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Join a 10-Day Hiking Tour to Svaneti from Kutaisi and explore Georgia’s most iconic mountain region through alpine hikes, UNESCO villages, medieval towers, glaciers, waterfalls, and Svan culture.
This guided trekking and cultural journey starts directly from Kutaisi and takes you deep into Upper Svaneti, one of Georgia’s most dramatic mountain regions.
During the tour, you will visit Mestia, Becho, Ushguli, Zugdidi, and Kutaisi’s cultural landmarks, while hiking to Ushba Waterfalls, Koruldi Lakes, Chalaadi Glacier, Guro Mountain, and Shkhara Glacier.
Designed as a guided Svaneti group hiking tour, this itinerary is ideal for active travelers who want a complete trekking and cultural experience in Georgia.
This 10-Day Hiking Tour to Svaneti from Kutaisi is designed for travelers who want to experience the best of Georgia’s mountain landscapes and cultural heritage in one complete itinerary.
The journey begins in Kutaisi, one of Georgia’s historic cities and a convenient starting point for travelers arriving through Kutaisi International Airport. After arrival, you will explore local highlights such as the Kutaisi Farmers Market, Bagrati Cathedral, Motsameta Monastery, and Gelati Monastery.
From Kutaisi, the route continues through Zugdidi toward Becho, a scenic Svan village surrounded by dramatic mountain views. This is where the trekking part of the adventure begins.
Over the following days, you will hike some of the most famous routes in Upper Svaneti, including Ushba Waterfalls, Koruldi Lakes, Chalaadi Glacier, the Mulakhi Trail, Guro Mountain, and Shkhara Glacier.
The tour also includes Mestia, the main cultural and trekking hub of Svaneti, and Ushguli, a UNESCO-listed high mountain community often described as one of the highest continuously inhabited villages in Europe.
Beyond the hiking routes, the itinerary includes cultural and historical stops such as Dadiani Palace Museum, Prometheus Cave, Tower of Love, Enguri Dam, and traditional Svan villages with medieval defensive towers.
This tour is a strong choice for travelers looking for a Georgia trekking tour, a Svaneti hiking tour from Kutaisi, or a complete Georgia hiking and culture tour with accommodation, meals, guiding, transport, and mountain logistics included.
This tour gives travelers a full Svaneti experience: not only famous hikes, but also villages, local culture, medieval towers, UNESCO landscapes, glaciers, waterfalls, and western Georgia’s major cultural landmarks.
You will experience:
This itinerary is ideal for travelers who want a guided small group hiking tour in Georgia with both adventure and cultural depth.
This 10-Day Hiking Tour to Svaneti from Kutaisi is rated moderate to demanding. It is suitable for travelers with good fitness and previous hiking experience or strong comfort with long walking days.
The itinerary includes several major hiking routes: Ushba Waterfalls, Koruldi Lakes, Chalaadi Glacier, Mulakhi Trail, Guro Mountain, and Shkhara Glacier.
The most demanding day is usually the Koruldi Lakes hike, due to the significant elevation gain and longer hiking duration. The Shkhara Glacier hike is also long, but the elevation profile is more moderate.
Comfortable hiking shoes are essential. Travelers should also bring layered clothing, a waterproof jacket, sun protection, a small backpack, and personal hiking essentials.
Svaneti is a high mountain region, and weather can change quickly. The itinerary may be adjusted depending on road conditions, weather, trail safety, and group pace.
This tour is ideal for:
Route: Kutaisi International Airport → Kutaisi
Overnight: Kutaisi
Experience type: arrival and transfer
Your 10-Day Hiking Tour to Svaneti from Kutaisi begins with pick-up from Kutaisi International Airport.
After arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel in Kutaisi. Depending on arrival time, you can rest, explore the city independently, or prepare for the journey to Svaneti.
Overnight in Kutaisi.
Route: Kutaisi → Zugdidi → Becho
Overnight: Becho
Experience type: cultural stop and scenic transfer
After breakfast, the day begins with a visit to Kutaisi Farmers Market, a lively local market where you can experience everyday Georgian food culture, seasonal produce, spices, cheese, fruit, and local atmosphere.
After the market visit, you will continue west through Zugdidi and travel toward Becho, a beautiful Svan village surrounded by dramatic Caucasus landscapes.
This day introduces you to western Georgia and brings you closer to the high mountain region of Upper Svaneti.
Overnight in Becho.
Hiking distance: approximately 9–11 km
Elevation gain/loss: ↑↓ 450 m
Hiking duration: 3–4 hours
Route: Becho area → Ushba Waterfalls → Mestia
Overnight: Mestia
The trekking adventure begins with a hike to Ushba Waterfalls, one of the most impressive natural attractions near Becho.
The route offers powerful mountain scenery, forest paths, glacier-fed streams, and dramatic views associated with the legendary Mount Ushba area.
After the hike, you will transfer to Mestia, the main village and trekking hub of Upper Svaneti.
Overnight in Mestia.
Hiking distance: approximately 13 km
Elevation gain/loss: ↑↓ 1,340 m
Hiking duration: 7–8 hours
Overnight: Mestia
This day is dedicated to one of the most iconic hikes in Svaneti: Koruldi Lakes.
The route is demanding but highly rewarding. As you ascend above Mestia, wide views open over the Caucasus peaks, Svan towers, valleys, and glaciers.
The lakes are known for their reflective surfaces and dramatic mountain backdrop, making this hike one of the most memorable experiences in the region.
