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The 15 Best Kutaisi Tours & Canyon Trips

28 tours  ·  from $16

Kutaisi is the gateway to Imereti, and almost everything good is thirty to sixty minutes out of it. The 15 below compare the canyon-and-cave loops, the monasteries and the long runs down from Tbilisi on price and on how much driving each involves.

CANYONS & CAVE Tour from Kutaisi - Okatse, Martvili & Prometheus - Martvili Canyon: a short boat ride with a big payoff
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CANYONS & CAVE Tour from Kutaisi – Okatse, Martvili & Prometheus

1.CANYONS & CAVE Tour from Kutaisi – Okatse, Martvili & Prometheus

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 307 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $35Our pick

Spend about 10 hours exploring three of western Georgia’s best nature sites from Kutaisi. Walk Okatse’s forest paths and skywalks, take a short boat ride at Martvili, and tour Prometheus Cave. English-speaking guides such as Saba, Giorgi, George, and Lasha lead different departures.

“Had a wonderful time at this tour and Lasha was so amazing and made the tour even more enjoyable and memorable.”

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Kutaisi:Chiatura Tour with Katskhi Pillar & Cable Car Experience - Meeting a local guide in Chiatura
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Kutaisi:Chiatura Tour with Katskhi Pillar & Cable Car Experience

2.Chiatura Tour with Katskhi Pillar & Cable Car Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $35Top rated

Travel from Kutaisi to Chiatura with a local guide such as Demo, Tengo, Tango, or Ana. See the Katskhi Pillar, Mghvimevi Cave Monastery, old industrial sites, railway station, viewpoint, and Soviet-era cable cars, with lunch and transport included.

“Demo, our guide is the first from Chiatura and he’s just 19 years old! He’s a wonderful, kind soul with a calm, sincere spirit. The day felt very easy with him; no rushing or confusion. He was thoughtful and communicative, offering a fascinating perspective about what it’s like to be from Chiatura. The trip to Chiatura is about 1.5hrs from Kutaisi, so although it’s a lot of driving (3hrs round trip and another 1hr or so to other sights), you still feel like you’re mostly seeing places and not just the inside of a van. The stops for us, in order, were: ancient monastery & church tucked into caves and…”

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Kutaisi: Martvili Canyon & Prometheus Cave, Georgian Lunch - Prometheus Cave and its underground river
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Kutaisi: Martvili Canyon & Prometheus Cave, Georgian Lunch

3.Martvili Canyon & Prometheus Cave, Georgian Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $20

Spend about six and a half hours exploring Martvili Canyon’s emerald river, Prometheus Cave’s lit chambers, and an abandoned Tskaltubo sanatorium. An English-speaking guide such as Teona, Ana, or Mikheili leads the day, with optional boat rides, ziplining, and a Georgian lunch at extra cost.

“The "guide" was a 15 year old kid that doesn't know anything. I felt like babysitting him all day. He only wanted to talk about anime and things teenagers like. He said he doesn't have friends so it felt like he was using us for his own social wellbeing. I felt sorry for him. During the tour he got lost and we had to wait for him at the car. Eventually he showed up dehydrated so I got him some water. He kept staring at me and I told him to give us some space because he was constantly eves dropping. It was a bit of a nightmare. This tour…”

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BORJOMI, RABATI & VARDZIA - Group Tour from Kutaisi - Borjomi Central Park and water from the source
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BORJOMI, RABATI & VARDZIA – Group Tour from Kutaisi

4.BORJOMI, RABATI & VARDZIA – Group Tour from Kutaisi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 76 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $69

Travel from Kutaisi to Borjomi, Rabati Castle, and Vardzia with an English-speaking guide such as Saba, Giorgi, or Lasha. Taste mineral water at its source, explore a restored medieval fortress, and walk through a remarkable cave monastery. Expect a long day, about 480 kilometers, with entrance fees paid separately.

“Great tour with amazing views, our tour guide George was Great!! Vardzia the highlight. Definitely rexommend it!!”

