Dzmuisi Canyon canyoning from Kutaisi: 12 waterfalls, 8 rappels

Multiple rappelling points and a deep canyon drop in one morning.

Dzmuisi Canyon canyoning adventure from Kutaisi is an 8-hour technical activity combining rappelling, water slides, jumps and hiking through untouched forest to reach 12 waterfalls in Georgia's Imereti region. The canyon sits 55 km from Kutaisi and drops 400 vertical meters over 1.5 km of terrain, with a highest descent of 20 meters and water levels running high and powerful. Two certified canyoning guides lead the group through the canyon itself. You hike for an hour to reach it first. Children from age 15 are welcome. The activity is designed for fit, confident adventurers and is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy or poor cardiovascular health.

The experience

You start with a 2-hour drive from Kutaisi into the Imereti highlands, then hike for an hour through untouched forest to reach the canyon entrance. The real work begins once you drop into the gorge: 3.5 to 4 hours of non-stop technical canyoning with 8 rappelling points, 2 natural water slides, 2 jumps into crystal-clear pools, and 12 roaring waterfalls punctuating the route. The highest single descent is 20 meters. Water levels run high, which means powerful flows and serious intensity throughout.

Two certified canyoning guides lead the group and manage the technical setup for each rappel and descent. You wear a 5mm wetsuit, helmet, harness and safety gear throughout. The guides handle the ropes and rigging. The canyon itself is the equipment: waterfalls become slides, pools become jump zones, and the Lekhidari River's roar follows you the whole way. This is not a sightseeing tour with stops for photos. It is a continuous physical and mental challenge designed for fit, confident adventurers who want to push their limits in a raw, high-intensity environment.

Transport from Kutaisi, bottled water and energetic food are included. You choose whether to bring your own canyon shoes or use what the guides provide. The full day (drive, hike, canyon time and return) takes 8 hours. Guides speak English and lead the activity in small groups.

What’s included

• Private transportation from Kutaisi.
• 5mm neoprene wetsuit and socks.
• canyoning helmet.
• harness with carabiners and lanyards.
• canyoning ropes.
• bottled water.
• energetic food.
• two certified guides leading the activity in English.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 10:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (18 to 64 years) · Senior (65 to 75 years) · Youth (15 to 17 years) · Under 15: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Giorgi Enukidze

Is this one for you?Book this if you are a fit, confident adventurer traveling with a small group who want continuous technical challenge rather than sightseeing stops: the 8 rappels and 2 water slides back-to-back are what make the intensity possible.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (15 to 17 years). Children under 15 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How far is Dzmuisi Canyon from Kutaisi?

Dzmuisi Canyon is 55 km from Kutaisi, reached by a 2-hour drive into the Imereti highlands before the 1-hour forest hike to the canyon entrance.

What makes the water level matter for this canyoning trip?

Water levels run high in Dzmuisi Canyon, which means powerful flows through the waterfalls and serious intensity in the pools and slides. Expect demanding conditions, not a gentle float.

What equipment do I wear, and what do the guides manage?

You wear a 5mm wetsuit, helmet, harness and safety gear. The guides handle the ropes, rigging and technical setup for each rappel and descent point.

Is this activity suitable for teenagers?

Children are welcome from age 15, provided they are fit and confident adventurers. The activity is hard and designed for people ready for non-stop physical and mental challenge.

How long does the whole day take from Kutaisi?

The full experience takes 8 hours: 2 hours driving, 1 hour hiking to the canyon, 3.5 to 4 hours in the canyon itself, and the return journey.