Frequently asked Questions
— Is it customary to leave a tip in Georgia, if so, in what amount
?
— There are no strict rules about tipping in Georgia, but tourists leave mostly 5-10% of the bill. Also, in some establishments, the service is already included in the bill.
— Will I have free time during my tour of Georgia?
— Yes, certainly. As a rule in our tours it is the day of arrival/departure, as well as evening time - almost every day.
— How safe is Georgia?
— Most recently, Georgia was recognized as one of the safest countries in the world. In the country, the safety of tourists is protected at the state level. In 2013, the national. The tourism administration of Georgia has opened for tourists a free round - the-clock "hot line" - 0800800909
— How to choose a tour?
— You can choose any route you like from the ready-made ones in the section "our routes", read the detailed presentation of each tour, download the PDF-file, call our Manager or leave a request and we will make Your individual route, based on your wishes and dates.
— On what flight and what airline to buy tickets, so that we have organized a transfer?
— You buy tickets, choosing a convenient airline and departure time. Let us know your
arrival/departure time, flight number and we will meet you at the airport. If you could not find
a convenient time of departure, please inform our managers and we will try to find the best
option for the flight.
— How many participants can be in the group tour?
— At least 6 people, with such a number of participants of the group tour will take place.
— What cars takes us on our tour?
— Depending on the number of participants. A car with a guide-driver, if in a group of up to 3-4
people. When a group of more than 4 people the group is accompanied by a driver and a
guide. The trip takes place in a minibus class Mercedes Vito-Viano or Sprinter, if in a group
of more than 8 people. In some areas in the highlands in the tour program planned jeeps or
vans of high cross-country.
— The currency in which to borrow money?
— You need to pay in Georgia in lari(national. currency) or debit/credit cards. It will not be
difficult to exchange Russian rubles, dollars, euros for lari - in large cities there are many
official exchange offices and Bank branches. The exchange rate of cash rubles of the
Russian Federation is worse than non-cash, it is much more profitable to withdraw from the
card in gel/dollars or pay by card. Before going to the highlands it is better to stock up on gel
cash.
— How much money do you need to take with you?
— The price of our tours includes: accommodation in the hotel of the selected category with
Breakfast, transfer, guide, transport and all activities along the route, entrance tickets to
museums and attractions, insurance, water, raincoats, local SIM card. Your expenses: air
tickets, food, souvenirs.
— When and how much should I pay for the tour? Legal aspects of the tour?
— Depending on the chosen route and dates, you make a prepayment of 30%, the rest is paid
in cash upon arrival. The tour is arranged according to the legislation of Georgia. Tour
operator company name is GEOTRIP LTD , company details in the contract offer.
— Will there be phone reception / Internet on the trip?
— Yes, we give our tourists local SIM cards with Internet balance. In addition to it there is
car/minibus operated with the Wi-Fi router and also available wi-fi in hotels and restaurants.
— Are there many English speakers in Georgia? How in Georgia relate to foreigners?
— Young people and touristic service often knows English very well. The menu in the
restaurants is usually translated into English. Georgians are very hospitable people and
since ancient times it is believed that the guest is a messenger from God.
— Do you recommend to go to Georgia with children?
— Of course you can take the kids on tour! The price of tours is calculated according to the
number of passengers in the car or minibus and is the same for all participants of the trip.
Taking into account the age of the child, it is possible to receive a discount on
accommodation at the hotel. We will be able to provide a child car seat upon prior request,
the price of its rent depends on the duration of the trip. For safety reasons, the entrance to
some locations is limited to children under 120 cm tall.
— Where can I fly to Georgia?
— Georgia has three international airports-Tbilisi, Batumi, Kutaisi. Some of our tours are
completed or begin in Kutaisi, with fewer flights than in Tbilisi, so under such a conditions
we can organize a transfer Tbilisi-Kutaisi-Tbilisi.
— What is the weather in Georgia?
— The country is very pronounced all seasons: early spring, hot summer, golden autumn and
snowy winter. Thanks to this, you can relax in Georgia all year around. Given the
mountainous landscape of the country, the weather can change fast and often, even during
the day there may be significant temperature changes. We advise you to bring thermal
underwear and windproof and rainproof jacket if your trip is planned from October to April or
in the mountains with a height of 1500 meters.
— Do you need a visa to travel to Georgia?
— For citizens of Russia and CIS countries wishing to visit Georgia is a visa-free regime. Since
June 2015, residents of 94 countries (Russia, CIS and EU countries, etc.) can stay without
need of a visa up to one year.