Best places around Kutaisi - 1 day

Prometheus Cave

Firstly we will visit amazing Prometheus Cave. In 25 km away from Kutaisi. The total length of the cave is about 11 km, of which 1060 m are open to visitors. Moreover the cave has a total of 22 halls, six of which are currently open to tourists.

Okatse (Kinchkha) waterfall

The second place is Okatse waterfall. Okatse (Kinchkha) Waterfall is located in Khoni municipality of Imereti region. Close to the village Kinchkha. Its around 50km from Kutaisi (1 hour) to Gordi. It is a three-step waterfall cascade in the river gorge of Satsikvilo. Flows from Eastern part of massive chalk stone slopes.  Waterfall is distinguished by its geomorphologic construction.  From the upper steps, the water falls from 25m and from 70m heights into the flatland, where huge siphons are formed. After joining the small rivers, descends a third, 20 meters -high waterfall.

Martvili canyon

Then we will visit Martvili canyon. Canyon is 45km away from Kutaisi.

700 m long stone-paved circular route starts from Martvili Canyon visitor centre and crosses the Dadiani historical trail. There are 2 bridges, 3 platform views and historical 30 steps stair constructed by large limestone boulders. Here you have the opportunity to take a trip by boat, 300 meters (one way) section of Abasha and enjoy the beautiful views of canyon.

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Kutaisi city is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world,   also the third-most populous city in Georgia, traditionally, second in importance, after the capital city of Tbilisi. Historically one of the major cities of Georgia, it served as political center of Colchis in the Middle Ages.