Martvili and Okatse — Canyons, Waterfalls, and Dadiani Heritage
Batumi / Senaki / Kutaisi | 1 Day | Private Tour | 10–14 Hours
This tour combines two of Western Georgia’s most spectacular natural destinations — Martvili and Okatse. In one day, you will experience canyons, waterfalls, lush valleys, historical sites, and the legacy of the Dadiani dynasty.
Why Choose This Tour
- Private format — exclusive to your group
- Flexible itinerary — we adjust the pace to suit you
- Extra locations if time permits — Balda Canyon, Tsachkhuru Monastery, and hidden waterfalls
- Three starting cities — Batumi, Senaki, or Kutaisi
- Comfortable, air-conditioned transport with an experienced driver
Main Route Batumi / Senaki / Kutaisi → Martvili-Chqondidi Monastery → Martvili Canyon → Salkhino → Optional Martvili locations → Okatse Canyon → Kinchkha Waterfall → Return
Pricing
- From Senaki — starting at 300 ₾ / person
- From Kutaisi — starting at 320 ₾ / person
- From Batumi — starting at 390 ₾ / person
Final price depends on the number of guests and booking details: the larger the group, the lower the price per person.
Important Information This is a flexible tour — visiting every optional location in a single day is not always possible. The final program depends on your pickup city, interests, weather, site opening hours, and road conditions. Our goal is not to rush through locations, but to ensure you discover the nature of Martvili and Okatse comfortably.
Book Today — send us your preferred date, starting city, and number of guests for a personalized offer.
🌿 One day — unforgettable nature in Western Georgia.
📋 Tour details
- Duration
- 1 day
- Region
- Western Georgia • Samegrelo • Imereti
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Start time
- Early morning (Batumi 06:00–07:00, Senaki/Kutaisi 08:00–09:00)
- Pickup
- Batumi / Senaki / Kutaisi — Hotel or agreed address
- Deposit
- 10% deposit to confirm booking; remaining balance on the day of the tour.
- Cancellation policy
- Cancel 7+ days early for full refund. 3–7 days early for 50% refund. Less than 3 days before start — no refund. Full refund or date change offered if cancelled by operator or due to severe weather.
What's included & what's not
- Private comfortable transportation
- Professional driver service
- Pickup from your hotel or agreed address
- Full day itinerary planning
- Transportation to all scheduled locations
- Route coordination
- Assistance with necessary reservations
- Flexible program with extra locations if time permits
- Return to starting city or agreed address
- Entrance fees for Martvili and Okatse Canyons
- Boat trip fees
- Meals
- Professional licensed guide service (unless requested separately)
- Other paid activities
- Personal expenses
These extras are paid separately — good to budget for in advance.
Itinerary
- 1Departure — Batumi / Senaki / Kutaisi. Pickup from your hotel or agreed address. Early morning departure is recommended from Batumi (full day ≈13–14 hours); Senaki and Kutaisi are the most convenient starting points and allow more time for extra locations.
- 2Martvili-Chqondidi Monastery — The first stop of the day. A historic hilltop monastery offering views over Martvili and the surrounding valleys.
- 3Martvili Canyon — One of the tour highlights: hiking trails, waterfalls, bridges, viewpoints, turquoise water and — weather permitting — a boat trip through the canyon.
- 4Salkhino — A complex associated with the historic summer residence of the Dadiani dynasty; a beautiful natural setting providing a historical contrast after the canyons.
- 5Optional Martvili Locations (Time Permitting) — Balda Canyon, Balda village, Tsachkhuru Monastery, various waterfalls, natural pools, and panoramic spots.
- 6Okatse Canyon — A hanging trail built over the gorge, featuring panoramic viewpoints, forest-covered cliffs, and breathtaking scenery.
- 7Kinchkha Waterfall — If time allows, the day concludes at this waterfall near Okatse before returning to the starting city.
📍 Places we visit
Specific landmarks and sights you'll see on this tour
- Martvili-Chqondidi Monastery
- Martvili Canyon
- Salkhino - Dadiani Summer Residence
- Balda Canyon
- Tsachkhuru Monastery
- Okatse Canyon
- Kinchkha Waterfall
ℹ️ Good to know
Please read — this keeps the tour running smoothly for everyone
- Duration: Approximately 10–14 hours (depending on starting city)
- Format: Private, flexible tour
- Season: Best in spring and summer when nature is at its greenest
- Wear comfortable shoes — there is significant walking in the canyons
- Martvili boat trips depend on weather and water levels
- Route may change based on weather, opening hours, and road conditions
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