Prometheus Cave

History of the cave

The cave was explored by Georgian speleologists led by Jumber Jishkariani in the early 1980s. In 1985 work began to prepare it for tourists, and after restoration it opened to visitors on 26 May 2011.

The cave is part of a system joined by a single underground river. About 30 km of this river has been explored — roughly half of the whole system.

What to see

• Six halls with stalactites, stalagmites and “petrified waterfalls” of flowstone.
• Underground lakes and illuminated vaults.
• Boat on the underground river at the end of the route — instead of walking out.

Best time to visit

The cave is open all year round, every day, from 10:00 to 17:00; inside it is always about +14 °C, so it is a good plan for a rainy day. In summer and at weekends groups arrive by noon — better come at opening or after 15:00. In autumn and winter there are few tourists.

How to get there

• From Kutaisi: about 20 km by car or taxi.
• From Tbilisi: usually as part of an Imereti tour together with Kutaisi and the canyons.
• Prices and opening hours — in the article about Prometheus Cave.

Tips

• Inside it is about +14 °C and humid — bring a sweater even in summer.
• You need shoes with non-slip soles: the route has a lot of steps.
• There are fewer groups in the morning at opening time and in the afternoon.