4-day Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti Tour
4-day Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti Tour
4-day Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti Tour
4 Days Starting and ending in Tbilisi, Georgia
Visiting: Freedom Square, Senaki, Nokalakevi archaeological Museum, Chkhorotsku, Inguri Dam, Mestia, Chalaadi Glacier, Zugdidi, Tbilisi
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Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 15
Physical rating:
Low, Medium
Age range:
1-99
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Tour Overview
Guaranteed small group rural tour to Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti starts from Tbilisi. Explore the unique, untapped mixture of local cultural heritage; visit Nokalakevi archaeological site, natural wonders of Martvili Canyon, small remote towns of Mestia, Senaki, Chkhorotsku and Zugdidi, take optional jeep tour to Ushguli or easy trekking to Chalaadi Glacier. Escape from the city life to the rural areas of the Greater Caucasus Mountains, enjoy landscapes and nature, meet local people, and taste local food. All of these will happen in four days! 13:00-14:00 Arrivals from Batumi and Kutaisi are very welcome! Join us in central area of Senaki.
Itinerary
Day 1 : Tbilisi - Senaki - Nokalakevi - Chkhorotsku
Location: Freedom Square, Senaki, Nokalakevi archaeological Museum, Chkhorotsku
Accommodation: Homestay
Meals Included: Dinner
We pick you up from Tbilisi hotel at 08:00 and transfer you to Senaki Caffe Apetito (4 hr 3 min (286 km)). On the way, we do several stops to stretch the legs.
13:00-14:00 Meet with other members joining from Kutaisi and Batumi at Senaki Kafe Apetito near Senaki State Drama Theater.
The tour starts from Nokalakevi archaeological museum-reserve, located about 17 minutes’ drive from Senaki (16.5 km). Guided Excursion will take about one hour. Visit renovated museum halls, archaeological fragments of thermal baths, churches, citadel, and escape tunnel leading to the beautiful riverside.
The next site to visit today is Martvili Canyon. Enjoy the scenery of Samegrelo waterfalls and take a 20 minutes boat trip in the Abasha green color river. Tour continues for approximately an hour.
In the evening arrival in Chkhorotsku, a small town, where tourists usually pass by. Unique experience!
The small family guesthouse is the only opportunity for an overnight stay here, but on the other hand, family experience is the best chance to explore the real rural lifestyle. Dinner and overnight in Chkhorotsku guesthouse.
Day 2 : Chkhorotsku - Inguri Dam - Mestia
Location: Chkhorotsku, Inguri Dam, Mestia
Accommodation: Homestay
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
08:30 After breakfast at the guest house, check out and drive to Zemo Svaneti, Mestia and its surroundings. Move up the mountain serpentine of the Caucasus, the height of the rise is from 180 m above sea level in Chkhorotsku to 1500 m in Mestia and 2200 m in Ushguli.
The first must-stop site on the way is Enguri Dam –a very impressive, picturesque gorge and the biggies construction of Soviet times (1 h from Chkhorotsku – 50 km). Doing 20-30 minutes photo stop here and continue to Upper Svaneti. 103 km left from here to Mestia, but non-stop time generally takes about 2 h, 20 min. Make as many stops as you like and feel the spirit of the roaring waterfalls, the Inguri River, mountains and unspoiled wildlife.
14:00 Arrival to Mestia, an administrative center of Svaneti region, surrounded by the three major summits: Ushba North (4690 m), Ushba South (4710 m) and the bride Tetnuldi (4858 m). Villages around Mestia – Latali, Lenjeri and Mulakhi, keep traditional lifestyle. There are 78 medieval churches and defensive towers decorated with medieval frescoes in Mestia and its surrounding villages.
This is the reason, why we head to the tower-museum of Margiani (12th c.) immediately after our arrival.
Pay a visit to mineral sparkling spring, Seti square, and the Svaneti Museum of History and Ethnography of Mestia. The museum’s collection includes ethnographic and archaeological findings, old manuscripts, Orthodox icons painted in the local Svaneti style.
In Mestia stay at the local family guesthouse and enjoy homemade dinner.
Dinner and overnight in Mestia.
Day 3 : Mestia - Chalaadi Trekking - Mestia
Location: Mestia, Chalaadi Glacier, Mestia
Accommodation: Homestay
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Trek grade: Easy to Moderate, distance 6 km, duration 5-6 h, elevation - 1920 m, trail trek, sleigh track
Chalaadi trail begins after crossing a small hanging bridge on the river of Mestiachala. After reaching the ruins of an old hut, the trail continues through various types of landscapes – the birch forest and rocky valley covered with stones of different shapes. Mount Chatini is clearly visible from this valley, while on its south face the Chalaadi glacier takes shape.
Continue towards the Chatini mountain and finally at 1920m above sea level, reach Chalaadi glacier.
In a few words, the trail is quite an easy walk with many views of the high mountains and snowy peaks of the Greater Caucasus range.
From Chalaadi walk back to Mestia.
Dinner and overnight in Mestia.
Day 4 : Mestia - Zugdidi - Tbilisi
Location: Mestia, Zugdidi, Tbilisi
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast in Mestia guesthouse, check out and drive to Zugdidi – administrative center of Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti Region, Zugdidi Municipality. Visit Dadiani Palace Historical Museum and Botanical garden. The excursion will take about one hour.
Optional visit of Zugdidi farmer’s market, buy local spices, homemade sauce Tkemali and Satsebeli, homemade cheese Sulguni, and Honey.
Drive back to Tbilisi. Evening arrival in Tbilisi. Drop off to your overnight place is included.
What's Included
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
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Accommodation
1 x overnight in Chkhorotsku guesthouse. 2 x overnights in Mestia Ushba guesthouse or similar
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Meals – Half Board
3 x breakfasts - days 2,3,4 3 x dinners - days 1,2,3
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Local Taxes
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Fully Guided
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Entrance Fees
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
What's Not Included
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International Travel
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Country Entry Visas
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Drinks with Meals
Optional Extras
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Private airport transfers in Tbilisi
Double way private transfer to/from Tbilisi airport to/from Tbilisi hotel
Check out our Q&As
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
Entry visa fees and procedures are not included in the price of the tour.
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Airport transfers are not included in the price, but can be booked as an optional service with additional price.
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
All entrance fees according to the program are included in the price.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes, tour price includes English-speaking guide service.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
We follow the up-to-date COVID-19-related guidelines and regulations from the local authorities, as well as 'Covid-19 Health and Safety Guidelines' informed and advised to travel industries by the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA).
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How long has the tour company been trading?
We have been on International travel market since 2006.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
No.
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Free Date Changes
Georgian Holidays LLC allows you to make 2 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 60 days before the start of the tour.
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Low Deposit
Georgian Holidays LLC requires a minimum deposit of 300 EUR per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 14 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of georgian holidays llc charges.
Up to 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 0 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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We follow Covid-19 Health and Safety Guidelines by Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA)
By following the guidelines provided by Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA), we make sure to minimize any potential risk associated with COVID-19 during your trip to Georgia.
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