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Kutaisi Walking Tour - Tasting snacks as you walk
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Kutaisi Walking Tour

5.Kutaisi Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · 1 hour 25 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $15Best value

Walk central Kutaisi with an English-speaking guide, beginning at the Colchis Fountain and continuing to the opera house, market, and chain bridge. Snacks are included, groups are capped at 15, and guides such as Akaki bring local stories to life. The tour lasts about 85 minutes to two hours.

“It has been a nice experience.l, I was alone, so I had the opportunity on having a full immersion. Akaki is a super kind guy. He explained me a lot of things about his town.”

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BAGRATI, GELATI & MOTSAMETA Group Tour from Kutaisi - Gelati Monastery and the story of David the Builder
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BAGRATI, GELATI & MOTSAMETA Group Tour from Kutaisi

6.BAGRATI, GELATI & MOTSAMETA Group Tour from Kutaisi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $20

Start in central Kutaisi and visit Bagrati Cathedral, Gelati Monastery, and Motsameta Monastery in about three hours. An English-speaking guide such as Saba, Mary, Ika, or Giga leads the outing, explaining Georgian history while leaving time for photos. The air-conditioned ride returns you to the meeting point.

“Great tour with a very good guide. We saw some amazing sights in a short time. I can definitely recommend this tour.”

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WINE & DINE Tour from Kutaisi - Six Georgian grapes, plus a glass of chacha
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WINE & DINE Tour from Kutaisi

7.WINE & DINE Tour from Kutaisi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $59

From central Kutaisi, you travel to Obcha with a small group and visit Baia’s family winery. Baia and Gvantsa show you the vineyard, explain Georgian winemaking, and pour Tsolikouri, Krakhuna, Ojaleshi, chacha, and more before a generous Imeretian meal.

“Thank you, Giorgi! Great day and very educative conversation. We loved the place and the wonderful family who hosted the wine tasting and the amazing lunch.”

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Svaneti Mountain Villages 4x4 Safari, tour from Kutaisi - Your overnight in Mestia is your responsibility
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Svaneti Mountain Villages 4×4 Safari, tour from Kutaisi

8.Svaneti Mountain Villages 4×4 Safari, tour from Kutaisi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $136

Travel from Kutaisi into Svaneti by 4x4, visiting Ushguli, Lamaria Church, Shkhara Glacier, Mestia, Hatsvali, and a Svan house museum. English-speaking guides such as Alex, Jemal, and Mikheili lead the trip. You book your own Mestia accommodation, and cable cars and museum entries cost extra.

“We went on this trip with our guide Alex, very nice and caring guy who accompanied us, just the two of us, on this journey. The company he works for organizes trips for private groups (without being mixed with other people), which we really appreciated because we were able to ask him lots of questions and discuss with him. The hike in the mountains was done under a magnificent sun and it was a great pleasure to discover the waterfall, and the landscapes of the region. The city, Mestia, we we slept propose a large choice of guest houses and hotels to spend the night. The two days were very…”

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Kutaisi: Bagrati & Motsameta Religious Heritage Tour - Gelati and the practical problem of restoration
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Kutaisi: Bagrati & Motsameta Religious Heritage Tour

9.Bagrati & Motsameta Religious Heritage Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $19

Travel from Kutaisi to three major religious sites with a local guide such as Teona, Michael, or Eva. Expect a small group of up to seven, free entry, city pickup, sweeping views, and a substitute church if Gelati is closed for restoration.

“the driver and the tour guide arrived on time and they were very professionals. my mother and i were very much pleased about this 3-hour monasteries tour. the tour guide named Michael was very informative as he explained every detail of history of each place and some areas that we were passing through. Can’t complain about this tour and i would really really recommend this to everyone. it’s really worth it.”

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Prometheus Cave, Okatse Canyon & Martvili Canyon from Kutaisi - Prometheus Cave, an underground world in 1.4 kilometers
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Prometheus Cave, Okatse Canyon & Martvili Canyon from Kutaisi

10.Prometheus Cave, Okatse Canyon & Martvili Canyon from Kutaisi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $25

From Kutaisi, this 8 to 9-hour trip visits the 1.4-kilometer Prometheus Cave, Okatse Canyon’s 780-meter hanging trail, and Martvili Canyon’s river gorge. English-speaking guides such as Zura, Saba, Luka, and George lead the day. Expect walking, extra entrance fees, and optional boat rides.

