Explore Svaneti’s remote mountain villages on this 2- or 3-day 4x4 adventure from Kutaisi!
Drive along thrilling mountain roads, hike snowy valleys or glaciers, and stay overnight in Mestia. In winter, enjoy snowy landscapes, lifts, and possible skiing, while summer offers lush trails and highland scenery. Experience authentic Georgian culture and breathtaking Caucasus views along the way.

Winter season itinerary (December - March):
Day 1 Kutaisi - Zugdidi (coffee & snack stop) - Mazeri village near Mt. Ushba - Walking in mountain valley - Mestia Hotel (Possible additional attractions in Mazeri: Horseride or Horse-drawn sleigh ride)

Day 2 Mestia old town - Traditional Svan house-tower - Hatsvali Lift (for sightseeing) or Heshkili huts - Enguri Dam - Kutaisi.

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.

Summer season Itinerary (April/May - October/November):
Day 1: Kutaisi - Ushguli - Lamaria church - Shkhara glacier - Mestia.
In the morning, Megobari Tours Georgia guide will pick you up at your Kutaisi hotel and you’ll start your beautiful trip to the mountains. You’ll go on the picturesque Kutaisi–Lentekhi–Ushguli road. Listen to stories about Svaneti, a Georgian region that has best preserved ancient culture and language. At midday, arrive at one of the highest villages in Europe, Ushguli (2,100 m), where a few hundred people live year-round. Visit the 9th-century Lamaria Church with views of Georgia’s highest peak – Mt. Shkhara (5,193 m). Then head toward Shkhara glacier: your guide will take you partway in a 4x4 vehicle, and you’ll continue hiking approx. 4 km (1.5–2 hrs round-trip). Horseback option available. After the hike, take iconic photos of Ushguli from the Queen Tamar Castle viewpoint, then drive to Mestia. Drop-off at Mestia hotel.

Day 2: Mestia - Hatsvali Lift - Mestia Museum - Enguri Dam - Kutaisi.
Your guide will meet you at the hotel and you’ll explore old Mestia among its Svan defense towers – climb one if you dare! Take the Hatsvali lift from the town center and enjoy breathtaking views of the Caucasus range. Then visit the Svaneti Museum of History, home to impressive artifacts once hidden during Georgia’s wars. After lunch, leave Mestia and drive through the scenic mountain road with a stop at Enguri Dam. Return to Kutaisi in the evening. Drop-off at Kutaisi hotel. Expected return: approx. 7–8 PM (let us know if you need to be back by a specific time).

If you will choose 3-day tour option, the summer season itinerary will include additional hikes to the Schdugra waterfall (8km round-trip) and Chaladi Glacier (5km round-trip).

The Svaneti 3-day private tour itinerary:
Day 1 Kutaisi - Ushguli - Lamaria church - Shkhara glacier - Mestia.
Day 2 Mestia - Chaladi Glacier - Mestia Museum - Hatsvali Lift - Mestia
Day 3 Mestia Mazeri village - Schdugra Waterfall - Enguri Dam - Kutaisi

‼️ Important: Please note that reaching Ushguli can be challenging during winter, early spring, and late autumn due to changing weather and road conditions. Your safety is our priority, and we’ll always do our best to adjust the itinerary if needed.