Private Tbilisi tour: Prometheus Cave, Martvili Canyon, Kutaisi

Underground rivers and canyon boat rides in one day from Tbilisi

A private 12-hour tour from Tbilisi reaches Prometheus Cave, one of the world's largest, and Martvili Canyon in western Georgia's Imereti region, with a professional driver, air-conditioned transport and a wine tasting stop. You walk through four distinct cave layers formed over geological time, boat through underground rivers and lakes, then take a 300-meter boat trip on the emerald Abasha River beneath canyon walls.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Martvili Canyon and Prometheus Cave

• Travel from Tbilisi to Martvili Canyon
• Enjoy 300-meter boat tour on Abasha river
• Admire waterfalls and mountain river canyon views
• Visit Prometheus Cave and explore underground rivers
• Walk through cave halls and see stalactites

The experience

The route covers 280 kilometers from Tbilisi into Samegrelo, Georgia's western region, where two natural sites anchor the day. Prometheus Cave holds multiple underground rivers and lakes across six interconnected caverns, each with its own scale and formations: stalactites, stalagmites, petrified waterfalls, cave pearls and flowstones. You move through the cave on foot or by boat depending on the passage, traveling through four geological layers that reveal the Earth's development over time. The cave was discovered in 1984 and now ranks among the world's most visited, built to international tourism standards.

Martvili Canyon sits in the Samegrelo region and was once a bathing retreat for the Dadiani family, Georgian nobility. The 300-meter boat journey on the Abasha River lets you float beneath mountain walls and waterfalls, the water a deep green from minerals and depth. The canyon's scenery and the river passage are the main draw: no hiking required, just the boat and the views. Between the two sites, the itinerary includes a Nazuqi wine tasting in Surami, a stop that breaks the day and introduces a local product without adding a separate excursion.

Your driver speaks English, Portuguese, Arabic or Russian and handles all transport in a new, air-conditioned vehicle stocked with WiFi and bottled water. Pickup is included from your Tbilisi location. The 12-hour span accounts for the distance, the time inside each site and the stops between, so you return to the city by evening. Cave and canyon entry fees are separate and paid on arrival: about 6 USD for Martvili and 8 USD for Prometheus per adult.

What’s included

• Private transportation in a new, air-conditioned vehicle.
• professional driver service.
• WiFi on board.
• bottled water.
• fuel surcharge.
• Nazuqi wine tasting in Surami.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00, 09:30 and 10:00

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GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Portuguese, Arabic 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.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Tatin Travel

Is this one for you?The 12-hour span and 280-kilometer distance mean an early start and a full day in the vehicle, but the drive itself is the only way to reach both Prometheus Cave and Martvili Canyon from Tbilisi in one outing, and the boat passages through the cave and canyon require no hiking or climbing.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Portuguese, Arabic 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.

What is Prometheus Cave like inside, and how do you move through it?

Prometheus Cave contains four distinct geological layers with stalactites, stalagmites, petrified waterfalls, cave pearls and underground rivers and lakes. You travel through the caverns on foot in some sections and by boat in others, depending on the passage and water depth, so the experience mixes walking and floating through the same underground landscape.

How long is the boat ride on the Abasha River at Martvili Canyon?

The boat tour on the Abasha River runs 300 meters, letting you float beneath the canyon walls and waterfalls while the river's deep green color reflects the minerals and depth of the water.

Does the tour include a stop for food or drink?

Yes, a Nazuqi wine tasting in Surami is included as a break during the day between Tbilisi and the two main sites.

Are the cave and canyon entrances included in the tour price?

No, cave and canyon entry fees are paid separately at each site: approximately 6 USD per adult for Martvili Canyon and 8 USD per adult for Prometheus Cave.