Major city · Georgia
Aketi
Skip Aketi unless you have a car and a half-day for pottery, two old churches and a waterfall in rural Guria.
Aketi is a small Guria village known for pottery and wine pitchers. It has two 19th-century churches, a waterfall and a cave. The road from Lanchkhuti or Ozurgeti is narrow but paved. Most travellers pass through on a scenic drive between the two towns.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- GEL
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Nov–Apr (muddy roads, cold)
- Airports
- BUS · KUT
- Nights
- 0
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Rules in force · 6The Armenia–Azerbaijan and Armenia–Türkiye land borders a…Georgia treats entry to Abkhazia or South Ossetia from Ru…Do not plan travel to Abkhazia or South Ossetia
- Caucasus ↗The Armenia–Azerbaijan and Armenia–Türkiye land borders are closed; any route that crosses them is not a route, however short it looks.
- Caucasus ↗Georgia treats entry to Abkhazia or South Ossetia from Russia as illegal; entering that way can mean arrest or a ban when you next reach Georgia proper.
- Georgia ↗Many passports enter visa-free for a long stay; if yours needs a visa, apply only on the official e-visa portal.
- Georgia ↗Do not plan travel to Abkhazia or South Ossetia: crossing their boundary lines from Georgian-controlled land is treated as illegal entry, and many governments advise against it.
- Georgia ↗In Orthodox churches women cover their heads and shoulders and wear a skirt or a wrap; men remove hats and avoid shorts.
- Georgia ↗Carry Georgian lari in small notes for minibuses, markets and the metro card; cards work in most Tbilisi cafés and shops but not everywhere outside the capital.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Aketi112 ▾
- Police, ambulance, fire112
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Aketi, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Georgian lari (₾, GEL).Georgia-wide
- SIM or eSIMMagti, Silknet (Geocell) and Cellfie sell SIMs with a passport; cheap data.Georgia-wide
- Tap watercheckTap water is widely drunk in Tbilisi and mountain towns (check locally); bottled is cheap.Georgia-wide
- TippingcheckRestaurants: Check the bill for a service charge; otherwise 10%.Georgia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Georgia-wide
- SafetyAketi is safe.
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- RestroomsFree in cafés for customers; small fees at stations.Georgia-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police, ambulance, fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close Mondays; church services continue daily.Georgia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckBUS Batumi International (About 1.5 h drive, check road conditions).
- Getting aroundAketi is walkable; a mountain bike helps for the waterfall and cave.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedGuesthouse in Lanchkhuti or Ozurgeti, a night, per roomGEL 40
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse in Lanchkhuti or Ozurgeti, a night, per roomGEL 70
- High-end bedGuesthouse in Lanchkhuti or Ozurgeti, a night, per roomGEL 120
A day, not counting the bed: Budget GEL 50 · Mid GEL 90 · High GEL 150
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BUS Batumi International (About 1.5 h drive, check road conditions) · KUT Kutaisi International (About 2 h drive)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Feb
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Mar
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Apr
Avoid
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Oct
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Nov
Avoid
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Dec
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Apr. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Aug (8). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Aketi: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
12 rd
Feb
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
11 rd
Mar
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
12 rd
Apr
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
10 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
10 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
10 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8 rd
Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9 rd
Oct
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
10 rd
Nov
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
11 rd
Dec
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
12 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Aketi is walkable; a mountain bike helps for the waterfall and cave. A car is needed to reach the village.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Lanchkhuti
goDoor to door: 20 min
Marshutka or car, about 12 km (7.5 mi) southMarshutka or car, about 7.5 mi (12 km) south
Base for Aketi; has shops and guesthouses.
Ozurgeti
goDoor to door: 30 min
Car, about 20 km (12 mi) northeastCar, about 12 mi (20 km) northeast
Larger town with more services.
Chokhatauri
cautionDoor to door: 45 min
Car via Ozurgeti, about 30 km (19 mi)Car via Ozurgeti, about 19 mi (30 km)
Mountain scenery but narrow roads.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Aketi village
No hotels listed; stay in Lanchkhuti or Ozurgeti and day-trip.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₾40–70
- Mid
- ₾70–120
- High
- ₾120+
Trip budget
| Guesthouse in Lanchkhuti or Ozurgeti1 × 1 night × GEL 70 | GEL 70 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × GEL 90 | GEL 180 |
| Marshutka Lanchkhuti–Aketi return2 × GEL 10 · check | GEL 20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | GEL 27 |
| Trip total≈ GEL 149 per person per day, bed included | GEL 297 |
2026 estimate in GEL; flights excluded.
Prices of common things
| Marshutka Lanchkhuti–Aketicheck | ₾5–10 |
| Pottery workshop (informal)check | ₾20–50 |
| Local wine (1 L) | ₾10–20 |
| Chacha (0.5 L) | ₾15–30 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Road from Lanchkhuti and Ozurgeti is narrow and concrete-paved but scenic; drive slowly.
- No public transport within the village; marshutka from Lanchkhuti drops you on the main road.
- Pottery workshops are informal; ask locals or check at a guesthouse.
- The cave at Gaguri is unmarked; ask for directions.
Emergency numbers
- Police, ambulance, fire
- 112
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AketiAketi
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My bed tonight
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ამ მისამართზე, გთხოვთTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police, ambulance, fire112
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Lanchkhuti → Aketi by marshutka: about ₾5–10, 20 min (check)
- Ozurgeti → Aketi by car: about 30 min, ₾20–30 taxi (check)
Say or show
- გამარჯობა — Hello (gamarjoba)
- მადლობა — Thank you (madloba)
- რა ღირს? — How much? (ra ghirs?)
- თიხის ჭურჭელი — Pottery (tikhis churcheli)
- სად არის ჩანჩქერი? — Where is the waterfall? (sad aris chanchkeri?)
No official tourism office in Aketi; ask in Lanchkhuti or Ozurgeti.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Aketi. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Oct · avoid Nov–Apr (muddy roads, cold) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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