Rainbow Mountains & David Gareja Tour : Georgia’s Semi-Desert

Overview

Available languages

Russian

English

6 hours

Mobile ticket

This tour offers a completely different side of Georgia — colorful Rainbow Mountains, ancient cave monasteries, semi-desert landscapes, and hidden scenic spots far from the usual tourist routes. Along the journey, travelers can enjoy photo stops at the beautiful salty Kapatadze Lake, explore the historic Davit Gareja Monastery Complex carved into the rock, and experience light hiking with breathtaking panoramic views.

Unlike standard sightseeing tours, this experience combines nature, history, adventure, and authentic local atmosphere in one unforgettable day trip from Tbilisi.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Infant seats available on request

What To Expect

Tbilisi

After pickup from Tbilisi, our first short stop will be just outside the city near a local market area. Here you can take a quick break and, if you wish, buy snacks, water, or coffee for the road. Please note that there are no restaurants near the Davit Gareja area, and there is no scheduled lunch stop during the tour, so we recommend preparing in advance.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

At Kapatadze Lake - we will make a short stop to admire this unique salty lake located in the semi-desert landscape on the way to Davit Gareja. Here, you will have time to take photos, enjoy the peaceful open views, and see how the lake changes its appearance depending on the season. It’s a quick but very scenic stop, perfect for capturing the contrast between the colorful hills, wide landscapes, and the unusual salt lake environment.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Transportation service

In-person guide is licensed or certified

Fuel surcharge

Food and drinks

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Options

Rainbow Mountains & David Gareja Tour : Georgia’s Semi-Desert

Reviews

5.00

5 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

rock-hewn town and great views for photos
Hellen G,Aug 30, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I want to say thank you this company, your service is really great. I understand it is uncomfortable when plans are changed, but sometimes it happens and when company understands it and doesnt complain, it is very appreciable. Stalini Museum was quite old styled and a little bit of boring for me (my friends think contrary), but Uplistsikhe exceeded all expectations. Your service is better than I was expected from Georgian company :)))
Freedom again
HMikels,May 24, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
In spite of Covid, I decided to visit Georgia, I choose this tour, because of its duration and wanted to be near Tbilisi. My guide Irakli was absolutely great man, we had pleasant communication during the day, he told me a lot of stories about the sites and, also I got free transfer to Airport. This was fantastic day, we had supper with view on Tbilisi. Thank u again Irakli!
Great experience with a friendly guide
Exploration148642,Jun 4, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Me and my friend travelled to Georgia, because we have heard so much about what a wonderful destination it is - with great sights, delicious food and vibrant nightlife. After enjoying Tbilisi for several days, we thought we had seen everything in Georgia - we were so wrong! We decided to take a tour to nearby places before leaving and were lucky enough to have David as a guide, who showed us Mtskheta, Gori and Uplistsikhe in just one day. We took lots of memorable photos and flew back to Poland with some wonderful memories. Thanks, David!
Totally recommended :)
borjonudo,Aug 24, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
After spending couple of days in beautiful Tbilisi, we decided to go out and visit cities nearby. Mtskheta Gori Uplistsikhe Day Trip was just what we needed! All the places are pretty ancient, they carry interesting stories and we had looots of questions so We were lucky to have David as our tour guide, he is a real professional. Just make sure you will travel with BBgeorgia!
Absolutely fantastic!
Sroches,May 26, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My friend and I went on this trip during our time in Tbilisi and were not disappointed. Our main goal was to visit Gori however our very knowledgeable guide Davit showed us many other sites that we wouldn’t have even thought of such as the previous capital of Georgia, an ancient cave town and Jvari monastery. I can not recommend this tour or company enough - incredible value for money!