I booked a day tour to Ushgali from Mestia because I wanted to make sure I had my transport locked in. We did pick up other people from Mestia who weren't on the tour, but were using the van to transfer to Ushguli and stay for a few days there. You could probably speak to the souvenir stores in Mestia to organise the transfer. I liked both, but if you're going to the area specifically for the defence towers and other architecture, I'd say Ushguli wins.
Hey Beth~!
Hey Richard!
Hello Beth! Any transport options available from Mestia to Ushguli? Which one is better between these two?
I booked a day tour to Ushgali from Mestia because I wanted to make sure I had my transport locked in. We did pick up other people from Mestia who weren't on the tour, but were using the van to transfer to Ushguli and stay for a few days there. You could probably speak to the souvenir stores in Mestia to organise the transfer.
I liked both, but if you're going to the area specifically for the defence towers and other architecture, I'd say Ushguli wins.