Things to do in Ushguli, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti Region: The Best Cultural Tours

April 3, 2022 Karren Gelb

Ushguli (Georgian: უშგული) is a community of four villages located at the head of the Enguri gorge in Svaneti, Georgia. Recognized as the Upper Svaneti UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ushguli is one of the highest continuously inhabited settlements in Europe. Compared to somewhat more developed towns like Mestia, Ushguli has been "saved" by its particularly inaccessible location, which helped preserve the villages' timeless feel.
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1. Multi Adventure in Western Georgia

Liki Tour Турагенство Туроператор Организатор активного отдыха, 105 Zurab Gorgiladze St, Batumi 6000, Georgia LIKI Tour
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On this 4 day tour, you will have an opportunity to discover Black Sea Coast and mountainous part of Georgia.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Batumi, Miniature Park entry fee, Kolkheti National Park entry fee, Dadiani Palace entry fee, Martvili Canyon entry fee + boat ride, Okatse Canyon entry fee, Infant seat available upon request, Health Insurance on the territory of Georgia throughout the duration of the tour

Exclusions: Lunch throughout the tour, Dinner on day 2,3 and 4, Boat ride at Enuri Dam, Horseback ride in Ushguli

Reviewed By Una B

Visiting the old town of Mestia and the towers was the highlight of our trip. The accommodation at Mestia included in the trip was very comfortable and well located. The drive to Svaneti was spectacular. We had total confidence in our driver Lashi on winding torturous route. He was also very attentive to our needs and happy to accommodate anything we wished to see. The boat trip was picturesque and a nice break from a long day’s drive. The wine tasting was disappointing with only one glass of wine offered. Overall a good trip and great to see the Svaneti region.

2. Svaneti - Mestia, Ushguli - 3 nights of wonder

Travel Mates Georgia
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- If you want to see real Georgia you should visit Svaneti - Explore the beauty of Georgian nature, canyons, waterfalls, caves - See the medieval Svanetian towers ,,Koshki" which was the property of every family - Hear the stories, legends and traditions in the region which is often called Georgian fairytale - See the highest inhabited village in Georgia ,,Ushguli", located on the elevation of 2100 meters - Whole Svaneti region is the open air museum - Visit part of Ushguli, Chajashi, the place which is Unesco Heritage Site - Tour offers walking sights and you will be surrounded with outstanding views all the time - Book the tour with us and you will not only hear the history, but you will feel the Georgian soul and see how Georgians live nowadays - All taxes and fees are covered, unless mentioned otherwise in the itinerary

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: lunch or dinner

Reviewed By leannecampbell2020

Would 100% recommend. From start to finish our trip was well organised, perfectly paced, exciting and adapted to suit our needs to ensure we could fit in everything that we wanted to. Our tour guide Irakli (sorry if I spelt it wrong) was extremely knowledgeable and we had such a fun time with him. Georgia is absolutely beautiful and this tour company contributed to us having one of the best holidays I've ever been on!

3. Amazing Trip to Svaneti - 7 days for 1-4 person

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Amazing 7 Days in Georgia; Visiting the most interesting and popular touristic places in Georgia, cross almost all country from Tbilisi to Svaneti; Visit cities and high mountains, nature and historical places; This 7 days will be unforgettable 7 days in Georgia;

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation

Exclusions: Entrance tickets for Museums

Reviewed By Martin74294

It was amazing! I’m still sharing my impressions with family and friends, cause these 10 days was entire emotions. Culture, cuisine, the most famous ant not very know sights - I explored it all! But i still got something to discover, so I’m planning to come back.

4. 2 DAYS IN SVANETI from Kutaisi

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This tour gives you the opportunity to see all the main attractions in two days with international travelers from around the world.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Guiding service in English

Exclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Meals

Reviewed By tinytimmyt

Please book here. They have good rates and excellent guide ( Nino ). We went away for a whole day and saw cave houses in the SE. If you want to learn and hear more about the country, this is your chance. Very affordable and they do pick ups at your hotel, hostel or B&B.

5. Georgian Adventures - 9 Full Days All inclusive Tour

Your Friendly Guide - Tours in Georgia
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A 9 private full day Georgian Adventures tours. Visit difference places like Gergeti Church of Stepantsminda, Caucasus Mountains, Stalin’s museum, Tskaltubo, Martvili Canyon, local Historical Museum of Mestia, Shkhara Glacier, Ushguli Chapel, and Prometheus Caves.

Inclusions: Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Accommodation, Breakfast, Dinner, Food and drinks, Fuel for the jeeps, Guide/Driver, Lunch, Private transportation, Tickets for Museums and Parks (Except Mestia Museum)

Exclusions: Additional Food & Drinks that haven't been booked in advance, Alcohol drinks, Any kind of private expenses, Horseriding, Paragliding, Rafting, Tips

Reviewed By olgan978

An absolutely fantastic day with Levan who is extremely knowledgeable, professional, friendly and with great sense of humour. The great guide like him makes a huge difference to your trip. Will definitely come back and recommend him to all my friends!!!

