Day Trip to Rainbow Mountains and David Gareja
Description
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.
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Itinerary
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.
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.
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.
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.
After David Gareji Lavra, you will return to Tbilisi and finish the tour at 5 pm.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The minimum age of a traveler is 5.
- Dress code for a church - It's not allowed for anyone to enter a church in shorts, and women need to cover their heads.
- The tour operates in all weather conditions. Therefore, please dress according to the weather.
Reviews(498)
Kate, our guide, was excellent. She possessed a lot of background information which she gladly shared. The trip to the Rainbow Mountains and the monstery was really great and very impressive. Thank you and we'd definitely book it again. Denis, Julia and Allegra.
The guide was friendly, and you could tell he loved his job; he answered all our questions, even when they weren't related to the tour. We also felt safe with the driver.
Very cool one day trip, Qeti was very good guide!
Gabriel is very nice and friendly.
Thank you for your review! 😊 We're so happy to hear that Gabriel made a great impression with his friendly and welcoming personality. We'll be sure to share your kind words with him. Thank you for traveling with us, and we hope to see you again on another adventure in Georgia! 🇬🇪❤️✨
Amazing experience. Gabriel was a great guide who shared so much knowledge and enthusiasm
Thank you for your wonderful review! 😊 We're delighted to hear you had an amazing experience. Gabriel will be thrilled to know that his knowledge, enthusiasm, and passion for sharing Georgia's history and culture helped make your day special. Thank you for traveling with us, and we hope to welcome you back for more unforgettable adventures in Georgia! 🇬🇪❤️✨
Tota (Nicholas) was a fantastic guide, he was very knowledgeable about the local history and answered my (many) questions. Zaza drove much safer than your average Marshutka driver and his van had seatbelts which I appreciated. The monastery and rainbow mountains were stunning, well worth the visit!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 😊 We're delighted to hear that you had such a great experience with Tota (Nicholas) and Zaza. It's fantastic to know that Tota's knowledge of Georgian history and his willingness to answer all of your questions helped make the tour even more enjoyable. We'll be sure to pass your kind words on to him. We're also pleased that you felt safe and comfortable during the journey with Zaza. Safety is one of our top priorities, and we're glad his professional driving and well-equipped vehicle contributed to a positive experience. The Rainbow Mountains and the monastery are truly some of Georgia's hidden gems, and we're happy that you found them as stunning as we do. Thank you for choosing to travel with us, and we hope to welcome you back for more unforgettable adventures in Georgia soon! 🇬🇪⛰️✨😊🙏
It was great. Tota was a wonderful guide and the views hiking in the rainbow mountains were spectacular. Zaza, the driver got us there very safely. I would definitely recommend doing this tour if you love nature and a nice hike with a picnic at the end.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 😊 We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that the Rainbow Mountains left such a great impression on you. The spectacular views and peaceful hiking trails truly make this experience special for nature lovers. A special thank you for your kind words about Tota and Zaza. We're happy to hear that Tota's guidance enhanced your experience and that Zaza provided a safe and comfortable journey throughout the day. We'll be sure to share your compliments with them both. Thank you for recommending the tour, and we hope to welcome you back to Georgia for more unforgettable adventures in the future! 🇬🇪⛰️🥾✨🙏😊
Zaza was our driver and Tota (Nicholas) was our guide for the trip and he was fantastic! He led our lovely hike through the rainbow mountains. I do believe maybe 5 more minutes at the rainbow mountains would have been better, but it was very windy, so I understand. There were no big crowds at any of the stops. In fact, there were almost no people on the hike. The hike to the picnic, the ancient monastery, it was all lovely. One of the cutest day trips you can do—quieter, more kinesthetic with the hiking, perfect for someone who would want to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life for a few hours and soak in the landscape and the wind. I hope this review helps. Lots of love. -Joey
Thank you so much for your beautiful and thoughtful review, Joey! 😊 We're delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful day exploring the Rainbow Mountains with Zaza and Tota (Nicholas). We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to both of them—especially to Tota, who will be thrilled to know that his guidance helped make the hike such a memorable experience. We're glad you enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere, the scenic hike, the ancient monastery, and the chance to experience a quieter side of Georgia away from the crowds. Thank you as well for your feedback regarding the time at the Rainbow Mountains. We always try to balance the schedule with weather conditions and the comfort of our guests, so we appreciate your understanding. Your description of the tour perfectly captures what makes this experience so special, and we're grateful that you took the time to share it. Thank you for traveling with us, and we hope to welcome you back to Georgia for more adventures in the future! 🇬🇪⛰️✨ Lots of love and safe travels! ❤️😊🙏
Thank you MJ for the amazing guiding! Loved it
Thank you so much for your kind words! 😊 We're thrilled to hear that you had such a great experience and that MJ helped make your tour memorable. We'll be sure to pass your compliments on to him! Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to see you again on another adventure in Georgia soon. 🇬🇪✨🙏😊
The tour was amazing, our guid MG tell us a lot of interesting historical information, I would like to travel with them one more time.
Thank you so much for your kind words! 😊 We're delighted to hear that you had an amazing experience and that MG made the tour both interesting and informative with all the historical insights. We'll be sure to pass along your compliments to him. We truly appreciate you choosing us and would be happy to welcome you back for another adventure in Georgia in the future! 🇬🇪✨ Safe travels and see you again soon! 🙏😊
