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To SVANETI - Tbilisi Mestia flight, Kutaisi Mestia, Zugdidi Mestia, Batumi Mestia | Bus, train, marshrutka.

We are creating a complete and allways up-to-date Svaveti transport guide 2016. 
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If you found any mistake or wish to add info - please email us to info@hotel-svaneti-mestia.com

NEW on the page:
( 2016 )
How to Buy Tickets on Mestia flight
from outside of Georgia?
NEW Flights !!
Tbilisi - BATUMI  - Tbilisi
Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday:
16:30 (T->B), 18:00 (B->T)

MESTIA - KUTAISI - Mestia
Monday, Friday: 
11:30 (M->K), 13:00 (K->M)

TBILISI - KUTAISI - Tbilisi
Tuesday, Thursday: 
9:30 (T->K), 11:00 (K->T)

Getting to Svaneti, Georgia, a famous mountain region is possible by car (bus, marshrutka/minivan, taxi) or Tbilisi Mestia flight / Kutaisi Mestia flight by plane (helicopter not flying anymore) to Mestia Queen Tamar airport. 

Travel to Svaneti Mestia by train is not possible, there is no railway directly to Upper Svaneti, but you can reach Zugdidi.

All public ground transportation goes via Zugdidi city. 
About 120 kilometers of Zugdidi Mestia road was recently renewed.
If you travel from Batumi to Mestia or getting from Kutaisi to Mestia, normally you passing Zugdidi.
Tbilisi Zugdidi train (night or day time) can be used to reach Zugdidi from Tbilisi.
Actually, there is one more exotic way to go to/from Upper Svaneti.
Route Kutaisi-Mestia via Lentekhi and Ushguli gives nice views but difficult road conditions and such transfer can take about 10 hours.
Below, find the detailed info about transportation routes, prices, schedules, tickets for getting to Svaneti Mestia from other parts of Georgia including routes Tbilisi - Mestia,  Kutaisi - Mestia,  Batumi - Mestia  and Zugdidi - Mestia.
If you are already in Georgia and have any urgent question regarding Svaneti transportation, you can call 24 hours Hotline:
Georgian tourist information :  0-800-800-909  (can call from mobile)
Svaneti Georgia trekking near mount ushba hike mazeri becho
Landscapes of Mazeri, Upper Svaneti
Our Address :    
Peak Mazeri Guest House - Hotel in Svaneti Mestia Georgia
Peak Mazeri Guest House
Mazeri village, Becho community, Mestia region, Upper Svaneti, Georgia.                     Directions >
info@hotel-svaneti-mestia.com

Travel to Svaneti ?

Svaneti Georgia trekking near mount ushba hike mazeri becho
Please, come and stay at Mazeri - a closest village to mount Ushba !

  • Must-visit location in Upper Svaneti.
  • Unforgettable landscapes and pure nature.
    You will see something can't be found in Mestia.
  • Trekking to Ushba glacier and waterfalls. Horse riding.
    Ideally for Family vacation.
  • A nice fruit garden/lawn suitable for putting tents. Lovely open-air space for Yoga seminar or other event.
  • Budget accomodation in old Svan house and traditional food.
  • Free Pickup from the main road.
  • and much more..
Take a look at > www.hotel-svaneti-mestia.com Guesthouse in Svaneti.

Tbilisi Mestia flight, Kutaisi Mestia flight (+ Tbilisi Kutaisi )
To SVANETI by Air!

[Updated on May 2016]
  • Good news!
    ​Since March 10 2016  - new domestic flights are launched, including new flight to MESTIA from KUTAISI airport.

Currenlly, you can enjoy a regular plane flights from Tbilisi to Mestia and from Kutaisi to Mestia airport on Czech L410 aircraft, operated by a local airline ServiceAir.
As for now this is a fastest, not expensive and exciting way to get to Svaneti, that's why it is so popular and 
demand always exceeds the capacity of Mestia flight.
​
The aircraft can bring only 17 passengers (luggage 15 kg).
Children under 3 years can fly to Svaneti free of charge).

