Martvili Canyon & Prometheus Cave tour from Batumi: Private guide

A boat ride through a limestone canyon and a 1,700-meter walk through an underground world in a single morning.

A private guided tour from Batumi covers Martvili Canyon in the Colchis lowlands, Prometheus Cave near Kumistavi, and the thousand-year-old Bagrati temple in Kutaisi. You walk a 700-meter stone trail with two bridges and three platform views above the river Abasha, then take a 300-meter boat tour through the canyon. Later, a 1,700-meter walking trail through Prometheus Cave passes stalactites, stalagmites, underground waterfalls and a subterranean lake before the tour ends at Bagrati temple.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Martvili Canyon, Prometheus Cave, Kutaisi

• Start journey from Batumi at 9 AM
• Walk 700 m stone paved Martvili Canyon route
• Enjoy 300 m boat tour on Abasha river
• Visit Prometheus Cave walking trail
• See stalactites, stalagmites, waterfalls, lake
• Visit Bagrati temple Georgian architecture

The experience

The tour departs Batumi at 9 a.m. and heads into Samegrelo and Imereti, the regions where the Colchis lowlands open up. The Martvili Canyon section starts at the visitor center with a 700-meter stone paved circular route that crosses the Dadiani historical trail. You cross two bridges and stand on three platform views, then descend a 30-step staircase built from large limestone boulders before boarding a 300-meter boat tour on the river Abasha. The canyon walls rise around you as the boat moves through the water.

From there the tour moves to Kumistavi and Prometheus Cave, where the walking trail stretches 1,700 meters through the grottoes. Stalactites and stalagmites hang from the ceiling and rise from the floor. Underground waterfalls and rivers flow through passages, and a subterranean lake sits deeper in the cave system. The cave is also called Amirani, named for the mythological figure chained to a rock in the legend. The final stop is Bagrati temple in Kutaisi, a Georgian structure from a thousand years ago that stands as a marker of the region's architectural heritage.

The tour runs eight hours total and includes private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle, a live guide who speaks English or Russian, WiFi on board, and hotel pickup from Batumi. Tickets to Martvili Canyon and Prometheus Cave are separate purchases at the sites.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• a live guide in English or Russian.
• WiFi on board.
• hotel pickup from Batumi.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to12h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 23

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats available

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Is this one for you?Eight hours means you leave early and return by late afternoon, which works if the rest of your day in Batumi is flexible. The private guide and vehicle let you move at your own pace through the canyon and cave without waiting for other groups.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Russian.

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 long is the boat ride through Martvili Canyon?

The boat tour on the river Abasha lasts 300 meters and moves through the limestone canyon after you complete the 700-meter walking trail above it.

What is the walking trail like inside Prometheus Cave?

Prometheus Cave has a 1,700-meter walking trail through the grottoes where you pass stalactites, stalagmites, underground waterfalls, rivers and a lake. The path is lit and marked for visitors.

Does the tour include entry tickets to the canyon and cave?

Tickets to Martvili Canyon and Prometheus Cave are purchased separately at each site. The tour price covers transportation, the guide and hotel pickup from Batumi.

Is this tour suitable for people with mobility concerns?

The tour involves walking 700 meters at Martvili Canyon and 1,700 meters through Prometheus Cave, plus stairs and uneven ground. The operator notes the tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, but the distance and terrain should factor into your decision.