Abkhazia in 2017: Prices, reviews

Incredibly beautiful Abkhazia with alpine meadows, high mountains, lakes, deep caves and interesting cultural heritage has long attracted the attention of tourists. When you are going to this country, first of all you need to familiarize yourself with some aspects: prices for holidays in the summer of 2017, the cost of food, accommodation, how to get, what to take when crossing the border, etc. This and not just talk today in more detail.

Crossing the Russian-Abkhaz border in 2017

Crossing the border between Russia and Abkhazia is not difficult. You do not need a visa to Abkhazia, it is enough to have a regular Russian passport. Children under 14 years old must have a birth certificate with them, which implies a stamp or an insert of citizenship. Compulsory insurance for a stay of up to 30 days - 250 rubles., More than 30 days - 750 rubles. Resort fee is 30 rubles. (if you plan to stay in Abkhazia for more than 3 days).

Crossing the border in a car, in addition to a civil passport, implies a technical passport and driver's license.If you do not own a car, you will need a general power of attorney along with permission to cross the border.

The cost of trips to Abkhazia

Tours at a price quite reasonable (most often, if the departure from St. Petersburg and Moscow). In 2017, prices start at 20,000 rubles. for two (no meals, four nights, a two star hotel).

Vouchers to Abkhazia on the system all inclusive (all inclusive) last summer of 2016 cost from 50,000 rubles. for two (departure from Moscow). But it is necessary to book such a tour in advance, as there are very few hotels with such systems.

Ticket price to Abkhazia

There are two ways to get to Abkhazia:

• by plane to Adler, then by bus or train to the republic.

The cost of a plane ticket from Moscow to Adler (there and back) this summer 2017 is 4-5 thousand rubles. and higher. From St. Petersburg - about 7 thousand rubles.

• by train directly to Abkhazia.

From St. Petersburg and Moscow you can get to Sukhum by direct train. From the rest of the cities of the Russian Federation, except Belgorod, the direct train does not travel - it is necessary to get first of all to Adler. The price of a reserved seat from Moscow in 2017 - from 3 thousand rubles. one way, to a place in the compartment - from 5 thousand rubles. From Peter reserved seat - from 4 thousand rubles., Coupe - about 7 thousand rubles.

The cost of rest for two

A trip to Abkhazia for 2 includes for 7 days the following items:

• Moscow-Adler flight - 10 thousand rubles. on 2 there and back;
• accommodation - 1 thousand rubles. on the 2nd day, i.e. for 7 days - 7 thousand rubles;
• 3 meals a day - 1.2 thousand rubles. per day for 2, for 7 days - 8.4 thousand rubles;
• travel ticket from the airport to the checkpoint - 25 rubles. for 1 person, and from the checkpoint to the resort itself, for example, Gagra - 70 rubles. Only 380 rubles. for two back and forth;
• three excursions, for example, New Athos, Lake Riza, a gastronomic tour will cost 3 thousand rubles. for one, respectively, 6 thousand rubles. for two.

So, rest in Abkhazia in 2017 for a period of 7 days for two will cost at least 32 thousand rubles. This amount excludes the cost of renting a car, alcohol, insurance, buying souvenirs and other expenses.

Rest for 10 days for two will cost about 38 thousand rubles. Keep in mind that these amounts are an approximate minimum, from which you should build on when planning a train to Abkhazia in the summer of 2017.

Prices in Abkhazia 2017

Rest in Abkhazia is unthinkable without a delicious appetizing food - local fruits, national cuisine, a variety of cheeses. Prices in 2017 are about the same as in Russia, except that seasonal fruits and vegetables in Abkhazia are cheaper. Of course, buying them is better on the market.

Average prices for store products:

• bread - 18 rub .;
• milk for 1 liter - 60 rubles;
• groceries for 1 kg - 65 rubles;
• Suluguni cheese for 1 kg - 450 rubles;
• sausage products (boiled group) for 1 kg - 300 rubles.

Average prices for ready-made meals in a cafe:

• standard lunch by the sea - 300-450 rubles. for one;
• lunch in a restaurant with national cuisine (apats) - about 500 rubles;
• kebabs 100 grams - up to 200 rubles;
• soups - about 100 rubles;
• second courses (meat) for 200 gr - from 150 rubles .;
• salads (depending on the level of the restaurant and the specific type of salad) - from 50 to 350 rubles.

Average prices for fruits and vegetables for 1 kg on the market in the capital Sukhumi:

• apples - 50 rub .;
• melon - 50 rub .;
• watermelon - 25 rubles;
• peaches - 150 rubles;
• grenades - 150 rubles;
• Tangerines - 10-100 rubles. (depending on size);
• lemons - 50 rubles;
• potatoes - 30 to 60 rubles.

Average prices for honey and drinks:

• homemade wine for 1.5 liters - 200 rubles.;
• chacha for 0.5 l - 100-300 rubles;
• pomegranate juice for 0.5 liters - 50 rubles;
• tangerine juice for 0.5 liters - 30 rubles;
• mountain honey for 1 l - 200 rubles.
• 0.5 l beer - 20 rub.

Housing prices in Abkhazia in 2017 - apartments, hotels, private sector

The cost of renting hotels and the private sector in Abkhazia is much lower than in Sochi. So, on the portal Hotellook.ru in Sukhumi, a villa near the sea with four bedrooms can be rented for 20 thousand rubles. per day. In Gagra, renting a room in the private sector is also possible for 600 rubles.

Prices for hotel rooms start at 1 thousand rubles. per day.Of course, the cost will depend on the conditions, season, distance from the sea.

Reviews holidaymakers in Abkhazia in 2016

Nevertheless, we list the most common complaints:

• rotavirus infection;
• interruptions in water and electricity;
• sewage falling into the sea;
• theft (most often on the beaches of cars);
• bribes that police often extort for false traffic offenses, etc.

First of all, tourists focus on the mandatory availability of drugs in case of poisoning from rotavirus infection, and also advise you to drink only bottled water and eat in decent places.

Have you had a rest in Abkhazia? Tell us about your impressions.