Georgia: Trekking the Transcaucasian Trail

Trip Type: Walking & Trekking

9 Days
1 - 12 People

Starts From:

NZD $3,445.00 /Person

Take on this incredible, nine-day trekking adventure through Georgia’s Caucasus Mountains. Warm up with a hike from Kojori to Tbilisi, then head to the …

Georgia: Trekking the Transcaucasian Trail

Take on this incredible, nine-day trekking adventure through Georgia’s Caucasus Mountains. Warm up with a hike from Kojori to Tbilisi, then head to the Svaneti region. Trek to Chaaladi Glacier in Mestia, then take on the Transcaucasian Trail to Ushguli along forest paths and cow tracks, over mountain passes and viewpoints, across meadows and streams and through villages, meeting locals along the way. At the end of each day, you can enjoy well-deserved, home-cooked feasts while learning about the Svans people. This is an adventure mixed with rewarding challenges, sweeping mountain views, hospitable local culture and lasting memories.

Itinerary

Trip Inclusions

Meals

8 breakfasts and 4 dinners are included

Transport

Private Minivan, 4WD

Accomodation

Hotel (3 nights), Guesthouse (5 nights)

Included Activities

Tbilisi - Cable car
Kojori - Udzo Monastery
Tbilisi - Kojori to Tbilisi hike
Mestia - Chaaladi Glacier Hike
Transcaucasian Trail - Mestia to Zhabeshi hike
Transcaucasian Trail - Zhabeshi to Adishi hike
Transcaucasian Trail - Adishi to Iprari hike
Transcaucasian Trail - Iprari to Ushguli hike
Jvari - Enguri Dam Stop
Kutaisi - Leader-led orientation walk

Trip Highlights

Trek from Mestia to Ushguli – one of the most classic sections of the 3000 km (1864 mi) Transcaucasian Trail. This sustainable trail is still being developed in the Great Caucasus Mountains, across three countries and over 150 communities.
Take in the stunning natural scenery along the way, moving from snow-capped summits to open alpine meadows, through dense forests and to massive glaciers.
See the region’s unique tower houses, dotted across the mountain valleys and visit Ushguli – a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the highest continuously inhabited settlements in Europe.
Spend nights in the quiet mountains in local homestays and guesthouses. Local, home-cooked meals and warm hospitality are a great way to reset after spending all day on your feet!
Trek hassle-free as your luggage is transferred to your destination every day and packed lunch is provided, leaving you with only your day pack and walking poles, so you can focus on soaking up the challenge.