Travel Info
Practical basics for exploring Georgia’s outdoors. Always confirm current details with official sources before you travel.
Emergencies
Georgia’s unified emergency number is 112 (police, ambulance and fire). Save it in your phone before heading into the mountains.
Mountain safety
Weather in the Greater Caucasus changes quickly and many high routes are snow-bound until early summer. Start early, carry layers and water, tell someone your route and turn back if conditions worsen.
Roads & access
Some mountain roads — for example to Tusheti — are seasonal and suitable only for 4×4 vehicles. Rockfall and snow can close roads at short notice, so check locally on the day.
Occupied territories
Abkhazia and the Tskhinvali region (South Ossetia) are occupied by Russia and cannot be entered from the rest of Georgia as normal tourist destinations. Some valleys approach the administrative boundary lines — follow local guidance.
Money
The currency is the Georgian lari (GEL). Cards are common in cities, but carry cash for villages, guesthouses and paid public toilets.
Restrooms on the road
Public toilets can be scarce outside towns. Our facilities map shows community-mapped toilets and drinking-water points; restaurants, fuel stations and visitor centres are often the most reliable options.
Open the facilities mapLeave no trace
Stay on marked trails in protected areas, take your rubbish with you and respect grazing livestock and shepherd dogs in the highlands.
Official sources
For entry requirements and up-to-date travel advice, check official government sources and your own country’s travel advisory.