Martvili Canyon & Okatse Hanged Bridges from Kutaisi

Walk above gorges and through geological history in a single day

A full-day tour from Kutaisi combining four natural and historical sites: Martvili Canyon with its turquoise waters and waterfall views, Okatse Canyon's 900-meter hanged bridge suspended above deep gorges, Prometheus Cave's vast underground halls lit to reveal stalactites and stalagmites, and the Tskaltubo Abandoned Sanatoriums, Soviet-era resort buildings frozen in time. A professional English-speaking guide leads the group by air-conditioned minivan, and entry to each site is included. Boating through Martvili Canyon and entry to Prometheus Cave are optional add-ons.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore canyons, cave, and sanatoriums

• Walk Martvili Canyon gorge
• Optional boat ride in Martvili Canyon
• Walk to and cross Okatse Canyon bridges
• Visit Prometheus Cave halls
• Explore Tskaltubo abandoned sanatoriums

The experience

You have a free day in Kutaisi and want to see the region's most distinctive landscapes without arranging transport yourself. This tour strings four stops across western Georgia into a single itinerary, each one a different kind of place: a canyon with water and stone, a suspended walkway above a gorge, an underground cave system, and the decaying shells of Soviet resort hotels. The minivan picks you up and handles the driving between them, so you move through the day without navigation or logistics.

Martvili Canyon is the first stop, and the main draw is a walk along wooden paths that run above the gorge itself: about 6 kilometers total, with close views of waterfalls and the turquoise water below. If the walking distance feels like too much, an off-road vehicle can take you directly to the bridge and back for an extra 15 euros. From there, Okatse Canyon offers a different kind of height: a suspended panoramic walkway stretches 900 meters across the gorge, letting you stand above the forest and deep rock formations. Prometheus Cave, one of Georgia's largest, sits underground. The guide leads you through vast halls filled with stalactites and stalagmites, all lit to show the geological layers built up over millions of years. Entry to the cave is included, though a boat ride through Martvili Canyon and entry to Prometheus Cave itself are optional paid add-ons if you want them.

The tour ends at Tskaltubo, a cluster of monumental Soviet-era sanatorium buildings now abandoned and decaying. They are photogenic and strange: resorts built for the USSR's leisure class, now empty and deteriorating. The whole day runs nine hours from start to finish, with a professional guide speaking English throughout and an air-conditioned minivan as your transport.

What’s included

• Professional English-speaking guide.
• air-conditioned minivan transport throughout the day.
• entry to Martvili Canyon, Okatse Canyon, Prometheus Cave and Tskaltubo Sanatoriums.
• specialized infant seats available upon request.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday, Thursday, Saturday and SundayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to12h before

AgesUp to age 75

GroupUp to 10

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.

Paid on siteUS$ 41

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortInfant seats availableNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Travel Kutaisi

Is this one for you?The tour involves about 6 kilometers of walking at Martvili Canyon, though an off-road vehicle option lets you skip that section for an extra cost. The full day runs nine hours, so it suits travelers with a moderate fitness level and a full morning and afternoon to spend. Choose the boating add-ons if you want water-level views of the canyon or the cave's underground passages.

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Top questions

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 much walking is involved in this tour?

Martvili Canyon requires about 6 kilometers of walking along wooden paths above the gorge to reach the main viewpoints and the hanged bridge. If that distance is too much, an off-road vehicle can transport you directly to the bridge for an extra 15 euros. The other stops involve less walking: Okatse Canyon is primarily the suspended walkway itself, Prometheus Cave is a guided descent into the underground halls, and Tskaltubo is an exploration of the buildings and grounds.

What is the hanged bridge, and how long is it?

The hanged bridge at Okatse Canyon is a suspended panoramic walkway that stretches 900 meters across the gorge, positioned high above the forest and deep rock formations. It gives you a view down into the canyon from above, rather than walking through it from below.

Is boating through the canyon included?

Boating through Martvili Canyon is optional and costs extra. Entry to the canyon itself and the walking paths are included. A short boat ride through the narrow passages is an add-on you can choose at checkout.

What are the Tskaltubo Sanatoriums?

Tskaltubo Sanatoriums are monumental Soviet-era resort buildings built during the USSR era, now abandoned and frozen in time. They tell the story of Soviet leisure culture through their architecture and decay, and they serve as a photogenic and historically atmospheric final stop on the tour.

What is Prometheus Cave like?

Prometheus Cave is one of Georgia's largest cave systems, featuring vast underground halls filled with stalactites and stalagmites. The guide leads you through the chambers, which are lit to reveal the geological layers and formations built up over millions of years. Entry is included in the tour price.