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Okatse Canyon
How to get to Okatse Canyon. Okatse Canyon from Kutaisi.
The easiest way to get to Okatse Canyon is to have a public bus from Kutaisi. It dispatches from Kutaisi central bus station located on Chavchavadze avenue at the side of McDonald’s( Not to be confused with McDonald’s at the central square of Kutaisi). At Bus station you may get on on Martvili Minibus, which leaves the Station every hour, starting from 08:00. Martvili minibus stops at the town of Khoni. At Khoni you may get on minibus to Okatse Canyon. Afternoon from the Bust Station there dispatches minibus to Okatse Canyon directly.
Okatse Canyon what to do
The main highlight of Okatse are the Hanged bridges looking over the gorge. So activities include; hiking through the forest, Canyon and walking the Bridges hanging over the cliff.
Hanged bridges of Okatse Canyon are located 2.5 km away from the Visitors center. There are 2 options to reach the bridges; The first – by walking. It takes about 40 minutes to reach the bridges. Walking the Bridge itself takes about 1 hour, plus 1 hour for the way back. You may need about 2.5 hours, in total, for the sightseeing. The second option – if you don’t feel like walking, you may take a taxi, offered by local drivers. They are parked at the front side of the visitor center. For about 50 gel, the driver will take you to the bridges, wait for you there and take you back. You save about 1 – 1.5 hours with this option. It is also possible to walk your way to the bridges (mainly walking downwards) and take the taxi on the way back for almost half the initial price.
Okatse Canyon vs Martvili Canyon
Okatse and Martvili Canyons are different kind of Experience.
Okatse could be unforgettable adventure for those loving to hike. Landscapes are extremely mountainous and full of amazing views. Though it takes about 2.5-3 hours of hiking , sometimes under the burning sun, make the trip somehow difficult. On the other hand there are plenty of spaces for a picnic and camping. The waterfall and swimming places are nearby as well. Okatse is not available in rain.
Martvili Canyon is much compact and takes about 1 hour for sightseeing. It has 3 kind activities: walking along waterfalls, boat ride and a zip-line. Though it is located on a lowland and surrounded by villages and valleys. Martvili is available in all weather circumstances.
To summarize, if you have a plenty of time and enjoy hiking, Okatse could be definitely your choice. For those, who prefer exploring with lesser efforts, having comfortable photography, than Martvili won’t disappoint you.
Okatse Canyon entrance fee. Okatse Canyon Tickets.
Okatse Canyon Entrance fee is gel 20 for adult. For visitors under 18 – gel 5. Kids under 120 cm are not allowed.
Okatse Canyon in Winter
Okatse Canyon is closed at the time of a snow, rain and fog. So, it’s better to check the weather before planing a trip. If weather conditions are normal, Okatse is open for visitors. Warm coats and boots are recommended, as trails are wet and sometimes muddy. Despite the Nature not being green, snowy mountains and canyons look impressive.
Okatse Canyon opening hours
Okatse Canyon is open from 10:00 till 18:00 in Summer and till 17:00 in winter.
Okatse Canyon swimming
There are no swimming places at Okatse touristic area. You may find it at Okatse and Lomina waterfall, located 15 minutes drive (up the hill)from Okatse Canyon.
Okatse Canyon visitor center
Okatse Canyon visitor center is located on the road to village Gordi. You may buy tickets at the visitor center or at the entrance to the bridges – located 2.5 km from visitor center. Although, It’s important to note, that the area is mountainous and ticket machine at the entrance to the bridges is not always available (issues with the internet). So, we recommend buying tickets at the visitor center.
Okatse Canyon Jeep Taxi
In the front yard of Okatse visitor center, there is a parking. Here you can find jeep, off road taxes bringing people from visitor center to hanged bridges of Okatse. Price gel 50-60 per car. Local driver will transport you do the bridges, wait for you there and take you back. Waiting time about 1 – 1.5 hour. Another option is to walk to the bridges and after finishing sightseeing, take a car on the way back. In this case you pay half the price.
Okatse Canyon Weather
The best period to visit Okatse Canyon is from April till October. Mountains and Gorges are completely green, weather warm and sunny. Must be remembered, that at the end of July and during August, temperature may rich 40 degrees and more.So, walking under the open sun must be avoided (Hanged bridges are under the open sun). Bottle of water and head cover strongly recommended. Other months are colder and landscapes less green. Chances of a rain or a snow much higher, resulting in closed infrastructure.
Martvili Canyon
how to get to Martvili canyon from Kutaisi
The easiest way to get to Martvili Canyon is to have a public bus from Kutaisi. It dispatches from Kutaisi central bus station located on Chavchavadze avenue at the side of McDonald’s( Not to be confused with McDonald’s at the central square of Kutaisi). Martvili Minibus leaves the Station every hour, starting from 08:00. Bus stops at Martvili City station. Martvili Canyon is abpout 15 minutes drive from Martvili City. From here you may have another minibus to Martvili Canyon or take a taxi.
how to get to Martvili canyon from Tbilisi
To reach Martvili Canyon from Tbilisi at first you my need to reach Kutais. In Tbilisi there are several Bus Stations located in different parts of the city. Most conviniant one to head to Western Georgia is the Station Okriba, located in Didube, at the Metro Station Didube. From here regularly goes minibuses or Marshutkas to Kutaisi Central Bus Station. Costs about gel 20 and needs about 3.5 hour to Reach the Station in Kutaisi. It is located on Chavchavadze Ave, at the side of McDonald”s.
