Hiking Nakra to Mestia | 5 Day Svaneti Transcaucasian Trail, Georgia (film + guide)

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This video is split into two parts, first the hike from Nakra to Mestia (with no dialogue), followed by a chat about our experience on the trail and more info about the trek.
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Hiking the Nakra to Mestia section of the Transcaucasian Trail in Svaneti, Georgia. We hiked this route in September 2020 (as featured in the video), and again in July 2021 as part of the longer Chuberi to Mestia trek. We split the trek into 5 days, however it's possible to complete the distance over 3 days, staying in guesthouses every night.
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➤ PART ONE (SILENT HIKING):
00:00 Intro
00:44 Day 1 Nakra to Kichkhuldashi
05:06 Day 2 Kichkhuldashi to Etseri
09:33 Day 3 Etseri to Mazeri
16:40 Mazeri to Koruldi Lakes
23:53 Koruldi Lakes to Mestia
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30:20 Day 1 Overview
31:38 Day 2 Overview
32:53 Day 3 Overview
34:26 Day 4 Overview
35:45 Day 5 Overview
36:16 Mestia Accommodation
36:40 Outro
37:45 Del Montage
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@GoingTheWholeHogg 2 жыл бұрын

Svaneti is Georgia's most famous mountain region, with endless snow-capped peaks and historic defence towers. It's also home to the first completed section of the country's Transcaucasian Trail, an ongoing trail building project aiming to connect 3000 kilometres of trail across the Caucasus. This film covers the first half of our TCT trek in western Svaneti and as always, we have an accompanying guide over on the blog if you fancy tackling it yourself - www.goingthewholehogg.com/transcaucasian-trail-svaneti-chuberi-to-mestia/ Cheers! Kim & Del

@verified_tinker1818 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful cinematography! Your channel is criminally underrated.

@GoingTheWholeHogg 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@simonnewman5597 2 жыл бұрын

In a sleep haze this morning I left a comment on Instagram instead of here but here's another one saying the same "great vid" It's so relaxing watching you 2 after work, Thanks to you both once again. 😉👍🤟

@GoingTheWholeHogg 2 жыл бұрын

Ha, cheers Simon! Yeah I just saw that comment on Instagram, makes more sense now ; ) Thanks for watching as always and glad to provide a bit of post-work relaxation. Have a great weekend when it comes around!

@herewegowalks3588 2 жыл бұрын

Stunning views! Thank you! Greetings from London, England.

@GoingTheWholeHogg 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers! Thanks for watching and appreciating : )

@ozymandias66 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful footage. An oasis of calm in an increasingly insane world.

@GoingTheWholeHogg 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, glad it had a calming effect : )

@stgiero 2 жыл бұрын

Svaneti - it's my fav region in Georgia. Thx u, guys. Can't stop admiring ur videos.

@GoingTheWholeHogg 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it's gorgeous! Thanks for watching : )

@Tripwithdawa 2 жыл бұрын

the last Bonus clips are funny

@GoingTheWholeHogg 2 жыл бұрын

Always a favourite of mine too 😅

@mcchuff 9 ай бұрын

I did the TCT with some friends in 2018 and it was so nice to get to "walk" it again through your video. Interesting to see you started in Nakra instead of Chuberi as we had to do the same. Just hours before we arrived in Chuberi, a landslide had come down off the valley in some heavy rain, blocking the river, causing it to back up behind it. Eventually, the river broke through the landslide "dam" and washed out the entire valley, including all the bridges that crossed the river to where the TCT beings. Oblivious, we walked into the disaster scene, ended up on Georgian news and then got a lift back down the valley with some friendly people from the Georgian Geological Society in a giant Soviet Ural truck, stayed over night in Khaishi and started in Nakra the next day. Good memories!

@GoingTheWholeHogg 9 ай бұрын

Nice! Sounds like typical Georgian hospitality. Can’t remember exactly why we started in Nakra now, but we did go back the following year and hike from Chuberi. It was a monster of a climb (more than 2000 metres to Utviri pass) but the views were great and we had a good camp spot near the pass 😃 Happy we could help bring back those memories 😃

@bernadettebecher5668 26 күн бұрын

Wow, what a fantastic trip and video. Wonderful work and information. Thank you!

