Four days by 4x4 from Kutaisi to Mestia, Ushguli and over the Zagar Pass to Lentekhi, crossing Svaneti's high passes with a driver who knows the gravel.
| Day 1 | Pick-up in Kutaisi and drive north through Zugdidi and the Enguri Gorge, past the Enguri Dam, into Upper Svaneti; arrive Mestia by late afternoon and walk among the medieval Svan towers before dinner at the guesthouse. |
| Day 2 | Full day by 4x4 to Ushguli along the rough road up the Enguri valley, with stops for views of Mount Shkhara; walk among the tower-houses of the four Ushguli villages and visit the Lamaria church before returning to Mestia for the night. |
| Day 3 | Leave Mestia and climb the Zagar Pass (2,620 m) by 4x4, the seasonal track connecting Upper and Lower Svaneti; descend through forested switchbacks into the Tskhenistsqali valley and reach Lentekhi by evening. |
| Day 4 | Drive down the Tskhenistsqali gorge through Lower Svaneti and Racha-Lechkhumi back to Kutaisi, with stops at viewpoints along the river; drop-off in Kutaisi in the afternoon, tour ends. |
Is this tour self-drive or with a driver?
It runs with a private driver and 4x4 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.