Explore Georgia - Svaneti and Kazbegi

Overview

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Day treks in Georgia’s remote high mountain regions of Svaneti and Kazbegi.

Introduction

The trip starts with a flight to Georgia’s capital city, Tbilisi, from where you’ll travel west into the heart of the Svaneti region. This isolated area of subalpine forests, imposing glaciated mountains, deep gorges and medieval villages is famous for its rich church-art heritage, with tiny local churches boasting frescos 1,000 year old. You’ll trek though alpine meadows and over mountain passes, including the spectacular Guli Pass (2,925m), Tetnuldi Pass (2,700m) and Chkhutnieri Pass (2,700m) and view the highest peak in Georgia – Mount Shkhara (5,067m).

Having returned to Tbilisi, you’ll then travel north to Kazbegi and trek below the rocky Chaukhi mountains and 5,000m high Mount Kazbek. On this trip, which is suitable for fit walkers, you will be accommodated in a mix of hotels, guest houses and homestays. Tourism is increasing in Georgia, but you should expect to see an old-style way of life and to find the local people very welcoming.

Join us in Svaneti and Kazbegi

• Enjoy spectacular views of the high Caucasus mountains.
• Explore ancient architecture and art.
• Stay in local guest houses and homestays.
• Supported trek - you only need carry a day pack.

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Tailor Made Trips

We can organise this trek on a ‘tailor-made’ private basis for groups of friends, families, clubs, charities or any other group. The cost of going private can be surprisingly reasonable. Please contact us to discuss the itinerary and your preferred dates. We will then send you a quote, with no obligation.

Experience Required

This trek is suitable for fit walkers/trekkers who are able to walk for 6 – 7 hours a day with a light rucksack

Additional Information

If you wish to discuss any aspect of the trek or your suitability for it, please phone +44 (0)114 276 3322 or contact us.

Know Before You Go

Jagged Globe supports the British Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) ‘Know Before You Go’ campaign. We recommend that you read the FCO Travel Advice for Georgia on the FCO Website.

What the price includes

• Economy class return airfares from the UK (unless Land Only).
• UK Air Passenger Duty (excluded if joining land-only and you make your own international flight arrangements).
• 2 group road transfers between Airport and hotel, connecting with flights (excluded if joining land-only).
• All road transport by private vehicles as described in the itinerary.
• 4 nights' hotel accommodation in Tbilisi (4*) on a twin-sharing basis.
• 10 nights’ guest house, local hotel or homestay accommodation on a twin-sharing basis.
• Meals as per the PDF itinerary (B-breakfast/L-lunch/D-dinner).
• All costs for local English-speaking guide.
• Jagged Globe kitbag or lightweight fleece.

What the price does not include

• Visa fees.
• Overseas airports taxes not paid in advance through the international airline ticket.
• Bar bills and laundry.
• Travel insurance.
• Some lunch and evening meals – see daily meal plan in itinerary.
• Optional trips and sightseeing tours.
• Tips.

Tailor Made Trips

We can organise this trek on a ‘tailor-made’ private basis for groups of friends, families, clubs, charities or any other group. The cost of going private can be surprisingly reasonable. Please contact us to discuss the itinerary and your preferred dates. We will then send you a quote, with no obligation.

Insurance

You will need a travel insurance policy that caters for the activities you will undertake on your trip with Jagged Globe. It is a requirement of our booking conditions that you have such a policy. For a list of insurers who specialise in mountaineering, trekking and skiing, please see our Travel Insurance page »

Itinerary

Here is an outline itinerary for this trip. A more detailed day-to-day itinerary is available as a downloadable PDF »

Itinerary

Day 1 - 2:	Fly London to Tbilisi, transfer to hotel Overnight hotel.
Day 3:	Tbilisi - Kutaisi (230Km)
Day 4:	Kutaisi - Etseri (220Km)
Day 5:	Etseri - Baki Pass (2,460m) - Becho
Day 6:	Becho - Dolra Waterfalls - Becho
Day 7:	Becho - Guli Pass - Mestia
Day 8:	Mestia - Adishi
Day 9:	Adishi - Kala - Ushguli
Day 10:	Ushguli - Shkhara Glacier - Mestia
Day 11:	Mestia - Martvili - Tskaltubo (220Km)
Day 12:	Tskaltubo - Gori - Tbilisi (250Km)
Day 13:	Tbilisi sightseeing
Day 14:	Tbilisi - Kakheti Region - Tbilisi
Day 15:	Fly home

IMPORTANT NOTE: Every effort will be made to keep to the above itinerary, but as this is adventure travel in a remote mountain region, we cannot guarantee it! Weather conditions, availability of porters and the health of trekkers can all contribute to changes. The guide will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but please be prepared to be flexible if necessary.

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