Trek the Caucasus Mountains in Georgia

I had the best time on this trip! The hiking and scenery were amazing and our guides were fantastic and so much fun! 5 stars all round!

We thoroughly enjoyed our time in Georgia. Our guide Levani was the best! He obviously loved and knew a lot about his country, and took very good care of us. The scenery was beautiful and people we encountered so welcoming. One of the best tours we've joined.

We had an unforgettable experience on this trip! The autumn colors were absolutely stunning, creating the perfect backdrop for our adventure. Our guides, Levani and Sandro, were exceptional—knowledgeable, fun, and always making sure we had the best possible time. The hikes were manageable and well-paced, making the journey enjoyable without being too strenuous. The food was delicious throughout the trip, with plenty of great options even for vegetarians. Highly recommend!

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Amazing trip with our guide, Levani who guided our hikes through the Caucasus with such professionalism and flexibility. Levani was super knowledgeable about Georgian history and Savanti culture. It was our friend’s birthday during the trip and while we only mentioned it in passing to Levani in the morning, he promptly prepared a birthday tort by the evening. The guesthouses were also an interesting experience where we enjoyed the warm hospitality of the locals while getting a glimpse of how they lived.

The views from the trip was breathtaking especially in good weather- the pictures will give you a good idea. While we were unlucky and had a few rainy days, Levani managed to move some of our treks around so that we could still enjoy the best hikes. Overall, beginning of Oct would be the perfect time to visit the Caucasus to see the Autumn colours. Yes there could be a couple of cloudy/rainy days, but l would say that it adds to the mystique of the landscape.

This trip was an absolute dream. The first couple of days the weather was quite bad and our guides were excellent are coming up with alternative plans for those two days so we weren't hiking in cold and heavy rain for hours on end. This didn't take away from the amazingness of the trip at all! The autumnal colours in Georgia at this time of the year are almost otherworldly. The scenery is breathtaking and being surrounded by snow-capped mountains was a joy.

Food in Georgia is excellent and your belly will be full! Even for the non-meat eaters, you will be eating well. The accommodation that we stayed in was lovely and the nice big thick blankets helped to keep me warm at night!

Big shout out to our guides Nugzar and Sandro. They were an absolute dream. I got sick on the last day and I felt very looked after by them. I am so grateful to both of them for their excellent guidance and brilliant sense of humour! Our group was wonderful and felt so lucky to have shared this experience with them. Thanks team :)

My first hike with MBA, and it's safe to say I would do another! The hikes each day were highly doable, but also challenging enough for those who are avid hikers already. A great addition of some wild swimming on a couple of locations (so cold but stunning locations).

Our guides were fantastic, highly knowledgeable, hard working and made the trip really easy.

This was my first MBA trip (actually my first time doing any kind of group hiking trip); it won’t be my last. The itinerary was great and well organised; accommodation was good (nice hotel in kutaisi, the guesthouses more basic but clean and comfortable). Lots of delicious Georgian food (especially at breakfast and dinner) including a lovely farewell dinner on the last night. The group were lovely, with a range of fitness (I found some of the ascents challenging, but they were doable and we had a guide at the back for the slower contingent!) and the scenery was absolutely spectacular. Ushguli in particular was amazing to see. Our guides Sandro and Levani were friendly, enthusiastic, warm and knowledgable. They were really welcoming and good company. All in all, a great trip!

Great hikes, wonderful Georgian hospitality from the guesthouses and guides Paro and Nugo and a lovely group to keep us entertained all week on the trails.

The weather didn’t play ball but that only added to the adventure. Highly recommended trip!

I've just finished thr Caucaus mountains in Georgia trip with MBA. Amazing week trekking the mountains from Kutaisi. We started off staying in a hotel then moved to guesthouse in the mountains then back to hotel for the last night. The hotel was cosy and nice. Guesthouse nice too . Some very basic but still nice and cosy. It gives you a real taste of Georgia life with the traditional food each day. You really immerse yourself in the culture over the week. The guides Levani and Sandro took care of us all well. They gave us great knowledge of the history and culture of each part of the trek. Really great people who know their craft well. The group was fantastic. We really all gelled well. Everyone came with positive vibes. Was sad to end it and would definitely do another MBA trip.

Steve

An excellent trekking tour with great people. The scenery was epic! Sandro and Levani were excellent guides who went out of their way to tend to all our needs. The accomodation was comfortable and the food was plentiful.