“Very poor experience, we went as a group of 4 young girls and were harassed the entire time and the tour guide kept touching our arms and backs. We tried to avoid him but he seemingly only talks to us. The tour bus was hot and the stops were mediocre. We asked for a refund because of our guides innapropriate behaviour and we were denied.”

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Batumi & Mtirala N.P. Hiking tour from Kutaisi - Mtirala National Park and the river crossing
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Batumi & Mtirala N.P. Hiking tour from Kutaisi

11.Batumi & Mtirala N.P. Hiking tour from Kutaisi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $62

Leave Kutaisi at 8:00 am for Batumi’s Piazza, Europe Square, Ali & Nino statue, port, and boulevard. Then hike 3 km in Mtirala National Park to waterfalls, with a handmade cable car, cold swimming pools, and a children’s rope attraction. Guides include Saba, Seba, Toko, and Koto.

“It has been a beautiful experience. I had the opportunity to see dolphins with a boat, and exploring the most iconic places of Batumi. Our guide, Toko, Koto (I forgot the name 😅) was very funny and with a super positive mood. Warmly recommended!”

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From Kutaisi: Martvili & Okatse Canyons & Cave Guided Tour - Martvili Canyon: river views and an optional boat ride
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From Kutaisi: Martvili & Okatse Canyons & Cave Guided Tour

12.Martvili & Okatse Canyons & Cave Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $26

Spend about nine hours with Megobari Tours visiting Martvili Canyon, Okatse Canyon, Prometheus Cave, a churchkhela workshop, and an abandoned Tskaltubo sanatorium. Guides such as Sandra and Eva lead the day in English, with air-conditioned transport, WiFi, and optional boat and jeep rides.

“Guide was very nice and friendly, but not easy to spot at the meeting point. Bus was uncomfortable, dirty inside and no water provided. Tskaltubo sanatorium would have deserved a bit more time.”

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2 DAYS IN SVANETI from Kutaisi - Margiani’s House Museum and the old Svan tower
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2 DAYS IN SVANETI from Kutaisi

13.2 DAYS IN SVANETI from Kutaisi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $146

Travel from Kutaisi into Svaneti with an English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport, a Chalaadi Glacier hike, Mestia’s Margiani House Museum, and three hours to explore Ushguli. Expect long mountain drives, rocky walking, extra entrance fees, and a small group of up to 20 people.

“Long drive from Kutaisi to Mestia but well worth it for the magnificent Caucasian vistas and the nocturnal view of the lit towers. Ushguli was lovely and unique.”

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From Kutaisi: Canyons and Caves Tour with Transfer to Tbilisi - The road out of Kutaisi
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From Kutaisi: Canyons and Caves Tour with Transfer to Tbilisi

14.Canyons and Caves Tour with Transfer to Tbilisi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $39

Travel from Kutaisi to Martvili Canyon and Prometheus Cave, with time for a mossy canyon walk, a short boat ride, glowing cave formations, lunch, and an optional transfer to Tbilisi. Guides such as Tango and Nikka are praised for their humor, care, and photography help.

“So, good things first: Tango, our guide, was amazing. It takes a special kind of person to do this kind of work and to do it well. He was patient, flexible, attentive, and communicative. At every turn, his welcoming, bright spirit and fabulous sense of humor illuminated an otherwise extremely long and exhausting day. He did his absolute best with what he had to work with and for that we were all extremely grateful. This tour company is so, so lucky to have him. Now, for the helpful information which is NOT in the tour description: The canyon boating is, hilariously, only 15 minutes of a 15 hour day. (As…”

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KUTAISI-MESTIA Shared Transfer - Enguri Dam: the clearest sightseeing highlight
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KUTAISI-MESTIA Shared Transfer

15.MESTIA Shared Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $36

Travel from Kutaisi to Mestia in an air-conditioned car, minivan, minibus, or bus, with stops at Enguri Dam, waterfalls, and breakfast. The route takes about six hours. Some departures include an English-speaking guide, while others may use Russian-speaking drivers.

“Super comfortable transfer, everything went very smoothly. Our guide was very helpful and caring. Btw I recommend sitting on the right side of the bus (opposite to driver), because views are better”

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