8 Day Ski SAFARI
Svaneti
Ski tour Svaneti’s medieval villages surrounded by 5,000-meter peaks. Thundering glaciers, roaring celebrations, and untracked powder. This is adventure, Svan-style.
The people of Georgia’s Svaneti region are fiercely proud of their beautiful home – and with good reason. Svaneti is a freerider’s paradise. Between Tetnuldi’s lift-accessed couloirs and Ushguli’s scenic faces, Svaneti has countless options for adventure-seeking skiers and snowboarders. With our guide team’s passion for Svaneti’s remote ski tours, uncrowded ski resorts, and ancient culture, we know that you’ll have the trip of a lifetime.
On Your Adventure You Will
- Discover Tetnuldi and Hatsvali Ski Resorts – Enjoy modern ski lifts, exhilarating off-piste zones, and sweeping views of the Greater Caucasus Mountains
- Access iconic destinations like Ushguli and Chalaadi Glacier – Trust us, there’s nothing like ski touring in remote medieval villages surrounded by grand glaciers
- Explore with deeply knowledgeable guides – We’re proud to work with fun-loving, powder-hungry GMGA guides who are passionate about sharing Svaneti’s mountains and culture
- Experience Svan culture & cuisine – Georgia is famous for its welcoming culture, fresh food, and unique wine
Whats Included
- Local guiding and hosting: Professional guide for 8 days (Guest-Guide Ratio: 4:1).
- Ski touring and freeriding in remote region: 5+ guided ski days (1 lift-accessed side country, 4 ski touring in remote areas)
- Lift passes: Ski passes for all Georgian ski resorts.
- Accommodation: 7 nights of comfortable accommodation (ski-in/ski-out where available) with breakfast.
- Ground transport: All transportation from Tbilisi, around Georgia, and back.
- Meals: All breakfasts and dinners.
- Skills Development: Training on use of avalanche safety equipment and ski technique (if you want it!)
On Your Adventure You Will
- Discover Tetnuldi and Hatsvali Ski Resorts – Enjoy modern ski lifts, exhilarating off-piste zones, and sweeping views of the Greater Caucasus Mountains
- Access iconic destinations like Ushguli and Chalaadi Glacier – Trust us, there’s nothing like ski touring in remote medieval villages surrounded by grand glaciers
- Explore with deeply knowledgeable guides – We’re proud to work with fun-loving, powder-hungry GMGA guides who are passionate about sharing Svaneti’s mountains and culture
- Experience Svan culture & cuisine – Georgia is famous for its welcoming culture, fresh food, and unique wine
Whats Included
- Local guiding and hosting: Professional guide for 8 days (Guest-Guide Ratio: 4:1).
- Ski touring and freeriding in remote region: 5+ guided ski days (1 lift-accessed side country, 4 ski touring in remote areas)
- Lift passes: Ski passes for all Georgian ski resorts.
- Accommodation: 7 nights of comfortable accommodation (ski-in/ski-out where available) with breakfast.
- Ground transport: All transportation from Tbilisi, around Georgia, and back.
- Meals: All breakfasts and dinners.
- Skills Development: Training on use of avalanche safety equipment and ski technique (if you want it!)
Day 1
Arrive in Tbilisi or Kutaisi. Drive to Mestia.
Head to Svaneti with the promise of beautiful mountains, famous hospitality, and countless surprises. The drive to Svaneti is long, but we promise it’s worth every kilometer. After we arrive, you’ll settle into Edelweiss Guesthouse, an authentic slice of local life. Enjoy a welcome dinner sampling Georgia’s famous cuisine – cozy fare for cold snowy nights. Thanks to Georgians’ famous hospitality and delicious wine, you’ll quickly learn to repeat “Gaumarjose!” (“Cheers!”) to celebrate our long-awaited arrival.
Day 2
Ski Tetnuldi Resort or Hatsvali Resort
We’ll begin our trip at one of the two local ski resorts – Tetnuldi or Hastvali.
On a clear day, Tetnuldi Ski Resort is a freerider’s paradise – so perfect that Tetnuldi hosted the Freeride World Tour in 2022! Enjoy chutes, faces, and open trees with stunning views of Tetnuldi peak, ending in a long out-of-bounds run to a nearby village.
In snowy weather, we’ll choose Hastvali Ski Resort – a true locals’ ski area. A 5-minute drive from the hotel, Hatsvali is perfect for quick laps and tricky tree runs. Ski tour along the ridge to warm up your touring legs and enjoy a peaceful forest ride. Finish the day with a stroll around town, taking in the historic medieval towers and village life.
