five-day trip
New Year's in Svaneti
We're going to ring in the New Year with a small, cozy group, go snowboarding and skiing, take walks around town, and enjoy the winter and the snow
What will the new year be like with us?
Our program is for those who want to relax in a warm, small group of like-minded people. It’s fun, comfortable, and feels just like home!
is for those who want to go all out during the holidays and ring in the New Year with an active celebration.
We don’t specialize in loud parties, and we don’t host traditional Georgian feasts. Instead, we’ll have a group of seven people, a delicious New Year’s feast, tangerines, and gifts. We’ll make wishes for the coming year, play games, go for walks, and enjoy the winter, the mountains, and each other’s company!
is for those who want to go all out during the holidays and ring in the New Year with an active celebration.
We don’t specialize in loud parties, and we don’t host traditional Georgian feasts. Instead, we’ll have a group of seven people, a delicious New Year’s feast, tangerines, and gifts. We’ll make wishes for the coming year, play games, go for walks, and enjoy the winter, the mountains, and each other’s company!
program
December 29. Day One
We’ll leave Batumi at 9 a.m. We’ll stop at the Ingru Hydropower Plant and take a tour there. The admission fee is included.
Then we’ll stop at a great café for lunch.
Then we’ll stop at a great café for lunch.
the evening of the first day
We'll check into our apartments—you can read more about them below.
Afterward, we'll have dinner at a café, then head back to the hotel to play board games, hang out, and have a great time.
Afterward, we'll have dinner at a café, then head back to the hotel to play board games, hang out, and have a great time.
December 30. Day Two
A day on the slopes.
In the evening, we’ll head to a sauna located on a mountain with views of Ushba. Then dinner, board games, or walks—whatever you prefer.
EQUIPMENT AND SKIING: If needed, you can book a snowboard instructor in advance. Our guide can teach you how to ski (up to intermediate+ level).
You can pick up the necessary gear right in Svaneti or book it through us. Bring your own ski clothing from Batumi—we don’t have it available for rent here, and it can be hard to find locally.
In the evening, we’ll head to a sauna located on a mountain with views of Ushba. Then dinner, board games, or walks—whatever you prefer.
EQUIPMENT AND SKIING: If needed, you can book a snowboard instructor in advance. Our guide can teach you how to ski (up to intermediate+ level).
You can pick up the necessary gear right in Svaneti or book it through us. Bring your own ski clothing from Batumi—we don’t have it available for rent here, and it can be hard to find locally.
December 31. Day 3.
After breakfast at the apartment, we’ll head to the Tetnuldi ski resort.
We’ll spend the daytime on the mountain skiing, and in the evening we’ll return to Mestia to get ready to ring in the New Year.
We’ll spend the daytime on the mountain skiing, and in the evening we’ll return to Mestia to get ready to ring in the New Year.
Let's ring in the New Year!
We'll ring in the New Year with a delicious meal, make wishes, play games, and go for a walk around Mestia.
There will be a festive program in the village.
There will be a festive program in the village.
January 1. Day Four
A day on the slopes. Let’s ring in the New Year with some active fun!
In the evening, dinner, board games, or walks—whatever you prefer.
By this point, our little group will have become one big family, and it’ll be so cozy to gather in the evenings, tired from a day on the slopes, over a mug of tea.
In the evening, dinner, board games, or walks—whatever you prefer.
By this point, our little group will have become one big family, and it’ll be so cozy to gather in the evenings, tired from a day on the slopes, over a mug of tea.
January 2. Day Five
Ready to check out of the hotel, we have breakfast and head out to ski so we don’t miss a single minute on the slopes. After the ski resort closes, we’ll set off for Batumi—and then home! We’ll stop for dinner along the way.
New Year's Menu
We’ll have traditional salads (what New Year’s celebration would be complete without them?!)—Shuba and Olivier—as well as a Georgian meat dish, appetizers, vegetable platters, dessert, and non-alcoholic beverages, a bottle of champagne, and tangerines. Other alcoholic beverages are not included in the price.
