About this experience
You will walk through a magical mossy forest with ferns and lianas, cross a suspension bridge over a precipice, find traces of dinosaurs, and take a boat ride through a canyon. You will also explore one of the most famous monasteries in Georgia and learn about local life, cuisine, history, and mentality!
What to expect
Martvili Monastery
You will visit the city of Martvili and explore the ancient monastery - the burial place of the Dadiani princes. I will tell you the most interesting facts about this sacred place: from which Megrelian word the monastery's name comes, when and by whom it was founded, what was here before, and how the temple is connected to St. Andrew.
Moss-covered forest and boat ride
The surroundings of Martvili are famous for their incredible natural beauty - you will see a picturesque gorge, waterfalls, dinosaur tracks, and mountain streams of the purest emerald color. Optionally, take a boat ride through the picturesque canyon and be even more impressed by the fairy-tale landscape. You will also walk through a magical forest with whimsical trees covered in moss, encounter ferns with hanging lianas, and see a 900-year-old ash tree.
Balda, Okace canyons
A short drive from Martvili is the Balda Canyon, which will delight you with pristine landscapes, an ancient temple, and towering mountain waterfalls. Next, we will head towards the Okace Canyon, arranged by the Dadiani princes in the 18th century as a summer residence. You will walk over the abyss on a suspension path and feel the grandeur of the local nature.
Prometheus Cave
Our next destination is the Prometheus Cave, located northwest of Kutaisi. You will explore picturesque grottoes, float on a boat on a real underground river, and see breathtaking stalactites, stalagmites, waterfalls, and even a whole lake.
Organizational details
- Transportation costs and drinking water are included in the price
- Travel by Dodge Durango car
Additional expenses
- Martvili - 20 lari/adults, 5.5 lari/children
- Boat ride - 20 lari/person
- Okace - 20 lari/person
- Prometheus Cave - 25 lari/adults, 5.50 lari/children 6-18 years old
- Food, drinks
Anastasia
October 11, 2024
Good day! A great way to explore mountainous Georgia if you are visiting the Black Sea city of Batumi. The journey is long, you need to allocate a whole day, but the views are breathtaking. Special thanks to David, who made the entire trip very comfortable. Thank you!
Larisa
August 26, 2024
I would recommend this tour, but it's better to travel there from nearby towns, for example, from Kutaisi. The road is very exhausting - 3 hours one way on an unclear road with Georgian national driving - you need to have a strong stomach for that. By the time we reached the first attraction, we wer...
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Natalia
August 13, 2024
Wonderful trip! Highly recommend.
