Destination
Martvili Canyon
Emerald water in a limestone canyon — boat rides between mossy cliffs.
How to get to Martvili Canyon
By car, Martvili Canyon is about 4 h 40 min from Tbilisi (277 km). The closest airport is Kutaisi International Airport, about 1 h 15 min away by car (48 km). With a driver it is door to door at a fixed price, with stops on the way if you add them. See drivers & prices
From Tbilisi
4 h 40 min
277 km
Which car to take
- Sedan · economy
- Sedan · comfort
- Minivan
- Minibus
- SUV
- Sedan · premium
Asphalt the whole way — any car on the list is fine.
Best time to go
- Spring
- Summer
- Autumn
How long to stay
1 day
Not counting the drive there and back.
Main sights
- Balda canyon
- The Tobavarchkhili lakes
What people come to see. Ask your driver to stop at any of them.
Worth stopping for
- Surami, for the fortress and the nazuki (sweet bread) stalls
- Kutaisi and Gelati monastery
On the way from Tbilisi. Your driver can add any of them to the trip.
Good for
- Nature
What to eat here
- Elarji
- Gebzhalia
- Megrelian kharcho
- Megrelian khachapuri
- Ajika
The wine: Ojaleshi, from vines that climb trees along the Tskhenistskali river.
The cooking of Samegrelo. Ask your driver where people actually eat.
Transfers to Martvili Canyon
Tours that include it
Questions about Martvili Canyon
- How far is Martvili Canyon from Tbilisi?
- About 4 h 40 min by car, 277 km.
- Which airport is closest to Martvili Canyon?
- Kutaisi International Airport, about 1 h 15 min away by car (48 km).
- When is the best time to visit Martvili Canyon?
- Spring, summer, and autumn.
- How many days do I need in Martvili Canyon?
- 1 day. Not counting the drive there and back.