From Kutasi Central Bus Station Martvili Minibus leaves every hour, starting from 08:00. Bus stops at Martvili City station. Martvili Canyon is abpout 15 minutes drive from Martvili City. From here you may have another minibus to Martvili Canyon or take a taxi.
Where is Martvili Canyon
Martvili Canyon is located in Western Gerorgia, 50 km to the west from Kutaisi.
Martvili Canyon to Okatse Canyon
To reach Okatse Canyon at first you may need to reach Martvili City by minibus or marshutka. From Martvili City have a marshutka or minibus to town of Khoni bus Station. From Khoni bus station have a Marshutka to Okatse Canyon.
Martvili Canyon to Tbilisi
From Martvili city by marshutka or minibus you may reach Kutaisi Central Bus station. From here regularly goes minibuses to Tbilisi.
Martvili Canyon activities
There are 3 kind of tickets at Martvili Canyon: 1. Main ticket for walking along the waterfalls down the river. costs 20 gel. 40-50 minutes to walk; 2. Optional ticket for Boating up the river. costs – 20 gel. it takes about 20 minutes. There are 6 people on the boat and an instructor. You may need to paddle while boating. Though, the river is very peaceful and you don’t need special skills or experience to have a boat ride. Optional ticket for zipline. costs 70 gel. At the time of rain boats are not available.
Martvili Canyon Boat ride. Martvili Canyon Boat price
At Martvily canyon, apart from main entrance ticket, you may buy optional ticket for a boat ride. It costs – 20 gel and takes about 20 minutes. There are 6 people on the boat and an instructor. You may need to paddle while boating. Though, the river is very peaceful and you don’t need special skills or experience to have a boat ride. At the time of rain boats are not available.
Martvili Canyon Boat trip
At Martvily canyon, apart from main entrance ticket, you may buy optional ticket for a boat trip. It costs – 20 gel and takes about 20 minutes. Boats are light, solid and always accompanied by local instructors. Boat trips are arranged when the river is absolutely peaceful an quiet. Everybody is required to wear safety jackets, though the river is very low. There are 6 people on the boat and a bit of paddling needed. At the time of rain boats are not available.
Martvili Canyon entrance fee
Martvili canyon entrance fee is gel for 20 adults and gel 5 for people under 18.Optional ticket for a boat ride costs gel 15 and gel 70 for a zipline.
Martvili Canyon in Winter
Martvili Canyon is available in all seasons. Though colors and water level always different. In summer river is peaceful emerald green. In winter river level rises significantly, waterfalls are much stronger, intensive and muddy.
Martvili Canyon Night
From the year of 2022 Martvili Canyon is open for visitors during night hours as well. In Summer till midnight, in WInter till 22.00. The whole site is lighten in different colors giving the Canyon amazing and mystical views.
Martvili Canyon in Winter
Martvili Canyon is available in all seasons. Though colors and water level always different. In summer river is peaceful emerald green. In winter river level rises significantly, waterfalls are much stronger, intensive and muddy.
Martvili Canyon Night
From the year of 2022 Martvili Canyon is open for visitors during night hours as well. In Summer till midnight, in WInter till 22.00. The whole site is lighten in different colors giving the Canyon amazing and mystical views.
Martvili Canyon Weather
Martvili Canyon is available in all seasons. Though colors and water level always different. In summer river is peaceful emerald green. In winter river level rises significantly, waterfalls are much stronger, intensive and muddy. Canyon is located in the lowland of Kolkhety valley and the temperature very close to tropical: Winter 10-15 degrees. Spring 15-20 degrees. Summer 25-35 degrees, Autumn 20-30 degrees. Humidity high and rains quite a lot in Autumn and Winter.
Martvili Canyon price. Martvili Canyon tickets
Main ticket price gel 20, gel 15 for a boat ride or rafting and gel 70 for a zipline.
Martvili Canyon Georgia
Martvili Canyon is located 50 km. to the west from Kutaisi and 290 km to the West from Tbilisi. It has different kind of activities: Walking along the waterfalls; Boat ride through the Canyon; Zipline.
Martvili Canyon Weather
Martvili Canyon is available in all seasons. Though colors and water level always different. In summer river is peaceful emerald green. In winter river level rises significantly, waterfalls are much stronger, intensive and muddy. Canyon is located in the lowland of Kolkhety valley and the temperature very close to tropical: Winter 10-15 degrees. Spring 15-20 degrees. Summer 25-35 degrees, Autumn 20-30 degrees. Humidity high and rains quite a lot in Autumn and Winter.
