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Martvili Canyon, Georgia

Canyons & Prometheus Cave

A full day of green gorges and underground scenery, with a private return ride from Kutaisi. Walk at your own pace at each stop; canyon access and optional boat rides depend on local conditions.

9 hours door to door104 km round trip3 stopsSedan up to 4 · Minivan up to 7

Highlights

  • Martvili canyon paths
  • Okatse viewpoints
  • Prometheus Cave

The route, stop by stop

  1. Martvili Canyon
    • Turquoise gorge with a short rowing-boat section through the narrows.
    • Walkway or trail section on foot — comfortable shoes matter here
    • The last stretch of road is rough in places; your driver knows where to park
    • Best light early or late in the day, and the water is highest in spring
  2. Okatse Canyon
    • A 780 m walkway bolted to the canyon wall, 20 m above the river; 2 km walk in from the visitor centre or a shuttle.
    • Best light early or late in the day, and the water is highest in spring
    • Handrails get slippery after rain — take the steps slowly
    • Drone flying is restricted at the visitor centres
  3. Prometheus Cave
    • Lit cave system with several halls, an underground river and a short boat ride at the end.
    • Guided cave walk on a fixed schedule — arrive with time in hand
    • Constant cool air inside, wet floors in places: a light jacket and closed shoes make it comfortable
    • Tickets are bought at the entrance and are not included in the car price

Photos

forest stream (place not stated by the author) (illustrative photo)
Okatse Canyon · illustrative photo: forest stream (place not stated by the author) · Photo: Alla Kemelmakher / Unsplash
Prometheus Cave, Georgia
Prometheus Cave · Photo: Raychan / Unsplash

About this excursion

What is included

  • Private car with driver for your group only
  • Pick-up and return at your hotel or address in Kutaisi
  • Every stop on this page, in the order you prefer
  • Waiting at every stop — the car is yours for the day
  • Fuel, road tolls and parking
  • Free changes to the order of stops on the day

What is not included

  • Entrance tickets, cable cars and boat rides — paid on the spot
  • Food, drinks and tastings
  • A licensed tour guide — your driver accompanies you and explains, but is not a certified guide

Know before you go

  • The price is per car: a sedan takes up to 4 guests, a minivan up to 7
  • You pay the driver directly in GEL on the day, no prepayment
  • Monasteries ask for covered shoulders and knees; women usually cover their hair
  • Mountain and canyon roads can close in bad weather — your driver tells you before you set off
  • Child seats are free on request, tell us when you book

What to bring

  • Comfortable closed shoes — there is walking at most stops
  • A layer: it is cooler in the mountains and inside caves
  • Cash in GEL for tickets and lunch
  • Water and a snack for the drive

Meeting and pick-up

  • Your driver picks you up at your hotel or any address in Kutaisi
  • You get the driver's name, car and phone number once the trip is confirmed
  • Standard start is in the morning; you choose the exact time

Cancellation

  • Free cancellation — there is nothing to pay in advance
  • Tell your driver as early as you can if plans change
  • If a road closes, your driver proposes an alternative stop at the same price

Frequent questions

Is the price per person or per car?
Per car. A sedan takes up to 4 guests, a minivan up to 7 — nothing is charged per head, so the cost per person falls as your group grows.
Does the driver come with us to the sights?
Yes. Your driver stays with you for the whole excursion, walks you to the entrance of each stop and explains what you are looking at. He is a local professional driver, not a certified guide, so you get practical first-hand guidance rather than a scripted tour.
How do I pay?
Directly to the driver on the day, normally in GEL cash. No prepayment, no card needed, no booking fee.
How is the booking confirmed?
You send a request with your date and group size. OrbiTrip confirms within a few hours on WhatsApp and sends you the driver's name, car and phone number.
Can I change the stops or the order?
Yes. The order of stops is yours to change on the day. If you want to add a stop that is not on this page, write it in the request and we confirm the price before the trip.
What happens if a road is closed?
Your driver tells you before you set off and proposes an alternative stop of the same kind at the same price.

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Photo credits: Photo: nika tchokhonelidze / Unsplash · Photo: Raychan / Unsplash · illustrative photo: forest stream (place not stated by the author) · Photo: Alla Kemelmakher / Unsplash