What are the highlights of Imereti?

The Martvili and Okatse canyons for canyoning , the Prometheus and Sataplia caves, and Rioni river rafting — all close to Kutaisi.

When is the best time to visit?

May to October; high summer suits canyoning and rafting, while the caves are a comfortable option year-round.

Is it suitable for beginners?

Yes — guided beginner canyoning and cave tours are accessible to most, with equipment and instruction provided.

Kutaisi has an international airport and central road links, making Imereti one of the most convenient adventure bases in Georgia.

Things to do in Imereti

Central Imereti, around the ancient royal capital of Kutaisi, is Georgia's canyon-and-cave country — a karst landscape sliced by dramatic gorges and honeycombed with some of the largest show caves in the Caucasus. It is the natural base for adrenaline in the green west, and steeped in history, from Bagrati Cathedral to the Katskhi pillar hermitage.

Gorges, caves and rivers

Descend the Okatse and Martvili gorges by canyoning, explore the vast Prometheus and Sataplia caves, and run the Rioni on a rafting trip — all within reach of Kutaisi in western Georgia. Guided and beginner-friendly; open the Book here tab to see what is on.