Georgia Mestia tour
The Peaks of Tour
Tour Dates
After meeting at Rize-Artvin Airport, we will cross the Sarp border gate, leaving Batumi behind us. We will pass through Georgia’s vast agricultural lands, taking a short break in the city of Zugdidi. We will spice up our approximately 6-hour journey with tea and coffee breaks. We will end our journey in the town of Mestia (1500 m), the center of the Upper Svaneti Region, and settle into our hotel. Before dinner, you will have free time to explore the museums and churches of Mestia and stroll through the streets of the town.
After a lovely breakfast, we set off in our vehicle towards Ushguli, the highest village in Europe throughout the year. We will pass through many villages that make up the Upper Svaneti Region along the way to reach Ushguli. We drive through the village to the starting point of our hike. At the end of this enjoyable hike, we will reach the glacier of Georgia’s highest point, Mount Shkhara (5067 m). After a nice rest at the edge of the glacier, we will walk back to our vehicles. We will then drive to the village of Ushguli. After an enjoyable tour of the village of Ushguli, we will board our vehicle and head back to our hotel.
After breakfast, we will drive to Becho Village. Our waterfall hike starting from here will be accompanied by the majestic view of Mount Mazeri and the cool waters of the Dolra River. Our trail starts off on a slightly flat forest path but becomes steeper after 10 minutes. We climb about 200 meters, then the trail levels out again and continues along a very beautiful forest path. We pass by the Georgian border guards’ cabin in the forest. During our hike, we will take frequent breaks to catch our breath in this beautiful forest. After a 200-300-meter climb, we will reach a point where we can enjoy a panoramic view of the waterfall source and the Mazeri Plateau. After enjoying this unique view, we head to our hotel to unwind from the day’s activities.
After breakfast, we will depart from Mestia Village, located at an altitude of 1,800 meters, and drive to the area where the Great Hajj is located. After ascending through alpine meadows in 4×4 vehicles, we will reach the Koruldi Lakes at an altitude of 2,300 meters. Here, we will enjoy the summit views awaiting us and savor the moment before returning by vehicle. For our next stop, we will travel from Mestia to Hatsvali, where the cable car station is located. When we arrive at this place, which has a ski resort used for winter tourism, we will take the cable car here to a cafe located in a position where we can see the entire roof of the Caucasus and immerse ourselves in the Caucasus mountains with peaks ranging from 3750 to 5201m. After taking in the views here, we will return by cable car and head back to our hotel.
After an early breakfast, we pack our bags and board our waiting minibus, leaving the Svaneti region behind and heading towards Batumi. After lunch on the way, we will take a short tour of the city center, depending on our arrival time in Batumi. We will continue our journey to the airport according to our flight time.
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northa
In addition to organizing tours, our priority is to accompany people who are excited about amazing landscapes. Experiencing cultures and having fun are our top priorities.
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Food
We will choose boutique establishments that best prepare the region's local dishes, which are part of the region's culture.
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Guidance
A deep understanding of the region's history, nature, and culture, as well as a life experience with guides who live in the area.
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Transportation
Our program begins and ends at Rize-Artvin Airport. All transportation in Artvin and Rize is provided by Northa Travel. Our tour starts at 10:00 a.m. from Rize-Artvin Airport and ends at 8:00 p.m. on the last day. For arrival, you can purchase tickets for arrivals no later than 9:30 a.m., and for departure, you can purchase tickets for departures after 9:00 p.m.
Included Services
- Professional Guidance
- 4 nights' accommodation, breakfast (4) and dinner (4) included
- All tours specified in the program (no extra tours available)
- All transfers on the first day from the airport and on the last day to the airport
- TURSAB travel insurance*
Mandatory TURSAB travel insurance is not health insurance. For private health and trip cancellation insurance, please contact our office!
Services Not Included
- Airline tickets
- National park vehicle entry and parking fees
- Lunch (Since there is no set menu in the region, guests can eat freely at restaurants according to their preferences)
- Extra expenses that may arise due to reasons beyond our control (natural disasters, flight cancellations, etc.)
- Exit tax for leaving the country (710 ₺)
Accommodation
On our tours to Georgia, we prefer neat, clean hotels or mountain guesthouses in both city and village areas.
Single Accommodation
Unless otherwise specified and unless they pay the single accommodation fee, individuals participating in our tours alone will be placed in a room with someone of the same gender.
If participants choose to pay the single supplement to stay alone in a room, single accommodation will be provided based on the availability of the facilities and the order of reservations. In the event of any issues arising due to facility occupancy or late reservations, you will be informed before the tour, and the fee for the day you cannot stay alone will be refunded.
Our tours start from Rize-Artvin Airport and usually begin at 9:00 a.m. For passengers arriving by road, we contact them before arrival to arrange a mutually convenient time that won’t disrupt the program.
Airfare and bus ticket prices are not included in our tour. If our tour is canceled due to insufficient numbers for a confirmed departure, all risks and responsibilities related to tickets purchased by our company on behalf of the consumer are the responsibility of the participant, and the relevant consumer(s) have no right to object or claim compensation.
Our company may transfer the relevant tour registration to another tour taking place on the same dates, with sufficient capacity, where the consumer can use the plane/bus tickets they have purchased, provided the consumer agrees.
A 40% deposit of the tour price is required at the time of booking. The full payment is due 30 days prior to departure.
Our tours may sometimes be combined with another tour that is confirmed to run if the required number of participants is not reached. In this case, you agree to the following conditions:
When the office offers to combine tours and you accept this, the program and conditions of the tour you are joining apply, not those of the canceled tour.
The destinations visited on the tour you registered for may be the same, different, or similar; the difficulty level may be easier, more difficult, or the same.
The accommodation service and type may be different.
The transportation option and flight times may be different.
It is the responsibility of the participants to evaluate whether this tour is suitable for them and to read the tour program, in addition to the information you will receive from our office about the tour you will be joining.
Except in cases of force majeure, NorthA will not cancel the tour unless the relevant tour does not reach the required number of participants. In the event of cancellation by NorthA, only the tour fee will be refunded. Participants may transfer their tour rights to another person up to 7 days in advance.
For cancellations requested by the consumer:
For cancellations made up to 30 days before the start of the tour you registered for, the full payment will be refunded.
For cancellations made 29-15 days before the start of the tour, 50% of the remaining amount after deducting taxes, insurance, etc. will be refunded.
For cancellations made less than 15 days before the start of the tour, no refund will be made to the consumer.
POSSIBLE REASONS FOR CHANGES IN THE TOUR PROGRAM
Depending on the status of the hotels and guesthouses where accommodation will be provided, the program may start in reverse order.
The order of locations visited for sightseeing may change depending on weather conditions.
If locations cannot be visited due to weather and road conditions, another location with suitable conditions will be visited instead.
northa Travel is required by law to take out compulsory insurance limited to the tour price against agency bankruptcy and failure to provide services. Personal accident and travel insurance are available upon request for a fee.
Before the Tour
To ensure this unique experience in nature is perfect, bring along:
Trekking-style shoes, a small backpack, a raincoat or poncho for protection from the rain, shorts or swimwear for those who want to go into streams and lakes, a towel, sunscreen, synthetic fabric pants, a sweatshirt to protect you from the cold, a jacket or fleece (the weather can suddenly turn cold at high altitudes). Also, please do not forget to bring any daily medications you may need.
Please do not bring too many items or large suitcases, as the vehicles we use for tours are minibuses with a maximum capacity of 19 people to reach all locations. Excessive luggage creates problems for the luggage capacity.