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Hikers on a mountain trail in Svaneti on a Georgia adventure tour package from India

Towers in the Clouds: Svaneti & Kazbegi Adventure

Glaciers, alpine lakes and stone towers in Georgia's wildest corner.

ToursGeorgia 7n 8d Svaneti Adventure

Tour Overview

Route

Tbilisi (TBS) → Stepantsminda (Kazbegi day hike) → Uplistsikhe → Kutaisi → Enguri Dam → Mestia → Chalaadi Glacier → Ushguli → Koruldi Lakes → Kutaisi (KUT)

Duration

7N - 8D

Tour Highlights

Hiking from Stepantsminda up to Gergeti Trinity Church below Mount Kazbek

Scrambling through the rock-cut halls of Uplistsikhe cave town

Stopping at the Enguri Dam on the climb into Upper Svaneti

Hiking to the face of Chalaadi Glacier across a suspension bridge

Riding a 4x4 to the Koruldi Lakes for Mount Ushba's reflection

Spending a full day among the stone towers of Ushguli

Eating home-cooked Svan dinners at a family guesthouse in Mestia

Watching sunset over Mestia's towers from the Zuruldi ridge

Attractions Covered

Gergeti Trinity Church — 14th-century church at 2,170 metres, reached on foot from StepantsmindaAnanuri Fortress — 17th-century fortress-church on the Georgian Military RoadUplistsikhe — Ancient cave town carved into rock above the Mtkvari riverKutaisi — Base city in western Georgia with Bagrati Cathedral and the Colchis FountainEnguri Dam — One of the tallest concrete arch dams in the worldMestia (UNESCO Upper Svaneti) — Mountain town of medieval Svan defence towersChalaadi Glacier — Glacier trail starting a short drive from MestiaHatsvali & Zuruldi — Ropeway towards a ridge with views of Mount UshbaKoruldi Lakes — Alpine lakes at around 2,700 metres above MestiaUshguli — Highland village of stone towers at around 2,100 metres below Shkhara

Photo Gallery

Hikers on a mountain trail in Svaneti on a Georgia adventure tour package from India
Guesthouse and Svan towers in Mestia on a Mestia Ushguli trip from India
Home-cooked Svan dinner with cheese bread at a Mestia guesthouse on a Svaneti trekking tour
Hikers at Gergeti Trinity Church after the Kazbegi climb on a Georgia adventure tour

Tour Itinerary

Route

Tbilisi (TBS) → Stepantsminda (Kazbegi day hike) → Uplistsikhe → Kutaisi → Enguri Dam → Mestia → Chalaadi Glacier → Ushguli → Koruldi Lakes → Kutaisi (KUT)

Duration

7N - 8D

Important Note:

Itinerary is subject to change based on local conditions, weather, and other factors. We'll do our best to adhere to the schedule but flexibility may be required.

Tour Inclusions

What's Included

  • 2 nights in a 3-star hotel near Old Tbilisi (twin-sharing)
  • 2 nights in a 3-star hotel in Kutaisi (one before and one after Svaneti)
  • 3 nights in a family-run Svan guesthouse in Mestia with home-cooked dinners (twin-sharing)
  • Daily breakfast throughout
  • 4 dinners: 3 at the Mestia guesthouse and a celebration dinner in Kutaisi
  • Vegetarian meals confirmed as standard on all included meals; Jain meals on request (very limited in Svaneti — TBC)
  • Private vehicle with driver for all transfers and intercity drives (arrival TBS, departure KUT)
  • 4x4 vehicles for Ushguli and Koruldi Lakes
  • Local English-speaking mountain guide for the Kazbegi, Chalaadi, Koruldi and Ushguli days
  • Entry tickets: Uplistsikhe, Mestia Museum of History and Ethnography, Hatsvali ropeway (seasonal — TBC)
  • Pre-trip briefing call on hike gradings and packing
  • 5% GST and all applicable local taxes
  • 24/7 on-trip support via WhatsApp and call

What's Not Included

  • International airfare (unless specified)
  • Georgia e-visa fees (amount TBC at booking, subject to change)
  • Travel insurance (strongly recommended, with cover for hiking up to 3,000 metres; may be mandatory for entry — TBC)
  • Personal expenses — tips, laundry, phone calls, minibar
  • Lunches and meals beyond inclusions
  • Hiking gear (boots, poles, rain jacket) — rental can be arranged on request
  • Optional activities not listed in itinerary
  • Any services not explicitly mentioned under Inclusions

Cancellation Policy

  • 130+ days before departure: Full refund minus 10% processing fee
  • 215–29 days before departure: 50% refund
  • 37–14 days before departure: 25% refund
  • 4Less than 7 days or no-show: Non-refundable
  • 5Force majeure: Full credit note valid 12 months

Important Note:

We recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect your trip investment. Please read all terms and conditions carefully before booking.

Package Upgrade Options

Enhance your trip with these optional upgrades. Tell us what you'd like when you enquire.

  • Hotel Upgrade to 4-star in Tbilisi, Kutaisi and Mestia (where available): +₹9,500 per person
  • Private Transfers Throughout: Already included — replace the Kutaisi–Mestia road leg with a domestic flight into Mestia (small aircraft, weather-dependent — TBC): +₹8,000 per person
  • Tandem Paragliding over Gudauri on the Kazbegi day: +₹8,500 per person
Starting from
₹66990.00per person

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Stone towers of Ushguli below Shkhara's glaciers on a Georgia adventure tour package

Why Safari Sutra?

Most Georgia packages from India never get past Tbilisi and Kazbegi; we give Svaneti three full days, stay with a Svan family rather than in a chain hotel, and fly you out of Kutaisi so you don't spend a day driving back to Tbilisi. Every hike is led by a local mountain guide and graded honestly before you book.

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