Discover the dramatic mountain landscapes, remote valleys and timeless villages of Georgia’s Svaneti region. This itinerary combines vibrant Tbilisi with one of the Caucasus’ most iconic multi-day trekking routes, offering a balance of challenging mountain days, rich cultural encounters and stays in traditional family-run guest houses.

Trip Style & Difficulty

This adventure is moderately challenging, ideal for regular walkers who enjoy full days on the trail. Several days involve up to 900–1,000 metres of ascent, and distances range from 10–16km. The trek includes forest paths, open pastures, river crossings and high-alpine terrain.

Hikers should be comfortable with sustained climbs, varied terrain and spending several days in remote mountain villages.

Authentic, Local Accommodation

During the trek you’ll stay in traditional Svan family guest houses in Zhabeshi, Adishi, Khalde and Ushguli. These offer a genuine local experience rather than hotel-style comfort.

Important details:

• You may choose private occupancy (single room) or shared occupancy.

• Most guest houses provide ensuite facilities for private rooms, but at least one guest house does not offer ensuite bathrooms, meaning you may need to share facilities with 10–15 other guests.

• These accommodations have no official rating. Expect simple, rustic comfort, homemade meals prepared by host families, and the everyday atmosphere of local village life.

Nights in Tbilisi and Mestia are more conventional, with ensuite rooms available whether you book private or shared occupancy.

Flights & Arrival Information

Travellers can choose from two arrival patterns:

Option 1 — Arrive on 11 August 2026

UK flights often arrive in Tbilisi very early on 12 August (around 02:00–05:30).
Please be aware:

• Accommodation will not be open for check-in at these hours.

• You will need to entertain yourself, keep your luggage with you, or request luggage storage if available.

• Arriving early gives you more time to explore Tbilisi before the official check-in time.

Option 2 — Arrive on 12 August 2026

A later arrival allows for a calm check-in and an evening in Tbilisi before the long transfer to Mestia the next day.

We will offer suggested flights to help with planning.

Flight options:

11th August - Dublin to Tbilisi - arriving at Tbilisi at 5.30am on 12th August (please read above re check-in) - Turkish airlines

12th August - Dublin to Tbilisi - arriving at Tbilisi at 18.15 local time - KLM airlines

20th August - Tbilisi to Dublin - leaving Tbilisi at 17.35 local time (which gives you a good time to explore if you haven't on day 1), arriving to Dublin at 23.00 local time.

All the flights are with stopovers. There are no direct flights to Georgia from Ireland yet.

THE TOUR OFFICIALLY STARTS ON 12TH AUGUST - perhaps with a little evening get together at the hotel before travelling to Mestia the next day.

Transfers & Travel Pace

Georgia’s mountain regions involve long but scenic travel days.
The transfer from Tbilisi to Mestia takes 8–9 hours, as does the return journey on Day 8. These are full travel days with varied, beautiful landscapes along the way.

Monthly payments available, please enquire upon booking in the message to the organiser.

Arrival to Tbilisi, explore –depending on arrival times

Tbilisi to Mestiatravel –8-9 hours via minivan. Stay in Mestia guest house. Leave your main luggage in the guest house. Please only pack essentials for the next 4 nights and 5 days of hiking. It's a guest house to guest house hiking trip. You will return to the Mestia guesthouse to pick up the rest of your luggage upon your return.

Meet your guide who's going to be looking after you for the next few days. Distance 16.1km, 763m up and 523m down. First day of the trek mostly follows the dirt track which snakes through the pastures and slowly climbs onto forested Chkhuti ridge. Then it descends into Mulkhura valley, passes several beautiful villages, crosses the river and ends in Zhabeshi. Night at the Zhabeshi guest house.

Distance 10.6km, 909m up and 527m down. Before noon, steep climb towards the Tetnuldi resort. Then, a walk through the alpine pastures will take you to the Adishi village, hidden at the bottom of Adischala valley.

Distance 16km, 860m up and 900m down. Trek deeper into the valley, towards Adishi glacier. Crossing of Adischala river with the assinstance of a horse and climb towards Chkhunderi pass (2600m). Descent to Khaldechala valley. Night at the Khalde guest house.

We will take the classic route which follows the Enguri river valley all the way to Ushguli. Distance 12km, elevation 450 meters up and same down. Stay in Ushguli.

In the morning, you will get an opportunity to climb one of viewpoints around the village -usually Lamaria ridge northeast tothe village, so you can enjoy views of Khaldewall before the clouds set in. After a short hike on the ridge, return to Ushguli. This walk is not mandatory, so you can also make your own program. For example, if you are interested in horse trip to Shkharaglacier or Zagar pass, our guide will help you to find providers of the service and negotiate it. Or you can just stay chilling in the village if you are really tired after previous four days. Either way, you will meet all again shortly after noon and be transported back to Mestia. In the evening, it is also common that the group meets once again for a farewell beer in once of Mestiarestaurants. Distance 9km with ascent 810 meters up and down. Night in Mestia.

Mestia to Tbilisi transfers - 8-9 hours, leaving at around 8-9am local time

Goodbye Georgia