Svaneti Mountain Villages 4x4 Safari, tour from Kutaisi

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The famous Svan defense tower — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Ushguli, UNESCO protected village — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Russian, English, Spanish
Operated by: Megobari Tours Georgia

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: 4x4 or AWD Vehicle (3-6 seats)
Included: Hiking in Svaneti with the guide (as described)
Included: English-speaking guide
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Photo stops along the route
Included: Kutaisi hotel pickup and drop-off

Not included

Not included: Accommodation (you should book it in Mestia)
Not included: Hatsvali Cable car, optional (25 Gel)
Not included: Entrance fees: Traditional Svanetian house with tower, optional (10 Gel)
Not included: Entrance fees: Svaneti Museum of History and Ethnography, optional (20 Gel)
Not included: Entrance fees: Enguri Dam, optional (25 Gel)

Itinerary

Day 1 · Kutaisi - Ushguli - Lamaria church - Shkhara glacier - Mestia.

Kutaisi

Passing by

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

2 hours

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

8 hours

In the evening arrive to Mestia and spend overnight there.

Day 2 · Mestia - Hatsvali Lift - Mestia Museum - Enguri Dam - Kutaisi.

Mestia

2 hours

We will wander in the old town of Mestia among Svan defense towers, listen to stories & legends about Svaneti.
Stop 2

one hour Admission not included

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.
Margiani's House Museum

30 min Admission not included

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

Passing by

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

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Guesthouse Litoros
Aisi2
Hotel Aisi
City House Kutaisi
Hotel Kutaisi
Belona Hotel
Park Hotel Kutaisi
Beehives
Hotel 20-20
Chveni Qalaqi
Hill-Fort Kutaisi
Hotel Nikea

and 114 more pickup points

we pickup from any hotel in Kutaisi or Kutaisi airport

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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

Options

Svaneti Private 3-day tour

Chaladi Glacier and Schdugra W: This option is great for travelers who want to spend more time hiking in the Caucasian mountains with a guide

Pickup included
Svaneti Small group 2-day tour

Pickup included
Svaneti Private 2-day tour

Private tour

Pickup included