Day Trip to Rainbow Mountains and David Gareja
Overview
It is a tour where lovers of history, politics, nature, and photography meet each other. In just 7 hours, you explore Georgian Sahara, Rainbow Mountains, David Gareji Lavra, and Lake. After all, you return to Tbilisi and finish the tour at 5 pm.
Inclusions
- A professional guide service
- A bottle of water
- Transportation service
- 24 hour online support.
- Entry/Admission - Traveler’s Meeting Point
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Traveler’s Meeting Point, Vladimer Meskhishvili St., 14, Tbilisi 0103 Georgia
Traveler's Meeting Point - is a free space where you can meet new exciting people, play board games, listen to good music or enjoy a glass of wine.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Kapatadze Lake, Georgia
The first place where you will stop is a shop to buy snacks. Since the area doesn't have good restaurants and we do not have a lunch stop, you should get some snacks not to feel too hungry and uncomfortable.
And next, we go to a salty lake, where we have an outstanding possibility to take some nice pictures. The lake is on the way to David Gareji Lavra, and the views are astonishing for taking memorable photos.
In total, for the shop and the lake, we will have 30 minutes.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Udabno, Udabno, Kakheti Region
After the lake, we continue driving through Udabno Village, translated as a desert. The area where we will be traveling is the only semidesert Georgia has, and it's more than amazing to see how diverse Georgian nature is.
Stop At: David Gareji monastery, C9WG+WHP, Udabno, Georgia
We will start walking toward the famous Rainbow Mountains at the end of the driving. The most impressive feature of the landscape is the mineral-rich sedimentary rock, which looks like it’s been painted with brightly colored stripes. It’s possible to hike through the Rainbow Mountains, which astonish visitors with their colors. We will walk through the Rainbow Mountains, take many mesmerizing pictures, and prepare for the David Gareji Lavra historical tour.
David Gareji Monastery Complex is one of the most spiritual places in the country. You will hear the stories of the monastery, do a bit of hiking and see a Georgian soldier at the border of Georgia and Azerbaijan. It’s believed that St. David chose this isolated location because he wanted his Disciples to lead a life of holiness independent from the rest of society.
Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes
Stop At: Traveler’s Meeting Point, Vladimer Meskhishvili St., 14, Tbilisi 0103 Georgia
After David Gareji Lavra, you will return to Tbilisi and finish the tour at 5 pm.
Duration: 30 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Traveler’s Meeting Point, Vladimer Meskhishvili St., 14, Tbilisi 0103 Georgia
Traveler's Meeting Point - is a free space where you can meet new exciting people, play board games, listen to good music or enjoy a glass of wine.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Kapatadze Lake, Georgia
The first place where you will stop is a shop to buy snacks. Since the area doesn't have good restaurants and we do not have a lunch stop, you should get some snacks not to feel too hungry and uncomfortable.
And next, we go to a salty lake, where we have an outstanding possibility to take some nice pictures. The lake is on the way to David Gareji Lavra, and the views are astonishing for taking memorable photos.
In total, for the shop and the lake, we will have 30 minutes.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Udabno, Udabno, Kakheti Region
After the lake, we continue driving through Udabno Village, translated as a desert. The area where we will be traveling is the only semidesert Georgia has, and it's more than amazing to see how diverse Georgian nature is.
Stop At: David Gareji monastery, C9WG+WHP, Udabno, Georgia
We will start walking toward the famous Rainbow Mountains at the end of the driving. The most impressive feature of the landscape is the mineral-rich sedimentary rock, which looks like it’s been painted with brightly colored stripes. It’s possible to hike through the Rainbow Mountains, which astonish visitors with their colors. We will walk through the Rainbow Mountains, take many mesmerizing pictures, and prepare for the David Gareji Lavra historical tour.
David Gareji Monastery Complex is one of the most spiritual places in the country. You will hear the stories of the monastery, do a bit of hiking and see a Georgian soldier at the border of Georgia and Azerbaijan. It’s believed that St. David chose this isolated location because he wanted his Disciples to lead a life of holiness independent from the rest of society.
Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes
Stop At: Traveler’s Meeting Point, Vladimer Meskhishvili St., 14, Tbilisi 0103 Georgia
After David Gareji Lavra, you will return to Tbilisi and finish the tour at 5 pm.
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- The tour operates in all weather conditions. Therefore, please dress according to the weather.
- Dress code for a church - It's not allowed for anyone to enter a church in shorts, and women need to cover their heads.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
nogue52
April 2023
Amazing tour. Wonderful scenery. Our guide Ungo did a great job explaining everything in the best of moods. Very informative and knowledgeable always caring about us in the group. You shouldn't miss this part of Georgia. Don't search further, Gamarjoba tours is definitely the best!!!
Amazing tour. Wonderful scenery. Our guide Ungo did a great job explaining everything in the best of moods. Very informative and knowledgeable always caring about us in the group. You shouldn't miss this part of Georgia. Don't search further, Gamarjoba tours is definitely the best!!!tomaO2867KQ
November 2022
Walk in the Rainbow Mountains and visiting the monastery David Gareja . Learning about the History of the place.
Walk in the Rainbow Mountains and visiting the monastery David Gareja . Learning about the History of the place.Juicebox7
April 2023
It was almost a private tour led by our amazing guide Ungo. The hiking in the rainbow mountains and the story of the monastery were so fascinating. Absolutely recommended
It was almost a private tour led by our amazing guide Ungo. The hiking in the rainbow mountains and the story of the monastery were so fascinating. Absolutely recommended832ajayc
April 2023
Best Part of tour is your Guide who makes trip more enjoyable . These guys have wonderful guides who makes your trip so special. Kudos to Katy .
Best Part of tour is your Guide who makes trip more enjoyable . These guys have wonderful guides who makes your trip so special. Kudos to Katy .SouthFloridaPeg
May 2023
Metro, our guide, provided us a great experience, balancing effort, history and recommendations. It was a great small group of six. The views were stunning and the monastery fascinating. I’d highly recommend this tour and especially the tour company.
Metro, our guide, provided us a great experience, balancing effort, history and recommendations. It was a great small group of six. The views were stunning and the monastery fascinating. I’d highly recommend this tour and especially the tour company.laurasU6782MH
May 2023
Amazing trip, very well organized with lots of interesting information about Georgia, the rainbow mountains and the monastery. I really enjoyed it.
Amazing trip, very well organized with lots of interesting information about Georgia, the rainbow mountains and the monastery. I really enjoyed it.