By airline rules, the ticket is non-changeable and non-refundable ( but they can refund in case of flight cancellation due to weather conditions) 

​Flight ticket price:
  • Tbilisi (Natakhtari) to Mestia
    • one way - 65 GEL (about $30)
    • children 3-12 yo - 45 GEL
  • Kutaisi to Mestia
    • one way - 40 GEL (about $20)
    • children 3-12 yo - 28 GEL
  • Tbilisi (Natakhtari) to Kutaisi 
    • one way - 50 GEL (about $25)
    • children 3-12 yo - 35 GEL

Flights schedule 2016:

MON
Natakhtari-
​Mestia
9:30
Mestia-
Kutaisi
11:30
Kutaisi-
Mestia
13:00
Mestia-
Natakhtari

14:30
TUE
Natakhtari-
​Kutaisi
9:30
Kutaisi-
Natakhtari
11:00
Natakhtari-Batumi
​16:30
Batumi-Natakhtari
18:00
WED
Natakhtari-
​Mestia
9:30
Mestia-
Natakhtari
11:30
 
 
THU
Natakhtari-
​Kutaisi
9:30
Kutaisi-
Natakhtari
11:00
Natakhtari-Batumi
​16:30
Batumi-Natakhtari
18:00
FRI
Natakhtari-
​Mestia
9:30
Mestia-
Kutaisi
11:30
Kutaisi-
Mestia
13:00
Mestia-
Natakhtari

14:30
SUN
Natakhtari-
​Mestia
9:30
Mestia-
Natakhtari
11:30
Batumi-Natakhtari
16:30
Batumi-Natakhtari
18:00

How to book and buy tickets on SVANETI flights.

 
To book a flight to Svaneti please fill a form below and very soon we will get your tickets from airline office here in Georgia.​
Currently there is no online reservation system allowing you to check the flight availability and book your tickets instantly.

This year we are glad to offer this opportunity for Svaneti guests as we were asked for help many times. Due to constant delays in remote communication with airline it is possible to miss your tickets to Mestia, as there is a very high demind already.
This is especially critical now when too many people wish to book this 17 passenger flight, planning summer and spring tourist season.
Last year flights were full 
almost a month in advance!

  • By airline rules reservation can be done not earlier than 30 days before the flight date

    But, if you already know your dates, and wish to book even for later than that 30 days in advance, we highly recommend to let us know as soon as possible, and we will try to help in getting your tickets now .

If you travel to Svaneti with a group of more than 4-5 people it can be more complex to find dates with available seats and more advisable advance booking. Just send us your request.  
How it works?
  • After receiving your request we will check all details and let you know about availability as soon as possible (~1 day).
  • If your dates are available, we will reserve it for you. if not, we will discuss with you alternative dates.
  • You be able to pay by card online using sequre instant money transfer system with lowest fees (can be only  1.5-3%) - instead of slow (~1 week) and expensive (up to several tens of dollars) international wire transfer.
  • After receiving payment we organize a visit to airline office and get your tickets.
  • Send E-Tickets to your email.
Using this method you have much more chances to fly to Svaneti, but it's very important to start booking as soon as possible.

How much is this cost?
We need to spent some time for visiting the airline office and receiving your transfer in a bank, so we will ask you 30% of tickets price (minimum 20 EUR for order). If need only 1 ticket - fee is 10 EUR.
In case of flight cancellation you can refund your ticket price excluding this fee.

Example of E-ticket we send to you
Tbilisi mestia flight kutaisi mestia flight booking ticket reservation
What info need to send for reservation request ?
1. Dates of departure
2. How many passengers
2. Names and Passport numbers (* Mandatory) of ALL passengers
3. Optional but highly recommended - you can send alternative dates to check.

To make request please *fill the form on this page*
 or drop us a message to info@hotel-svaneti-mestia.com

After arrival to Mestia airport - we can pick up you there and transfer directly to our Svaneti Guesthouse doors.
If you will need transfer don't forget to mention in our accomodation booking form.
 Tip: Please have in mind that this flight to Mestia can be cancelled according to weather conditions.
SVANETI Flights Booking
    
[Update 13 July]

Dear guests!
We temporary stopping flight booking service.
All confirmed orders will be done as promised.
We resume the servise as soon as it can be possible.
​Thank you!
​
Fill out my online form.
Online contact and registration forms from Wufoo.


