Goderdzi-Svaneti Ski Safari 9-Day Itinerary

All tours run from Saturday to the following Sunday starting with a pick-up from the airport or city accommodation.

Day 1, Saturday: Arrive to Tbilisi or Kutaisi. Drive to Goderdzi

Transfer to Goderdzi from the airport via 4WD car and snowcat shuttle. Welcome dinner feast and night at the 5-star Ambassadori Hotel Goderdzi.
Overnight: Ambassadori Hotel Goderdzi
Meals included: Welcome Dinner

Days 2 to 4, Sunday to Tuesday: Cat Skiing at Goderdzi

Three full days of cat skiing. After your snowcat driver drops the group off, take laps in old-growth forest and empty villages studded with rustic wooden huts. Whether it’s dumping snow or a bright and sunny day, you’ll enjoy the mystical charm that only remote mountain villages possess. The day is only complete after a hearty meal of Adjarian cuisine and a dip in the Ambassadori pool.
Overnight: Ambassadori Hotel Goderdzi
Meals included: Breakfast

Day 5, Wednesday: Drive to Mestia, Svaneti

Your skilled driver safely navigates the snow-covered dirt road from Goderdzi in a jacked-up 4WD - the only type of car capable of driving here! Along the way, there will be stops in the village Khulo to ride the nearly 2km long cable car hanging high above the densely forested valley with sweeping views of the Caucasus, and then again along the coast for lunch and an optional swim in the Black Sea! The road up to Mestia is a long but beautiful one and you’ll arrive ready for a feast and a good night’s rest in our favorite local guesthouse, Edelweiss.
Overnight: Edelweiss Guesthouse, Mestia
Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner

Days 6 to 8, Thursday to Saturday: Explore the Svaneti region

Known for its high peaks, medieval towers, and strong mountain culture, Svaneti offers a unique experience for the intrepid skier. On snowier days, Hatsvali ski resort offers protected tree skiing and uncrowded piste laps. On clearer days, Tetnuldi’s chutes, trees and bowls are a freerider’s paradise. Ski tourers can explore nearby glaciers and hunt for powder above the medieval village of Ushguli. Your expert guides will choose the destination based on the conditions each day and the group’s desires.
Overnight: Edelweiss Guesthouse, Mestia
Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 9, Sunday: Drive from Mestia to Tbilisi & Departure

Another long but beautiful travel day. You will complete the triangular road trip through another part of the country and finish in Tbilisi (or Kutaisi) where you can spend your last night or fly out.
Overnight: N/A
Meals included: Breakfast

Please note this itinerary is an example of the Ski Safari Tour of Goderdzi & Svaneti. The knowledgeable guides will select exact slopes and times based on weather & snow conditions as well as participants' abilities & wishes.

Lodgings

As a true ski safari, this tour spends 8 nights in 2 different locations, all with superb accommodations & dining. Most dinners & all breakfasts are included in the tour price. In true Georgian style, your will be amazed at the quantity and quality of the local cuisine.

Ambassadori Hotel and Spa, Goderdzi

A new luxury hotel in a ski-in ski-out location at the base of the ski lifts, Ambassadori Hotel & Spa is the best accommodation in Goderdzi and your place of lodging for 4-nights at the start of the ski safari. All breakfasts and one welcome dinner is included here.

Edelweiss Guesthouse, Mestia

In the Svaneti for 4-nights your base will be in the village of Mestia and the comfortable family-owned Edelweiss Guesthouse, acclaimed for its authentic Svan cuisine. The tour price includes all breakfasts & dinners in Mestia.

Rates & Inclusions

Rates Information

9-day tour from USD$2,400/person

• Price based on minimum group size of 8, twin-share
• Price increases for smaller groups - up to $3,330/person in a group of 3
• Invoice / base currency is USD$
• Custom dates for private groups only
• Convert to your currency here

• HOSTING & GUIDING: Professionally qualified private host & guide for 9 days
• ACCOMMODATION: 8 nights accommodation in Goderdzi & Mestia
• MEALS: All breakfasts & 5 dinners (including welcome & farewell feasts)
• GROUND TRANSPORT: All transportation during the tour incl. from Tbilisi or Kutaisi return, plus oversnow when required
• FREERIDING &/OR SKI-TOURING: 3 full days of lift-accessed freeriding and/or ski touring in Svaneti
• CAT SKIING: 3 full days of cat skiing in Goderdzi
• LIFT PASSES: All Georgian ski resort lift passes during the tour
• SPA ACCESS: Unlimited spa access whilst in Goderdzi including pool & sauna with mountain view, & steam sauna

