Western Georgia in 5 Days — Kutaisi, Canyons, Svaneti and Batumi

Kutaisi airport to the Black Sea in five days, with canyons, caves and two full nights among Svaneti's stone towers.

• —Starts right at Kutaisi airport, convenient for low-cost arrivals from Europe and the Gulf
• —Martvili Canyon and Prometheus Cave combined into one easy day before the mountains
• —Two full nights based in Mestia, enough time for the town itself and a day trip to Ushguli
• —Ushguli reached by 4×4 with a licensed driver who knows the Jvari Pass gravel sections
• —Ends on the Black Sea in Batumi, with the boulevard and Old Town as a relaxed final day
• —One driver-guide and one vehicle for the whole route, no changeovers between cities

• · The Jvari Pass section between Zugdidi and Mestia is partly gravel; it is normally open in late October but can close after early snow, checked at booking
• · Bring layers for Svaneti, afternoon weather changes quickly even when Kutaisi and Batumi are mild
• · Day 2 and Day 4 both involve several hours of driving, pace yourself and expect late arrivals
• · Sturdy shoes are useful in Ushguli and around the Svan towers, the ground is uneven
• · Hotel standards in Mestia are simpler than in Kutaisi or Batumi, rooms are checked individually at booking
• · A spare half day's buffer is worth asking about if you want time for Okatse Canyon as well

Prices are per person for two travelling together, in euros; solo travellers and larger groups are quoted on request. Every departure is private and adjusted to you. Hotels, wineries and restaurants on our routes are verified by GTour.