Mestia-Ushguli trek – 4 days tour from Mestia

The Mestia-Ushguli trek is the most popular budget-friendly hiking adventure in Georgia’s spectacular Svaneti region. This classic Svaneti hiking tour connects the mountain town of Mestia with the UNESCO-listed village of Ushguli, offering breathtaking Caucasus landscapes at an affordable price. The 4-day Mestia to Ushguli hike passes through traditional Svan villages, alpine meadows, glacier rivers, and panoramic mountain passes. Along the way, you’ll enjoy authentic local guesthouses, homemade meals, and stunning views of the Greater Caucasus range, including the towering Mount Shkhara. If you’re looking for a trekking tour in Georgia, the Mestia–Ushguli route offers unbeatable value, cultural immersion, and some of the most scenic hiking trails in the Caucasus Mountains. Join our affordable Svaneti trekking tour and discover why this is Georgia’s most iconic multi-day hike.

Detailed itinerary
Day 1 — Mestia (1,500 m) → Zhabeshi (1,850 m)

• Distance: ~12 km
• Typical walking time: 4–6 hours (moderate pace, breaks)
• Elevation gain: +400 m
• Elevation loss: ~0–50 m
• Difficulty: easy–moderate

Overnight: guesthouse in Zhabeshi

Day 2 — Zhabeshi (1,850 m) → Adishi (2,040 m)

• Distance: 12 km
• Typical walking time: 4–6 hours
• Elevation gain: +150–250 m
• Elevation loss: ~0–150 m
• Difficulty: easy–moderate

Overnight: guesthouse in Adishi

Day 3 — Adishi (2,040 m) → Iprali (1900 m)

• Distance: ~16 km
• Typical walking time: 7-8 hours
• Elevation gain: +300 m
• Elevation loss: ~440 m
• Difficulty: moderate (longer day, some uneven ground)

Overnight: guesthouse in Iprali

Day 4 — Iprali (1900 m) → Ushguli (2,200 m)

• Distance: ~11 km
• Typical walking time: 4-5 hours
• Elevation gain: +300 m
• Elevation loss: ~0–200 m
• Difficulty: easy–moderate

Once the hike is over in Ushguli we drive back to Mestia