• SINGLE ROOM: Price upon request
• GEAR RENTALS: Ski, Snowboard & Touring Equipment (prices on request)
• AVI SAFETY EQUIPMENT: ABS Backpack, Beacon, Shovel, Probe (prices on request)

• FLIGHTS: To Tbilisi (TBS) or Kutaisi (KUT) - Search & book flights to Georgia
• SKI TRAVEL INSURANCE - Get ski travel insurance here
• OTHER: Lunches, 2 x dinners, drinks & personal expenses not list as inclusions

Terms & Conditions

As per agreed terms & conditions with the tour operator, Vagabond Adventures, at the time of booking, and including but not limited the payment & cancellation T&Cs listed below. Any contractual arrangements as a result of a booking enquiry are directly with the tour operator and is subject to their terms and conditions.

Payment

30% deposit required to book. The remainder must be paid a minimum of 30 days before the trip.

Cancellation by the Client

All cancellations must be submitted to the Company in writing, are effective as of the date we receive them according to our internal records, and will be subject to a cancellation fee (“Cancellation Fee”) as follows (amounts are per person and only apply to amount paid after the non-refundable deposit amount):
◦ Cancellation 30 days or more prior to trip departure – 30% of total booking cost
◦ Cancellation less than 30 days prior to departure – 100% of total booking cost

Cancellation policy for custom trips may differ from these terms and will be communicated prior to booking.

No refunds will be made if you voluntarily leave a trip for any reason after the trip has begun. The same applies if you leave a trip or cannot fully participate in a trip due to injury or illness. Refunds will be at the discretion of the Company if you are involuntarily forced to leave a trip for any reason. No refunds will be made for any accommodation, transport, sightseeing, meals or services not utilized.

Cancellation by the Company

The Company reserves the right to cancel any trip prior to the scheduled departure date for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation, insufficient participation, local weather conditions or logistical problems that, in our sole reasonable judgment, may impede trip operations. In the event of trip cancellation by the Company for any reason whatsoever other than a force majeure event, your sole and exclusive remedy shall be the refund by the Company of all payment amounts received from you by the Company as of the date of cancellation, and the payment thereof shall release the Company from any and all other or further liability in any way related to such cancellation. The Company makes substantial payments to its suppliers (hotels, transportation companies, etc.) far in advance of the scheduled trip departure date. Accordingly, if a trip is cancelled due to a force majeure event (e.g. acts of God, war, labor strikes, earthquake, flooding, etc.), the Company will undertake commercially reasonable efforts to promptly refund the portion of any amounts paid by you that have, in turn, not already been advanced to suppliers. In addition, the Company will use commercially reasonable efforts to recover and refund to you the balance of your payment amounts that were advanced to suppliers, less the costs, if any, of such recovery, as promptly as possible. However, (a) the Company does not guarantee recovery of any portion of advance payments made to suppliers, and (b) commercially reasonable recovery efforts under this Section shall not include or require, and shall be fully satisfied and performed exclusive of, the institution of any legal proceedings by or on behalf of the Company in any forum, venue or jurisdiction whatsoever. The Company is not responsible for, and you hereby release and forever discharge the Company from, any expense or cost incurred by you in preparing for or arising or resulting from a cancelled trip, including without limitation, the cost of non-refundable airfare, other transportation, lodging and meal expense, visa fees, medical expenses, equipment and clothing purchases, and the cost of any additional or alternative arrangements you elect or are required to incur or make as a result of a cancelled trip.

Booking Amendments

If you wish to change your booking in any way, you must contact us as soon as possible and we will accommodate your request to the best of our ability. Surcharges may apply.

Substitution of a Client

If any member of the party is prevented from traveling because of the death, injury or serious illness of the passenger, close relative or friend, redundancy or jury service, it may be possible to transfer the booking to another suitable person (acceptable to the Company) provided that (a) written notice is given at least 30 days prior to departure, and (b) you will be responsible for any expense, fee or charge incurred by or imposed on the Company by suppliers and vendors that may arises as a result of the transfer or substitution. An administration fee of up to $100 may be imposed by the Company to cover its internal costs associated with the booking transfer. In addition, you will be responsible for any fees or expenses arising from the substitution or change that are imposed by vendors or suppliers of services not included in the trip price, which may include by way of example, airline cancellation charge and change fees.