Canyons and caves in Georgia

Best from May to October. In spring the waterfalls are full and loud, in summer it’s comfortable for walking, and in autumn the canyon is golden. In winter the glass bridge and viewpoints are open, but the descent into the canyon depends on the weather and ice.

It’s a full-day trip — about 8–9 hours, leaving Tbilisi in the morning and returning in the afternoon. The drive takes about 2 hours each way.

The descent to the waterfalls takes 30–40 minutes on a moderately sloping trail — you need comfortable shoes and ordinary fitness. If you don’t want to go down, you can stay on the glass bridge and viewpoints: the views are great from there too.

Entry to the canyon with the glass bridge is paid separately on site. The guide will tell you the current price and help with tickets. The tour price includes transfer and support.

In the middle of the glass bridge hangs a transparent “diamond” capsule — a viewing platform right above the waterfall. Breathtaking, but not for those afraid of heights.

Comfortable shoes for the descent into the canyon, water and a hat in summer. Keep in mind the bridge has a transparent floor if you’re uncomfortable with heights.

Yes, with an early start from Tbilisi (07:00) the route can be done in a day — the sites are close to each other near Kutaisi. If you’d rather not rush, we make it a two-day tour with a night in Kutaisi and add Gelati.

Boat rides are paid on site (about ₾15–17.50 each) and depend on the weather and water level. Everything else — the transfer, the guide and the entrance tickets in the programme — is included.

The Okatse hanging walkway is safe but runs above a drop — if you have a strong fear of heights, you can skip it and wait at the viewpoint. Martvili and Prometheus involve no heights.

The tour costs from ₾180 per person (group of up to 7). On top of that are entrance tickets on site: Martvili Canyon with a boat ₾17.5, Prometheus Cave ₾40 for foreigners (₾70 with the boat), Okatse Canyon ₾17.4. In total it comes to roughly ₾60–80 per person for all the sites plus ₾20–30 for lunch. Tickets aren’t included in the tour price, but we tell you the exact amounts in advance so you can bring cash in lari. Prepayment for the tour 10%, the balance on the day of the trip.

The best season is April to October, when the water in Martvili is emerald and the boats run reliably. Prometheus Cave is open all year (it’s always +14° inside), but boat routes in the canyons may close because of high water after rain and snowmelt. If you’re going in winter, mention it when booking — we’ll check which sites are open on your date and swap a stop if needed.

Yes. All the canyons are 30–60 minutes from Kutaisi, so it’s easy to add Gelati Monastery and Bagrati or have lunch in Kutaisi itself. The drive from Tbilisi is about 3.5–4 hours each way, so in one day we cover all the essentials. But if you’d rather not rush or want to continue to Batumi, we add an overnight stay and build the route on to the sea. Tell us your plans.