Day 1 – Friday, July 18: Arrival in Tbilisi → Overnight Journey to Mestia
Arrival in Tbilisi during the day.
– Spend a few hours in the city (optional dinner/rest).
– Evening departure to Mestia by overnight group transfer (approx. 8–10 hrs).
Day 2 – Saturday, July 19: Spend Time in Mestia
Early morning arrival in Mestia. Breakfast, hotel check-in, and rest after the night journey.
– Optional: explore the town, visit a Svan tower or the local museum, or take a short walk to nearby viewpoints.
– Overnight: Guesthouse in Mestia.
Day 3 – Sunday, July 20: Mestia → Zhabeshi
– Distance: ~16 km
– Time: 5–7 hours
– Route: Start from Mestia in the morning after arriving/resting. Trail leads through green valleys and past traditional Svan towers toward the quiet village of Zhabeshi.
– Overnight: Guesthouse in Zhabeshi.
Day 4 – Monday, July 21: Zhabeshi → Adishi
– Distance: ~10–12 km
– Time: 5–6 hours
– Route: Steady climb along the slopes of Tetnuldi, followed by descent into the secluded high-mountain village of Adishi.
– Overnight: Guesthouse in Adishi.
Day 5 – Tuesday, July 22: Adishi → Iprali (via glacier river crossing)
– Distance: ~17 km
– Time: 6–8 hours
– Highlights: Early start recommended. You’ll ford the Adishi River (may need horse assistance), ascend to Chkhutnieri Pass (~2700 m), and descend to Iprali via lush alpine meadows.
– Overnight: Guesthouse in Iprali.
Day 6 – Wednesday, July 23: Iprali → Ushguli
– Distance: ~12–15 km
– Time: 5–6 hours
– Route: Walk through scenic villages and arrive in Ushguli by early afternoon. Explore the medieval towers and views of Mt. Shkhara.
Day 7 – Thursday, July 24: Ushguli → Tbilisi
– Transport back to Tbilisi. Type of transport depends on our return time.
– Overnight: Guesthouse/hotel in Tbilisi.
Day 8 – Friday, July 25: Departure to UAE
Depending on your flight time, enjoy a relaxed morning in Tbilisi before heading to the airport.
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Further trip details and gear lists will be provided to members upon payment.