Four days by 4×4 from Kutaisi to Mestia, Ushguli and over the Zagar Pass to Lentekhi, crossing Svaneti's high passes with a driver who knows the gravel.
- —Crosses the Zagar Pass (2,620 m), the rough link road between Upper and Lower Svaneti that most itineraries skip
- —Two nights in Mestia with a full day at Ushguli, Europe's highest year-round inhabited settlement, below Mount Shkhara
- —Ends in Lentekhi and the Tskhenistsqali gorge, a region most visitors never reach
- —Private 4×4 with driver throughout, no shared minivans or fixed group schedules
- —Guesthouse stays each night, run by Svan families, not hotel chains
- —One continuous loop rather than an out-and-back, so you see different valleys each day
Map: OpenStreetMap · Road route and driving times: OSRM · Times exclude stops.
- ✓ Private 4×4 with English-speaking driver for all 4 days
- ✓ Fuel, tolls, parking and driver's meals and accommodation
- ✓ 3 nights in Svan guesthouses (Mestia x2, Lentekhi x1), breakfast included
- ✓ All transfers between Kutaisi, Mestia, Ushguli and Lentekhi
- ✓ Route planning and road-condition checks before departure
- ✓ Support contact throughout the trip
- — Lunches and dinners except where noted
- — Ushguli community entrance fee, if applicable (checked at booking)
- — Travel insurance
- — Alcoholic drinks and personal expenses
- — Tips for driver and guesthouse hosts
- · The Zagar Pass is a gravel mountain track, passable roughly June to October depending on snow; closed outside this window, so dates are confirmed before booking
- · High clearance 4×4 is required throughout, this is not a tour for sedans or low-clearance vehicles
- · Pack layers: Mestia and Ushguli sit above 1,400 m and 2,000 m, with cold mornings even in summer
- · Mobile signal is patchy beyond Mestia; carry cash, card machines are unreliable in Ushguli and Lentekhi
- · Guesthouse bathrooms vary in size and hot-water schedule; this is a mountain trip, not a hotel circuit
- · Bring sturdy walking shoes for Ushguli's uneven stone paths and short walks around the towers
Is this tour self-drive or with a driver?
It runs with a private driver and 4×4 vehicle; the Zagar Pass and Ushguli road are not recommended for self-drive rental cars.
What is the Zagar Pass like?
A narrow gravel road over 2,620 m connecting Mestia to Lentekhi, usually open June to October; conditions are checked before each departure and the route adjusted if needed.
Can we stop the Svaneti leg short and skip Lentekhi?
Yes, the itinerary can end after Ushguli with a return to Kutaisi via the Enguri Gorge instead of the Zagar Pass; ask us to re-quote.
What is the price for a solo traveller or a group?
Solo €1,904, two travelling together €1,190 each, three €1,131 each, four to six €1,012 each.
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.
Panoramic view of the snow-capped Svaneti mountains above green valley forests. · Photo: T.Dept
Original uploader was Polscience at en.wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons, Public domain
| Group | Per person | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 traveller | €1,904 ≈ $2,123 · 5,511 GEL | €1,904 ≈ $2,123 · 5,511 GEL |
| 2 travellers | €1,190 ≈ $1,327 · 3,444 GEL | €2,380 ≈ $2,653 · 6,888 GEL |
| 3 travellers | €1,131 ≈ $1,261 · 3,273 GEL | €3,393 ≈ $3,783 · 9,820 GEL |
| 4–6 travellers | €1,012 ≈ $1,128 · 2,929 GEL | €4,048 ≈ $4,513 · 11,716 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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