A long day east from Batumi to Prometheus Cave and Martvili Canyon, with a boat ride in each and a proper Samegrelo lunch.
- —Private car and licensed guide for the full 11-hour day, door to door from your Batumi hotel
- —Prometheus Cave's illuminated chambers and a short boat ride on its underground river
- —Martvili Canyon's own boat ride on the turquoise Abasha river, plus the canyon walk and Martvili Monastery
- —Lunch in Samegrelo, home to elarji, kubdari and other dishes rarely found on Batumi menus
- —Honest pacing: roughly seven hours of driving is built into this day, stated upfront, not hidden
- —Fixed group pricing with no surprise entrance fees added later
Map: OpenStreetMap · Road route and driving times: OSRM · Times exclude stops.
- ✓ Private transport, sedan or minivan depending on group size
- ✓ English-speaking driver for the full day
- ✓ Licensed guide at Prometheus Cave and Martvili Canyon
- ✓ Boat ride in Prometheus Cave (underground river section)
- ✓ Boat ride at Martvili Canyon
- ✓ Hotel pickup and drop-off in Batumi
- ✓ Bottled water during the drive
- — Lunch (ordered and paid locally, typical mid-range price, checked at booking)
- — Entrance tickets to Prometheus Cave and Martvili Canyon, checked at booking
- — Gratuities
- — Travel insurance
- — Personal expenses
- · Prometheus Cave stays around 14°C year-round, bring a light jacket even in summer
- · Comfortable closed shoes are needed for the canyon walk and cave paths, which can be damp
- · This is a long driving day, roughly seven hours in the car in total, not ideal for travellers who dislike long transfers
- · Both boat rides depend on water levels and can be suspended after heavy rain, checked at booking
- · Cave and canyon opening hours and days vary by season, checked at booking
- · Lunch is simple, home-style Samegrelo cooking, not a formal restaurant setting
How long is the drive from Batumi?
About three hours each way to the Tskaltubo and Martvili area, roughly three and a half hours on the return leg. This is one of the longer day trips we run from Batumi.
Is the Martvili Canyon boat ride included?
Yes, the short boat ride through the canyon is included in the price. It can be suspended after heavy rain or in low water, checked at booking.
Does Prometheus Cave also have a boat section?
Yes, part of the cave visit is by boat on its underground river. This section depends on water levels and is confirmed on the day, checked at booking.
Is 11 hours too long for children or older travellers?
It is a full day with significant driving time. If you would rather cut the driving, our Martvili & Okatse Canyons plus Prometheus Cave day trip from Kutaisi covers the same sites with a shorter transfer.
Prices are per person for two travelling together, in euros; solo travellers and larger groups are quoted on request. Every departure is private and adjusted to you. Hotels, wineries and restaurants on our routes are verified by GTour.
Illuminated stalactite formations inside Prometheus Cave in Georgia. · Photo: Jon Gudorf Photography / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
| Group | Per person | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 traveller | €344 ≈ $384 · 996 GEL | €344 ≈ $384 · 996 GEL |
| 2 travellers | €215 ≈ $240 · 622 GEL | €430 ≈ $480 · 1,245 GEL |
| 3 travellers | €204 ≈ $227 · 590 GEL | €612 ≈ $682 · 1,771 GEL |
| 4–6 travellers | €183 ≈ $204 · 530 GEL | €732 ≈ $816 · 2,119 GEL for four |
Private tour: your own car and driver and English-speaking guide. Conversions at today's National Bank of Georgia rate.
Free cancellation up to 7 days before the tour. Between 7 days and 48 hours: 50 % of the price. Less than 48 hours or no-show: no refund. If a mountain road closes and the tour cannot run, you choose a new date or a full refund.
20 % deposit confirms the booking. Deposit by card or bank transfer when the date is confirmed; the balance in cash or by card at the start of the tour. No hidden fees — fuel, parking, driver and guide are included; entrance tickets, meals and hotels are listed per tour.
Since 1 January 2026 every foreign visitor to Georgia must hold health and accident insurance with cover of at least 30,000 GEL — see our guide to the rule. Our vehicles carry passenger liability insurance; your travel policy covers you.
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