🕳 16 Georgian Caves Worth Visiting: Secrets, Legends, and Underground Beauty

📍Caves are some of the most breathtaking natural wonders of Georgia. They hide thousands of years of history, ancient myths and incredible landscapes.

📍There are dozens of caves in the country, but it is important for tourists to know: not all of them are easily accessible, not all have safe paths and not all of them will be enjoyable if you are not prepared.

📍We have collected 16 caves that are: convenient to visit, safe for beginners, really impressive in scale and atmosphere

📌 Main selection criteria:

• 💬 Reviews — real impressions of tourists and bloggers
• ✨ Atmosphere — beauty, depth, unique shapes
• 📍 Accessibility — can be reached without special equipment
• 🧭 Route organization — signs, lighting, guides
• 📸 Photogenicity — interesting shots without effort
• 🔄 Safety — support, trails, equipment

🌌 What you need to know about the caves of Georgia

🧭 Most of the famous caves in Georgia are accessible even without special training. If you are a tourist without experience in speleology - no problem. The country has many equipped routes with lighting, paths and safe zones.

📍Such caves are located in the regions: Imereti, Samegrelo, Adjara, Mtskheta-Mtianeti.

✅ They are ideal for families with children, older tourists and beginners in underground travel.

💬 Before the trip, be sure to check: Is there an entrance ticket and a guided tour, How long is the route, What safety rules apply on site

🪨 What can you see inside? Stalactites and stalagmites, Underground rivers and lakes, Bat colonies, Traces of ancient settlements and archaeological finds. But the most important thing is the feeling of grandeur, silence and solitude, which cannot be conveyed by any photo.

💡 Lifehack from Madloba: The cave is cool all year round - take a warm jacket and non-slip shoes, even if it's +30°C outside.

📢 Tips: How to Choose a Route to the Caves of Georgia and Not Be Disappointed

• ✅ If you are planning your first trip, choose proven caves
• ☝️ Find out the schedule and weather conditions. Some caves may close during the rainy season or be inaccessible during periods of extreme dampness. Check in advance to avoid getting into an unpleasant situation.
• 👟 Choose the right footwear. Caves are not a tourist promenade. It can be wet, slippery and cool inside, especially on rocky areas. Non-slip sneakers or trekking boots are your best choice.
• 🧥 The temperature in the caves is around +10...+14°C all year round. It is cool inside even in summer. Take a light jacket, hoodie or sweatshirt with you, especially if you plan to spend more than 30 minutes in the cave.
• 📱 Download the map in advance and prepare offline navigation. Cellular communication may not work inside the cave or even on the approaches to it. This is especially relevant for locations in remote areas of Imereti and Samegrelo.

🗺 How to plan a route

• 📆 For 1 day — visit one cave and add a nearby natural landmark to the route.
• 🚘 With a car — it’s easier to get to remote caves, such as Nutsubidze or Tskarostavi.
• 🛏 With an overnight stay — look for accommodation in Kutaisi, Zugdidi, Martvili or nearby villages.
• 📸 Combine the trip with canyons, waterfalls or karst formations — you’ll get a real weekend tour.
• 📍Check the opening hours of the caves, especially if they are in a protected area.

🎒 What to take with you

• 👟 Comfortable shoes — with non-slip soles
• 🧥 Warm sweater or jacket — the caves are cool even in summer
• 🔦 Flashlight or headlamp — useful in less lit areas
• 📸 Smartphone or camera — stunning shots inside the caves
• 💧 A bottle of water and a light snack — especially if the route takes more than an hour
• 🧴 Insect spray and wet wipes — in case of wild conditions
• 📲 Offline map and downloaded information — in case there is no internet

🔚 What's the bottom line?

🕳 The caves of Georgia are impressions that remain in your memory for a long time. Each of them is unique: in shape, scale, legend.

📣 Have you been to one of these caves? Share your impression or suggest your own - perhaps it will be included in the next rating!