2-Day Svaneti Adventure : from Batumi
ID: GYG728712-1183165
Category:
Country: Georgia
Duration:
2 days
Description
Join us for a thrilling 2-day tour from Batumi to Svaneti! Experience Enguri Dam, a cable car ride to Hatsvali, and explore Ushguli. In summer, we'll visit Chalaadi Glacier.Unforgettable views await!
Day 1 – Mestia
We’ll start picking up guests at 06:00 and leave the city by 06:30. Our first stop will be the beautiful Enguri Water Dam. After exploring the dam, we’ll head towards Mestia, stopping at a local restaurant for a delicious lunch along the way. We’ll also make several stops to snap some photos and take in the stunning waterfalls and incredible views of the Caucasus Mountain Range.
By 13:00, we’ll arrive in Mestia. Our first stop here will be Hatsvali Ski Resort, where you can take a thrilling cable car ride from 1500 to 2300 meters. At the top, enjoy amazing views of the Ushba (4700-4710m) and Tetnuldi (4850m) mountains, and if you’re up for it, try some skiing or other snow activities!
The tour wraps up at 16:00 at Credo Bank, where you’ll spend the night in Mestia.
Day 2 – Ushguli
Today, we’re off on an exciting off-road adventure to Ushguli, the highest settlement in Europe! We’ll kick things off at 10:00 AM from Credo Bank, located at #38 Tamar Mefe Street in Mestia. Our first stop will be the enchanting Tower of Love, which tells a captivating story of forbidden romance.
Then, we’ll continue our off-roading journey to Ushguli. Once we arrive, our vehicles will be parked in the center, and you’ll have three hours to explore this historic settlement, filled with ancient towers and churches.
We’ll head back to Mestia by 15:00, where we’ll switch vehicles and begin our journey back to Batumi, dropping you off at your hotels by 21:00.
Note: If the road to Ushguli is closed due to snow, we’ll visit Tetnuldi Ski Resort instead. Looking forward to an amazing adventure with you!
Highlights
- Enguri Water Dam & Scenic Views: Boat ride, Caucasus mountains, waterfalls.
- Chalaadi Glacier Hike: 3-hour trek, alpine landscapes, glacier.
- Ushguli, Europe's Highest Village: Off-road to ancient towers, UNESCO churches.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
WARNING: Since infants do not incur a charge, they are required to be seated on an adult's lap during the journey. If a separate seat is requested for an infant, a full fare will be applied. This policy ensures fairness in our pricing structure while accommodating the comfort and safety of all passengers.
Please note that the tour price includes transportation and guiding services only. Therefore, guests are responsible for booking their accommodation in Mestia independently. This arrangement allows guests the flexibility to choose accommodation that best suits their preferences and budget while enjoying our guided tour services.
Day 1:
Mestia tour from Batumi
06:30 - Departure from Budget Georgia's office in Batumi
The tour finishes by 15:00 at Credo Bank Mestia
Chalaadi Glacier Hike
17:00 - Departure from Credo Bank Mestia
The tour finishes by 20:00 at Credo Bank Mestia
Day 2
Ushguli tour
10:00 - Departure from Credo Bank Mestia
The tour finishes by 15:00 at Credo Bank Mestia
Mestia - Batumi transfer
16:00 - Departure from Credo Bank Mestia
The transfer finishes at Budget Georgia's office by 22:00
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