@GoingTheWholeHogg 23 күн бұрын

Thanks so much, happy you enjoyed it and found it useful 😃

@G4RY1159 2 жыл бұрын

Another stunning documentation folks, I often wonder who put those signs up, just the way my daft head thinks at times. That early morning footage was just so peaceful. I very rarely leave my house without my trusty rucksack and I often get the evils from some Ayrshire Raj daft wee dugs, sometimes think it really is the rucksack that throws them a bit, a sheepdog jumped at me just a few weeks back and out of nothing, owner was a raj too as well as the raj dug. Many many thanks again for all your time and dedication. Cheers!

@GoingTheWholeHogg 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers, Gary! Ha, well actually one of the people that puts those trekking signs up messaged us, so now I know that the yellow ones are put there by the Georgian Tourism Association. And the painted trailmarkings were done by Transcaucasian Trail volunteers a few years ago I think. I think you're onto something with the rucksack, possibly also hiking poles, as I wasn't doing anything, didn't even look at the dog, but I was carrying poles in my hand and that wee raj took an instant dislike to me. Wouldn't have thought you'd have issues with them in Ayrshire too! As always, thanks for watching and always appreciating our work Gary : ) Cheers! Kim

@wesleyluvsoktoberfest 2 жыл бұрын

I just found your videos and they’re amazing. I love to armchair travel when I see videos as beautiful as yours. I can’t wait to get started binge watching. Be safe and well and happy trails from the north Georgia mountains USA. 🌈☮️🌞🧚🚶‍♀️🚶🏻🥾🎒

@GoingTheWholeHogg 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Happy to have you along for the journey with us. All the best from one Georgia to another ; ) Kim

@BackcountryRenegade 2 жыл бұрын

Nice vid. Enjoyed your guide. Started doing that in mine as well

@GoingTheWholeHogg 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers! Nice, yeah it’s pretty helpful for others and good to include I think.

@meivayollanda 2 жыл бұрын

Stuning like always 👍

@GoingTheWholeHogg 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers!

@shakibahmed9777 5 ай бұрын

Love it. Thank you from Bangladesh

@GoingTheWholeHogg 5 ай бұрын

You’re welcome, glad you enjoyed it 😃

@gert-jank8992 2 жыл бұрын

Loved it. You both are lovely and we really like to dream away with the shots you both make

@GoingTheWholeHogg 2 жыл бұрын

Aw, thank you! Glad to hear you enjoyed it and came along on the journey with us : )

@vargaborbala5202 Ай бұрын

excellent video and excellent editing. thank you so much. I enjoyed the landscape and your company in it :) great to have just a natural sound, with the suitable music you added, with real time shortage for the mosz part of it. that way I could really get my own thoughts. then at the end I found very kind and helpful to get to know about the names, distances, altitudes, hosts... and logistics of the hike. ♥️ looking forward to seeing more beautiful landscapes with you!

@GoingTheWholeHogg Ай бұрын

Thanks for your lovely feedback and we're very glad you enjoyed this and found it both helpful and immersive. We appreciate you watching and taking the time to share your thoughts with us! Happy hiking : ) Kim

@andreabritz4572 2 жыл бұрын

Another hike in breathtaking scenery. special thanks to Del for the extra camera mileage.

@GoingTheWholeHogg 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, he does a good job out there on the trail!

@richarddickson3211 2 жыл бұрын

Great video guys. Oh for knees that work!!!!! Amazing landscape.

@GoingTheWholeHogg 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers, Richard!

@iaintaylor5585 Жыл бұрын

Spectacular. Well done. I've been to the eastern part of Georgia, and must get my act together to visit the west.

@GoingTheWholeHogg Жыл бұрын

Thanks! For a relatively small country, the variety of scenery is really amazing. Well worth a visit to the west as well!

@nicholaskilasonia8866 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing footage! thank you so much, have a feeling that I was with you

@GoingTheWholeHogg 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it, that's the response we're looking for : )

@nadherajm7622 2 жыл бұрын

Wow wow very very nice 🌹🌹🌹👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍

@GoingTheWholeHogg 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Nadher!

