Georgia photo tour - Caucasus adventure, Svaneti region in fall
An adventure-packed photo tour through impressive Georgia awaits you!
This expedition takes you through the majestic peaks of the Caucasus and through the country's most impressive gorges and valleys. Experience Georgia at the best time of year for breathtaking landscape photography in the fall. The harmonious combination of mountains and colorful forests makes every photographer's heart beat faster. There is hardly any other place where you can experience autumn in such a vibrant blaze of color as here.
Accompanied by robust 4×4 buses, we cross the country and discover the most beautiful photo spots in Georgia, which we naturally capture at the best time of day - at sunrise or sunset. As an experienced photographer, I will always be at your side to help you capture these unique landscapes.
On this tour, you can simply sit back and let the adventure come to you. Everything is perfectly planned in collaboration with locals on site, so you don't have to worry about a thing. We pick you up directly at the airport and start the tour. We will stay in various hotels, but also sometimes in guesthouses or mountain huts.
Brief information
Date: 11.10.-18.10.2025
NEW - Places available
Landscape photography
7 participants
Overnight stays in hotels, inns and mountain huts
Including 2 meals a day + drinks
Including all transfers on site in a 4x4 off-road bus
Price: 2490€
Adventure mode: ON - Everyday stress: OFF
Prepare yourself for adventure-packed trips in our 4×4 buses, the robust off-road vehicles take us to the highest mountains in Georgia and offer us the opportunity to explore the spectacular landscape in the Caucasus. Georgia is a perfect destination to leave the stressful everyday life behind and focus completely on nature and photography. During these unforgettable 8 days you will spend most of them outdoors.
Dreamlike landscapes that will inspire you
Georgia's nature offers a great variety, look forward to:
- majestic peaks
- incomparable autumn colors
- Impressive gorges and valleys
- roaring waterfalls
- beautiful mountain lakes
- great glaciers
- magical forests
- surreal rainbow mountains
- and much more.
On the road with like-minded people
On my photo trips, you will not only experience fascinating photo motifs, but also the unique opportunity to share our common passion for landscape photography. We explore breathtaking places together, exchange experiences and inspire each other. Whether you are just starting out in photography or already have some experience - this photo trip is a rewarding experience for everyone.
We take care of everything.
We organize almost everything for you so that you can enjoy your Georgia photo tour without a care in the world. Overnight stays, transfers, meals and much more. You can relax completely and just let the adventure come to you.
Nick Schmid, Photography Coach & Guide
As an experienced landscape and nature photographer, I will be happy to show you how to successfully capture Georgia's unique landscape with your camera. I have already explored the country and know where the best photo spots are. I will adapt to your individual level of knowledge, take my time and look forward to sharing my knowledge with you.
Mindia Arabuli, Local Guide
Mindia is a full-time tour guide, travel guide and amateur photographer from Tbilisi. He knows his way around Georgia very well and will guide us on this tour and introduce us to Georgian culture. In addition to Mindia, we will have another driver who will accompany us in an off-road bus to the photo spots.
The accommodation
During our photo tour through Georgia, we will spend the night in different types of accommodation. Depending on the location, we will either stay in simple hotels (double rooms), guesthouses or mountain huts. Single rooms are also possible by prior arrangement and at extra cost.
Day 1 - Arrival in Tbilisi:
We meet together at the airport in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia. After the transfer from the airport to the hotel, we check in and go on a short city tour through the capital, which is well worth seeing.
Day 2 - Martvili Gorge:
Visit to Jvari Monastery and the cave town of Uflistsikhe, followed by photography in the Martvili Gorge. Overnight stay in Kutaisi
Day 3 - Ushgulli:
Drive to Ushguli, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, breathtaking views of snow-capped peaks, traditional Svan towers, Lamaria Monastery, hike to Shkhara Glacier to photograph the sunset, overnight in a local guesthouse in Ushguli.
Day 4 - Mestia:
Photograph the sunrise in Ushguli. Continue to Mestia, take the cable car to an impressive viewpoint for the sunset. Overnight stay in the Heshkili huts.
Day 5 - Ushba:
Photograph sunrise at Ushba Glacier, hike to Chalaadi Glacier, sunset at Koruldi Lakes. Overnight stay in a mountain hut.
Day 6 - Mazeri:
We make our way to the village of Mazeri, which is known for its breathtaking scenery. Hike to the Shdugra Waterfall,
Return and overnight stay in Kutaisi
Day 7 - Rainbow Mountains:
On the last day of our trip, we will explore and photograph the impressive Rainbow Mountains in the south of the country. Overnight stay in Tbilisi.
Day 8 - Transfer to the airport
* Provisional program, subject to change.
Travel information
- Available travel dates see above
- Meeting point: Tbilisi Airport (Tbilisi) the exact time will be announced personally after booking
- maximum 7 participants
- at least 4 participants
- Suitable for both beginners and advanced photographers
- Non-photographing partners can also take part in this trip
- Photographic support and tour guide by Nick Schmid
- Local guide and additional driver
- All local transfers, fuel included
- Meals, 2x daily meals together
- Drinks
- All overnight stays in hotels, guesthouses and mountain huts (double rooms)
- Entrance fees for all national parks
- Image reviews during the trip
- Information event before the trip via Teams/Zoom
- WhatsApp group for the exchange
- Packing list
- Travel insurance certificate § 651s (BGB)
- Flights to Tbilisi
- Travel insurance
- personal expenses
Price: 2490€
Payment
Payment is made in advance by bank transfer. A deposit of €1000 is required to book the trip. The remaining amount must be paid no later than 60 days before the start of the trip. You will receive the details for the final transfer by e-mail after your booking has been received.
Refund and cancellation
If a participant decides to cancel their reservation, they can do so at any time, but once the accommodation is booked, it is not fully refundable. Cancellation fees will apply.
For the remaining amount, the following cancellation options apply:
- If the cancellation is submitted more than 60 days before departure, a refund can be made for the remaining amount.
- If the cancellation is submitted less than 60 days before departure, it is no longer possible to receive a refund.
Requirements:
- Basic physical fitness, the hikes last up to 2 hours.
- Desire for adventure
- Good hiking boots and warm, rainproof outdoor clothing
- Camera or smartphone
Important notes:
I recommend taking out travel cancellation insurance and international health insurance for your trip. Equipment insurance is also recommended to protect you financially against damage or loss of your photo equipment. There are many street dogs in Georgia that can transmit diseases, so please be careful when handling them.
I will create a Whatsapp group with all participants so that we can be in constant contact with each other.
Frequently asked questions
No, Georgia is a very safe country to travel to. The locals live by the motto "The guest is from God". However, some of the street dogs you meet in Georgia can be a risk and transmit diseases. You should therefore not get too close to them.
Yes, that is possible. Just let me know in advance and I can get you a camera.
Georgia has its own currency (Georgian Lari). You can simply bring Euro banknotes with you and have the money exchanged at the airport. Please take some cash with you in any case, not everywhere you can pay with a credit card.
You don't need a professional camera to come along! The main thing is that you have a camera that you can adjust manually. Cameras from any manufacturer are welcome.
If you don't have a camera, I can lend you one for this trip, please contact me in advance!
My personal recommendation:
- DSLR or mirrorless camera
- Wide-angle lens
- Drone
- Travel zoom
- Telephoto lens
- Tripod
- ND / polarizing filter
- Powerbanks
Yes, with pleasure! Everyone who is interested in Georgia is welcome on my trip. The program is designed for photographers, but you are also welcome to join me and enjoy nature without a camera.