Day Trip to Rainbow Mountains and David Gareja
Overview
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7 hours
Mobile ticket
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
Options
For Foreign Visitors
For foreign visitors: This price applies to foreign visitors.
For Local Georgians
This price applies to locals: Georgian ID is required for this option.
Reviews
427 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
David Garega Monastiry experience
Y5704BX ,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mariam is very dedicated and well informed about the attractions we visited. She excellently presented all the sights and historical facts.
Beautiful scenery
szabit2024,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Don’t miss this half‑day tour if you’re in Tbilisi—the mountains are truly stunning, and photos really don’t do them justice. Our guide, Tota, was the friendliest guy ever and made the whole day superb, sharing lots of really interesting facts along the way. Just one tip: bring proper hiking shoes, as this is very much a hiking trip.
Great trip!
359vickyi,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really really enjoyed the tour. Our guide, Tota, was really kind, super funny and made it a great trip.
Very good tour, highly recommend
JamieTG3,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really enjoyed this tour! The rainbow mountains are beautiful and the lunch spot we stop at for a picnic has amazing views. Thank you to our guide Nicolas (Tato), he was very friendly and informative and thank you to our driver Mr Zaza who got us there and back safely
Trip to the rainbow mountains and David Gareji monastery
Q3692OGkristinan,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I took a wonderful day trip with Tota (Nikolas) as our tour guide. He is incredibly knowledgeable and thoughtful — he explained everything clearly and was always happy to go deeper into any topic when we asked questions (for example, inside the church and monastery). We enjoyed a beautiful one-hour hike through the colorful Rainbow Mountains, followed by a lovely picnic inside a cave in the monastery area (at about 800 meters elevation). The whole experience was peaceful and memorable. Just a small practical tip: If you’re visiting in spring and have pollen allergies, be sure to bring some nasal spray or allergy medication for the hike — the semi-desert area can be quite flowery! Highly recommended guide and tour. Thank you, Tota!
Rainbow mountain
cl menced598,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Superb trip! Beautiful landscapes and an interesting visit. The tour is shorter than usual, but it’s great if you want something more relaxing and to have time to do other things in the afternoon. The guide Soso is absolutely great!
Cool trip
itzn2026,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was cool and Iva was very eager to help
Family friendly trip
G200AFmk,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a lovely duo guide + driver (Kati and Misha) for a guided tour to David Gareji, salted lake and wine tasting for a half a day planned trip today. Everything was clearly explained, tour was family friendly and informative. Thank you!
Run and good explanation
davranc2026,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing explanation for everything and I understood super well.
Different
Marifeli2022,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A very interesting place to enjoy nature and Georgian history. We liked it a lot
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