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Mazeri
Spend 1–2 days in Mazeri as a trekking base; reach via marshrutka to Becho then walk 7 km (4.3 mi), stay in a guesthouse.Spend 1–2 days in Mazeri as a trekking base; reach via marshrutka to Becho then walk 4.3 mi (7 km), stay in a guesthouse.
Mazeri is a small mountain village in Upper Svaneti, 20 km from Mestia, serving as a base for several popular trekking routes and offering guesthouse accommodation, mineral springs and historic ruins.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- GEL
- Best months
- Jul–Sep
- avoid Dec–Feb (heavy snow, road closures)
- Airport
- ZTU
- Nights
- 1
Not a trip line yet
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 Mazeri112 ▾
- Police, ambulance, fire112
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Mazeri, 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
- SafetyMazeri is generally safe for hikers; main risks are sudden weather changes, steep terrain and limited medical facilities – carry a first‑aid kit and…
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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.
- AirportZTU Zugdidi Airport (Closest airport, about 70 km (43 mi) by road to Becho turnoff).ZTU Zugdidi Airport (Closest airport, about 43 mi (70 km) by road to Becho turnoff).
- Getting aroundNo direct public transport.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per roomGEL 40
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per roomGEL 60
- High-end bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per roomGEL 100
A day, not counting the bed: Budget GEL 30 · Mid GEL 55 · High GEL 80
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
- ZTU Zugdidi Airport (Closest airport, about 70 km (43 mi) by road to Becho turnoff)ZTU Zugdidi Airport (Closest airport, about 43 mi (70 km) by road to Becho turnoff)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Mar
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Apr
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
May
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Jun
not flagged
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jul
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Aug
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Sep
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Oct
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Nov
not flagged
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Dec
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Best: Jul–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)), coolest Jan (−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jul (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Mazeri: 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
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
12 rd
Feb
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
10 rd
Mar
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
9 rd
Apr
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
8 rd
May
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 rd
Jun
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Jul
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5 rd
Aug
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5 rd
Sep
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
7 rd
Oct
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
9 rd
Nov
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
11 rd
Dec
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°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
No direct public transport. Take a marshrutka from Zugdidi to the Becho turnoff (≈16 km before Mestia), then walk 7 km (1–1.5 h) or arrange a 10–15 min drive from your guesthouse.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Mount Ushba glacier trek
goDoor to door: 8–9 h walk, 8.5 km, altitude 1,600–2,700 m
Start from Mazeri, foot or horseback for part of route
Best in summer months.
Baki Pass – Etseri trek
goDoor to door: 6–8 h, 15 km, highest 2,460 m
Foot or horseback from Mazeri
Suitable for moderate hikers.
Guli Pass – Koruldi Lakes – Mestia trek
goDoor to door: 8 h, 16 km, highest 2,960 m
Foot or horseback from Mazeri
Scenic lakes en route to Mestia.
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.
Peak Mazeri Guest House
Family guesthouse with meals, horse pickup, camping zone
Grand Hotel Ushba
Higher‑priced hotel in the village
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
- ₾30–45 excl. bed
- Mid
- ₾45–70 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse room (double)1 × 1 night × GEL 60 | GEL 60 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × GEL 55 | GEL 55 |
| Marshrutka to Becho turnoff (round trip)1 × GEL 12 · check | GEL 12 |
| Guesthouse meals (full board per day)1 × GEL 15 · check | GEL 15 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | GEL 14 |
| Trip total≈ GEL 156 per person per day, bed included | GEL 156 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Watch out
Safety
- Roads may be closed in winter; check local conditions.
- No regular bus service; plan arrival and departure carefully.
Emergency numbers
- Police, ambulance, fire
- 112
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My bed tonight
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ამ მისამართზე, გთხოვთTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police, ambulance, fire112
Embassy
US consulate in Tbilisi; other embassies in Tbilisi.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Zugdidi → Becho turnoff (marshrutka): ≈ ₾12 per person, 1.5 h (check)
Say or show
- უკაცრავად — Excuse me / Sorry (ukatsravad)
- მადლობა — Thank you (madloba)
- რამდენია? — How much is it? (ramdenia?)
- საბანო სად არის? — Where is the bathroom? (sabano sad aris?)
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 Mazeri. 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: Jul–Sep · avoid Dec–Feb (heavy snow, road closures) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 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
- secondaryWikidata – Mazeri
- secondaryWikivoyage: Mazeri, revision 5314829 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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