6. Amazing All inclusive 10 Days tour Around Georgia from Tbilisi

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During the 10 day tour we will visit the most popular places in Georgia; Enjoy stunning nature, High mountains and glaciers, historic sites, tasting Georgian cuisine and Georgian wines by region; These 10 days will be unforgettable for you;

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Bout trip in Batumi, 3 star Hotel for 9 night;, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board, entrance tickets for museums and attractions; , All Fees and Taxes, Airport Transfers.

Exclusions: Alcohol Drinks;, Dinner for 4 days;

Reviewed By 760shayw

You definitely should chose this tour if you’re interested in culture and history of this country. I literally could feel the soul of Georgia deep in the caves as much as in the calm atmosphere of monastery, which architecture I, by the way, liked very much.

7. 8-Day Tour to Georgian Highlands and Black Sea from Tbilisi

Georgian Holidays

8 days of an authentic experience through the unique places in Caucasus Highlands, alpine valleys and gorgeous mountains, remote villages with medieval towers, Black Sea shore and 5 UNESCO World heritage sites. The main highlight is the village Ushguli - the highest permanently settled village in Europe. To reach the village we start 4x4WD Jeep adventure from Mestia along Enguri River. After mountain adventures enjoy leisure time at breathtaking seashores of Black Sea Coast.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Accommodation: 2 overnight(s) in Tbilisi hotel 3*; 2 overnight(s) in Kutaisi guesthouse; 2 overnight(s) in Mestia guesthouse; 1 overnight(s) in Batumi hotel 3*, Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner), Air conditioned comfortable vehicle all days except the last day 8, Local 4x4WD vehicles in Mestia on day 4, English speaking professional tour guide and driver all days except the last day 8, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Bottled water, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Travel insurance, Tbilisi Airport transfers, Entrance fees which are not part of the itinerary

Reviewed By M D

Excellent remote walking tour of the old city of Tbilisi with Bacho via internet. The technology worked well and Bacho has perfect English. Bacho is a friendly and very well informed guide. It was wonderful to get a taste of this beautiful and interesting looking city in the only way possible in current circumstances. Georgia is now very high on my list of countries to visit when circumstances allow and I will not hesitate to contact Bacho and Georgian holidays to help plan my trip. Highly recommended. Many thanks. Mike Davey England

8. 6 days Svaneti private tour ( Mestia, Ushguli, Varzia-hiking)

Travel Master

First of all, this must be their area of interest to travel to this beautiful region. Secondly, I am a professional as a driver, guide, hiking guide and know how to care about my guests. Also: 1. Beautiful natural scenery 2. Ancient tower villages with an uniques style towers in the world. 3. lots of hiking options in the mountains. 4. Place is save and well built 5. 2 ski resorts in the region 6. Very interesting regional museum in Mestia. 7.All kind of guests are welcome in every region of Georgia, including Svaneti

Inclusions: Private transportation

Exclusions: everything, but Transportation, guiding and the guide`s night stay charges is paid by the customer.

Reviewed By Extraordinary259130

If you are traveling to Georgia and want to hire Koba as a guide but he is busy, reschedule your trip for when he is available. He is that good. I am just now finishing a 21 day solo trip with Koba that ranged from the east to the black sea and everything in between. Koba's knowledge of the country is encyclopedic, his good humor never wained and his enthusiasm never faltered. I have traveled extensively and because of Koba, this is one of my best trips. This is my unqualified recommendation.

9. 5 days in Svaneti. Caucasus Heart.

qualitrips

Spend 5 incredible days in Georgia Mountains. Svaneti is the place where breathtaking landscapes take your breath away. Visit Svaneti's capital Mestia. Old museums and take a ride on the cable road to see mesmerizing Hatswvali pick. After the break and check-in to the hotel, you will have some free time to enjoy your stay in Svaneti. Next Day trip to Ushguli. Old town in the mountains full of castles and places which you never seen before. Plan your next trip with Qualitrips .After embracing the beauty of Caucasian mountains you will never forget this trip. Collect memories. Travel is never enough!

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Landing and facility fees

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10. 4 Days In Western Georgia

Budget Georgia, #5 Tsisperi Kantselebi Street, Kutaisi 4600, Georgia Budget Georgia

4 days tour in Western Georgia is a great chance to explore wonders of western part of the country - Canyons, caves, mountains, wine and ancient culture in 4 days.

Inclusions: Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle

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Reviewed By latviasisters

We had 3 amazing days in Svanetia, guide Giga was very knowledgable, intresting, bus was comfortable with music and hot cofee. We had hiking to Koruldi lake, Chaladi and Enguri glacers, picnik in mountain... Mestia and Ushguli-old cities with beautiful towers,,, Thanks, Giga !

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