Trek the 55 km Mestia-to-Ushguli trail through Zhabeshi and Adishi with a mountain guide, glacier river crossing by horse, and three guesthouse nights.
- —Classic 55 km Svan trail from Mestia to Ushguli via Zhabeshi, Adishi and Iprali, walked over four days with one short vehicle link.
- —Licensed mountain guide throughout, handling route-finding and the timing of the Adishi glacier river crossing.
- —Adishi glacier-fed river crossed by horse, the trail's technical highlight, included in the price rather than sold as an add-on.
- —Three nights in family-run guesthouses at Zhabeshi, Adishi and Ushguli, with home-cooked Svan dinners and breakfasts.
- —Luggage carried by vehicle on the stretches where the road allows, so you walk with a day pack only.
- —Ushguli's four villages and medieval tower-houses below Mount Shkhara reached on foot, at the end of the trail rather than from a jeep day trip.
Map: OpenStreetMap · Road route and driving times: OSRM · Times exclude stops.
- ✓ Licensed mountain guide for all four days
- ✓ 3 nights in family-run guesthouses at Zhabeshi, Adishi and Ushguli, half board
- ✓ Horse crossing of the Adishi glacier river
- ✓ Luggage transfer by vehicle where the road allows
- ✓ Transfer from Zugdidi or Mestia airport to Mestia at the start
- ✓ Return transfer from Ushguli to Mestia at the end
- ✓ All breakfasts and dinners at the guesthouses
- — International and domestic flights
- — Lunches on trekking days, carried as a packed lunch, cost checked at booking
- — Travel insurance with trekking and rescue cover
- — Personal trekking gear (boots, poles, rain shell)
- — Tips for the guide and guesthouse hosts
- · Expect 5 to 7 hours of walking a day on uneven mountain paths, with one steep climb toward Adishi; a reasonable level of fitness is required.
- · Best season is June to September; snow can close the high sections earlier or later in the year, checked at booking.
- · Guesthouses are simple, with shared bathrooms in most villages; hot water and electricity can be limited in Adishi.
- · Bring broken-in hiking boots, layered clothing, a waterproof shell and a headtorch.
- · The Adishi river crossing depends on water level and weather; the guide may adjust timing or method on the day.
- · Mobile signal is intermittent or absent between Zhabeshi and Ushguli.
How fit do I need to be for this trek?
You should be comfortable walking 15 to 17 km a day over uneven terrain with some ascent; no technical climbing is involved.
What happens if the Adishi river is too high to cross by horse?
The guide carries a contingency plan and decides on the day; horse crossing is the standard method used in normal water levels.
Can I skip part of the walk and rejoin by vehicle?
The Iprali to Ushguli stretch has a vehicle track, so you can rejoin the group by car on the final section if needed, checked at booking.
Is this a private trek or a joined group?
It runs as a private trek for your own party; combining with other hikers is possible on request, checked at booking.
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.
The Adishi Glacier, crossed by trekkers on the Mestia to Ushguli route through Svaneti. · Photo: Martin Lopatka / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
| Group | Per person | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 traveller | €1,584 ≈ $1,766 · 4,585 GEL | €1,584 ≈ $1,766 · 4,585 GEL |
| 2 travellers | €990 ≈ $1,104 · 2,865 GEL | €1,980 ≈ $2,208 · 5,731 GEL |
| 3 travellers | €941 ≈ $1,049 · 2,724 GEL | €2,823 ≈ $3,148 · 8,171 GEL |
| 4–6 travellers | €842 ≈ $939 · 2,437 GEL | €3,368 ≈ $3,755 · 9,748 GEL for four |
Private tour: your own car and driver, guide and hotels as described. Conversions at today's National Bank of Georgia rate.
Free cancellation up to 7 days before the tour. Between 7 days and 48 hours: 50 % of the price. Less than 48 hours or no-show: no refund. If a mountain road closes and the tour cannot run, you choose a new date or a full refund.
20 % deposit confirms the booking. Deposit by card or bank transfer when the date is confirmed; the balance in cash or by card at the start of the tour. No hidden fees — fuel, parking, driver and guide are included; entrance tickets, meals and hotels are listed per tour.
Since 1 January 2026 every foreign visitor to Georgia must hold health and accident insurance with cover of at least 30,000 GEL — see our guide to the rule. Our vehicles carry passenger liability insurance; your travel policy covers you.
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