Georgia Tours & Holidays

Trips from 1 January 2023 onwards

From 1 January 2023, Intrepid will no longer require travellers to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 (excluding all Polar trips and select adventure cruises).

However, we continue to strongly recommend that all Intrepid travellers and leaders get vaccinated to protect themselves and others.

Specific proof of testing or vaccination may still be required by your destination or airline. Please ensure you check travel and entry requirements carefully.

Most nationalities do not currently require a visa for Georgia, including Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the UK, the USA and all EU member states. Visa-free nationalities can now only stay "visa-free' in Georgia for 30 days. However, all nationalities should check with the nearest embassy for the latest visa information as this may be subject to change at short notice. 

Citizens and stateless persons permanently residing in the countries listed below may enter Georgia without a visa for a short-term visit (not exceeding 90 calendar days in any 180-day period).

More countries are listed on the official Ministry of Foreign Affairs website. 

Tipping isn’t expected, but it’s welcome. When in a restaurant, just round up the bill.

There are plenty of internet cafes in Tbilisi but they’re harder to find outside the capital.

Georgia has good mobile phone coverage. Ensure you have global roaming activated with your carrier if you wish to use your phone.

Georgia has western-style flushable toilets. Keep loose change handy to pay for public toilets and carry some paper with you, as the public toilets may not have any.

• Bottle of soft drink = 1.50 GEL
• Beer in a bar or restaurant = 2.50 GEL
• Cup of coffee = 5 GEL
• Simple lunch = 10 GEL
• Three-course meal = 20 GEL
• Short taxi ride = 3 GEL

Yes, tap water is considered safe to drink. Make sure you bring a reusable water bottle to fill up throughout the day.

Credit cards are widely accepted.

There’s good access to ATMs in nearly all towns and cities.

• 1 Jan New Year's Day
• 2 Jan New Year Holiday
• 7 Jan Orthodox Christmas
• 19 Jan Orthodox Epiphany
• 1 Jan New Year's Day
• 7 Jan Orthodox Christmas Day
• 3 Mar Mother's Day
• 8 Mar International Women's Day
• 9 Apr Goergia's Independence Restoration Day
• Orthodox Good Friday*
• Orthodox Holy Saturday*
• Orthodox Easter*
• Orthodox Easter Monday *
• 9 May Victory Day
• 12 May Saint Andrew the First Called Day
• 26 May Independence Day
• 28 Aug Saint Mary's Day
• 14 Oct Svetitskhovloba
• 23 Nov Saint George's Day

*Please note these dates may vary. For a current list of public holidays in Georgia go to worldtravelguide.net

Absolutely. All passengers travelling with Intrepid are required to purchase travel insurance before the start of their trip. Your travel insurance details will be recorded by your leader on the first day of the trip. Due to the varying nature, availability and cost of health care around the world, travel insurance is very much an essential and necessary part of every journey.

For more information on insurance, please go to: Travel Insurance

Intrepid takes the health and safety of its travellers seriously and takes every measure to ensure that trips are safe, fun and enjoyable for everyone. We recommend that all travellers check with their government or national travel advisory organisation for the latest information before departure:

From Australia?

Go to: https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/

From Canada?

Go to: https://travel.gc.ca/

From the UK?

Go to: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

From New Zealand?

Go to: https://www.safetravel.govt.nz/

From the US?

Go to: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel.html

The World Health Organisation also provides useful health information.

Yes, all Intrepid trips support the Intrepid Foundation. In fact, we make a donation on behalf of every traveller. Trips to Georgia directly support our foundation partner, Mtskheta-Mtianeti Regional Hub (Ikorta). 

Mtskheta-Mtianeti Regional Hub (Ikorta) 

Mtskheta-Mtianeti Regional Hub (Ikorta) provide services and training for people who've fled their homes due to war or political instability – helping them live and integrate into life in Georgia. Donations from our trips will help improve their hub and build an additional space for workshops, training and other activities to help displaced people connect to their new community.