Svaneti · Georgia
Hiking & Trekking
Guided day hikes to glaciers, lakes and waterfalls around Mestia, and the classic multi-day Mestia–Ushguli trek. Routes for every level, led by guides who grew up on these trails..
Green slopes and villages in the Mulakhi valley beneath the Caucasus.
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Overview
- Season
- May – October
- Level
- Easy → hard
- Format
- Day & multi-day
- Base
- Mestia
- From
Choose a day hike by the outing you want
Start with the route's purpose and your base, then read the dedicated guide. This table is a way to choose what to investigate, not a difficulty rating or confirmation of today's conditions.
| Your interest | Route guide | Question to resolve |
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| A glacier-area outing near Mestia | Chalaadi | What approach and turnaround are appropriate today? |
| A viewpoint and lake outing above Mestia | Koruldi Lakes | Does the ascent and return plan suit the group? |
| A waterfall outing in the Becho area | Shdugra | How will you reach the trailhead and return? |
| An outing from the Adishi area | Adishi | Does it fit where you are staying and your onward route? |
Distances, stage instructions and terrain decisions stay on the individual route pages. Recheck the actual route before departure; this comparison does not certify a walk as safe.
If you want several walking days
Use the Mestia–Ushguli trek page for the village-to-village journey. For a different base, begin with Becho, then agree a specific route instead of assuming there is one generic multi-day circuit.
Basecamp support and horse riding describe different services. Ask about the actual scope rather than inferring overnight support or luggage transport from a route name. General preparation belongs in the packing checklist; allocating free days belongs in the Svaneti itinerary guide.
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Trails and valleys
Overview
From half-day glacier walks to the Mestia–Ushguli trek.
Day hikes reach Chalaadi Glacier, Koruldi Lakes and the Shdugra Waterfall in the Becho valley — from easy family walks to steep viewpoint climbs. The multi-day Mestia–Ushguli trek links tower villages and passes over four to five days, guesthouse to guesthouse.
Guides handle route choice, pacing, transfers to trailheads and village bookings on longer treks. Distances, ascent and difficulty are set per route so you know what the day involves before you start.
What a guided hike includes
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- Certified local hiking guide
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- Route planning to your level
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- Trailhead transfers
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- Guesthouse booking on multi-day treks
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- Trekking poles on request
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- First-aid trained guide
Guided day · per person
Private and multi-day treks on request.
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Guided hiking and trekking in Svaneti
Svaneti is Georgia's premier trekking region, and the trails around Mestia and Ushguli deliver world-class mountain walking. Whether you want a gentle half-day to a glacier or a demanding multi-day traverse over high passes, we guide hikes for every level through alpine meadows, glacial valleys and villages crowned with medieval Svan towers.
A local guide changes the experience entirely — safe route-finding on trails that are often unmarked, the story behind every tower and pass, and the flexibility to adjust for weather and your pace. We handle guesthouses, meals and transfers so you can simply walk.
Popular hikes we guide
- Mestia to Ushguli trek — the classic four-day traverse of Upper Svaneti.
- Koruldi Lakes — a rewarding day above Mestia with Ushba views.
- Chalaadi Glacier — an easy, family-friendly day to a glacier snout.
- Adishi and Shdugra Waterfall — beautiful day options.
Who can hike in Svaneti
Everyone from families wanting easy glacier walks to seasoned trekkers after high passes. Tell us your fitness and time, and we will match the route. Summer season runs June to early October.
Related tours & guides
FAQ
Good to know
01Do I need a guide to hike in Svaneti?+
Many trails are unmarked and weather changes fast in the high Caucasus, so a local guide adds real safety and depth. Guiding also lets us arrange guesthouses, transfers and route changes on the fly.
02How difficult is hiking in Svaneti?+
It ranges from easy family day walks like Chalaadi Glacier to strenuous multi-day treks over 2,600 m passes. We match the route to your fitness and experience.