After the hike, you will return to Mestia.
Overnight in Mestia.
Hiking distance: approximately 6 km
Elevation gain/loss: ↑↓ 435 m
Hiking duration: 2–3 hours
Overnight: Mestia
After breakfast, you will take a shorter hike to Chalaadi Glacier, one of the most accessible glacier routes near Mestia.
The trail passes through forest, river landscapes, and rocky glacier terrain before reaching views of the glacier itself.
After the hike, you will visit Margiani Tower Museum, where you can learn more about traditional Svan defensive architecture, household life, and local heritage.
The rest of the day is free to relax, explore Mestia, or enjoy the mountain atmosphere at your own pace.
Overnight in Mestia.
Hiking distance: approximately 14 km
Elevation gain/loss: ↑ 650 m / ↓ 520 m
Hiking duration: 4–5 hours
Overnight: Mestia
The Mulakhi Trail offers a beautiful village-to-village hiking experience through traditional Svan communities and mountain landscapes.
This route gives travelers a closer look at Svaneti’s cultural landscape, where medieval towers, stone houses, mountain fields, and alpine views are part of everyday life.
The hike is a strong cultural and scenic contrast to the glacier-focused routes, making it an important part of the overall Svaneti experience.
Overnight in Mestia.
Hiking distance: approximately 7 km
Elevation gain/loss: ↑↓ 700 m
Hiking duration: 4–5 hours
Route: Mestia → Tower of Love → Ushguli → Guro Mountain
Overnight: Ushguli
After breakfast, you will travel toward Ushguli, one of the most famous mountain villages in Georgia and a UNESCO-listed community in Upper Svaneti.
On the way, you will visit the Tower of Love, one of the region’s well-known historical landmarks connected with local legend.
After arriving in Ushguli, you will hike toward Guro Mountain, where wide views open over the high Caucasus landscapes, traditional towers, and surrounding valleys.
Overnight in Ushguli.
Hiking distance: approximately 19 km
Elevation gain/loss: ↑↓ 550 m
Hiking duration: 5–6 hours
Route: Ushguli → Shkhara Glacier area → Mestia
Overnight: Mestia
This is one of the most important hiking days of the tour.
You will hike toward Shkhara Glacier, located near Mount Shkhara, the highest peak in Georgia. The route follows open valley landscapes with impressive views of the surrounding peaks, rivers, and glacier scenery.
The hike offers one of the most powerful alpine experiences in Svaneti and is a major highlight for travelers interested in Georgia’s high mountain landscapes.
After the hike, you will return to Mestia.
Overnight in Mestia.
Route: Mestia → Enguri Dam → Zugdidi → Prometheus Cave → Kutaisi
Overnight: Kutaisi
Experience type: scenic transfer and cultural sightseeing
After breakfast, you will leave Mestia and travel back toward western Georgia’s lowlands.
The first major stop is Enguri Dam, one of the most impressive engineering and scenic landmarks in the region.
The route continues to Zugdidi, where you will visit Dadiani Palace Museum, connected with the history of the Samegrelo region and one of Georgia’s most important noble families.
Later, you will visit Prometheus Cave, known for underground halls, stalactites, stalagmites, and illuminated cave landscapes.
After sightseeing, you will continue to Kutaisi.
Overnight in Kutaisi.
Route: Kutaisi → Motsameta Monastery → Gelati Monastery → Kutaisi Airport
Experience type: cultural visit and departure transfer
On the final day, you will visit two important cultural and religious landmarks near Kutaisi.
The first stop is Motsameta Monastery, beautifully located above a river gorge and surrounded by green landscapes.
Next, you will visit Gelati Monastery, one of Georgia’s major medieval religious and educational centers.
After the cultural visits, you will be transferred to Kutaisi International Airport for departure.
The tour is moderate to demanding. It is suitable for hikers with good fitness. Some days are shorter, while routes such as Koruldi Lakes and Shkhara Glacier require stronger endurance.
Yes. This itinerary works very well as a Svaneti group hiking tour or a small group hiking tour in Georgia. It includes shared logistics, guiding, accommodation, meals, transport, and mountain support.
The tour starts in Kutaisi, with pick-up from Kutaisi International Airport.
The tour ends with a transfer to Kutaisi International Airport.
Yes. Guesthouse or hotel accommodation with breakfasts is included for the whole tour.
Yes. Breakfasts are included throughout the tour. The package also includes 6 dinners and 6 lunch boxes. Additional meals not specified are not included.
Yes. A local mountain guide is included during trekking sections.
Yes. 4WD vehicles are provided for mountain routes where they are required.
Yes. Ushguli is included. You will stay overnight in Ushguli and hike to Guro Mountain during the tour.
Yes. The Shkhara Glacier hike is included on Day 8. It is one of the main highlights of the tour.
Yes. The Koruldi Lakes hike is included on Day 4 and is one of the most iconic hiking routes in Svaneti.
Yes. All museum entrance fees listed in the itinerary are included, including Dadiani Palace Museum and other specified sites.
Yes. Prometheus Cave entrance is included.
Yes. Modifications or extra days can be arranged depending on traveler preferences, weather, timing, and route conditions.
Bring comfortable hiking shoes, layered clothing, waterproof outerwear, sun protection, refillable water bottle, small backpack, and personal medication if needed.
The best season is usually from late spring to early autumn, when Svaneti’s mountain routes are more accessible. Exact timing depends on snow conditions, road access, and weather.
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