@nadherajm7622 2 жыл бұрын

Very very excellent hero

@nadherajm7622 2 жыл бұрын

King Road 👏👏👏💪💪💪🌹🌹🌹🌹🗻🗻🗻🗻👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑🇬🇪🤗👍

@nadherajm7622 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much

@oeyt1982 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic!

@GoingTheWholeHogg 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@oeyt1982 2 жыл бұрын

@@GoingTheWholeHogg Svaneti is my first love.

@GoingTheWholeHogg 2 жыл бұрын

@@oeyt1982 Yeah it's pretty special!

@johndillon4991 2 жыл бұрын

That was fantastic!!

@GoingTheWholeHogg 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers for watching, John!

@martinforrester8249 2 жыл бұрын

Great video guys, awesome scenery. I'm jealous, reminds me of my younger days hiking and camping , mostly South Western USA. The last trip in 2012. Now an oldtimer at 77, feet pretty shot wearing tough hiking boots for years in dry climates, so now thoroughly enjoying your experiences in my armchair in the UK.

@GoingTheWholeHogg 2 жыл бұрын

Ahh, the comfiest way to enjoy a hike! Would love to do some hiking around the national parks of the US, it looks spectacular. Cheers for watching, Martin!

@elenaprokhorova8251 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic place💯💯💯😍

@GoingTheWholeHogg 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it's very beautiful!

@totoatalat 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing video, thanks so much

@GoingTheWholeHogg 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and appreciating it!

@rodionshkinin2955 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! interesting to watch, i'm going to Mestia very soon!

@GoingTheWholeHogg 2 жыл бұрын

Great, have fun in Svaneti!

@GoingTheWholeHogg 2 жыл бұрын

Great, have fun in Svaneti!

@giorginakaidze7950 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to Georgia thank you for coming here we ar very hape/.

@rodionshkinin2955 2 жыл бұрын

@@giorginakaidze7950 მადლობა და გაიხარეთ! საქართველოდან ვარ )

@giorginakaidze7950 2 жыл бұрын

@@rodionshkinin2955 :)))))))))))))) რავი მეთქი უცხოელიარაც მეტი ტურსტი მითუკეთესი და რო იცოდენ რო ხალხი კარგად არის განწყობილი მე მთებში დავდივარ მაგ ამბავშჰი ვარ და :))

@elisabethmargowatson645 2 жыл бұрын

love these videos so much - you really nailed it again. Keep them coming... please :)

@GoingTheWholeHogg 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We appreciate you watching and glad to hear you enjoy them. More coming soon! Cheers, Kim

@CoastalBird 2 жыл бұрын

Another excellent hiking film. I love the stunning views you captured from both drones and camera. I found this trekking slightly different than previous ones. Much variety on the way! As always enjoyed this. Sorry for that dog incident, very odd! Good you guys are safe. Looking forward to the next one👍🤠

@GoingTheWholeHogg 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes, this hike had quite a lot of variety and went through different villages, over passes, etc., so it was interesting from that perspective. It's the most popular hiking region in Georgia, so there are many more guesthouses and the trail is in good condition. It's less remote than some other places we've been in Georgia, but it's nice to mix things up a bit!

@putishestvuj4062 Жыл бұрын

mega pleased to watch and helpful

@GoingTheWholeHogg Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Puti! Glad you enjoyed it and that it's helpful too 😃

@manuelahoflehner3437 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video and the blog! They are very helpful. I'm thinking about going in September. Do you always have to book the guesthouses in advance or can you also just show up?

@GoingTheWholeHogg 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Manuela! Glad you find them useful. You can just show up, but it's a good idea to call ahead to book a day or even a few hours before, so they know to expect you, to prepare food, etc. Especially if there's only one or two guesthouses in the village (for example in Nakra or Kichkhuldashi). It is generally a bit quieter in September than July or August, so the guesthouses will be a bit less busy.

@way2dee 2 жыл бұрын

Its amazing...!!

@GoingTheWholeHogg 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Schmecker Жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking us with you. really nice video. not too much talking. just perfect.

@GoingTheWholeHogg Жыл бұрын

Thanks, very much appreciated! Glad you enjoyed it 😃

@markvalot3096 2 жыл бұрын

Incredible! The visuals are stunning and the information is great. You guys look like a lot of fun to travel with!

