Five days timed for dawn and dusk light on Svan towers, Ushguli's UNESCO villages, and the glaciers of Tetnuldi and Shkhara.
| Day 1 | Pick-up in Kutaisi and drive to Mestia, roughly 4 to 5 hours on a paved mountain road with stops for landscape shots; late afternoon light session among Mestia's medieval Svan towers. |
| Day 2 | Early departure by 4x4 to Koruldi lakes for sunrise over Ushba and Tetnuldi, followed by the drive to Ushguli on the unpaved Mestia-Ushguli road, about 2.5 hours; evening shoot of Shkhara at dusk. |
| Day 3 | Full day based in Ushguli: dawn light on the tower-houses, a visit to Lamaria church, and a return at dusk for the changing colour on Shkhara's glaciers. |
| Day 4 | Drive and short walk to Adishi village, a less-visited Svan settlement with its own tower cluster and glacier views; return toward Mestia by evening. |
| Day 5 | Final morning light session in Mestia, then drive back to Kutaisi for drop-off, arriving mid to late afternoon depending on road conditions. |
What camera gear do I need?
A wide lens and a mid-range zoom cover most scenes; a tripod helps for low-light shots at dawn and dusk.
Is the tour physically demanding?
Most stops involve short walks, but Koruldi lakes requires about 45 minutes uphill from the vehicle, depending on snow conditions, checked at booking.
What happens if the weather closes in?
The itinerary has flexible days built in, and the guide reorders locations and shoot times around the forecast; the Mestia-Ushguli road is checked before departure.
Can this run outside May-June or September-October?
It can, but winter snow often closes the Mestia-Ushguli road and summer haze reduces mountain clarity, checked at booking.