A full day on foot from Mazeri up the Dolra valley to the glacier and waterfalls beneath Ushba, with a mountain guide for the whole route.
- —Starts directly from Mazeri village, a 20-minute drive from Mestia, no overnight camp needed
- —Ushba's twin summits, 4,710 metres, stay in view for most of the walk up the valley
- —Trail follows the Dolra river through forest and alpine pasture to the glacier tongue and waterfalls
- —Licensed mountain guide included for the full day, briefed on current trail conditions
- —Moderate grade, around 14-16 km round trip with 700-900 m of ascent, suited to regular hikers rather than climbers
- —Same-day return to Mestia, so your hotel booking stays simple
- ✓ Licensed mountain guide for the full day
- ✓ Return transport between Mestia and Mazeri
- ✓ Packed lunch and drinking water
- ✓ First aid kit and route safety briefing
- ✓ Hotel pickup and drop-off in Mestia
- — Personal hiking gear (boots, poles, rain jacket)
- — Travel and mountain rescue insurance
- — Gratuities
- — Mestia accommodation
- · Moderate fitness required, roughly 5-6 hours of walking on uneven and sometimes muddy ground
- · Weather in Svaneti changes quickly; the guide may shorten the route or turn back for safety
- · Season runs June to October; by late October the trail can already be closed by early snow, checked at booking
- · Wear sturdy waterproof boots, bring layers and sunglasses, and carry a reusable water bottle
- · No mobile signal for most of the route
- · Trekking poles are recommended, especially for the descent
Do we actually walk onto the Ushba glacier?
No. The trail brings you to the glacier tongue and the waterfalls below it; stepping onto the ice would require technical equipment and is not part of this itinerary.
How fit do I need to be?
You should be comfortable walking 5-6 hours on uneven terrain with some elevation gain. It is not a technical climb, but it is a full day on your feet.
Is late October too late to book this?
The route normally runs June to October. Conditions this late in the season depend on recent snowfall and are checked at booking before we confirm the date.
What happens if the weather turns bad on the day?
The guide decides on site whether to shorten the route or turn back early. Reaching the final viewpoint is secondary to safety.
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.
Mount Ushba rises above its namesake glacier under clear skies. · Photo: Деан Лазаревски / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
| Group | Per person | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 traveller | €272 ≈ $303 · 787 GEL | €272 ≈ $303 · 787 GEL |
| 2 travellers | €170 ≈ $190 · 492 GEL | €340 ≈ $379 · 984 GEL |
| 3 travellers | €162 ≈ $181 · 469 GEL | €486 ≈ $542 · 1,407 GEL |
| 4–6 travellers | €145 ≈ $162 · 420 GEL | €580 ≈ $647 · 1,679 GEL for four |
Private tour: your own car and driver and English-speaking guide. 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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