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Martvili Canyon
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Martvili Canyon
and Prometheus Cave

A boat ride through turquoise Martvili Canyon and the lit up halls of Prometheus Cave, Georgia's largest cave, in one long day from Tbilisi.

Departure: 7:00 Languages: Russian, English Start: Meidan Square
Highlights

Why it is worth going

  • A boat ride on the turquoise water of Martvili Canyon between sheer cliffs.
  • Prometheus Cave: lit up halls, stalactites and an underground lake.
  • Two of the most striking natural sites in western Georgia in one day.
  • The road through Kutaisi, with stops along the way.
Overview

How the day goes

We leave at 7:00 from the old Meidan Square in Tbilisi. The drive toward Kutaisi takes from 4 to 4.5 hours, with a stop on the way: restroom, coffee, a shop.

In Martvili the entry ticket is 40 ₾ and the boat ride through the canyon is 30 ₾, 70 ₾ in total. We spend about 2 hours in the canyon: a boat ride on turquoise water between sheer cliffs and waterfalls.

Next we drive to Prometheus Cave, from 1.5 to 2 hours, 85 km. Entry to the cave is 25 ₾. We spend from 1.5 to 2 hours among lit up halls, stalactites and an underground lake.

On the way back we stop at a restaurant, then continue to Tbilisi. We return by 21:00.

Photos

What it looks like

Boat ride through Martvili Canyon
Waterfalls in Martvili Canyon
A lit up hall in Prometheus Cave
Stalactites in Prometheus Cave
Colored lighting inside the cave
Touring Prometheus Cave
Itinerary

Route stops

start · 7:00

Old Tbilisi, Meidan Square

We leave toward Kutaisi, with a stop on the way.

4 to 4.5 hours

Martvili Canyon

Entry 40 ₾, boat ride 30 ₾. About 2 hours on the water and on site.

1.5 to 2 hours · 85 km from Martvili

Prometheus Cave

Entry 25 ₾. From 1.5 to 2 hours among lit up halls.

on the way back

Stop at a restaurant

Dinner on the way to Tbilisi.

finish · about 21:00

Return to Tbilisi

A long but full day behind you.

Details

What is included

  • Transport with a driver and a guide with you throughout
  • Martvili Canyon
  • Prometheus Cave
  • Entry tickets: Martvili with the boat ride 70 ₾, Prometheus Cave 25 ₾
  • Dinner at the restaurant and personal expenses
Good to know

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes: it can be slippery in the cave and at the boat dock
  • A warm layer: Prometheus Cave is cool year round
  • Cash for entry tickets, about 95 ₾ per person
  • A camera and a good mood