Day Trip to Rainbow Mountains and David Gareja
Overview
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7 hours
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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.
Additional Info
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Traveler’s Meeting Point
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.
What‘s Included
Transportation service
A professional guide service
Food and drink
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Day Trip to Rainbow Mountains and David Gareja
Reviews
408 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful experience
Sancel89,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour guide, Dimitri, was very professional and speaks excellent English. The trip is short but absolutely worth it. We traveled by minivan through barren hills near the Azerbaijan border. We visited a monastery surrounded by defensive walls, rich in history. Dimitri explained everything clearly and competently. For lunch, I recommend bringing snacks. After that, Dimitri guided us on a hike in the Rainbow Mountains—breathtaking scenery. Do not underestimate the wind: it can be very strong. In winter it is extremely cold. Avoid this tour when it rains.
This was our final trip...
SilviaMatilda A,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was our final trip during our visit to Georgia, and we couldn’t have asked for a better tour to end it with. It encapsulates some of the elements that make Georgia such a wonderful country to visit — the stunning landscapes and the fascinating history of religion and its development. The David Gareja complex is truly intriguing, especially once you understand the context and history of the site, which our guide explained very well. The Rainbow Mountains provide the perfect backdrop for memorable photos — ones you'll look back on for years to come. One thing we would recommend is wearing good footwear, as the terrain can be quite slippery if it has rained beforehand. Our tour guide gave us plenty of time to take photos and even suggested the best angles, which was very helpful. On the way back, our guide also played some traditional polyphonic music, which was a lovely touch and helped us feel even more immersed in Georgian culture. We would definitely recommend this trip.
good experience
pavi1893,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00best experience. wonderful location and guide helped us a lot. he took us on a hiking trip and it was very nice. we got lot of information about georgia about the place etc
Amazing tour. Location is...
Naim Y,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing tour. Location is very serene and peaceful. Guide was exceptional. Highly recommend this tour
David Gareja Complex
Cherrie Lisa2,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great trip. Enjoyed learning the history of the place and seeing the caves as well. It is such a peaceful place to be in the atmosphere around the place is very calm and still. Mariam was a great guide and it was lovely to chat with her.
Best Travel agency in Tbilisi.
MummaTrace,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Best 5 star local travel agency. Will not cancel yr tour like other operators. I travelled from Australia and had other operators cancel my tours. I rebooked 3 tours with Gamarjoba same day Easy to find meeting near station Avlabari. Extremely helpful pleasant staff in Mary. Best guide Berdia. Thankyou for the best day.
Must see and experience!
SzymonR2,,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a great time. No one was there so we go to enjoy the whole place by ourselves. Something you must see for your own eyes! Dima was our guide and did a phenomenal job. Highly recommend!
Amazing landscapes and beautiful monastery
Paola v,,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were really impressed with the David Gereja monastery and the beautiful surrounding rainbow mountains! Dima was an excellent and fun guide and we learnt lots about Georgian history and culture, as well as the places we visited. It’s an easy half day tour from Tbilisi with a bit of hiking (which we really enjoyed) - so we highly recommend it as a city escape!
Wonderful experience in the rainbow mountains
zurichs2019,,Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dima the guide and Soso the driver brought us on a wonderful tour to the rainbow mountains and David Gareja Monastery. It was a beautiful and informative tour with some great hiking. I would highly reccomend it as a day trip for anyone visiting Tbilisi.
One of the best tours I’ve had so far!
DayTrip10228843677,,Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The experience was amazing! One of the best tour I’ve ever done so far! :) The group was small, so I felt like we had the chance to know more about each other. Our guide, Misho, was just fantastic, so funny as well! His knowledge about the history of Georgia is just perfect. I really recommend this tour, and in general this tours agency, as this was my second experience with them! ;)
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