Horseback Tours in Upper Svaneti
Description
Horseback tours in the Svanetian highlands are an adventure in one of Georgia's most breathtaking corners: rugged mountains, ancient villages and alpine meadows. The starting point is the Hatsvali ski resort above Mestia, home to the Chill Inn Hatsvali café-bar, which is listed as the tour organiser in Georgia's official tourism registry.
Experienced guides ride with the group on well-trained horses, so the ride is safe and relaxed. It is a chance to be alone with nature and connect with the cultural heritage of Svaneti.
A Sakhva manager agrees the route and length of the ride with the organiser for your dates. The best time for Svaneti is June to September, when roads and passes are open; in winter Hatsvali runs as a ski resort.
Overview
Meeting point
Mestia, Svaneti. A Sakhva manager will send the exact location and time via WhatsApp after confirmation.
Provider
Horseback Riding Tours in Svanetian Highlands — from the official registry of the Georgian National Tourism Administration. Booking, contact and questions — through a Sakhva manager.
How it works
Pick a date and the number of travellers in the form.
Your request goes to a Sakhva Travel manager on WhatsApp, who agrees the time with the partner.
We send the meeting point and details on WhatsApp.
The manager tells you the price and how to pay before confirming.
Terms
- Route and length are agreed in advance — a Sakhva manager will find an option for your dates
- Rides depend on the weather
Questions and answers
Where does the tour start?
At the Hatsvali ski resort above Mestia. A Sakhva manager will send the exact place and time via WhatsApp.
Do I need riding experience?
The route is chosen for the group, and experienced guides ride with it on trained horses. The manager will pass your level to the organiser in advance.
When is the best time to go?
June to September, when the roads and passes in Svaneti are open.
How do I get to Mestia?
By car about 450 km, 8–9 hours via Zugdidi, or by plane from Tbilisi in about an hour. You can also join the Sakhva Svaneti tour.
Svaneti tour from Tbilisi with a guide: Mestia, Svan towers and peaks above 4,000 m. 2–3 days.
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Book everything for your trip with a local team from Tbilisi
