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Travel planning requires accurate and reliable information. In this section you will find practical information and advice to prepare your travel itinerary.

COVID-19

Before traveling to Georgia please check current COVID-19 regulations.

For information on travel updates to Georgia please visit this website.

For list of laboratories providing PCR testing in Georgia please visit this website.

How to get here?

Getting to Pankisi Valley is easy by public and private transport from Tbilisi. The scenic journey over the Gombori Pass takes around 2.5 to 3 hours.

Where to stay?

Pankisi Valley has a number of family-run guest houses offering accommodation, food and other services to suit individuals, families and groups for short and long stays.

Travel tips

It is important to understand, respect and observe local customs. Learn more about dress code, social etiquette, eating and drinking, nature and wildlife, accessing ATM cash machines, and Internet access in the valley.

Seasons & holidays

Pankisi Valley can be visited in spring, summer and autumn. The best months are from May to October. Spring time is warm, summers are hot and the autumns are mild, each season bringing a rich tapestry of colour.

Useful words & phrases

Learning a few words in Georgian and Chechen is a great way to connect and interact with local people who may not speak or understand your language. Download and use our guide.

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