Culture & Experiences
The towers, the table, the torchlight. Svaneti is not only a place to ride and walk through — it is the last self-governed mountain society in Europe, still living in the houses it defended. These programmes run whatever the season.
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Six ways to meet Svaneti itself
A supra table with a family, a guided day through the tower villages and the museum treasury, a festival that was happening anyway, the view from a paraglider, and the drive to Ushguli. Nothing here depends on snow or the length of the day.
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Culture and experiences in Svaneti — the part that has nothing to do with the season
When the snow melts, Svaneti becomes one of the finest summer adventure destinations in the Caucasus. From roughly June to early October the high valleys open up: alpine meadows, glacier tongues, turquoise lakes and medieval villages linked by trails that have been walked for centuries. Based in Mestia, we guide the full range of Svan summer activities.
The crown jewel is the multi-day Mestia to Ushguli trek, but there is a lifetime of day hiking too — the Koruldi Lakes, Chalaadi Glacier, Adishi and Shdugra Waterfall. Beyond walking, we run horse riding, tandem paragliding, mountain biking and mountaineering.
Choosing your summer in Svaneti
Short on time? String together day hikes from Mestia. Want the classic? Commit to the four-day Mestia–Ushguli trek. Prefer the saddle to the boot? Ride to the Koruldi ridge on horseback. Every trip is guided by locals and can be tailored to your fitness and interests, with comfortable village guesthouses and full transfer support.
Round off the adventure with a Svan supra feast — a traditional Georgian table of food, wine and toasts that is an experience in itself.
Frequently asked questions
When is the summer hiking season in Svaneti?
Roughly June to early October. July and August are warmest and most reliable; June brings wildflowers and lingering snow on high passes; September offers crisp, clear days and autumn colour.
What is the best hike in Svaneti?
The four-day Mestia to Ushguli trek is the classic and most rewarding. For day hikes, the Koruldi Lakes and Chalaadi Glacier are local favourites, with Adishi a highlight of the longer trek.