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Upper Svaneti. The Pearl of the Caucasus Mountains
Batumi
About
As the saying goes, "If you don't know Svaneti, you haven't seen Georgia!". Svaneti is one of the most beautiful and impressive region of Georgia. Flowering meadows, glacier capped mountains up to 5200m, the highest continuously inhabited settlements of Europe and medieval villages inscribed on the World Heritage List make the area unique.
Tour Highlights
Taking the cable car up to Mount Hatsvali (2347m) Hiking to the Chalaadi Glacier Walking in the ancient village of Ushguli, a Svaneti UNESCO World Heritage site Visiting an old svan tower-house (machubi) Enjoying the breathtaking landscapes of the Greater Caucasus Experiencing the Sisatura Ethno Village Tasting Georgian wines and traditi...
Highlights
2 days
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 days
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All Fees and Taxes
Wine tasting
Transport in a comfortable vehicle or minibus
Hatsvali cable car ticket
Lunch
Breakfast
One overnight stay in a 3* hotel
Entrance ticket for the old svans house ''Margianis Machubi'
Accompaniment by an English/Russian-speaking guide
Lunch at day two (ca. 10,00 USD)
Dinners (ca. 15,00 USD per dinner)
Hatsvali cable car ticket (ca. 7,00 USD)
Meeting Points
Departure
31 Memed Abashidze Ave
Return
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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slippers or sandals are not recommended!
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Upper Svaneti. The Pearl of the Caucasus Mountains
Batumi
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About
As the saying goes, "If you don't know Svaneti, you haven't seen Georgia!". Svaneti is one of the most beautiful and impressive region of Georgia. Flowering meadows, glacier capped mountains up to 5200m, the highest continuously inhabited settlements of Europe and medieval villages inscribed on the World Heritage List make the area unique.
Tour Highlights
Taking the cable car up to Mount Hatsvali (2347m) Hiking to the Chalaadi Glacier Walking in the ancient village of Ushguli, a Svaneti UNESCO World Heritage site Visiting an old svan tower-house (machubi) Enjoying the breathtaking landscapes of the Greater Caucasus Experiencing the Sisatura Ethno Village Tasting Georgian wines and traditi...
Highlights
2 days
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 days
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All Fees and Taxes
Wine tasting
Transport in a comfortable vehicle or minibus
Hatsvali cable car ticket
Lunch
Breakfast
One overnight stay in a 3* hotel
Entrance ticket for the old svans house ''Margianis Machubi'
Accompaniment by an English/Russian-speaking guide
Lunch at day two (ca. 10,00 USD)
Dinners (ca. 15,00 USD per dinner)
Hatsvali cable car ticket (ca. 7,00 USD)
Meeting Points
Departure
31 Memed Abashidze Ave
Return
Itinerary
Day 1
Day 2
Batumi – Enguri Gorge – Mestia – Chalaadi Glacier
4 Stops
1
River Enguri
Driving towards the Upper Svaneti in the Greater Caucasus Mountains. After three hours of drive we turn to the mixed forests and take picnic next to an beautiful waterfall. Delicious cheese, vegetables, bread and fruits are served
1 hour
2
Hatsvali Cable Car - Mestia
At noon we reach the settlement Mestia and take the cable car up to Mt. Hatsvali (2347m). In the restaurant on the top of the Mountain we enjoy coffee with an unforgettable panoramic view on the Mt. Ushba and Mt. Tetnuldi.
1 hour and 30 minutes
3
Chalaadi Glacier
We enjoy a coffee break with an unforgettable panoramic view on the Mt. Ushba and Mt. Tetnuldi. Afterwards we hike to the Chaladi Glacier.
The trail starts at the iron/wooden footbridge. We cross beautiful mixed forests along the riverbanks, small cracks, a subnivale vegetation with hundreds of unique flowering plant species and colorful butterflies.
Hiking trail info
Level of difficulty: easy
Distance: 8 km
Duration: max. 4 hours
Elevation gain: 520 m
4 hours
4
Mestia
We end the day in Mestia where a delicious dinner with traditional dishes await us. One of the regional food specialties is “Kubdari”, a Svanetian bread filled with beef or lumb seasoned with cumin, dill, coriander, blue fenugreek, red pepper, onions, garlic, and salt