Day 3
Ski Tour near Mestia
Depending on your interests and mountain conditions, our guides will select an ideal ski-touring day trip. Having trained extensively in Svaneti, our guides have a long list of local ski tours to share, from mellow glades to steep faces.
Day 7
Possibility to ski Hastvali in the morning; Drive from Mestia, stay in Tbilisi or Kutaisi
If your legs are ready and the road conditions are good, we may have one last opportunity to ski at Hastvali Resort. Say goodbye to new friends, and hop in the car to drive back to the city.
Day 8
*Please note that this is a sample itinerary. Our knowledgeable guides will select exact slopes and times based on conditions.
Day 4 - 6
Multi-day trip to Ushguli or Chalaadi Glacier.
In Svaneti, all options are good options. Our guides will select an ideal multi-day itinerary depending on the mountain conditions.
❄️ Option A: Ushguli
Deep in Svaneti lies Ushguli, a legendary group of medieval villages surrounded by Georgia’s tallest peaks and countless ski lines. Spend 3 days ski touring among the giants and resting in the peace and quiet of this secluded village.
Day 4: Drive to Ushguli, ski tour Ushguli.
Day 5: Ski tour Ushguli.
Day 6: Ski tour Ushguli, return to Mestia.
❄️ Option B: Cloudbase Hut and Chalaadi Glacier, plus day-trip near Mestia
Enjoy nature’s solitude at Cloudbase Hut on the slopes below Ushba, Svaneti’s iconic twin-peaked mountain. Spend 2 days on Chalaadi and enjoy one last ski tour or resort day in Svaneti.
Day 1
Arrive in Tbilisi or Kutaisi. Drive to Mestia.
Head to Svaneti with the promise of beautiful mountains, famous hospitality, and countless surprises. The drive to Svaneti is long, but we promise it’s worth every kilometer. After we arrive, you’ll settle into Edelweiss Guesthouse, an authentic slice of local life. Enjoy a welcome dinner sampling Georgia’s famous cuisine – cozy fare for cold snowy nights. Thanks to Georgians’ famous hospitality and delicious wine, you’ll quickly learn to repeat “Gaumarjose!” (“Cheers!”) to celebrate our long-awaited arrival.
Day 2
Ski Tetnuldi Resort or Hatsvali Resort
We’ll begin our trip at one of the two local ski resorts – Tetnuldi or Hastvali.
On a clear day, Tetnuldi Ski Resort is a freerider’s paradise – so perfect that Tetnuldi hosted the Freeride World Tour in 2022! Enjoy chutes, faces, and open trees with stunning views of Tetnuldi peak, ending in a long out-of-bounds run to a nearby village.
In snowy weather, we’ll choose Hastvali Ski Resort – a true locals’ ski area. A 5-minute drive from the hotel, Hatsvali is perfect for quick laps and tricky tree runs. Ski tour along the ridge to warm up your touring legs and enjoy a peaceful forest ride. Finish the day with a stroll around town, taking in the historic medieval towers and village life.
Day 3
Ski Tour near Mestia
Depending on your interests and mountain conditions, our guides will select an ideal ski-touring day trip. Having trained extensively in Svaneti, our guides have a long list of local ski tours to share, from mellow glades to steep faces.
Day 4-6
Multi-day trip to Ushguli or Chalaadi Glacier.
In Svaneti, all options are good options. Our guides will select an ideal multi-day itinerary depending on the mountain conditions.
❄️ Option A: Ushguli
Deep in Svaneti lies Ushguli, a legendary group of medieval villages surrounded by Georgia’s tallest peaks and countless ski lines. Spend 3 days ski touring among the giants and resting in the peace and quiet of this secluded village.
Day 4: Drive to Ushguli, ski tour Ushguli.
Day 5: Ski tour Ushguli.
Day 6: Ski tour Ushguli, return to Mestia.
❄️ Option B: Cloudbase Hut and Chalaadi Glacier, plus day-trip near Mestia
Enjoy nature’s solitude at Cloudbase Hut on the slopes below Ushba, Svaneti’s iconic twin-peaked mountain. Spend 2 days on Chalaadi and enjoy one last ski tour or resort day in Svaneti.
Day 7
Possibility to ski Hastvali in the morning; Drive from Mestia, stay in Tbilisi or Kutaisi
If your legs are ready and the road conditions are good, we may have one last opportunity to ski at Hastvali Resort. Say goodbye to new friends, and hop in the car to drive back to the city.
Day 8
*Please note that this is a sample itinerary. Our knowledgeable guides will select exact slopes and times based on conditions.