Martvili Canyon price. Martvili Canyon tickets
Main ticket price gel 20, gel 15 for a boat ride or rafting and gel 70 for a zipline.
Martvili Canyon Georgia
Martvili Canyon is located 50 km. to the west from Kutaisi and 290 km to the West from Tbilisi. It has different kind of activities: Walking along the waterfalls; Boat ride through the Canyon; Zipline.
Martvili Canyon Weather
Martvili Canyon is available in all seasons. Though colors and water level always different. In summer river is peaceful emerald green. In winter river level rises significantly, waterfalls are much stronger, intensive and muddy. Canyon is located in the lowland of Kolkhety valley and the temperature very close to tropical: Winter 10-15 degrees. Spring 15-20 degrees. Summer 25-35 degrees, Autumn 20-30 degrees. Humidity high and rains quite a lot in Autumn and Winter.
Martvili Canyon price. Martvili Canyon tickets
Main ticket price gel 20, gel 15 for a boat ride or rafting and gel 70 for a zipline.
Martvili Canyon Georgia
Martvili Canyon is located 50 km. to the west from Kutaisi and 290 km to the West from Tbilisi. It has different kind of activities: Walking along the waterfalls; Boat ride through the Canyon; Zipline.
Martvili Canyon Tour
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Martvili Canyon Tour
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Prometheus Cave
How to Get to Prometheus Cave from Kutaisi
The are regular minibuses or Marshutkas from Kutaisi to Tskaltubo city . Bus stop is located at the red bridge from the Restaurant Magnolia side. They dispatch from 09:00 and costs 3 gel. After a 20 minute drive, minibus reaches Tskaltubo Bus Station. From Tskaltubo station another minibus takes you directly to Prometheus cave in 10 minutes.
Prometheus Cave Boat Tour
Prometheus Cave has its own guided tours. The interval of departure varies from season to season, specifically In high season (April-October) every 15-20 minutes, In a low season 40-50 minutes. So, you may need to plan accordingly. 2 kind of tickets are available. Main ticket for a walking tour – takes 1 hour, and optional ticket for a boat ride – takes 15 minutes.
Must be remembered, that boats are not available after rain as the water level rises. The start of every tour is announced via loudspeakers (starting time is mentioned on your ticket). The guide waits for visitors in the pavilion, where brief information about the cave is presented.
Prometheus Cave entrance fee. Prometheus Cave natural Monument tickets.
Prometheus cave main ticket costs gel 25. Optional ticket for a boat ride gel 20. Main tickets for people under 18 costs gel 5.50.
Prometheus Cave from Tbilisi
To reach Prometheus cave from Tbilisi at first you my need to reach Kutaisi. In Tbilisi there are several Bus Stations located in different parts of the city. Most conviniant one to head to Western Georgia is the Station Okriba, located in Didube, at the Metro Station Didube. From here there are regular minibuses or Marshutkas to Kutaisi Central Bus Station. Costs about gel 20 and needs about 3.5 hour to Reach the Station in Kutaisi. It is located on Chavchavadze Ave, at the side of McDonald”s.
From Kutasi Central Bus Station there goes Marshutka to Tskaltubo City. From Tskaltubo bus station another Marshutka takes you to Prometheus Cave.
Prometheus Cave Natural Monument
Prometheus Cave is located in Western Georgia near city of Kutaisi. It’s available for visitors all year around. Average temperature during the year 14-15 degrees. There are 22 halls in the cave, 6 available for visitors. walking route length – 1,420 meters.
Prometheus Cave in Winter. Prometheus cave Temperature
There are stable temperature in Cave all year around 14-15 degrees. It’s available in any weather conditions. There are to kid of activities: Walking in the cave and boat ride on underground lake. Boats are not available at the time of rain due to rising water level.
Prometheus Cave in Winter. Prometheus cave Temperature
There are stable temperature in Cave all year around 14-15 degrees. It’s available in any weather conditions. There are to kid of activities: Walking in the cave and boat ride on underground lake. Boats are not available at the time of rain due to rising water level.
Prometheus Cave Natural Monument Kumistavi Georgia
Prometheus cave was discovered in Kumistavi village near City of Tskaltubo. Easiest way to reach Prometheus cave is to take a minibus or Marshutka from Kutaisi Central Bus Station. It opens at 10:00. Entrance fee gel 25. Prometheus Cave has its own guided tours. The interval of departure varies from season to season, specifically In high season (April-October) every 15-20 minutes, In a low season 40-50 minutes. So, you may need to plan accordingly. 2 kind of tickets are available. Main ticket for a walking tour – takes 1 hour, and optional ticket for a boat ride – takes 15 minutes.
Must be remembered, that boats are not available after rain as the water level rises. The start of every tour is announced via loudspeakers (starting time is mentioned on your ticket). The guide waits for visitors in the pavilion, where brief information about the cave is presented.
Prometheus Cave opening hours
Prometheus cave opens it’s doors to visitors at 10:00 and closes at 18:00
Prometheus Cave Tour
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