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# Svaneti Day Hikes — Koruldi Lakes, Chalaadi Glacier and Hatsvali, 3 Days

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- Published: 2026-10-27
- Updated: 2026-10-27
- Language: en
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€740 per person3 days / 2 nightsPrivate · car & English-speaking guideBased on two travellers

Three days of day hikes from a [Mestia](https://gtour.ge/georgia/mestia/) hotel base: Chalaadi Glacier, the Hatsvali chairlift and Zuruldi ridge, and Koruldi Lakes with an optional 4×4 lift.

The route

[Mestia](https://gtour.ge/georgia/mestia/)[Hatsvali Ski Resort](https://gtour.ge/georgia/hatsvali-ski-resort/)

Why this tour

- —Hotel-based in [Mestia](https://gtour.ge/georgia/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

Itinerary

Day 1Private transfer from Zugdidi to [Mestia](https://gtour.ge/georgia/mestia/), around 4.5 hours on a paved but winding mountain road with stops for photos. Afternoon walk through Mestia's old quarter among its medieval Svan defensive towers, with time to settle into the hotel before dinner.

Day 2Morning guided walk to Chalaadi Glacier, about 2 to 3 hours round trip through pine forest with a gradual approach to the glacier face. After lunch in [Mestia](https://gtour.ge/georgia/mestia/), take the Hatsvali chairlift up and walk the ridge toward Zuruldi for open views of Ushba and the main Caucasus ridge.

Day 3Full day at Koruldi Lakes above [Mestia](https://gtour.ge/georgia/mestia/). Choose the full hike, around 900m of ascent over roughly 3 to 4 hours each way, or take the 4×4 jeep lift to a higher starting point and walk the final stretch to the lakes. Return to Mestia in the afternoon, then private transfer back to Zugdidi.

Included

- ✓ 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

Not included

- — 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

Good to know

- · Zugdidi to [Mestia](https://gtour.ge/georgia/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](https://gtour.ge/georgia/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](https://gtour.ge/georgia/mestia/) outside the main square, carry cash for meals and extras

Questions

**Is this trip camping-based?**
No. You sleep in a [Mestia](https://gtour.ge/georgia/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](/verified/).

*Image: Chalaadi Glacier moraine beneath Mount Chatintau under clear blue sky. Photo: Jelger Groeneveld / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0*

*Image: Panoramic view of the snow-capped Svaneti mountain range above a green valley. Photo: T.Dept
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