Georgia Mestia Svaneti Hiking Adventure

Alanya

Early morning transfer from Alanya to Antalya Airport.

07:30 SunExpress flight from Antalya to Rize

09:15 Arrival in Rize

After arriving at the airport, we travel to the Sarp Border Gate. Following border formalities, we continue our journey with our private vehicle through Batumi, Zugdidi, and the impressive Enguri Dam region on our way to Mestia.

After approximately 6–7 hours of travel through the stunning landscapes of the Caucasus Mountains, we arrive in Mestia and check in to our hotel.

Mestia

During the next five days, we will explore different hiking routes based in and around Mestia.

Throughout our hikes we will encounter:

• Traditional Svan villages

• Historic Svan towers

• Glacier valleys and mountain streams

• Alpine meadows and forest trails

• Panoramic viewpoints

• Spectacular Caucasus Mountain scenery

Areas such as Koruldi Lakes, Chalaadi Glacier, Hatsvali–Zuruldi, and other hiking routes around the region will be evaluated according to weather conditions and the overall situation of the group.

Daily routes will be selected and shared with participants based on weather conditions, trail conditions, and group pace. On some days, route choices may be made together with the group.

Daily hiking distances will generally range between 12 and 18 kilometers.

This program is designed for participants with previous hiking experience who are comfortable walking medium-level mountain trails.

Mestia

During the next four days, we will explore different hiking routes based in and around Mestia.

Throughout our hikes we will encounter:

• Traditional Svan villages

• Historic Svan towers

• Glacier valleys and mountain streams

• Alpine meadows and forest trails

• Panoramic viewpoints

• Spectacular Caucasus Mountain scenery

Areas such as Koruldi Lakes, Chalaadi Glacier, Hatsvali–Zuruldi, and other hiking routes around the region will be evaluated according to weather conditions and the overall situation of the group.

Daily routes will be selected and shared with participants based on weather conditions, trail conditions, and group pace. On some days, route choices may be made together with the group.

Daily hiking distances will generally range between 12 and 18 kilometers.

This program is designed for participants with previous hiking experience who are comfortable walking medium-level mountain trails.

Mestia

During the next three days, we will explore different hiking routes based in and around Mestia.

Throughout our hikes we will encounter:

• Traditional Svan villages

• Historic Svan towers

• Glacier valleys and mountain streams

• Alpine meadows and forest trails

• Panoramic viewpoints

• Spectacular Caucasus Mountain scenery

Areas such as Koruldi Lakes, Chalaadi Glacier, Hatsvali–Zuruldi, and other hiking routes around the region will be evaluated according to weather conditions and the overall situation of the group.

Daily routes will be selected and shared with participants based on weather conditions, trail conditions, and group pace. On some days, route choices may be made together with the group.

Daily hiking distances will generally range between 12 and 18 kilometers.

This program is designed for participants with previous hiking experience who are comfortable walking medium-level mountain trails.

Mestia

During the next two days,  we will explore different hiking routes based in and around Mestia.

Throughout our hikes we will encounter:

• Traditional Svan villages

• Historic Svan towers

• Glacier valleys and mountain streams

• Alpine meadows and forest trails

• Panoramic viewpoints

• Spectacular Caucasus Mountain scenery

Areas such as Koruldi Lakes, Chalaadi Glacier, Hatsvali–Zuruldi, and other hiking routes around the region will be evaluated according to weather conditions and the overall situation of the group.

Daily routes will be selected and shared with participants based on weather conditions, trail conditions, and group pace. On some days, route choices may be made together with the group.

Daily hiking distances will generally range between 12 and 18 kilometers.

This program is designed for participants with previous hiking experience who are comfortable walking medium-level mountain trails.

Mestia

Last day, we will explore different hiking routes based in and around Mestia.

Throughout our hikes we will encounter:

• Traditional Svan villages

• Historic Svan towers

• Glacier valleys and mountain streams

• Alpine meadows and forest trails

• Panoramic viewpoints

• Spectacular Caucasus Mountain scenery

Areas such as Koruldi Lakes, Chalaadi Glacier, Hatsvali–Zuruldi, and other hiking routes around the region will be evaluated according to weather conditions and the overall situation of the group.

Daily routes will be selected and shared with participants based on weather conditions, trail conditions, and group pace. On some days, route choices may be made together with the group.

Daily hiking distances will generally range between 12 and 18 kilometers.

This program is designed for participants with previous hiking experience who are comfortable walking medium-level mountain trails.

Mestia

After breakfast, we depart from Mestia and travel back through Batumi towards the Sarp Border Gate.

Following border procedures and re-entry into Türkiye, we continue to Rize by minibus and bus.

Rize

10:00 SunExpress flight from Rize to Antalya.

Upon arrival in Antalya, transfer to Alanya and end of the program.