Winter view. Guesthouse at the foot of Ushba.
Svaneti Georgia trekking near mount ushba hike mazeri becho




Our hotel "backyard". Mt Ushba. Not bad?
Svaneti Georgia trekking near mount ushba hike mazeri becho

Tbilisi Mestia, Svaneti. Flight Train Marshrutka

A distance from Tbilisi to Mestia is about 450 km. There are several ways to get from Tbilisi to Svaneti, Mestia. 
Flight can bring you 4 times in a week to Mestia airport.
Or you can take a night train to Zugdidi then catch a marshrutka(minibus) at Zugdidi railway station.
Another option is to get a daily direct marshrutka Tbilisi Mestia early in the morning.
Or finally you can take a taxi or book a transfer to Svaneti by our minibus.

Tbilisi Mestia flight 2016. Mestia airport

Natakhtari airport is not far from Tbilisi and airline company offers a free transfer to/from Tbilisi. To be picked up in Tbilisi you should come to Rustaveli metro station, near a fontain (blue Mercedes Sprinter),  about 1,5 hours before flight. 

Tbilisi-Mestia Flight Schedule:
  • 4 times in a week. Time to fly is 1 hour
    • Monday: Tbilisi (Natakhari) - 9:30, Mestia - 15:30
    • Wdnesday: Tbilisi (Natakhari) - 9:30, Mestia - 11:30
    • Friday: Tbilisi (Natakhari) - 9:30, Mestia - 15:30
    • Sunday: Tbilisi (Natakhari) - 13:00, Mestia - 15:00
  • Check-in is one hour before flight.
​Flight ticket price:  65 GEL (about $30)​​
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Svaneti trekking Ushba glacier. Horse riding Svaneti Georgia
Svaneti Trekking to Ushba glacier from Mazeri.
Svaneti Mestia hiking near Mazeri, Becho Georgia
Hiking to Waterfalls from Mazeri and Horse riding.

Mazeri offers wonderful opportunities for hiking, trekking and horse riding.

All routes begin from our guesthouse doors.

Here is a list of several treks. Allmost all are possible to do with horses.
Half day hikes:
  • Mazeri to waterfalls
  • Mazeri to Mezir mount (nice panorama, old church and mountain lake)
  • Mazeri to Guli  pass ( nice panorama, old church, Ushba view from south side)
  • Mazeri to the foot of Peak Mazeri
Full day hikes:
  • Mazeri to waterfalls and Ushba glacier (river, forest, Ushba from north side).
  • Mazeri to Guli, than Koruldi lake and down to Mestia (we can pickup after finish).
  • Mazeri to Ushba glacier south.
  • Horse riding tour from Mazeri to Latali via Bali pass. Participation in gold mining process, using ancient Svan method (~6 hours)
Tours from Mazeri:
  • Tour to Mestia.  Going by a car, visit museums, Svan towers, lifting on Hatsvali cableway (5-6 hours).
  • Trip to Latali. Going by a car, visit ancient churches, ruined towers, participation in gold mining process, using ancient Svan method (5-6 hours).
  • Tour to Ushguli.  Highest settlmeтt in Europe, UNESCO heritage, Svan towers (~7 hours).

Also, in Mazeri:
  • Fishing in a mountain river
  • Mushrooms and berries picking
  • To see how to make svan hats
  • Visit medieval Svan house-museum.


Enjoy Svaneti mountains with friends and family!
Svaneti camping near our guesthouse.

