Prometheus Cave and Martvili Canyon Tours
Excursions: 10-16 November
Wednesday, 11 November
No group departures this day, below - private trips
Friday, 13 November
No group departures this day, below - private trips
Saturday, 14 November
No group departures this day, below - private trips
Monday, 16 November
No group departures this day, below - private trips
Privately on any of these days
Prometheus Cave, Martvili Canyon and Hot Spring Day Trip from Batumi
Three places in western Georgia in one day: underground rivers, boats in the canyon, wine tasting and the Nokalakevi hot spring
Martvili Canyon, Monastery, Hot Springs and Ureki Magnetic Sands
From the turquoise water of Martvili Canyon to the dark magnetic sand of Ureki, with Martvili Monastery and hot sulphur springs on the way
Prometheus Cave, Abandoned Tskaltubo Sanatoriums, Kutaisi and Ureki
An unusual day in western Georgia: Prometheus Cave, the abandoned sanatoriums of Tskaltubo, Kutaisi, wine and the sea
How our excursions work
Questions before choosing
Can I see Prometheus Cave and Martvili Canyon in one day?
Yes, it is the usual day trip: the cave is 21 km from Kutaisi, the canyon 45 km, and from Batumi the cave is about three hours away. You spend about an hour in the cave, an hour and a half at the canyon, and there is time for the Nokalakevi hot spring in the evening.
How much is a Prometheus Cave and Martvili Canyon tour from Batumi?
In a group it is 90 GEL per adult and 70 GEL per child under 12; a private trip starts from 500 GEL for a party of 1-2. Tickets are extra and paid on site: the cave 40 GEL plus 30 for the boat, the canyon 40 GEL plus 30 for the boat.
Where are Prometheus Cave and Martvili Canyon?
The cave is in Imereti, by the village of Kumistavi in Tskaltubo municipality, 21 km from Kutaisi. The canyon is in Samegrelo, by the village of Inchkhuri in Martvili municipality, 45 km from Kutaisi.
Are the cave and the canyon open in winter and in the rain?
Both are open all year. Rain does not matter in the cave, but the Martvili boats stop in rain, snow and high water - then you see the canyon from the paths and footbridges.
Is it fine for children?
Yes, if they cope with a long day in the car: there are no hard climbs, and the cave has stairs with handrails. Children taller than 1 m can take the Martvili boat; they pay the adult ticket price.
What other canyons are there in Georgia?
Near Kutaisi there is Okatse Canyon with its 780 m hanging walkway and Kinchkha Waterfall 5 km away, usually seen on the same day. Two hours from Tbilisi is Dashbashi Canyon with a 240 m glass bridge over the Khrami gorge.
When and where from are you going?
Pick the city and dates: group departures by day and private trips on any day. The same thing we pick in chats, here - at once
Prometheus Cave and Martvili Canyon are the best-known cave and canyon in Georgia, and both are close to Kutaisi: the cave 21 km from the city, the canyon 45 km. They are almost always seen on the same day, often with the Nokalakevi hot spring at the end. These are our day trips there from Batumi.
Prometheus Cave and Martvili Canyon in one day
Yes, they are seen together - it is the most popular day out in western Georgia. Both are near Kutaisi: Prometheus Cave by the village of Kumistavi, 21 km from the city, and Martvili Canyon by the village of Inchkhuri, 45 km away. From Batumi it is about three hours to the cave on the highway, with no mountain bends, so the day starts early, at 8:30 am, and you are back around 9:50 pm.
In the cave you walk with a guide for about an hour through six lit halls, on stairs with handrails, and finish with a 15 minute boat ride on the underground river. At the canyon there are paths and footbridges over turquoise water and a boat through the gorge, about an hour and a half in all. Entry tickets are not included: the cave is 40 GEL plus 30 for the boat, the canyon 40 GEL plus 30 for the boat, and children pay the adult price.
The third stop is usually the Nokalakevi hot spring, where hot sulphur water runs into the cold Tekhuri river and you can lie in a warm pool after the walks. Entry is free and there are no facilities - people change in the car.
Caves and canyons of western Georgia
| Place | What it is | Ticket | Nearest city |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prometheus Cave | six halls of stalactites with coloured lighting, about an hour with a guide, a boat on the underground river | 40 GEL, boat 30 | Kutaisi 21 km; about 3 hours from Batumi |
| Martvili Canyon | turquoise water in the Abasha gorge, paths, footbridges and a boat | 40 GEL, boat 30 | Kutaisi 45 km |
| Okatse Canyon | a 780 m hanging walkway above the canyon in the Dadiani forest, 2-3 hours in all | 30 GEL | Kutaisi 50 km |
| Kinchkha Waterfall | a three-step cascade, the highest step about 70 m; 5 km from Okatse, seen on the same day | 20 GEL | Kutaisi, together with Okatse |
| Nokalakevi hot spring | sulphur water on the pebble bank of the Tekhuri river, warm pools | free | Kutaisi about 53 km, Batumi about 130 km |
The Kinchkha price is that of the Agency of Protected Areas, the Okatse price is as of November 2026 - check on site before you go. We do not recommend two caves in one day: the day is long as it is.
Which tour to choose
We run three routes from Batumi with different stops. Group prices are per adult and per child under 12, private prices per party.
| Tour | What is on the route | Duration | Group, GEL: adult / child | Private, GEL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prometheus Cave, Martvili Canyon and Hot Spring | Prometheus Cave, Martvili Canyon and the Nokalakevi hot spring in the evening; three places, no rush | 13.5 h | 90 / 70 | from 500 for 1-2 people |
| Martvili & Ureki | Chkondidi monastery, Martvili Canyon, the hot spring and an evening on the magnetic sands of Ureki | 13 h | private only | from 500 for 1-2 people |
| Prometheus, Tskaltubo, Kutaisi & Ureki | Prometheus Cave, the abandoned sanatoriums of Tskaltubo, a winery, central Kutaisi and an evening in Ureki | 12.5 h | private only | from 550 for 1-2 people |
The cave, canyon and hot spring route runs as a group on a schedule - dates and free seats are on the card above; pick-up in Batumi, Kobuleti, Ureki and Chakvi. The other two are private, on any day, from your hotel. Tickets are paid on site in cash.
When to go and what if it rains
The cave and the canyons are open all year. The cave is underground, so rain does not matter - a good plan for a grey day. The cave boat does not always run: when the water rises it is closed and you walk the last 15 minutes. Martvili boats stop in rain, snow and high water, and after rain the river at Nokalakevi rises. Bring a sweater or windbreaker (the cave is cool), comfortable closed shoes for the stairs, swimwear, a towel and water shoes for the spring, and cash in lari for tickets and lunch.