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RE: COSTS IN GEORGIA - AN UPDATE

by mzurie 28 May 2012

Short answer: I haven't done it, but I've heard from quite a few that it's generally easy. Exceptions might include single-road tourist…
RE: Tbilisi to Mestia flights on Borek Air

by giopassarelli 28 May 2012

Hello everybody. Thank you all for your advice and updates. I am travelling with a buddy to Georgia and Armenia on October, we intend…
RE: Latest from Georgia

by giopassarelli 28 May 2012

Excellent Update! Thank you! The improvement of the road makes me think in taking the land route to Svaneti in October instead of risking…
RE: Latest from Georgia

by celticbhoy7 21 May 2012

Great info, thanks for sharing! To get to Mestia did you take the night train to Zugdidi from Tbilisi and then the marshrutka in the morning…
Latest from Georgia

by Aniaania 20 May 2012

Hello, Just got back from a two-week trip to Georgia and wanted to share a couple of info:. - there is now a new (good) road from Zugdid…
RE: COSTS IN GEORGIA - AN UPDATE

by mzurie 15 May 2012

Depends on the homestay, time of year, and city. In Gori, there is at present only one homestay. It was 30 lari per night; supposedly…
RE: Two Weeks in Georiga

by celticbhoy7 13 May 2012

I'm not sure about Racha but Tusheti probably won't be too accesible in late May. Flying to Mestia can be risky if on a tight schedule…
Two Weeks in Georiga

by Matt1836 13 May 2012

Hi, My wife and I are traveling to Georgia for two weeks in late May. We're in Tbilisi for about four days once we arrive and are trying…
RE: Tbilisi to Mestia flights on Borek Air

by mzurie 11 May 2012

... and yes, the current office where you go to pay is in the Saburtelo area.
RE: Tbilisi to Mestia flights on Borek Air

by mzurie 11 May 2012

I was in Svaneti last weekend. This is the current information re: flights via Pegasus as of that time: You CAN "reserve" a seat by…
Re: Tbilisi to Mestia flights on Borek Air

by helin80 10 May 2012

I tried 3 days ago to send an email to the email address iauri@gasa.ge, but it doesn't work (bad destination mailbox address). So the…
RE: Mestia to Ushguli trek

by nopasaran 07 May 2012

Most probably yes, it will be possible. Also depends what route you are going to choose - following the road linking Mestia to Ushguli…
Mestia to Ushguli trek

by Roanoker 06 May 2012

Hello friends- Does anyone know whether it is likely to be possible to trek from Mestia to Ushguli in late May of this year? I read that…
Georgia in June, Airport transport, Gori and travel companion Svaneti

by thee 06 May 2012

Hi! I´m leaving on the 6th of June and have some final questions. I read that there is supposed to be a train from the airport to Tbilisi…
RE: Tentative Georgia and Azerbaijan Itinerary: Comments sought

by Hassouni 04 May 2012

It's looking less likely that my friend will be able to get a visa for Azerbaijan, in which case, how does this sound for just Georgia:…
RE: Tentative Georgia and Azerbaijan Itinerary: Comments sought

by zashibis 04 May 2012

>Just a note, you'll notice that I've allotted for two nights and one full day in Svaneti, not sure if that changes things... No you…
RE: Tentative Georgia and Azerbaijan Itinerary: Comments sought

by zashibis 04 May 2012

>I know this looks a bit rushed A bit rushed?! How about "insanely rushed"! The craziest bit is the half day you propose to spend in…
RE: Hiking in High Caucasus in May

by Giora 03 May 2012

Hi, I visited Svaneti in November once, and the hiking there was fantastic. I can't reccommend you highly enough to make the effort of…
RE: Hiking in High Caucasus in May

by nopasaran 02 May 2012

I have just called to my friend in Svaneti and it is certainly possible to travel to Mestia and onward to Ushguli. Roads are open. So…
RE: 15-Day Georgia Itinerary

by nopasaran 20 April 2012

you will have to be on the road all the time if you wish to see all these places. My advice: Tbilisi - 4 days (including day trips to…
15-Day Georgia Itinerary

by gmrleb 19 April 2012

Hello fellow travelers, I recently started exploring the possibility of visiting Georgia this summer for around 15 days which would hopef…
Help with Georgia/Armenia Itinerary

by jlwh 02 April 2012

Hey guys, I'm currently planning to go to Georgia and would be grateful for any advice with regard to my itinerary. 1) Baku – Night…
RE: Tips on Georgia

by calamus 10 March 2012

Does anyone know whether the Zugdidi-Mestia road resurfacing has now been finished? I went along it in May 2011 and heard that it was…
RE: Flight to Mestia

by dorehmasia 26 February 2012

I flew Sept. last year and had no problems to get a return flight. But this can change rapidly because they fly with a 17 seats twin otter…
RE: My tour to Georgia

by zashibis 11 February 2012

As above, your transfers are going to be far more complicated than you've imagined. Both Uplitsikhe and Vardzia are accessible by public…