Tour overview

This 9-day trip hikes the high Caucasus of Svaneti, a land of stone defensive towers and glaciers, with a tour leader and a group of four to sixteen. You stay eight nights in hotels and family guesthouses, with nearly all meals included in the mountains.

From Batumi on the Black Sea you drive into Svaneti. Hikes take you to waterfalls at the base of twin-peaked Mount Ushba and, after a 4×4 ride, to the Koruldi lakes with views across the range.

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In Ushguli, one of Europe's highest villages, you climb Mount Guro and trek to the foot of the Shkhara Glacier beneath Georgia's highest mountain, then walk from Mulakhi to Mestia before the drive back to Batumi.

The physical rating is medium. This trip suits walkers looking for wild mountains and village life.

Trip highlights

  • Waterfalls beneath Mount Ushba (Day 3)
  • The Koruldi lakes (Day 4)
  • Medieval Ushguli (Day 5)
  • The Shkhara Glacier (Day 6)
  • Mulakhi to Mestia (Day 7)

Your route

9 stops from Batumi to Batumi

9-day route: Batumi – Becho – Mestia – Ushguli – Mestia – Batumi
  1. Batumi Day 1
  2. Becho Day 2
  3. Mestia Days 3–4
  4. Koruldi Lakes Day 4
  5. Ushguli Days 5–6
  6. Mulakhi Day 7
  7. Mestia Day 7
  8. Zugdidi Day 8
  9. Batumi Days 8–9

Why choose this tour

Svaneti's best day hikes. Most meals included in the mountains.

Best suited to

  • Keen walkers
  • Mountain lovers
  • Adventurous travellers
  • Solo travellers
Ushguli village below the Caucasus

Day-by-day itinerary

9 days from Batumi, Georgia to Batumi, Georgia

  1. Day 1 · Batumi Batumi

    Welcome to Georgia.

    Hotel
    Hotel
  2. Day 2 · Svaneti, Becho Becho

    Into Svaneti.

    Hotel
    Guesthouse
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  3. Day 3 · Mount Ushba Mestia

    Waterfalls beneath Ushba.

    Hotel
    Guesthouse
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  4. Day 4 · Jvari, Koruldi Lakes Mestia

    The Koruldi lakes.

    Hotel
    Guesthouse
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  5. Day 5 · Ushguli, Mount Guro Ushguli

    Ushguli and Mount Guro.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  6. Day 6 · Shkhara Glacier Ushguli

    To the Shkhara Glacier.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  7. Day 7 · Mulakhi, Mestia Mestia

    Mulakhi to Mestia.

    Hotel
    Guesthouse
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  8. Day 8 · Zugdidi, Batumi Batumi

    Back to the coast.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  9. Day 9 · Batumi Batumi

    The trip ends.

    Meals
    Breakfast
Ushguli's Svan towers below snowy peaks

Where you stay

  • Batumi (1 night) Hotel
  • Becho (1 night) Guesthouse
  • Mestia (2 nights) Guesthouse
  • Ushguli (2 nights) Hotel
  • Mestia (1 night) Guesthouse
  • Batumi (1 night) Hotel

Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.

What's included

Included

  • Accommodation 8 nights in hotels and guesthouses
  • Meals 8 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 6 dinners
  • Transport including 4x4 vehicles
  • Guided hikes
  • Tour leader throughout

Not included

  • Flights
  • Meals not included 2 lunches and 2 dinners
  • Travel insurance and personal spending
The Caucasus mountains around Mestia

This trip might not be for you if…

Honest disclaimer — please read

  • You dislike long hiking days
  • You want luxury hotels
  • You dislike bumpy 4x4 roads
  • You want flights included — they are not

Good to know

Meals by day Breakfast: Days 2–9 · Lunch: Days 3–7 · Dinner: Days 2–7
A hiker in the Ushguli valley

In pictures

Departures & prices

From £1,275 per person, twin share, tour only. 11 upcoming departures.

Frequently asked questions

How do I book this tour?

Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.

What financial protection do I get?

Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.

Do I need a visa for Georgia?

No, UK citizens can visit Georgia visa-free for up to a year.

How hard are the hikes?

Medium: up to six or seven hours a day with some steep climbs.

Which meals are included?

8 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 6 dinners.

Can I have my own room?

A single supplement may be available; otherwise solo travellers share with someone of the same gender.

How many people travel together?

No more than sixteen travellers, with a leader.

Can you tailor the trip?

Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.

What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?

If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.

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Tailor-made option

Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.

If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.

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