ArmLand organized a tour along a new route in the North Caucasus. This time we will go to the historical mountainous Svaneti.
The trip is planned from July 5-11, thanks to which many can enjoy a summer holiday in the mountains in a friendly atmosphere. We will have daily hikes along the famous Georgian mountain routes, we will go on excursions to the most popular places in Svaneti, and there will be horse riding.
Let’s discover Georgia in a new way.
Day 1. Yerevan-Bavria-Kutaisi-Zugdidi-Mazeri
We leave Yerevan at 12 o’clock at night. We will travel along the route Akhalkalak-Akhaltsikha-Borjomi-Zugdidi, and in the evening we will reach the Mestia region – the village of Mazeri. Dinner and overnight will be at the guest house.
Day 2․ Guli-Mestia Ridge
After breakfast, we will take our lunchboxes and go hiking in the Mestia area. Backpacks should not be heavy: up to 30 liters. From the Guli mountain range there is a stunning view of Mount Ushba. The length of the hike is 21 km, duration is 8 hours. The difficulty of the route is average, dinner and overnight in Mestia.
Day 3․ Mestia-Chvabiani
After breakfast, we’ll take our lunchboxes and go on a hike to the village of Chvabiani, which is located in the Mulakhi area. During the hike we can admire beautiful views of the Banguryani and Ushba mountains. The length of the hike is 17 km, duration 7 hours, the route is not difficult. Dinner and overnight at the Chvabian guest house.
Day 4․ Chvabiani-Adishi
After breakfast, we take lunchboxes and begin our mountain hike directly from the guest house to the village of Adishi. The route passes near the Tetnuldi funicular, from where an incredible view of the Tetnuldi and Gastolia mountains opens up. The length of the hike is 12 km. Duration 6 hours. The hike is easy. Dinner and overnight at Adishi guest house.
Day 5․ Adishi-Iprari
After breakfast, we take lunchboxes and begin our mountain hike directly from the guest house to the village of Iprari. The route runs along the slope of the Adishachala River. We will cross the river on foot or on horseback and climb the Chkhunderi ridge. From there you can see a beautiful view of the eternal glacier of Mount Chkhunderi. The length of the hike is 17 km, the duration of the route is 8 hours, the difficulty is average. Dinner and overnight at the Iprari guest house.
Day 6. Iprari-Ushguli
After breakfast, we take lunchboxes and begin our mountain hike directly from the guest house to the village of Ushguli. The route extends along forest roads and offers beautiful views of the peaks of the Shkhara Mountains and the eternal glacier. The length of the hike is 13 km, the duration of the route is 6 hours. The route is not difficult. In the village, after a walk, we can watch a feature film, the action of which took place in Ushgulu and Svaneti. Dinner and overnight at the Ushguli guest house.
Day 7․ Ushguli – Mount Lagnuari 3000m – return to Yerevan
Early in the morning we will begin our ascent to the top of Mount Lagnuari to meet the dawn. From the top of the mountain there is a stunning view of the Shkhara ridge and its glacier, the village of Ushguli, the Enguri River and the Greater Caucasus. The length of the path is 7 km. The duration of the route is 4 hours, the difficulty is average. After breakfast we will return to Yerevan.
There may be changes in the program depending on the physical fitness of the participants.
