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Svaneti Mountain Villages 4×4 Safari, tour from Kutaisi
- Duration48 hours
- Max Travelers15 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- Category4WD Tours, Additional fees
Overview
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 4×4 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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What's included
4x4 or AWD Vehicle (3-6 seats)
Hiking in Svaneti with the guide (as described)
English-speaking guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Photo stops along the route
Kutaisi hotel pickup and drop-off
What's Not included
Accommodation (you should book it in Mestia)
Hatsvali Cable car, optional (25 Gel)
Traditional Svanetian house with tower, optional (10 Gel)
Svaneti Museum of History and Ethnography, optional (20 Gel)
Enguri Dam, optional (25 Gel)
Itinerary
We will leave Kutaisi in the morning for our beautiful trip to the mountains
Visit the 9th-century Lamaria Church, hike to Shkhara Glacier and take iconic photos of Ushguli from the Queen Tamar Castle viewpoint
In the evening arrive to Mestia and spend overnight there.
We will wander in the old town of Mestia among Svan defense towers, listen to stories & legends about Svaneti.
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.
On the way we will visit an Ethnographic house-museum or Mountaineering museum.
After lunch we leave to Kutaisi, at night we will be back in Kutaisi
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.