Prometheus Cave, Martvili Canyon & Okatse Waterfall from Kutaisi

A cave lit by classical music, a canyon crossed by boat, and a waterfall hidden in forest.

This nine-hour tour from Kutaisi visits four natural sites: Prometheus Cave with its six chambers and 40-meter underground lake; Martvili Canyon, a 2,400-meter gorge carved by the Abasha River; Okatse's three-step waterfall; and Lomina Lake in the forest. The tour runs daily except Mondays and includes an air-conditioned vehicle and English or Russian-speaking guide. Entry fees to each site are separate.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore caves, canyon, waterfall, and lake

• Visit Prometheus cave
• Take boat tour in Martvili Canyon
• See Kinchkha waterfalls and canyon
• Walk to Lomina Lake and swim

The experience

The day starts at Prometheus Cave, 20 km northwest of Kutaisi, where a concrete path winds through six large chambers lit by colored lighting and accompanied by classical music playing softly in the background. The route leads to a 40-meter underground lake, the cave's deepest point. From there, the tour moves to Martvili Canyon in the Samegrelo region, where you board a boat to travel through a gorge about 2,400 meters long and 20 to 25 meters deep, passing turquoise water, several waterfalls, and dense greenery on either side.

The third stop is Okatse, a three-step waterfall cascade located at 1,000 meters altitude. Stairs and footpaths wind through the canyon and surrounding forest, offering views down into the gorge. From there, a short walk of about two kilometers leads to Lomina Lake, nestled in the middle of the forest. The lake sits in a clearing where you can swim and rest before the return to Kutaisi.

An air-conditioned vehicle transports you between all four sites, and your guide speaks English or Russian throughout the day. Children shorter than 100 cm cannot enter Martvili Canyon, and the tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or pregnancy. The daily schedule (except Mondays) means you can book without waiting for a group departure.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle throughout the day.
• English or Russian-speaking guide.
• access to all four natural sites with time to explore each one.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00Last departure this season: 31 Dec

AgesAdult (18 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Youth (6 to 17 years) · Child (2 to 5 years) · Infant (under 2): free

GroupUp to 17

Live guideEnglish and Russian

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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Bon Voyage

Is this one for you?At nine hours, this tour fills most of a day but leaves room for a meal or rest in Kutaisi before or after. If you have only one full day to see multiple natural sites around Kutaisi, this single itinerary covers four different landscapes (cave, canyon, waterfall, and lake), without splitting your time across separate bookings.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Russian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (6 to 17 years); Child (2 to 5 years); Infant (under 2): free.

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?

Prometheus Cave is a 1.4 km passage through six large chambers, ending at a 40-meter underground lake. A concrete path makes the walk manageable, and colored lighting and background classical music enhance the chambers as you move through them.

Do I travel through Martvili Canyon on foot or by boat?

You travel by boat through Martvili Canyon. The canyon stretches about 2,400 meters long and 20 to 25 meters deep, carved by the Abasha River, and the boat ride lets you see the turquoise water, waterfalls, and forest walls from the water level.

Can I swim at Lomina Lake?

Yes, Lomina Lake allows swimming. The lake sits about two kilometers from Okatse Waterfall in the middle of a forest, and it is a place to cool off and rest before heading back to Kutaisi.

How long does this tour take?

The tour runs for nine hours total, covering all four sites with transport between them and time to walk or explore at each location.

What is included in the price?

The tour includes an air-conditioned vehicle and a guide who speaks English or Russian. Entry fees to Prometheus Cave, Martvili Canyon, and Okatse Waterfall are paid separately at each site.