Imereti-Svaneti-2024

MAYDAY / April 30-May 7, 2024

Day 1 (April 30)

After picking up from the airport (around 1:00 pm depending on which city you are arriving from) in Kutaisi, exchanging money (from euros or dollars to lari), buying SIM cards we will go to visit Enguri Dam, which at one time was the highest (272 m) arch dam in the world, today it is in 6th place in this respect. The hydroelectric power plant on the Inguri River lies partly on the territory of Abkhazia, which it also supplies with electricity. In truth, the dam is just a short stop on our way to the Svaneti region. We will arrive at a gesthouse in the village of Mazeri for dinner and overnight.🕍

Day 2 (May 1)

After a Georgian breakfast we are getting ready for a real trek. First we will reach the "Hiker cafe" from where we will trek to Shdugra Waterfall. The approach one way is about 7.5 km, so in both directions about 15 km. The views will certainly reward us for the effort of the climb. Dinner and overnight at a gesthouse in Mazeri.⛰️

Day 3 (May 2)

From Mazeri we will take a scenic car route to the high mountain town of Mestia. It is here that we will visit 2 interesting museums, one about Georgian climber Mikhala Khergiani and the Museum of History and Ethnography. If we have enough time we will also climb to the roof of one of the Svan defense towers and explore the town. This is a day for recuperation. Overnight and dinner in Mestia.🗻

Day 4 (May 3)

From Mestia, we will drive along the winding Svaneti roads to Ushguli. This village, located at over 2200 meters above sea level, has 4 hamlets (Zhibiani, Chvibiani, Chazhashi and Murkmeli), and is famous for its stone defense towers. The wildness and ruggedness of this place will surely delight you. We will visit the Svan villages and La Maria monastery. Overnight and dinner in Usghula overlooking Shkara.🏔️

Day 5 (May 4)

On this day, after a Georgian breakfast, the highlight awaits us with a horseback ride and the popular approach to the head of the Shkara glacier. Shkara is the highest peak in Georgia with an altitude of 5203 m. But don't let the numbers scare you, we will admire the peak from a safe distance. First we will ride 10 km on horseback, leave the horses to rest and approach the glacier by a scenic and not too demanding route of about 2 km. Then descend down to the horses and return on horseback another 10 km. Dinner and overnight still in Ushguli.🐎

Day 6 (May 5)

After breakfast, we will leave for a place called Heshkili Huts, where we can swing on the swings overlooking the Caucasus panorama. And the highlight of the day is a 5 km trek towards the Chaaladi Glacier. For dinner and overnight we will stay in Mestia.

Day 7 (May 6)

On this day we will view the world mainly from behind the car windows, as we are waiting to return to Kutaisi. No worries, there will be stops, and the route through mountain passes with rushing streams below will surely provide us with plenty of attractions. Upon arrival in Kutaisi if we have enough time we will go shopping in the bazaar and visit Bagrati Cathedral. One last supra at tiny and overnight in Kutaisi. 🍷

Day 8 (May 7)

After breakfast, packing and transport to the airport. Possibly here a bazaar on the way. ✈️

The plan is quite detailed, but it is always subject to change if only due to weather conditions or temporary road closures. You have to remember that Georgia, as beautiful as it is, is also unpredictable, but you love it for that.❤️

Georgia, located at the crossroads of Asia and Europe, will always be both familiar and exotic to us. On the one hand, the famous Georgian hospitality, on the other hand, the culture and traditions that are not fully understood for us. We guarantee that you will fall in love as we did with Georgian cuisine, wine, mountains and people. 🇬🇪❤️🇬🇪

Price✨

50 EUR (booking advance) on account + 620 EUR payable on the spot upon arrival (total 670 EUR).

Those who are determined should first of all buy air tickets. This is a guarantee of the trip for us. Then, after sending confirmation of ticket purchase, a reservation deposit is required within 7 days, in case of cancellation the deposit is non-refundable).

Number of places strongly limited, only intimate groups. The minimum number of people for the tour to take place is 4.

What the price includes:

🚐 Transportation with Georgian driver and English-speaking guide (transfer from and to the airport and a comfortable minivan for exclusive use throughout our trip)
🏡 Accommodation in family-run mesthouses/hotels in 2-3 bed rooms
🥐 breakfasts
💃 assistance of a Polish certified tour manager
🐎 horseback ride (from Ushguli to the Shkara Glacier area)
🍷 supra (dinner with wine) on the last evening in Kutaisi

What the price does not include:

🏛️ entrance fees to visited places such as:, museums, dam, etc.
✈️ air tickets (Wizzair), we will help you to buy tickets
🚷 travel insurance (everyone insures individually)
🥐 other meals (lunches and dinners)

Feel free to contact.