Hotel Svaneti Mestia - Svaneti camping and family vacation in Georgia


Tbilisi Mestia bus. Timetable Price Location


Every morning you can take Tbilisi to Mestia marshrutka.
Buses depart from a bus station near Tbilisi central Railway station starting from 5:30 - 6:00 AM.
Again, there is no any timetable for this buses. The system is departure as soon as the bus will be full of passengers. The quantity of marshrutkas to Mestia depends of season, there can be from 1 to 10 cars every day.
So it's recommended to be there at 5 AM, especially at low season.
It might be useful a map of hotels in a walking distance from the place.
  • Time to go: about 9 hours
  • Departure location: A square in front of 'Childrens World' shopping center. To the left from Railway Station if the station is in front of you. Metro station is 'Station Square' or 'Sadguris Moedani'. Point on the map.
  • Ticket price: 40-50 GEL/Lari  (about $20)

If you are going to our Svaneti hotel in Mazeri, you need to get out of the bus 15 km before reaching Mestia. From here we can pickup you for free.
>> Directions.

Tbilisi Zugdidi train. Schedule Ticket Price


Georgian railway runs daily trains from Tbilisi to Zugdidi. Every day you can take a morning or night train. Time to go is 8-9 hours. The ticket price is really low, about 4-9 USD. 
You should get a night train to catch a mini-bus from Zugdidi to Mestia next morning, otherwise you need overnight in Zugdidi or get a taxi to Mestia.

Schedule (2014):
  • Tbilisi Zugdidi morinig train: Departure - 9:00 AM, Arrival- 5:25 PM
  • Tbilisi Zugdidi night train: Departure - 9:15 PM, Arrival- 6:25 AM
Ticket price: 7-15 GEL (Lari)
How to buy: 
It is possible to purchase e-ticket by internet. Visit a Georgian railways website and register. Then login, select your tickets and pay by credit card.
You will need to provide passport/ID numbers and names for all passegers. 

Passenger, traveling with E-ticket, boards the train upon presentation to the conductor of a code of E-ticket purchase and the document proving the identity of the passenger, which was specified during the ticket booking.
Necessary condition: Passengers are allowed to board the train being accompanied by the person who has booked the railway tickets in his name.

Cancellation: Ticket fare is fully refundable if you cancel your ride not later than 15 hours before departure. Some penalties are taken if you do it later. Cancellation should be done on the same website, and not later than 2 hours before departure time.
Tip: In the booking form select "Wagon Class" as ALL and try different "Wagon category" field values. Results may differ.

* UPDATE:   [ 2016 ]  Last time there were some problems with using using www.railway.ge.  One more place for ticket purchase is www.biletebi.ge 

(!)  During the high summer season it is recommended to book the train tickets 1-2 weeks in advance.
   Right after arrival to Zugdidi by the night train at the morning, you can catch a marshrutka to Mestia (mini-bus) in front of Railway station.
Drivers come here to pickup passengers from the train and there is no any schedule, the bus departs when get enough passengers.

   One more place in Zugdidi where you can find a minibus to Mestia is a bus station near Svan Tower (the location on map), which is in short walk from the Railway station. 
See more about Zugdidi Mestia and directions to the guesthouse.

Tbilisi Zugdidi bus

If for some reason, you didn't get the night train to Zugdidi, you have an option to go by night (or day) Tbilisi Zugdidi bus.
The night bus from Tbilisi to Zugdidi departs from the central railway station (see on the map) and arrives to Zugdidi early in the morning.
You can buy the ticket at the station. Time to go is 6-7 hours.

Another location for buses to Zugdidi is Tbilisi bus station near 'Didube' metro (the place on the map).  But as we know there are only 'day' marshrutkas going till 5 PM.

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Kutaisi to Mestia, Svaneti. Bus Marshrutka Taxi Flight

A distance between Kutaisi and Mestia is about 230 km.
Time to go by land: about 4-5 hours

From Kutaisi to Mestia by Air

Kutaisi-Mestia Flight Schedule:
  • 2 times in a week. Time to fly is 1 hour
    • Monday: from Mestia - 11:30, from Kutaisi - 13:30
    • Friday:  from Mestia - 11:30, from Kutaisi - 13:30
    • Check-in is one hour before flight.
​Flight ticket price:  40 GEL (about $20)​​

Please read more about flights here.

