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8-Day Trekking in Svaneti
Duration: 8 days
Trails: T2 trails
Distance: 15 - 20 km per day
Ascent per day: 250 - 500 m ascent per day
> Visit Dadiani palace
> Get to see the Adishi Glacier
> Delve into local life and customs
Trekking in Svaneti is the most popular and beautiful trekking tour in Georgia. During this hiking adventure, you will trek day after day through flower-strewn alpine meadows, over alpine passes and you will be surrounded by some of the highest mountains in the Caucasus – Shkhara (5152 m), Janga (5059, Tetnuldi (4858m), Ushba (4710). On your way, you will enjoy some of the most picturesque scenery in the Caucasus. This 6-day, exceptional trekking trail offers overnights at local guesthouses in remote villages of Svaneti. The villages in this region have a unique architectural style and are part of the UNESCO world heritage sites. With soaring mountains, gorgeous trails, and well preserved, centuries-old towers and houses, this Svaneti trek lives up to the highest-class reputation. TrekGeorgia offers you a real adventure while trekking in wonderland Svaneti.
Note: all treks in Georgia are only available from May to November for climatic reasons.
Itinerary
Day
1
Tbilisi - Zugdidi - Enguri Dam - Mazeri
In the morning we travel to Svaneti. On the way we stop at Zugdidi and visit the Dadiani Palace, which was the residence of the local lords who ruled over a significant part of western Georgia.
We then drive to the Enguri Dam, which is one of the highest arch dams in the world (271.5 metres high). Then we drive to the region of Upper Svaneti, which is an outstanding example of an exceptional mountainous landscape with well-preserved villages with unique defensive tower houses, examples of ecclesiastical architecture and art of medieval origin. We drive to the village of Mazeri and spend the night there.
Overnight in Mazeri in a guesthouse with private facilities.
Mazeri
Day
2
Mazeri - Ushba Waterfalls - Mazeri
Duration: 05:00 h
Distance: 142 km
Ascent: 450 m
Descent: 450 m
In the morning we start our walk from the village of Mazeri, following the river Dolra upstream. The path passes mineral water springs, a small church in a picturesque location, beautiful meadows, then slowly climbs through beautiful pine forests to the border post, from where the final climb begins. Then we reach the waterfalls.
After visiting the waterfalls we can do an optional walk to the Ushba glacier, weather permitting. This walk is optional and will be decided on the spot by the group and the guide. The distance is not too long, but the trail is quite rough and takes 4 hours to cover 6 km.
Overnight in Mazeri with private facilities.
Mazeri
Day
3
Mazeri - Guli Pass - Koruldi Ridge - Mestia
Duration: 08:00 h
Distance: 16 km
Ascent: 1602 m
Descent: 614 m
Highest Point: 2950 m
In the morning we start another beautiful hike. We walk over the Guli Pass to the Koruldi Ridge, which is at an altitude of 2960m and requires good physical effort to climb. After the Guli Pass we descend into another valley and easily reach the Koruldi Ridges.
Overnight in a private guesthouse in Mestia.
Mestia
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