George is both a pro and a fun guy to be around. We checked about doing the hikes by ourselves, but having George around definately enriched our experience with his knowledge and selecting for us the best routes to go to the hikes and back. The hikes themselves were challenging enough while not being too difficult. The main problem we ran into was rain something I was not prepared enough for.”

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11.4-Day Tour in Svaneti – Mestia/Ushguli

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $480

Travel by private vehicle from Tbilisi or Kutaisi into Georgia’s high Caucasus. You’ll visit Enguri Dam, hike to Chalaadi Glacier, see Mestia’s defensive towers, and spend a full day in UNESCO-listed Ushguli. Guides such as Gogi or Gogita can handle the long mountain roads. Accommodation and meals are separate, so plan those costs in advance.

“The tour overall was great. Gogi, our driver and guide, was magnificent. Accommodating and friendly, answered our questions and made the trip pleasant. However, more info could have been provided before the tour began. I had to reach out to the tour operator in order to find out that we were supposed to find our own accommodation in Mestia. It was also not until the day before the tour (after we have arrived in Georgia) that the operator messaged us telling us to bring boots and warm clothes. This could have been relayed ahead of time, when we were still in our home country packing, not the day before.”

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12.Private tour to Mestia – Ushguli – Svaneti – the magical mountains

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $799

Travel privately from Tbilisi into Svaneti with an English-speaking guide such as Irakli, Zurab, or Levan. Visit Okatse and Martvili canyons, Mestia, Ushguli, Lamaria Church, and the Shkhara Glacier area. Expect long drives, flexible sightseeing, a Mestia dinner, and optional moderate hikes. Accommodation and most meals are separate.

“We had an exceptional trip to Svaneti with Levan. From the moment he picked us up, every aspect of the tour was perfect (the weather even cooperated despite the forecast - just as Levan predicted). Thanks to Levan, we really felt like we got to know Georgia in addition to Read more”

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13.3-Day Svaneti Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $571

Join guide George of Pin Georgia for a three-day small-group trip from Batumi into Svaneti. You will visit Enguri Dam, hike to Chalaadi and Shkhara glaciers, explore Ushguli and Lamaria Church, and see Mestia’s tower museum. Pickup, accommodation, some meals, and museum entry are included.

“Amazing tour , the tour was wonderful everything was great from weather to mountains to rivers and the most important is our tour guide he is professional in that things”

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14.Svaneti 4 Days Private tour (Mestia, Ushguli)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $480

Travel privately from Tbilisi to Svaneti with driver-guide Davit Bagauri, stopping at Uplistsikhe, the Stalin Museum, Prometheus Cave, Martvili Canyon, and Enguri Dam. Spend time in Mestia and Ushguli, then see the Shkhara Glacier and Lamaria Church before returning to Tbilisi. Expect long drives, mountain views, and flexible help along the way.

“The trip is great and well planned 4 days trip is good for visiting Mestia and Ushguli that wonderful place. We enjoy the trip and take most of good photo during this trip.”

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15.3-Day Private Mestia and Ushguli Tour from Kutaisi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $380

Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle from Kutaisi through western Georgia to Mestia and Ushguli. Visit Bagrati Cathedral, Prometheus Cave, Martvili Canyon, Svaneti Museum, Hatsvali, Dadiani Palace, and medieval Svan towers. Your English-speaking driver-guide handles the route, while you pay entrance fees and meals separately.

“Beautiful scenery, a good driver who spoke limited English and drove very fast. Poor scheduling by the company as we were required to leave at 8am but places of interest opened at 10am.”

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