Canyons in Georgia that you must visit

Canyons in Georgia  that you must visit

Martvili Canyon is located in Georgia, within the Martvili municipality, near the village of Gachedil, and is nestled in the valley of the Abashi River.  Historically, these places were part of the summer residence of Prince Dadiani of Samegrelo. The territory is covered by the Kolkhur forest, and the visitor center is in the village of Inchkhur. 700 m starts from here. A long circular walking path that takes you deep into nature. On the trail, you have to cross 2 natural bridges, where you will encounter a thirty-step staircase made of limestone boulders, as well as three viewing platforms, but the main adventure awaits you. 

On the banks of the river Abasha, you will find rubber boats and divers. Each boat accommodates 6 people, and special equipment - vests and helmets - will be provided here. After that, you will go for a 300-350-meter section, and if you wish, you can drive the boat together with the boatman.  The boat follows the riverbed between the moss-covered rocks, and halfway down small waterfalls flow from the rock, which are magically turquoise in color.

You can take a boat ride in the canyon every day, but keep in mind that it should not rain. Safety measures are strictly observed here: In rainy weather, it is not possible to go out on the boating section, it is forbidden to enter while intoxicated, the entry of children without a supervisor, swimming, fishing, smoking, collecting natural materials, and cutting plants. 

The length of the canyon is 2400 m, the depth is 20-30 m, and the width is 5-10 m. In the middle of the canyon there is a small waterfall, the height of which is 12-15 m. One section is particularly beautiful, called Ofutskhole, and it is known as the "Bath of the Dadians". The walking trail is 700 meters long, starting from the visitor center and ending with the historical walking trail. The site features two bridges, three observation platforms, and a historic staircase with 30 steps made from large limestone boulders. Martville Canyon is quite a popular place for tourists because it is distinguished by its colorfulness and exoticism.

If you are interested in Martvili Canyon how to get there, I will tell you that there are tours from Tbilisi to Martvili canyon  and these tours are carried out by Tripify. You can get to this beautiful place through this tour.

Okatse Canyon

Okatse Canyon is one of the canyons in Georgia with long trails, beautiful waterfalls and lakes. The canyon is found in Imereti, approximately 50 km from Kutaisi, within the Khoni municipality, and is situated in the valley of the Okatse River. The ruling Dadians of Samegrelo chose this village as their summer residence precisely because of its unique climate. 

The road full of sights starts from Gordi. The canyon is decorated with several water-rich waterfalls, including the largest Okatse (Kinchkhi) waterfall. Beautiful boxwood trees grow on the banks of the canyon, which is very beautiful. The valley's banks are lined with dense forest vegetation.

Ecotourism infrastructure, paths, platforms, and a visitors' center were built on the site under the organization of the Protected Areas Agency of the Ministry of Environment and Agriculture. Those who like extreme tours will be very interested in the fact that there is a hanging trail on Okatse Canyon, which takes 2-3 hours to change. The hiking route will pass through the historical forest park of Dadiani and the 780 m long trail and it ends with a panoramic view, where visitors can take a commemorative photo with a smart-selfie device installed nearby. 

Prometheus Cave

Georgia is a country of beautiful landscapes and amazing nature, but this sight is a truly outstanding place among natural monuments - petrified underground waterfalls illuminated with colorful lights, lakes, cave formations like stone curtains and unique falls will never be forgotten. 

Prometheus cave is in Tskaltubo municipality, Imereti region. Its length is 1.8 km and it is formed at a depth of 40 m from the surface of the earth. Its age is approximately 60-70 million years. This amazing, interesting, karst cave will allow you to once again be convinced of how beautiful nature is and how limitless its possibilities are, and you will travel to a fairy-tale world.

Inside Prometheus Cave, the temperature consistently stays at 14°C. Due to the microclimate, the cave is inhabited by organisms that easily adapt to darkness: bats, freshwater molluscs, spiders and beetles.

Prometheus Cave is located in the Tskaltubo municipality, 6 km northeast of Tskaltubo, within the areas of Kvilishori and Kumistavi. It is located on the Tskaltubo massif. You will have a very interesting time in the cave, here, visitors can explore a 1,420-meter-long pathway, tour the various halls, and even enjoy a boat ride along the river. Inside Prometheus Cave, you'll encounter numerous natural wonders, including stunning stalactites and stalagmites, whose captivating forms create a truly magical atmosphere. During the boat ride, you will see "hanging stone curtains", "fossilized waterfalls" and many other organic deposits that will make your trip unforgettable.