Five day tour to Svaneti including Mestia Ushguli and Becho gorge

Five day tour to Svaneti including Mestia Ushguli and Becho gorge

Svaneti is one of the most beautiful mountainous regions not only in Georgia, but arguably in the whole of Eastern Europe. While traveling in Svaneti guests can enjoy breathtaking views & landscapes of the Caucasus and experience the mountainous culture of the region by visiting local museums and towers which date back to the 11th and 12th centuries. The five day (4 nights) tour to Svaneti is an adventure & sightseeing tour accompanied with the ultimate cultural immersion experience. During the trip, guests will have the opportunity to hike to the Shtugra waterfall in Becho valley & also to the Chalaadi Glacier near Mestia. Guests will also have opportunity to take the cable car up to Hatsvali – tall mountain with a stunning panoramic view of the Ushba peak. The most interesting part of the tour is arguably the journey to the early medieval village Ushguli - which is home to numerous defensive towers from the early middle ages.

Itinerary

Day 1: Tbilisi/Qutaisi/Batumi - Mestia

Pass By: Svaneti Museum of History and Ethnography, A. Lozeliani st. 7, Mestia 384750 Georgia
The first day of the tour will be reserved for a transfer either from Tbilisi, Qutaisi or Batumi to Mestia. These locations were chosen owing to the fact that all these cities have international airports. On this day guests will check in at one of the hotels in Mestia and in the evening have a walk in the center of the town.

Meals included:
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at a cozy family owned hotel in Mestia.

Day 2: Mestia - Chalaadi Glacier - Hatsvali Mountain - Mestia

Pass By: Svaneti Museum of History and Ethnography, A. Lozeliani st. 7, Mestia 384750 Georgia
The second day of the tour will be reserved for a hike to Chalaadi glacier near Mestia which is one of the most beautiful glaciers of the country. The hike one way takes 45 minutes so it is from the easy ones. After finishing the hike guests accompanied with a guide will leave for Hatsvali mountain where they will get with a cable car. From there the best view on Ushba peak opens up. The main reason for visiting Hatsvali is the fascinating view. After spending some time there guests will have a lunch in one of the family owned restaurants in Mestia and after lunch there will be an opportunity to visit Mestia museum which is the home to numerous ancient Georgian artifacts.

Meals included:
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Guests will stay in a cozy family owned hotel in Mestia.

Day 3: Mestia - Ushguli - Mestia

Pass By: Ushguli Ethnographic Museum, Ushguli 3214 Georgia
The third day of the tour will be reserved for a trip from Mestia to Ushguli. The road from Mestia to Ushguli takes 2 hours one way due to poor road conditions however it is worth it. Ushguli is the second highest populated village in Europe (the highest one is also in Georgia) and is the home to numerous ancient defensive towers. Highlight of the trip in Ushguli is the visit to La Maria church - from where the highest mountain peak of Georgia - Skhara can well be seen. The village itself is very beautiful and guests will have the opportunity to walk in the narrow and cobbled streets of the village. In case of interest there will be an opportunty to visit Ushguli museum as well. After lunch in one of the families in Ushguli guests will leave for Mestia from Ushguli.

Meals included:
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Guests will stay overnight in Mestia.

Day 4: Mestia - Shtugra Waterfall/Becho gorge - Mestia

Pass By: Svaneti Museum of History and Ethnography, A. Lozeliani st. 7, Mestia 384750 Georgia
On the fourth day of the tour guests will hike to Shtugra waterfall located at the foothills of Mount Ushba. The hike one way takes two hours but it is definitely worth it. The views during the hike are fascinating. After finishing the hike guests with the guide will go to a local family owned restaurant to try Georgian food specialties and Georgian spirit named Chacha. This will be the last day of tour before departure.

Meals included:
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in a family owned hotel in Mestia.

Day 5: Mestia - Tbilisi/Qutaisi/Batumi

Pass By: Tbilisi Mall, D. Aghmashenebeli Alley, 16th km, Tbilisi Georgia
The fifth day of the trip will be for a transfer from Mestia either to Tbilisi, Qutaisi or Batumi. Guests can choose the final destination themselves.

Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.