The price includes:
- a comfortable transfer
(from Batumi to Mestia and back)
- transfer to the ski resort
- accommodation in apartments
(double rooms)
- guide services
- Admission ticket to the Inguri Hydroelectric Power Plant
- breakfast
- New Year’s feast
- sauna
Paid separately:
- Lunches, dinners
(except for the New Year's Eve dinner)
- Ski equipment and clothing
- ski pass and instructor services
- a comfortable transfer
(from Batumi to Mestia and back)
- transfer to the ski resort
- accommodation in apartments
(double rooms)
- guide services
- Admission ticket to the Inguri Hydroelectric Power Plant
- breakfast
- New Year’s feast
- sauna
Paid separately:
- Lunches, dinners
(except for the New Year's Eve dinner)
- Ski equipment and clothing
- ski pass and instructor services
We'll be living in cozy apartments
Accommodations are in double rooms, with options for twin or double beds;
We'll have our own kitchen in the apartment.
We'll have our own kitchen in the apartment.
Svaneti for 2 Days
Join us and go on a tour
You'll need winter clothing and warm shoes. You can rent ski gear and clothing for the sled ride from us.
Once you've booked your tour, we'll help you pack so you don't forget anything.
Once you've booked your tour, we'll help you pack so you don't forget anything.
We'll be staying overnight in the apartments, in double rooms.
We rent it out; the rental fee is charged separately. You can view our selection in the catalog. Or we can help you choose the right one—just let us know :)
usually a group of 10 to 15 participants
We're leaving at 9 a.m. on December 29, and we'll be back home around midnight on January 2.
If you live along the route, we'll drop you off near your home. The final stop is the meeting point for the route.
After you book the tour, we'll set up a chat where we'll go over all the details regarding fees, what to bring, and so on.
The most important thing is to have the right shoes and clothes. We'll tell you everything.
The most important thing is to have the right shoes and clothes. We'll tell you everything.
Our Guides
We're beads and seals :3
- YaroslavGuideAn avid traveler, rescue worker, and avalanche safety engineer, he worked as a mountain guide in the Khibiny Mountains and is currently in Svaneti and Megrelia. He enjoys playing the guitar and singing.
Why us?
- high qualityOver the past two years, more than 700 satisfied hikers have joined us on our trips.
We’re constantly growing and evolving.
We put our hearts into what we do 😁 - safetyWe follow safety procedures on our hikes.
We have careful drivers.
Our guides know what to do in difficult situations. - care and supportSomeone once wrote in a review: “They really take care of their kids,” and that’s absolutely true :3
On our tours, we accompany you the entire way, provide delicious meals, and answer any questions you may have.
If you’ve never been on a hike before, we’ll help you choose the right difficulty level, the right footwear, and so on. - convenienceFor each trip, we have a chat group where we help you get ready for the hike and make sure you pack everything you need. It’s a convenient way to stay in touch with everyone, share links, or post group photos.
We take your dietary needs into account.
You don’t need to worry about the route or travel time—we handle that for you.
We also prepare the gear for you, so you don’t need to reserve or pick it up separately. - You'll feel right at home with usWe travel in a comfortable, off-road-capable vehicle with climate control,
; we form small groups of like-minded people,
; we have a packed itinerary, but at the same time we find time to relax, listen to the silence, and spend time alone with ourselves and nature - lots of goodiesWe bring together like-minded people and kindred spirits.
We shoot awesome drone videos and take photos.
We serve delicious food.
We know the best angles and spots for amazing photos.
We’re pet-friendly.
And yes, we always have treats. - nature toursSome of the tours are led by the company’s founder, Alina, who is a biologist by training and a naturalist by calling.
Along the way, we constantly discuss and explore nature, identify species, and answer all sorts of questions that nature lovers might have: How do glaciers form? What kind of bird is that in the sky? Which constellations are above us right now?