@GoingTheWholeHogg 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers, Mark! Glad you enjoyed it : )

@davidjones4456 2 жыл бұрын

Great footage

@GoingTheWholeHogg 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@kokapanchulidze6074 2 жыл бұрын

Incredible work !!! Amazing scenes, views,...What a hard job has been done !!! We look forward to the next works ! Good luck and thanks for all !!!

@GoingTheWholeHogg 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Koka! Yeah, an amazing landscape and we're glad to share our hike in this way : ) Thanks for watching and appreciating our work. Cheers, Kim

@kokapanchulidze6074 2 жыл бұрын

@@GoingTheWholeHogg Few days ago i discovered your channel and subscribed with big gladness ! Your great couple gives us an incentive to travel ! Best regards ! ❤👍🥰🍾🍹

@GoingTheWholeHogg 2 жыл бұрын

@@kokapanchulidze6074 That's great to hear : )) Hope you can get out and hike some trails yourself!

@kokapanchulidze6074 2 жыл бұрын

@@GoingTheWholeHogg Yes, i'm plan and hope to start as begginer 😁 Thanks for wishes ! 👍

@ahmettevfikavc1519 11 ай бұрын

Kim ve Del Harikasınız. Bu güzel çekimler için çok çok teşekkürler. Saygılarımla.Ahmet Tevfik AVCI.ZONGULDAK TÜRKİYE

@GoingTheWholeHogg 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! 😄

@LolaBunnyButt 2 жыл бұрын

awesome video! i like those animated trail routes you put in these vids. Do you recommend people to book those guesthouses in advance or can you just walk up and say hey here we are?

@GoingTheWholeHogg 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers! Yeah, I love watching those 3D routes, it's such a cool perspective. In most of the villages along this route there are only a couple of guesthouses, so it's a good idea to call ahead to book. We just hiked this again last month and called ahead the day before and it was fine : )

@solodagci 7 ай бұрын

As a fellow hiker KZfaqr, I really find your videos masterfully produced and colored, you certainly did it much better than I ever could. The lack of excessive contrast and incredible dynamic range makes these landscapes even more fun to watch. I think this is partly due to the gradient nd filter you are using. Do you take it out of camera when sky isn't present in your shot (like a close-up to a flower or shooting towards ground, tying up your boots etc..) May I know the picture profile you are using in camera and any LUTs if possible?

@GoingTheWholeHogg 7 ай бұрын

Hey, thanks very much, glad you appreciate the style, especially when it’s clear that you know the effort it takes. The aim is to create a relatively subtle look while trying to convey the range that the eye can see… as much as that’s possible of course. The variable ND certainly helps with those bright scenes and allows to shoot in the best aperture range for your camera, as well as to shoot in a low aperture for creative purposes… shallow depth of field, etc. In most circumstances on the trail, the ND filter is either on (most of the time) or off (dawn, dusk, very dull days) as it’s annoying to have to be taking it on and off for particular shots. If it’s too dark with it on you can always bump up the ISO within reasonable levels. For this video we were shooting with the Sony A7iii, using the Cine 2 profile and correcting to Rec. 709 with the relevant Leeming Lut and then making the particular adjustments to each clip depending on what’s needed… shadows lifted, highlights dropped, etc. On top of this there is a partial overlay with FilmConvert Nitrate for a (hopefully) more uniform look.

@solodagci 6 ай бұрын

@@GoingTheWholeHogg I also use Leeming LUT. But I shoot SLOG3 and then convert it to rec709. I used to use FilmConvert nitrate as well but the results were a hit or miss for me. Glad you were able to achieve something with it. Which film profile in the nitrate did you end up liking? I also see that you turn off the grain effect in that plug-in :p

@chandradekeyser 6 ай бұрын

Gorgeous! Solid hikers!!

@GoingTheWholeHogg 6 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!

@Badala21 Жыл бұрын

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@GoingTheWholeHogg Жыл бұрын

Thanks ❤️

@brunomouramkt 11 ай бұрын

Great video! Do you recommend this for solo travelers?

@GoingTheWholeHogg 10 ай бұрын

Thanks! For solo travelers with experience of being in the mountains alone, definitely. At some guesthouses you may have to share a room as a solo traveler, although this area of Svaneti is less busy than the extremely popular Mestia to Ushguli route.