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From Mestia to Ushguli

This trek connects Mestia, center of Svaneti region with the remote mountain village of Ushguli. This is the most popular trek in Georgia and for a very good reason - it offers great natural and historical sights, is accessible and not that long. Another advantage is the possibility to sleep every night in old, rustic villages, so unlike other multi-day hikes, for this one, you don´t need a tent.

In case  four days is not enough for you, we can easily extend this hike into a 2 week adventure and explore less touristic parts of Svaneti, with tents and camping facilities which I can provide.

Recommended for: Hikers who are looking for best possible scenery, contact with locals, comfort and don’t mind meeting other tourists.
Distance: 58 km
Duration: 4-5 days

From Svaneti to Racha

This beautiful, but very demanding trek takes you to some of the most remote parts of Caucasus. It follows the old road, which once connected Zeskho village in Svaneti  region with Ghebi in Racha region, but fell into disrepair long time ago. Nowadays almost nothing remains of it, as it has been destroyed by landslides and is now almost totally overgrown.

The route is very difficult, it crosses two steep mountain passes and the wild valley of Tskhenistskali river. Not for everybody!

Recommended for: Adventurers who primarily do not seek cultural or natural sights, but go after a sense of achievement, want to overcome obstacles and do not mind wading through the fields of 2-meter tall hog-weeds and stinging nettles.
Distance: 39 km
Duration: 3-4 days

Trek to Tobavarchkhili lakes

Tobavarchkhili (Silver lake)  lies at the heart of Egrisi mountains, which separates the Svaneti region from lowlands. In order to reach it, you have to walk for 3 days, then you can continue north to Svaneti.

There are no cultural sights such as villages or towers on the way, but it is more than compensated by a very diverse environment - glacial lakes, rocky gorges, waterfalls, shepherd huts and much more.

What is even better, you will meet only a few hikers, mostly Georgians. Foreign tourists with limited time and even more limited ability to remember crazy Georgian words such as "Tobavarchkhili" usually focus on better-known areas and keep this gem of Caucasus mostly unspoiled.

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Recommended for: Nature lovers, who want to avoid crowds.
Distance: 70 km
Duration: 5-6 days or 3 days with off-road transfers

Trekking on Keli Plateu

This trek, starting in picturesque Truso valley, explores the Keli volcanic plateau - a barren, rocky piece of land lying on the west of Georgian Military Highway. Only a very few people ever come hiking here as this area is in the close proximity of the territory of South Ossetia and a special permit from the Ministry of Internal Affairs is needed. The highlight of the trip is a visit to the glacial Kelitsadi lake.

If you want to spend more time in the area, you can also explore gorges of Mna and Suatisi north of Truso valley - they offer interesting rock formations, waterfalls and unusual perspective of the Kazbegi massif.

Recommended for: Trekkers familiar with more touristy areas of Georgia, looking for something new and impressive.
Distance: 37 km
Duration: 3 days

Trekking from Omalo to Shatili village

This trek connects villages of Omalo and Shatili, historical centers of mountainous regions Tusheti and Khevsureti. It is intriguing not only by natural sights, but also by several middle age villages, dominated by stone towers such as Omalo, Shatili, Dartlo and many others.

The first two days are spent in the inhabited valley, then comes the section in the wilderness where you will meet only occasional shepherds, trekkers or border guards. The highlight of the trek is a crossing of the 3413 m high Atsunta pass.

Recommended for: Those who want to experience the culture of mountain people, as well as some camping.
Distance: 70 km
Duration: 5 days

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