Georgia · BATUMI TOURS
Batumi is a Black Sea city with a botanical garden at one end and the mountains at its back. The 15 below cover the boulevard, the waterfalls and the wine villages inland, with prices and how much of each day is driving.
Leave Batumi at 10:30 for Makhuntseti and Mirveti waterfalls, a medieval stone bridge, a village walk, and a scenic drive through the Makhachela gorge. An English-speaking guide such as Saba, Elenor, or Maka leads the day. Lunch and folklore entertainment are available at Zeda Chkhutuneti, but meals cost extra.
“Saba was an excellent guide. Very professional and knowledge. I can recommend this tour any day. Must do if you're in batumi.”
Spend 8 to 9 hours with a private driver from Batumi visiting Martvili Canyon, Okatse Canyon, and Prometheus Cave. Expect limestone cliffs, waterfalls, a hanging trail, and an ancient karst cave. Drivers such as Shota and Johnny have been praised for friendly help, local advice, and flexible plans when rain or flooding changes the route.
“One of the best (if not the best) tours l've ever been on. Even if you're visiting for 2 days - you must go on this tour. First, and in my opinion, the most important special thing about this trip was our driver. Incredibly friendly, honest and the most outgoing guide l've ever met. He not only took us to the best places, but also did extra work and showed us some hidden jewels of Georgia. He gave us advice on what to look for in shops, wineries, restaurants, etc. and how to know if you're being tricked, told us about the reality of living in Georgia and told us…”
Leave Batumi for Kibura, Mirveti, and 53-meter Makhuntseti waterfalls, then share homemade wine, Georgian food, and folklore at Shervashidze Wine Cellar. English-speaking guides such as Giorgi and Malkhaz lead the trip, with pickup from your chosen Batumi location. The wine meal costs an extra 40 lari per person.
“Malkhaz was a wonderful tour guide. He shared the stories of his culture with passion and love. And we have had great wine, food, dances that encompasses Georgian traditions. Beautiful nature and waterfalls. Kind people. ❤️”
Leave Batumi at 9:00 a.m. for a long nature day with Budget Georgia. You’ll visit Martvili Canyon by boat and walk through Prometheus Cave, with an English-speaking guide and air-conditioned transport. Guides named Saba, Omo, and Amigo have earned praise, but expect a full 12 hours, long road time, and extra entrance fees.
“The tour was 90% on a bus. Folks based in Kutaisi may have had a better time of it. The guide was literally just speaking rehearsed lines in Prometheus cave, lovely as he was. It took us 2.5 hours to get to Kutaisi from Batumi, pick up was perfect, car was clean and driver waRead more”
Travel from Batumi with a private driver to Sarpi, Acharistskali, Mirveti, and Makhuntseti waterfalls, then visit the Adjarian Wine House. The day runs 6 to 8 hours and includes hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, WiFi, and flexible stops. Guide Joni is known for adjusting the pace, but confirm English-language support before departure.
“Offers a "choose your own adventure" with a basic framework and the possibility for add-ons at different places. Not physically strenuous, so pretty much anyone can partake. Good coordination in advance so there was no ambiguity or confusion.”
Travel from Batumi into western Georgia for Martvili Canyon’s waterfalls and optional boat ride, Prometheus Cave’s stone formations and underground river, and a soak at Nokalakevi Hot Springs. English-speaking guides may include Nini, Mari, Natia, or Giorgi. Expect a long day, extra entrance fees, and up to 20 people.
“The trip with Giorgi was sweet and memorable. We requested for a trip to the canyon and cave but along with it we were rewarded with a beautiful surprise which was like a dream come true. He took us to a waterfall which was a hidden gem and extremely beautiful. He was also flexible enough to accommodate our requests. After the excursion he dropped us off at Tbilisi hotel per our request. He is very reasonable with his quotes (charges). He is a good guide who explained us everything with great patience and made sure we understood the same. Overall we had an amazing travel experience with Giorgi and would…”
Leave Batumi for Mtirala National Park with guide George or Beka in a small group of up to 12. Walk rainforest trails to a waterfall and lake, cross an extreme footbridge, ride an unusual cable car, and finish with homemade Georgian food, local produce, and wine. Ziplining costs extra.
“Great experience, very enjoyable trip. The tour guide George is very friendly and good English speaking. He has stayed with us through the whole trip. He has more than 10 years of experience as a tour guide. The national park has a nice trail and you will see the waterfalls at the end of the trail. Overall it is a good trip for families with kids.”
