Skiing in Svaneti
Svaneti is located in the high mountains of the Caucasus in the northwest of Georgia, where we meet breathtaking nature, deep valleys, and small tower villages. These majestic villages look like a real fairytale. Above all, skiing in Svaneti is becoming more and more popular among winter and extreme sports lovers. Right here, in this beautiful place, you can spend an unforgettable 5 days of winter.
This tour is especially convenient for those, who intend to arrive in Kutaisi international Airport because Kutaisi is just a four-hour drive to Mestia.
Guests will stay in the town Mestia, where all preconditions are created to spend the best time during all four seasons of the year.
In Svaneti, there are two skiing tracks. The Hatsvali skiing track starts from Mestia, while the Tetnuldi skiing track is 16 kilometers away from Mestia. During this tour, guests will visit the village Ushguli, which is the UNESCO world heritage site. Ushguli is located at the foot of the highest peak of Georgia – Shkhara and leaves an incredible impression on every visitor.
Plan a winter trip to Svaneti with us and feel the winter beauty of the Caucasus Mountains.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Skiing/snowboarding in Svaneti
- Ushguli community
- Svaneti museum in Mestia (optional)
- Fresh air recreation
- Taste traditional Svanetian dishes
TOUR DETAILS:
- Category: outdoor activities
- Available: early winter-early spring
- Age: optional
- Duration: 5 days
- Route length by transport: 540 km
- Group size: optional
ITINERARY:
Day 1: Pick up from Kutaisi international airport – Transfer to the hotel in Mestia
On this day, you will be picked up from the airport and transferred to Mestia, where you will adjust skiing equipment and start skiing. If you do not know how to ski and you want to study it in Georgia, no worries, our instructors will help you with pleasure.
In the evening, we will get back to the hotel and enjoy well-deserved dinner.
Details:
By transport – 220 km (4 hours)
Overnight – hotel
Day 2: skiing on your desired tracks
Breakfast at 9 am.
After adjusting the skiing equipment, guests will start skiing (from 10 am-5 pm) at the desired and suitable tracks, according to their proficiency at skiing.
In the evening, guests will return back to the hotel and have dinner and well-needed rest.
Details:
By transport – 32 km (45 minutes) p.s. if skiing on Tetnuldi ski track
Overnight – hotel
Day 3: skiing on your desired tracks
Breakfast at 9 am.
After adjusting the skiing equipment, guests will start skiing (from 10 am-5 pm) at the desired and suitable tracks, according to their proficiency at skiing.
In the evening, guests will return back to the hotel and have dinner and rest.
Details:
By transport – 32 km (45 minutes) p.s. if skiing on Tetnuldi ski track
Overnight – hotel
Day 4: Mestia – Ushguli community – Mestia
Breakfast at 9 am.
On this day you will visit the exceptionally beautiful Svanetian village Ushguli, which is 45 kilometers away from Mestia and is located at 2200 meters from the sea level.
The village of Chazhashi, which is located in Ushguli community is the UNESCO’s world cultural heritage site since 1996.
In the evening, return back to the hotel in Mestia, where you will have dinner and well-needed rest.
Details:
By transport – 90 km (3.20 minutes)
Overnight – hotel
Day 5: skiing on your desired tracks – transfer to Kutaisi international airport
Breakfast at 9 am.
After adjusting the skiing equipment, guests will start skiing (from 10 am-3 pm) at the desired and suitable tracks, according to their proficiency at skiing.
In the afternoon, transfer to Kutaisi international airport.
Details:
By transport – 220 km (4 hours)
TOUR PARTICIPANTS SHOULD BRING:
- Ski jacket
- Ski pants
- Warm skiing socks
- Skiing gloves
- Warm hat
- Skiing goggles
- Sunscreen cream
- Small skiing rucksack for personal items
TOUR PRICE INCLUDES:
- Transfers: Kutaisi – Mestia – Kutaisi
- Internal transportation in Svaneti
- 4 overnights in a hotel
- 5 breakfasts
- 5 dinners
- Skiing equipment (skis, ski boots, ski poles, a helmet)
TOUR PRICE:
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