Mestia-Ushguli trek – 4 days tour from Mestia – Budget Georgia

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4 Days

Availability : July to October

Min Age : 11+

Max People : 40

Tour Details

The Mestia-Ushguli trek is the most popular budget-friendly hiking adventure in Georgia’s spectacular Svaneti region. This classic Svaneti hiking tour connects the mountain town of Mestia with the UNESCO-listed village of Ushguli, offering breathtaking Caucasus landscapes at an affordable price. The 4-day Mestia to Ushguli hike passes through traditional Svan villages, alpine meadows, glacier rivers, and panoramic mountain passes. Along the way, you’ll enjoy authentic local guesthouses, homemade meals, and stunning views of the Greater Caucasus range, including the towering Mount Shkhara. If you’re looking for a trekking tour in Georgia, the Mestia–Ushguli route offers unbeatable value, cultural immersion, and some of the most scenic hiking trails in the Caucasus Mountains. Join our affordable Svaneti trekking tour and discover why this is Georgia’s most iconic multi-day hike.

Tour details

Season – July to October
Type – Hiking
Duration – 4 days
Start/Finish – Mestia (This tour is available from Kutaisi and Batumi as well)
Total hiking distance – 51 km

Availability
Scheduled group tours in 2026

July 21-24th
August 18-21th
September 22-25th

Private tour is available for any dates from July till the end of October

Detailed itinerary
Prices
Group tour – 1250 GEL per person
Private tour prices

1 person – 2900 GEL
2 persons – 3400 GEL
3 persons – 3780 GEL
4 persons – 4220 GEL
5 persons – 4660 GEL
6 persons – 5360 GEL
7 persons – 5800 GEL
8 persons – 6240 GEL
9 persons – 6680 GEL
10 persons – 7120 GEL

Prices cover

Professional mountain guide
3 nights in the guesthouses
Full board meals (Breakfast and dinner in the guesthouse, lunch pack to go)
River crossing service by the horse (Day 3)
Transportation from Ushguli to Mestia bt the van

Prices don’t cover

Luggage transportation service between the guesthouses – 600 GEL per vehicle (1 vehicle can fit the luggage of 6 persons)

Necessary equipment for the trek

Hiking shoes with ankle support
Outdoor pants
Merino wool, or synthetic material t-shirts, or sun hoodie (highly recommended)
Warm wool fleece, or hoodie
Sun hat, buff and sunglasses
Trekking poles (at least one pole)
Waterproof raincoat
40+ liters volume hiking backpack with waterproof rain cover
Personal items and necessary medications in the waterproof bag

Departure & Return Location

John F.K. International Airport (Google Map)

Departure Time

3 Hours Before Flight Time

Price Includes

Price Excludes

Itinerary

Day 1 Mestia (1,500 m) → Zhabeshi (1,850 m)Distance: ~12 kmTypical walking time: 4–6 hours (moderate pace, breaks)

Elevation gain: +400 m

Elevation loss: ~0–50 m

Difficulty: easy–moderate

Overnight: guesthouse in Zhabeshi

Day 2 Zhabeshi (1,850 m) → Adishi (2,040 m)Distance: 12 kmTypical walking time: 4–6 hoursElevation gain: +150–250 m

Elevation loss: ~0–150 m

Difficulty: easy–moderate

Overnight: guesthouse in Adishi

Day 3 Adishi (2,040 m) → Iprali (1900 m)Distance: ~16 kmTypical walking time: 7-8 hoursElevation gain: +300 m

Elevation loss: ~440 m

Difficulty: moderate (longer day, some uneven ground)

Overnight: guesthouse in Iprali

Day 4 Iprali (1900 m) → Ushguli (2,200 m)Distance: ~11 kmTypical walking time: 4-5 hoursElevation gain: +300 m

Elevation loss: ~0–200 m

Difficulty: easy–moderate

Once the hike is over in Ushguli we drive back to Mestia

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