Destination
Okatse Canyon
A glass walkway pinned to the cliff above the Okatse gorge, an hour from Kutaisi.
How to get to Okatse Canyon
By car, Okatse Canyon is about 4 h 45 min from Tbilisi (278 km). The closest airport is Kutaisi International Airport, about 1 h 15 min away by car (50 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 45 min
278 km
From the nearest airport
1 h 15 min
Kutaisi International Airport · 50 km
Which car to take
- Sedan · comfort
- Minivan
- Minibus
- SUV
- Sedan · premium
Paved, but long and steep. Choose a car that is still comfortable after four hours.
Best time to go
- Spring
- Summer
- Autumn
How long to stay
1 day
Not counting the drive there and back.
Main sights
- Kinchkha waterfall
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
- Imeretian khachapuri
- Chicken in sour-grape and blackberry sauce
- Pkhali
The wine: Tsolikouri, Tsitska and Otskhanuri Sapere — lighter, and served chilled.
The cooking of Imereti. Ask your driver where people actually eat.
Transfers to Okatse Canyon
Questions about Okatse Canyon
- How far is Okatse Canyon from Tbilisi?
- About 4 h 45 min by car, 278 km.
- Which airport is closest to Okatse Canyon?
- Kutaisi International Airport, about 1 h 15 min away by car (50 km).
- When is the best time to visit Okatse Canyon?
- Spring, summer, and autumn.
- How many days do I need in Okatse Canyon?
- 1 day. Not counting the drive there and back.
