Three days of day hikes from a Mestia hotel base: Chalaadi Glacier, the Hatsvali chairlift and Zuruldi ridge, and Koruldi Lakes with an optional 4×4 lift.
- —Hotel-based in Mestia for two nights, no camping or tent gear to carry
- —Chalaadi Glacier reached on a gentle forest walk, suitable for most fitness levels
- —Hatsvali cable car gets you to 2350m for Ushba and Tetnuldi views with limited walking
- —Koruldi Lakes day includes the option of a 4×4 jeep lift partway up, cutting the hike to roughly 1 to 1.5 hours one way
- —Licensed English-speaking guide on every hike, who knows which trails are passable that week
- —Private transfers from Zugdidi both ways, no group bus schedules to work around
Map: OpenStreetMap · Road route and driving times: OSRM · Times exclude stops.
- ✓ Private transfers Zugdidi to Mestia and back
- ✓ 2 nights in a Mestia hotel, breakfast included
- ✓ Licensed English-speaking hiking guide for all three days
- ✓ Guided walk to Chalaadi Glacier
- ✓ Hatsvali chairlift ticket
- ✓ Koruldi Lakes hike, with 4×4 lift option included
- ✓ All transport within Mestia for the programme
- — Flights or transport to and from Zugdidi
- — Lunches and dinners (restaurants in Mestia, checked at booking for current prices)
- — Travel and medical insurance
- — Personal hiking gear (boots, poles, rain shell)
- — Tips for guide and driver
- · Zugdidi to Mestia is roughly 4.5 hours by road, paved but with sharp bends in the upper section
- · Best hiking season is June to early October; Koruldi Lakes can hold snow into June and close early with the first autumn snowfall, checked at booking
- · Koruldi Lakes on foot requires good fitness and a full day; the 4×4 lift option suits most travellers instead
- · Weather changes quickly above Mestia, bring layers, a waterproof jacket and sun protection even on clear mornings
- · Sturdy hiking boots are needed for Chalaadi and Koruldi; trainers are fine for the Hatsvali ridge walk
- · Few ATMs in Mestia outside the main square, carry cash for meals and extras
Is this trip camping-based?
No. You sleep in a Mestia hotel both nights and go out on day hikes, returning to the same base each evening.
Can we skip the long Koruldi hike?
Yes. A 4×4 jeep lift takes you partway up, leaving a walk of about 1 to 1.5 hours to reach the lakes.
What happens if the weather closes a trail?
Your guide adjusts the plan on the day, for example swapping the order of hikes or shortening a route; this is common in Svaneti and is not a refund situation.
How fit do we need to be?
Moderate fitness covers Chalaadi and Hatsvali. Koruldi Lakes on foot is more demanding; the 4×4 option is there for anyone who prefers it.
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.
Original uploader was Polscience at en.wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons, Public domain
Koruldi Lakes with snow patches and reflecting high mountains in Svaneti. · Photo: Alexey Komarov / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
| Group | Per person | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 traveller | €1,184 ≈ $1,320 · 3,427 GEL | €1,184 ≈ $1,320 · 3,427 GEL |
| 2 travellers | €740 ≈ $825 · 2,142 GEL | €1,480 ≈ $1,650 · 4,284 GEL |
| 3 travellers | €703 ≈ $784 · 2,035 GEL | €2,109 ≈ $2,351 · 6,104 GEL |
| 4–6 travellers | €629 ≈ $701 · 1,821 GEL | €2,516 ≈ $2,805 · 7,282 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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