Svaneti Mountain Villages 4x4 Safari

Immerse yourself in the authentic Georgian culture and breathtaking scenery of the Svaneti Mountains. Explore charming villages, hike to a stunning waterfall, and marvel at medieval defense towers.

Duration: 2 days
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Kutaisi - Ushguli - Lamaria Church - Shkhara Glacier - Mestia.

Kutaisi - Depart from Kutaisi in the morning to embark on a stunning journey to the mountains.
Ushguli - Explore the 9th-century Lamaria Church, hike to the Shkhara Glacier, and capture iconic photos of Ushguli from the Queen Tamar Castle viewpoint.

Mestia - Hatsvali Lift -…

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Guide
What's Not Included
  • Accommodation (you should book it in Mestia)
  • Hatsvali Cable car, optional (25 Gel)
  • Entrance fees
  • Entrance fees
  • Entrance fees
Additional Information

Embark on a 2- or 3-day journey from Kutaisi to explore remote mountain villages! Venture off-road to reach Ushguli, one of Europe’s highest continuously inhabited villages, home to approximately 200 residents living at an altitude of 2,100 meters, isolated each winter. Travel in a 4x4 along a breathtaking mountain road, hike to the Shkhara Glacier, and…

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Y4782vfpabloc
Sep 15, 2025
Recommended at 200%. AMAZING Experience! :) - Brutal experience, out of 10! Super recommended. Teona, the guide is a super responsible person with the group (we were only 2 couples, which made it closer and special even) and very interesting and attentive. He knows the region wonderfully and transmits his passion for the Georgian mountains at every turn. He had many details with us during the trip (I buy typical bread, a bottle of wine, offer me his canes for trekking, chocolate,... Incredible) as well as recommendations and information of interest about the country. It was better than we expected. Recommended at 200%.
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Marliesv292
Sep 11, 2025
Great tour - I really loved this tour. All the activities were great, the hike to the glacier was fun and I appreciatie you can pick your own hotel in Mestia. We had James as a tour guide and driver; he was fun, informative, and very happy to stop for photographs along the way. This might have been my favourite tour I’ve ever done.
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Hans
Sep 11, 2025
Unique experience you should not miss - This 2 day excursion exceeded all my expectations Despite the rain and the long distance covered we had a truthfully great and unique experience with our guide James to see this region of Georgia everyone should visit Svaneti! I would say this is the best part of all of Georgia’s nice places. Nature, culture, animals not so many tourists and a great variety in sites to explore make this excursion a MUST do Hats off for our great driver James
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Mariangela2492
Aug 21, 2025
Strongly recommended - We have just returned from a two-day "safari" in Svaneti, staying overnight in Mestia. We did the 4x4 tour with Teona, a kind, helpful and prepared person. He made us fall in love with this land with his stories, from which a deep attachment and sincere empathy for the Georgian people shone through. On the first day we had the chance to do a short and easy trek (2 hours about) to get closer to the glacier. Despite the bad weather on the second day prevented us from making the cable car ride to enjoy the beautiful view, we fell back on the visit of the Enguri Dam, an important engineering work. Overall we recommend this tour: the landscapes are breathtaking, the urban agglomerations with very characteristic tower houses and divine food, as in every place in Georgia. Thank you Teona and happy birthday! ❤️☺️ We hope to see you again soon!
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74seanc
Aug 17, 2025
Amazing adventures in Svaneti - This Svaneti Villages tour ended up being the absolute highlight of our trip to Georgia. The views in Svaneti are just breathtaking, Ushguli and especially the Shkhara Glacier were the best parts. The tour itself was really full-on, with so much to see and do that we never once felt bored. But honestly, what made the overall experience great was our guide, Ana. She wasn’t just super knowledgeable and professional, but also really warm and down-to-earth. She always made sure we were comfortable and enjoying ourselves, and you could tell how much she genuinely loves Svaneti. It honestly felt more like traveling with a friend than with a guide. Out of all the tours we did in Georgia, this was by far the best one. If you’re planning to go to Svaneti, we can’t recommend this tourenough!
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Escape29214644606
Jun 23, 2025
Excellent private transfer Ushguli - Kutaisi - Ana is an amazing driver! After our Mestia-Ushguli hike we were looking for a faster transfer to Kutaisi. The car was in a great condition, Ana shared very useful insights into Georgia and we made stops when needed - 100% recommended!
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Christine-schoep
Jun 23, 2025
Wonderful excursion - We had a wonderful time with a super nice, fun and very helpful guide. We visited great places and always felt safe in the car, which was not so easy with the partly special roads. We would do this tour again anytime
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Bianca
May 21, 2025
Simply fantastic trip! - Fantastic trip!!!! Svaneti is one of the most beautiful places in this world (and I have seen already a few). So well organised from the beginning till the end. Easy booking and correspondence over WhatsApp, easy payment and a really good guide. Jamali was the perfect guide. He knows all the best spots for great pictures and gives lots of information about Georgia. Highly recommended to do this trip with this organisation. Simply loved it. Thank you for two beautiful days! ❤️❤️❤️
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Seaside302167
Apr 19, 2025
This tour is worth every kilometer—especially if the weather is good, as it was in our case, and you have a great guide - This tour is worth every kilometer—especially if the weather is good, as it was in our case, and you have a knowledgeable guide. We went in the second half of April and were lucky with the weather. We saw stunning views, immersed ourselves in Georgian history, and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Before the tour, we were really hoping for good weather, because in the mountains, you never know… especially in spring, when the weather can change daily. Everything aligned for us: a knowledgeable and amazing guide Teona, breathtaking scenery, authentic and historic villages, sunny skies, and a wonderfully spent day! We travel a lot as a family and always look for something authentic with that "Wow" effect. We definitely found it on this tour! It’s truly magical. Just keep in mind that the weather is the one thing the tour guides cannot control.
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Gabrieles3
Sep 10, 2024
Perfect experience! - Our two-day tour was very well organized. The places we visited in Svaneti are spectacular, far beyond our expectations. Our van was comfortable and comfortable, but above all our driver and Guide Roman is nice, kind, reliable and does his job with passion. Thanks again, Roman and Megobari Tours
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From $133
up to 15 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).