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From Tbilisi: 4-Day Svaneti, Mestia & Ushguli Tour

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4-day trip from Tbilisi visiting Chaaladi Clacier, Mestia Neighborhoods and Margiani House Museum. Operated by Caucasus Gate, LLC.

Highlights

  • Explore Svaneti's towers and culture with a local guide on a 4-day tour

From Tbilisi: 4-Day Svaneti, Mestia & Ushguli Tour: Key Facts

PriceFrom $1013 per person
Duration4 days
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

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From Tbilisi: 4-Day Svaneti, Mestia & Ushguli Tour

4-day trip from Tbilisi visiting Chaaladi Clacier, Mestia Neighborhoods and Margiani House Museum. Operated by Caucasus ...
4 days
English
$1,013
Free cancellation

Full description

A 4-day trip out of Tbilisi taking in Chaaladi Clacier, Mestia Neighborhoods, Margiani House Museum and Ushguli 4WD drive. There are 7 stops in all.

The running order is Chaaladi Clacier, then Mestia Neighborhoods, then Margiani House Museum, then Ushguli 4WD drive, then Ushguli, and on from there.

The price covers transfer to Mestia and back to Tbilisi, Local Svan guide, 3 nights accommodation in Mestia guesthouse and Chalaadi Valley forest-and-river walk. It does not cover meals outside Included in the program and Personal expenses, so budget for those separately.

Tour Itinerary

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

Transfer to Upper Svaneti

Meet in central Tbilisi for an early-morning departure, or use the confirmed private pickup arrangement. Travel west across Georgia and then north toward Upper Svaneti, with practical comfort breaks and a scenic stop at Enguri Dam. The road becomes increasingly dramatic as it follows the Enguri gorge into the mountains. Arrive in Mestia in the late afternoon or early evening, check into your guesthouse for three consecutive nights and enjoy the evening at your own pace.

Chaaladi Clacier

After breakfast, meet your local Svan guide and explore the established Chalaadi Glacier trail for approximately 3 km return, usually 3 hours, with up to about 120 m of cumulative ascent. The route runs through forest and along the river and turns back before the exposed glacier forefield.

Mestia Neighborhoods

After lunch explore Mestia’s tower neighbourhoods on foot. Learn how the towers, family homes, defence traditions and present-day community fit together.

Margiani House Museum

visit the Margiani House Museum to step inside a traditional Svan home-and-tower complex, with standard admission included in the tour.

Ushguli 4WD drive

Eat an early breakfast and travel from Mestia to Ushguli by local 4WD after the daily road check.

Ushguli

Explore this highland settlement with your Svan guide at a measured pace among towers, homes, lanes and high-mountain scenery.

home-style lunch

Sit down for an included home-style lunch in a local guesthouse, with time to experience regional food in the place where it belongs. Continue your village and landscape time before returning to Mestia

Transfer back to Mestia

Return to Mestia on the same 4WD van.

long road back to Tbilisi

After breakfast, check out and begin the long road back to Tbilisi. Stop for comfort and a guest-paid snack or lunch along the way. Arrival is expected in the evening, depending on traffic, stops and mountain-road conditions. Plan an overnight in Tbilisi after the tour or book a same-day flight only when the connection has been specifically confirmed as realistic.

Includes

  • Transfer to Mestia and back to Tbilisi
  • Local Svan guide
  • 3 nights accommodation in Mestia guesthouse
  • Chalaadi Valley forest-and-river walk
  • Full day in Ushguli with local 4WD
  • Home-style lunch in Ushguli guesthouse
  • Visit to Margiani House Museum

Excludes

  • Meals outside Included in the program
  • Personal expenses

Important information

Meeting point

The operator confirms the exact meeting point and time once your booking is confirmed, and you will have it well before the day. If you would rather know before you book, message us on WhatsApp and we will ask them for you.

Know before you go

  • Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts

About this activity

Free cancellation
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Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration 4 days
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Frequently Asked Questions

Transfer to Mestia and back to Tbilisi, Local Svan guide, 3 nights accommodation in Mestia guesthouse, Chalaadi Valley forest-and-river walk, Full day in Ushguli with local 4WD, Home-style lunch in Ushguli guesthouse, Visit to Margiani House Museum
The duration of the From Tbilisi: 4-Day Svaneti, Mestia & Ushguli Tour is typically 4 days. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
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