Prerequisites
Previous experience skiing or snowboarding off-piste, comfortable on ‘red’ runs, and a fitness level suitable for hiking at high elevation for 3-4 hours.
Required Equipment
(let us know if you need assistance with rentals):
- Touring skis or splitboard equipped with touring bindings
- Skins for touring skis/splitboard
- Freeride skis or snowboard
- Ski/snowboard boots
- Avalanche beacon
- Avalanche probe
- Foldable shovel
- Ski attire (base layers, midlayers, waterproof ski pants, waterproof ski jacket)
- Gloves
- Helmet
- Goggles
- Sunglasses
- Backpack big enough to carry all of your equipment (25-35 L)
- Water bottle (thermos is best)
- Snacks
- Sunscreen
Prerequisites
Previous experience skiing or snowboarding off-piste, comfortable on ‘red’ runs, and a fitness level suitable for hiking at high elevation for 3-4 hours.
Required Equipment
(let us know if you need assistance with rentals):
- Touring skis or splitboard equipped with touring bindings
- Skins for touring skis/splitboard
- Freeride skis or snowboard
- Ski/snowboard boots
- Avalanche beacon
- Avalanche probe
- Foldable shovel
- Ski attire (base layers, midlayers, waterproof ski pants, waterproof ski jacket)
- Gloves
- Helmet
- Goggles
- Sunglasses
- Backpack big enough to carry all of your equipment (25-35 L)
- Water bottle (thermos is best)
- Snacks
- Sunscreen
Dates
We recommend visiting in January, February, March, or April.
Price
8-day tour from $1,800 USD/person
Price based on group size of 4.
30% deposit required to book. The remainder must be paid a minimum of 30 days before the trip.
Dates
We recommend visiting in January, February, March, or April.
Price
8-day tour from $1,800 USD/person
Price based on group size of 4.
30% deposit required to book. The remainder must be paid a minimum of 30 days before the trip.
“We had an absolutely amazing time during our cat skiing trip to Goderdzi. Luka and Kaxa were the perfect guides for our trip. If you’re looking for a cool and unique skiing experience the Vagabond Adventures crew is the top choice ❤️”
– Franziska, Germany
“Thanks for the amazing cat skiing experience in Goderdzi! We had so much fun with our very experienced guides Luka and Kaxa. Thanks guys! 🙂 In addition to our trip, Taylor and Arina fed us with lots of information about Gudauri and backcountry tracks on fatmap. 5 Stars recommendation for Vagabond Adventures 😎”
– Markus, Germany
“We spent 2 weeks in Georgia skiing in Guduari and Racha. Taylor was fantastic arranging absolutely everything for us, including travel, accommodation, guides, and food — even accommodating our requests to make amendments to our itinerary mid trip. He was very knowledgeable about the different regions we could potentially explore, even the more remote destinations such as Racha. He matched us up with two amazing guides in both locations, delivering exactly what we wanted. Would 100% recommend Taylor and Vagabond Adventures for anyone/groups looking to explore the amazing and beautiful skiing that Georgia has to offer.”
– Sid, UK
“Everything was smoothly organized from start to finish. The booking process was simple, all of our questions were answered quickly and clearly, and our entire ski trip was perfectly executed. We will be back for more! Thank you, Vagabond Adventures!”
-Jack, UK
“We had an absolutely amazing time during our cat skiing trip to Goderdzi. Luka and Kaxa were the perfect guides for our trip. If you’re looking for a cool and unique skiing experience the Vagabond Adventures crew is the top choice ❤️”
– Franziska, Germany
“Thanks for the amazing cat skiing experience in Goderdzi! We had so much fun with our very experienced guides Luka and Kaxa. Thanks guys! 🙂 In addition to our trip, Taylor and Arina fed us with lots of information about Gudauri and backcountry tracks on fatmap. 5 Stars recommendation for Vagabond Adventures 😎”
– Markus, Germany
“We spent 2 weeks in Georgia skiing in Guduari and Racha. Taylor was fantastic arranging absolutely everything for us, including travel, accommodation, guides, and food — even accommodating our requests to make amendments to our itinerary mid trip. He was very knowledgeable about the different regions we could potentially explore, even the more remote destinations such as Racha. He matched us up with two amazing guides in both locations, delivering exactly what we wanted. Would 100% recommend Taylor and Vagabond Adventures for anyone/groups looking to explore the amazing and beautiful skiing that Georgia has to offer.”
– Sid, UK
“Everything was smoothly organized from start to finish. The booking process was simple, all of our questions were answered quickly and clearly, and our entire ski trip was perfectly executed. We will be back for more! Thank you, Vagabond Adventures!”
– Jack, UK