Explore remote mountain villages on this 2- or 3-day adventure from Kutaisi!
You’ll go off-road to reach one of Europe’s highest continuously inhabited villages — Ushguli, where around 200 people live year-round at 2,100 metres, cut off from the world each winter. Travel in a 4x4 along a spectacular mountain road, hike to the Shkhara Glacier, and stay overnight in Mestia.

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.

Itinerary:
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 towards Shkhara glacier: your guide will take you partway in a 4x4 vehicle, and you’ll continue hiking approx. 4 km (1.5–2 hrs return). 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 defence towers – climb one if you dare! Take the Hatsvali lift from the town centre and enjoy breathtaking views of the Caucasus range. Then visit the Svaneti Museum of History, home to impressive artefacts 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 itinerary will include additional hikes to the Schdugra waterfall (8km return) and Chaladi Glacier (5km return).

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.