Kutaisi Mestia bus from Kopitnari Airport

Getting to Svaneti, Mestia from Kutaisi airport.
There is a transport company called Georgian Bus (www.georgianbus.com)
They have regular buses from Kutaisi airport to Mestia and other cities of Georgia including Tbilisi and Batumi. 
Buses schedule:  Linked to airplane arrivals. Several times in a day.
Buy ticket: In Kutaisi airport or purchase online on the website* (Update 2016 - no more online booking for Mestia route) .
Ticket cost 40 GEL (lari).

(!)  Seems sometimes they work unstable. In a phone call they said, a bus can go to Mestia in case of the minimum amount of 4 passengers (this is not a problem in summer high season).
Becides, they said that currently there is no buses to Mestia after 8 PM.  Our advise is to contact them in advance
(hotline 24h +995 555 397 387, info@georgianbus.com)
or find Georgian Bus representative in Kutaisi airport and ask about transfer to Mestia.

Kutaisi airport Kopintari is located just near the main road to Kutaisi city.
In case you don't want to go directly to Mestia, you can catch a cheap public bus to Kutaisi from airport or from the main road.
The distance to the city is 20 km and about half an hour to go.
Public bus to Kutsisi can cost just about 2 GEL.

Hotel Svaneti Mestia - Svaneti camping and family vacation in Georgia Hotel Svaneti Mestia - Svaneti camping and family vacation in Georgia
Our mountain hotel rooms are clean and cosy.


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Kutaisi Mestia bus from Kutaisi city

If you want to catch a direct bus Kutaisi Mestia - marshrutka from Kutaisi city (not from airport) departs from Kutaisi bus station near McDonalds.
See  Kutaisi bus station on the map .

How to find the bus station: 
There is only one station in the city, but no any main building or ticket office. You should bypass McDonalds on the left,  then  turn left again to the street with lot of cars.
City bus № 1 or marshrutka  № 1 (circle route) will get you to the station. 
Kutaisi Mestia marshrutka schedule:  9-10 AM, 
ticket price is 25 GEL (Lari)
(if passengers is more than one bus can bring, then one more car is possible) 
Kutaisi Mestia taxi price is about 250 GEL (2-4 people car).
Also you can book our cheap private transfer to our hotel in Svaneti by our 16-passenger minivan.

One more option to get to Svaneti from Kutaisi is to catch a bus to Zugdidi then change a car to Mestia there. 
But if you want to get to Mestia same day, better to arrive to Zugdidi as soon as possible (before 11-12 AM).
Marshrutka Kutaisi Zugdidi departs every hour form early morning till 6-7 PM at the Kutaisi bus station (see info above), ticket price is 7 GEL (lari).
Time to go is about 2 hours.
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Zugdidi Mestia marshrutka, taxi

Zugdidi is a main transportation hub on the way to Upper Svaneti.
There is about 130 kilometers of good road between Zugdidi and Mestia.
But there is still one inconvenience - all public buses to Mestia are going only in the first part of day.
Time to go: about 2,5-3 hours with one stop on the way.

There are two bus stations in Zugdidi.
A first one and main is at the Zugdidi railway station square. Here arrive all buses from Kutaisi, Tbilisi, Batumi and other cities of Georgia.
A second one, Zugdidi bus station near a Svaneti tower is a special place for transport to and from Svaneti. 
From the first to the second place is only 7 minute walk.
You can see this route on the map.


Arrival to Zugdidi by night train from Tbilisi

Right after arrival by Tbilisi Zugdidi night train (6-25 AM), you can find marshrutka to Mestia in front of railway station.
Marshruka drivers come here this time to pickup Tbilisi train passengers.
Departure time - as soon as the car will be full of people.
For our guests: If you arrive by this train, we can ask the driver to meet you at your train coach and help you to find his car to Svaneti.
Just tell us your wagon number after your room reservation.
Svaneti Mestia hiking near Mazeri, Becho Georgia
Walking around Mazeri, Upper Svaneti.
Svaneti Mestia hiking near Mazeri, Becho Georgia
Hiking in Mazeri, Upper Svaneti Georgia.

