A balanced 5-day Svaneti tour combining Mestia, Ushguli, Becho Valley, Shdugra Waterfall, Chalaadi Glacier, hidden villages, family guesthouses, local food, and light hiking in the Caucasus Mountains.

Explore the cultural heart of Svaneti on an easy walking tour through Mestia. With a local guide, visit the historical districts of Lanchvali and Lekhtagi, learn about medieval Svan towers and traditional houses, and discover important cultural sites such as the Mestia Museum of History and Ethnography, Margiani family house, Transfiguration Church, and Mikheil Khergiani Museum. This short tour is ideal before or after a trek, or for travelers who want to experience Svaneti’s history without a long hike.

The Marvelous Latali Tour is a cultural day trip from Mestia into one of Svaneti’s most traditional communities. The tour takes you to Lakhushdi village, where life still follows the rhythm of family work, gardens, old houses, and mountain seasons. The day includes a short guided hike to Tangili Church, an 11th-century church hidden above the village, followed by tea, local lunch, a Svan cooking masterclass, and dinner with local hosts. By special request, traditional gold searching in the Enguri River can also be arranged when season, river conditions, and local availability allow. This is an easy, meaningful tour for travelers who want to experience everyday Svaneti beyond Mestia’s main streets.

The Shkhara Glacier trek is one of the most spectacular day hikes in Upper Svaneti. Starting with a scenic drive from Mestia to Ushguli, the route continues on foot through the open Enguri Valley toward Mount Shkhara, the highest peak in Georgia. The hike is not technical, but it is a real mountain walk with long distances, uneven terrain, river valley landscapes, and changing weather conditions. Along the way, travelers experience wide Caucasus views, medieval Svan towers, grazing horses, remote alpine scenery, and impressive glacier viewpoints. Horse riding from Ushguli can also be arranged on request, depending on local availability and weather.