Fantastic trip hiking in the Svaneti mountains! Our guides, Sandro and Levan, were exceptional - funny, kind, thoughtful, well organised and expert guides, as well as great ambassadors for their country. Highly recommend this trip to anyone interested in exploring Georgia and hiking in some stunningly beautiful mountains.

Guides were fantastic, and complimented each other perfectly. I'd follow Parro through the gates of hell itself.

Group was a pretty good bunch of bananas.

Dogs were good, hammocks were good, cucumber and tomato was good, cha cha was good. Everything was good, including the rain.

Great trip - Georgia was a beautiful country and Sandro, our guide was brilliant. Very helpful and knowledgeable about Georgia. Hiking wasn't too strenuous however the heat at certain times didnt help.

the Upper Caucasus are spectacular but I think our two guides really made the trip special. Even when dealing with temperamental weather, Levan and Sandro were adaptable, enthusiastic, and accommodating. The dinners at the guest houses are no joke - come hungry and be prepared for a second dinner (“the barbeque is ready!”) at any time. Thanks for a wonderful week, team! This was my first trip with MBA and certainly won’t be my last.

Myself and 5 friends booked this trip as a private group and had an amazing time travelling through Georgia with Sandro last month. This was our first MBA trip and we chose it on account of the itinerary being a little more comprehensive and a little more adventurous than some of the bigger and more established companies that rush through countries without seeing them properly. Although we only really scratched the surface on the 9 day trip, I'm really glad we chose it. Sandro was a brilliant guide, he quickly tuned in to what we were hoping to get out of the experience and tailored things to suit us so we could extend some of the hikes and see as much as possible. He was also great fun and told us really interesting stories about the history of Georgia. We also got some great recommendations for restaurants to try after the tour and of course, suggestions for wine tasting and cha cha! The food is also delicious, especially in the evening. My advice would be to pick up some bits and pieces for breakfast and lunch in Kutaisi if you like a bit of variety / can't eat gluten or dairy as it's very bread and cheese heavy, but there are also plenty of places you can sit and eat lunch on the trails so we didn't go hungry. One thing I would say is that the accommodation left a little to be desired - we're not particularly fussy on a trip like this and just hoped for a comfortable bed and a decent shower at the end of a long hiking day. This wasn't always the case on our tour and none of us slept particularly well on the tour. Some places were better than others but personally I think a slightly better standard could be achieved for the price paid. As every else had said in their reviews, Georgia is beautiful and the photos don't really do it justice so just go and see for yourself, I'd definitely recommend doing it with MBA and would book with them again on a private basis.

Had such an amazing week in the mountains The scenery was incredible and our guides made this a trip I will never forget.

This was my first time for a hiking adventure and my first MBA. I had the best time! Our guides, Levani and Paro were incredible they had great chemistry between one another and we were very fortunate to have them as our guides! I was the weakest link in the hiking crew but they were so patient with me and Paro in particular really showed me ways to hike that made it easier for me and I was able to get the hang of it quicker. hey both knew the land and area really well, and the shared the rich history and culture of Georgia along the way. It was an honor to spend time with them and to learn from them. I won the lottery with the group we had, I haven't laughed that much all year. I really enjoyed everyone in the group and feel fortunate to all have experienced the beauty and majesty of Georgia together.

The hikes were stunning, with wildflowers, wild berries, waterfalls, wild horses, cows, the stray dogs of Georgia. It was beautiful day after day. I will never forget this trip and will forever be grateful for the experience. Thank you!

Loved everything about this trip! It was so well organised, everything ran smoothly. The itinerary was brilliant, I particularly loved the incredible scenery in the Svaneti mountains. The guides were outstanding, they were so fun and welcoming and made a huge effort to get to know everyone in the group and share their knowledge with us. Wonderful group dynamic also, lots of laughs and unforgettable memories

A great week in a beautiful place with beautiful people

Can't reccommend this trip enough, the scenery, guides food and group were all fantastic and I had such a fun time! Pictures really don't do this place justice!

Highlights were swimming in an alpine lake and all of the wildflowers.

If you are even considering this trip you have to do it! The guides were so incredible (shoutout Levan and Nugo!) they were informative but not in a boring way and you really could hike at whatever pace is best for you. The itinerary was amazing the food was amazing the views amazing and just overall the best time!

This hike was an absolute dream — the kind of adventure you sign up for thinking, “This’ll be cool,” and end up whispering, “I’m never going to shut up about this,” by day two.