Meet at 7 pm at St. Nicholas Church for a two-hour English walking tour through Batumi’s old center and waterfront. Your guide, including Marko on some departures, covers churches, squares, fountains, the Alphabet Tower, and Ali and Nino, with welcome drinks included. Expect an easy city overview rather than paid interior visits.
“Very nice experience! The guide was positive and helpful, sharing both historical and fun stories about the town and the people. Highly recommend!”
Meet George at 10:00 am on Batumi’s Europe Square, then drive about 20 minutes into the Ajara mountains for a canyoning route through Sopho Canyon. Expect a short approach walk, waterfall descents with ropes, safety instruction, equipment, snacks, and a small group of up to eight people before returning to Batumi.
“The hiking trip to the top of the waterfall is difficult, but you may forget this part once you start going down with the ropes. The guide George is fluent in English & was helpful in all the trip parts. He is a true professional who will show you how to use your equipment correctly & secure your safety for the whole trip long. The trip is exceptional allows you to see the powder of nature & beauty.”
Travel from Batumi to three of western Georgia’s best natural sights: Martvili Canyon, Okatse Canyon, and Prometheus Cave. Your English-speaking driver picks you up anywhere in Batumi, including hotels and the airport. Expect a long day, scenic roads, walking, admission fees paid separately, and no full-time guide.
“Unfortunately we couldn't get the canyon experience as the water level was quite high due to rains which we were not informed/aware of till we got there. Took a jeep trip to see some spots at one of the canyon sites, but wasn't worth it. Jeep rates are non standard and requires haggling, overall experience isn't great and so we skipped the second canyon. The caves were ok. Better to check the weather in advance as without the boat experience in canyons, it's just a to and fro drive for not much. Route was scenic and we had a good driver, but would be helpful to have a full time…”
You’ll leave your Batumi hotel with a private guide and driver, reaching Mtirala National Park in about 40 minutes. The easy 6-kilometer Chestnut Trail leads to a lake and waterfall, with time for a swim at a safe spot. Guide Beka and driver Mamuka have provided this route, which includes transport, poles, drinks, and the cable car.
“If you enjoy a good workout in beautiful nature, try this tour with this company. Everything was easy to organize and I was well taken care of the day of the tour. In fact, I would have to say this was one of the best tour guides I have had in my seven month stay in Georgia. I recommend good shoes because at times you are walking up hill or down hill the trail gets a little slippery.”
Leave Batumi at 10 a.m. for a private hike in Machakhela National Park. After the visitor center, you follow the 8-kilometer Mtavarangelozi trail with a local guide, bottled water, snacks, and private air-conditioned transport. If George leads your outing, expect useful trail guidance, homemade snacks, and coffee at the top.
“George was a great guide! He explained what the day would include, and provided us with valuable information during the hike. The view at the top was amazing and the homemade snacks and coffee made the day even better. Thanks George 😀”
Start at 10:30 in central Batumi with an English-speaking guide such as Maka, Eleonora, or Katy. See Europe Square, Medea, Piazza, St. Nicholas Church, the port, Ali and Nino, Alphabet Tower, the boulevard, fountains, Neptune, and the Drama Theatre. A short boat ride is optional for 30 GEL.
“A short but interesting introduction to this booming town. Our guide Savar was very nice and approachable. He was very patient with us, as some in the group strayed away a bit to take pictures and ask prices for the activities to be done later on.”
Travel from Trabzon through Rize and the Sarp border to Batumi, where Hakan or another English and Turkish-speaking guide leads you past the Ali and Nino Statue, Piazza, St. Nicholas Church, Europe Square, Poseidon Statue, and Batumi Boulevard. You also get free time for lunch, shopping, and optional boat or cable-car rides.
“Wonderful tour with Hakan. We learned so much about Georgia from him. Worth the trip. A must do tour.”
Travel into Georgia’s Greater Caucasus with guide George or another small-group leader, hiking to Chalaadi and Shkhara glaciers, Ushba waterfalls, and ancient Ushguli. The four-day tour includes transport, three guesthouse nights, breakfasts, dinners, and pickup in Batumi or Kutaisi. Expect easy to moderate walks, long drives, and weather-sensitive mountain conditions.
“George is both a pro and a fun guy to be around. We checked about doing the hikes by ourselves, but having George around definately enriched our experience with his knowledge and selecting for us the best routes to go to the hikes and back. The hikes themselves were challenging enough while not being too difficult. The main problem we ran into was rain something I was not prepared enough for.”
Pick a ridge, a cellar or a gorge.
