Day trips from Kutaisi in 2026: which one to choose
Kutaisi is the best base for Imereti's caves, canyons and monasteries. Below are the day trips you can book right now: the driver picks you up at your Kutaisi hotel, follows the listed stops and brings you back. Walks on site are self-guided.
Bookable day trips from Kutaisi
| Trip | Time · stops | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kutaisi Monasteries & Hilltop Views | 4 h · Bagrati hill, Gelati monastery grounds, Motsameta valley view | 198 GEL per car (up to 4 guests) | an arrival or departure day, history lovers |
| Katskhi Pillar & Chiatura | 8 h · Katskhi ground-level viewpoint, Chiatura town walk, Valley photo stops | 161 GEL per person (up to 4) | unusual photos, Soviet-era industry, a second day |
| Canyons & Prometheus Cave | 9 h · Martvili canyon paths, Okatse viewpoints, Prometheus Cave | 337 GEL per car (up to 4 guests) | one full day, first visit: the classic cave + canyons |
How to choose in one minute
- Short on time (arrival or departure day): Kutaisi Monasteries & Hilltop Views, about 4 hours.
- One full day, first visit: Canyons & Prometheus Cave.
- Something unusual: Katskhi Pillar & Chiatura.
Flying into Kutaisi? Airport transfer into town
What each trip includes
Kutaisi Monasteries & Hilltop Views — 198 GEL per car (up to 4 guests), 4 h
Bagrati hill · Gelati monastery grounds · Motsameta valley view
Included: Private vehicle with driver; Pickup and return within the starting city; Stops on the stated itinerary
Not included: Entrance tickets and optional activities; Food, drinks and tastings; A separate tour guide; walks are self-guided
Katskhi Pillar & Chiatura — 161 GEL per person (up to 4), 8 h
Katskhi ground-level viewpoint · Chiatura town walk · Valley photo stops
Included: Private vehicle with driver; Pickup and return within the starting city; Stops on the stated itinerary
Not included: Entrance tickets and optional activities; Food, drinks and tastings; A separate tour guide; walks are self-guided
Canyons & Prometheus Cave — 337 GEL per car (up to 4 guests), 9 h
Martvili canyon paths · Okatse viewpoints · Prometheus Cave
Included: Private vehicle with driver; Pickup and return within the starting city; Stops on the stated itinerary
Not included: Entrance tickets and optional activities; Food, drinks and tastings; A separate tour guide; walks are self-guided
Other popular combinations, on request
- Gelati & Motsameta only (2–3 h)
- Prometheus Cave + Sataplia (dinosaur footprints)
- Okatse Canyon + Kinchkha Waterfall
- Tskaltubo spa town + a cave
These routes are not in the fixed-price catalog yet. You can build any of them as a ride with stops: in the search on the homepage enter Kutaisi → your first stop, tap “Add a stop”, end back in Kutaisi, and the price for the whole car appears instantly. Entrance tickets are paid on site.
FAQ
How much is a day trip from Kutaisi with a private driver?
As of 25 September 2026, OrbiTrip offers 3 bookable private day trips from Kutaisi: Kutaisi Monasteries & Hilltop Views (4h), 198 GEL per car (up to 4 guests); Katskhi Pillar & Chiatura (8h), 161 GEL per person (up to 4); Canyons & Prometheus Cave (9h), 337 GEL per car (up to 4 guests).
Which Kutaisi day trip is best if I only have one day?
Most travellers pick Canyons & Prometheus Cave (9 hours): Martvili, Okatse and Prometheus Cave in one day.
Are entrance tickets included?
No. Included: private vehicle with driver, pickup and return in Kutaisi, and the listed stops. Tickets, food, tastings and a separate guide are not included.
How do I pay?
Day trips are paid to the driver in cash on the day; no prepayment and no commission.
Can I do my own route?
Yes: build a ride with stops in the search (Kutaisi → your stops → Kutaisi) and the per-car price appears instantly.