Kutaisi: Okatse, Martvili & Prometheus Cave Day Trip

Summary

Georgia’s wild canyons, waterfalls and cave adventure in one day

You’ll cross skywalks above Okatse Canyon with your heart pounding just a little, float beneath Martvili’s waterfalls on a boat tour with locals smiling beside you, then wander deep inside Prometheus Cave where silence feels ancient. With transport from Kutaisi and an English-speaking guide, all you need is curiosity—and maybe an extra snack for the road.

What’s the experience like?

You know that weird feeling when you wake up somewhere new and it’s quiet but not silent? That’s how it started in Kutaisi—just a few of us shuffling around outside the office, still half-asleep. Our guide Nino handed out coffees (lifesaver) before we set off for Okatse Canyon. The drive was bumpy in places; I kept staring out at the green hills, thinking about how far from home I felt. At Okatse, there’s this long hanging bridge—honestly, my legs went a bit jellyish looking down into the canyon. Nino laughed and said even locals sometimes get nervous. The air was sharp and cool, kind of piney. We took the 6 km trek instead of the off-road taxi; my shoes got muddy but I didn’t care.

Martvili Canyon was next—totally different vibe. There were families everywhere, kids skipping stones while we waited for our boat tour. The water was this unreal turquoise color (I tried to take a photo but it never looks right). Our boat guy didn’t speak much English but he grinned every time we passed a waterfall—he’d point and say something in Georgian I couldn’t catch. There’s a zip line too if you’re braver than me. Afterward, lunch at this little restaurant nearby—homemade khachapuri that came out steaming hot. I probably ate too much but no regrets.

Prometheus Cave is honestly like stepping onto another planet—cooler air hits your face as soon as you go underground, and everything echoes weirdly. The lights make all these rock shapes glow gold and blue; there’s even a Hall of Love (Nino said people actually get married down here). We did the underground boat ride at the end—I kept ducking under low rocks, laughing because I’m taller than most Georgians apparently. Coming back up into daylight felt strange after all that time below ground.

I still think about that first view over Okatse sometimes—the wind in my face and nothing but green cliffs ahead. If you’re near Kutaisi and want one day where it feels like three different worlds, this is it.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore canyons and Prometheus Cave

• Start tour from Kutaisi office
• Visit Okatse Canyon and walk bridges
• Take boat tour at Martvili Canyon
• Have lunch at local restaurant
• Explore Prometheus Cave and underground boating
• Return to Kutaisi by evening

Top questions

How long does the Kutaisi canyons & cave tour last?

The tour starts at 10:00 from Kutaisi and returns by 19:30—about 9-10 hours total.

Is lunch included on the Okatse Martvili Prometheus day trip?

The tour stops for lunch at a local restaurant (meal cost not specified in inclusions).

Are children allowed on the Martvili Canyon boat tour?

Children shorter than 100 cm are not allowed in Martvili Canyon.

What languages do guides speak on this Kutaisi canyon tour?

The guiding service is provided in English.

Is transportation included from Kutaisi?

An air-conditioned vehicle provides transport from Kutaisi throughout the day.

Is underground boating available in Prometheus Cave?

Yes, there is an underground boating experience inside Prometheus Cave.

Are there any health restrictions for this tour?

The tour isn’t recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy or poor cardiovascular health; moderate fitness is required.

What’s included

Your day includes guiding service in English throughout all sites plus comfortable air-conditioned vehicle transport starting from Kutaisi. There’s also time set aside for lunch at a local restaurant before returning to town in the evening.