Summer in Svaneti
Glaciers, ridgelines, medieval villages and long daylight — active days combined with real local culture, from easy walks to high alpine treks.
Where we walk and ride
Eight ways to explore Svaneti
From gentle glacier walks to high alpine treks, horse riding and paragliding — every trip is led by local guides and tailored to your pace.
Hiking Tours
→Day walks and multi-day treks from easy to high alpine.
Horseback Riding
→Scenic rides through valleys and tower villages.
Mountain Hotel
→Comfortable base in Mestia with sauna and mountain views.
Climbing
→Guided alpine routes and peaks for experienced climbers.
Photography & Filming
→Access, logistics and local knowledge for shoots.
Paragliding
→Tandem flights over Mestia and the Caucasus peaks.
Mountain Biking
→Guided rides on mountain trails and old village roads.
Basecamp Experience
→Stay high under the peaks for multi-day adventures.
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Summer in Svaneti — hiking, trekking and mountain adventure
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.