Upper Svaneti. The Pearl of the Caucasus Mountains
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Upper Svaneti. The Pearl of the Caucasus Mountains
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Highlights
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 traditional dishes
Itinerary
Batumi – Enguri Gorge – Mestia – Chalaadi Glacier
River Enguri
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedDriving 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 servedHatsvali Cable Car - Mestia
1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedAt 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.Chalaadi Glacier
4 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeWe 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 mMestia
Admission Ticket FreeWe 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- AccommodationsOvernight stay in a 3-star hotel in MestiaFood And DrinksLunch
Mestia – Ushguli – Sisatura – Batumi
Ushguli
6 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeIn the morning departure to the ancient village Ushguli, located at the foot of the Schkhara Glaciers. It is one of the highest continuously inhabited village of Europe (2100m). We stroll through the streets of this UNESCO World Heritage site with medieval houses and watch towers. During the walk you will hear incredible stories about locals and their lifestyle.Svaneti Museum of History and Ethnography
1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedAt noon, we enjoy lunch at a family-run restaurant. Afterwards, we take a leisurely walk to the Lamaria Monastery, which dates back to the 10th century. This monastery showcases distinctive decorated architecture and medieval frescoes, offering a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the region."Sisatura" – Ethno village
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedIn the late afternoon, we return to Batumi. On the way we stop at the Ethno Village Sisatura. Here await us farewell dinner with delicious Mengrelian dishes. The menu include: Elarji, a thick, elastic porridge consisting of coarse cornmeal, cornflour, and sulguni cheese; Gebzhalia, cheese in mint souce; Chakhokhbili, Chicken in a walnut sauce, spiced with local Saffron; lobio, spiced beans boiled in a clay pot; Ajaphsandali (Georgian Ratatui), fried eggplants and potatoes in spiced tomato sauce. Around 11.00 pm we reach our meeting point in Batumi- Food And DrinksBreakfast
What's included
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
NOT INCLUDED
Lunch at day two (ca. 10,00 USD)
Dinners (ca. 15,00 USD per dinner)
Hatsvali cable car ticket (ca. 7,00 USD)
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
slippers or sandals are not recommended!
Location
Address
Patara Enguri River, Georgia
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Geographic Travel Georgia
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