The scenery? Unreal. Think dramatic glaciers, snow-capped peaks, meadows sprinkled with wildflowers, and those sweeping, cinematic views that felt like it had been custom-designed by nature to knock our socks off — and it totally did.

But the real magic? The people. I somehow ended up with the most wonderful, like-minded group of hikers. We shared snacks, stories, and one slightly terrifying river crossing on horseback. It felt less like joining a group hike and more like discovering a trail family. Oh, and the mayhem? Let’s just say there were more rounds of chacha than I can count — and possibly more toasts than water breaks. Hydration takes many forms in Georgia.

And then there were our incredible guides, Sandro and Levan — part mountain goats, part comedians, part cultural ambassadors. They were the perfect mix of chill and capable, making us feel safe, seen, and totally immersed in the wild beauty and traditions of Georgia. They handled everything with heart, from helping us through tricky climbs to teaching us Georgian phrases we butchered with pride.

If you're even thinking of hiking in Georgia — do it. Come for the views, stay for the chaos, connection, and the pure joy of being out there with legends like Sandro, Levan, and a bunch of new besties.

Absolutely brilliant hike, totally recommend this trip. Very well organised. The guides Sandro and Levan were excellent, full of knowledge about the area and alot of fun to be with! Georgia is stunning and I very much hope to return to do some more hiking there in the future.

This was one of the best holidays I’ve ever been on and I was so sad to leave! Georgia is absolutely stunning. The hikes and views were incredible - everywhere you looked there were mountains, wildflower meadows, waterfalls, rivers and surprisingly, cafés (yes, even up the mountains!). I was unsure how I’d find the 6/7 hour hiking days but it was very doable especially when being entertained by our lovely guides Levan and Sandro and chatting to the others in the group. The guides were so knowledgable, patient, fun and generally wonderful - thank you!! I had so much fun and I already want to go back. I would recommend this trip to EVERYONE 💓

This trip was incredible in every way. Levani and Sandro are so knowledgeable and did such a great job at teaching us about the history and geography of the country while still making the tour super fun and memorable for the group. The hiking logistics were very well organized, and I really appreciated the consistent daily routine and preview of the next day’s hike every evening. Levani and Sandro were really good at bringing the group together, and I was honestly sad when the trip ended. Also, every hike had incredible views and I couldn’t believe how visually beautiful the entire experience was. Enjoyed the guest houses as well. This trip made me want to try more MBA trips in the future and definitely to visit Georgia again one day.

I had the best time hiking in stunning Georgia. Our guides were top notch and really made the trip extra special - sharing history, music, and laughs with us. I highly recommend this trip!

Everything about this trip was way more than I had expected from the great guides (Sandro and Levani) to the amazing Caucasus Mountain landscape. I wasn't sure what to expect when I signed up for this trip, but everything was fantastic. The hikes are totally doable if you are reasonable fit and each day the landscape got better than the last. The guesthouses are pretty basic, but it was so cool that we got to stay in ancient villages.

After an amazing first trip with MBA trekking in the Atlas Mountains, we were a little worried that our second trip, to Georgia, might not live up to it. We needn't have worried. It was brilliant in every way.

Georgia is a beautiful, exciting, and incredibly welcoming country. Our guides, Levani and Sandro, made the experience seamless. Everything ran smoothly and was thoughtfully adapted to meet the varying needs of the group.

What makes MBA trips special for us is their use of local guides. It gives you a real sense of contributing to the local economy, while also gaining insider knowledge and stories you wouldn’t hear otherwise. It was heartwarming to see how warmly Sandro and Levani were welcomed in the villages and guesthouses we visited.

As for the trek itself, the scenery was nothing short of breathtaking. Photos simply can’t do it justice. I was amazed by the biodiversity - meadows full of wildflowers and butterflies, dreamy glacier pools perfect for a dip, and friendly cows and horses wandering freely. Every moment felt like a postcard.

The group was also fantastic, fun, sociable, and full of interesting conversations.

I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this trip. It was an unforgettable adventure.

Valleys full of flowers, rising Svan Towers, the snow capped high Caucus mountains and very hospitable people - Svaneti valley is beautiful and is still untouched by mass tourism. Add to that an amazing group of 12 hikers and our guides Levani and Sandro with a great sense of humour who kept us entertained through out the trip, took great care to make each of us comfortable and filled us with a lot of information about the culture, history and the surrounding mountains. I have returned with a great smile and memories of a life time. The only flaw with the whole trip is that it has set the bar really high. This was my first trip with MBA and it definitely wont be last. 5 stars dont really do justice to this adventure.