Arrival to Zugdidi different way

If you are coming to Zugdidi from Kutaisi, Batumi or Tbilisi by marshrutka or bus, the arrival place is a bus stand near railway station.
To get to Svaneti, make sure it is not too late (not later than 11-12 AM).  But anyway you can try to find a public minibus.

First, ask somebody near the railway station.
If there are no cars, need to walk several minutes to a bus station near Svaneti tower and ask there. You can find a map of this route above.
Zugdidi Mestia minibus ticket price is 20 GEL (lari)
Zugdidi to Mestia taxi price is 200-300 GEL (eur 60-120) , depending of how much people and what car. 

For those who are going to our Svaneti hotel in Mazeri we can organize your pickup and private transfer to our guesthouse.  
>> See below about private transfer to Svaneti

Batumi Mestia marshrutka, taxi

From Batumi to Mestia is about 250 kilometers and 6 hours to go.
To catch a direct Batumi Mestia bus (marshrutka) need to come to bus station near 8 AM. The bus will wait till it be full of passengers and may depart even about 10AM.

In case if you cannot find the bus or don't want to wait - you can first get a bus to Zugdidi then change a bus to Mestia there.
More info about Zugdidi-Mestia. 
Batumi bus station address: 
A square near Chavchavadze and Shavsheti streets crossing, not far from city center. 
Look at point on the map.
A phone number of the Bus station is (+995 422) 278547

Batumi Mestia taxi can cost 300-350 GEL for a 3-4 passenger car.
Explore ancient Svaneti. A very Old Svan house is just near our hotel and waiting for your visit.

Svaneti Mestia hiking near Mazeri, Becho Georgia Svaneti Mestia hiking near Mazeri, Becho Georgia

Directions.
How to get to Mazeri and find our Svaneti Hotel.

Going towards Mestia by public transport.

Tell your bus driver that you are going to Mazeri.
You should go out of your bus or marshrutka about 15 kilometers before Mestia, near the turning to Becho on the main road.

The foot of Ushba and village Mazeri is about 5 km from this place.
Here our car can pick up you for free. 
Please ask about this in your booking request.

 *  You can even ask the driver to drop you to Mazeri directly, and sometims it works. Just pay him additional 5 Gel.  

Going by your car

Turn to Becho from the main Zugdidi-Mestia road, then go straight till you reach Mazeri, a last village by this road.
Our guesthouse is almost last house in the vallage and only nature is around at the foot of mount Ushba..
Use this point on google map.







Transfer to Svaneti. Prices.

We can offer our guests group transfers to our hotel by low price.

Our 15-16 passenger comfortable minibus is ready to get your group to our guesthouse doors from almost any location of Georgia!

  • Tbilisi to Svaneti Mazeri    -    550 Gel
  • Kutaisi to Svaneti Mazeri    -    250 Gel    
  • Batumi to Svaneti Mazeri    -    300 Gel
  • Zugdidi to Svaneti Mazeri    -    200 Gel

Our driver can pickup you in airport, railway station or any address!


We Looking forward to your visit 
to Svaneti  !
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Transport from Svaneti Mestia to Zugdidi, Batumi, Tbilisi or Kutaisi.

Every day minibuses are going from Mestia center to different locations of Georgia.
But getting a public transport is possible only at morning time.

Mestia - Tbilisi bus  departs near 6 AM; 8-9 hours.
Mestia - Batumi bus  departs near 7-8 AM; 5-6 hours.
Mestia - Kutaisi bus  departs near 7-8 AM; 4-5 hours.
Mestia - Zugdidi bus  departs near 7-8 AM; 2,5-3 hours.

Drivers are waiting till their car will be full enough.
If there is too much people - it can be several cars one after another.

We are helping our guests to get a bus they need.



 


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Peak Mazeri Guest House on the map of Svaneti


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Peak Mazeri Guest House

Mazeri village, Becho community, Mestia district, Upper Svaneti, Georgia.

info@hotel-svaneti-mestia.com

Special thanks to Andriy Maygutyak (www.zoomi.com.ua) for outstanding photos of Svaneti.
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