Category David Gareja & the Rainbow Mountains

Georgia · DAVID GAREJA & THE RAINBOW MOUNTAINS

The 9 Best David Gareja & Rainbow Mountains Day Trips

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Two hours southeast of Tbilisi the land turns striped and treeless, and a sixth-century monastery is cut into the last ridge before the Azerbaijani border. Some tours take the graded road, some need a proper 4x4 and a driver who has done it before. This list makes clear which is which, and what each one costs.

Day Trip to Rainbow Mountains and David Gareja

Day Trip to Rainbow Mountains and David Gareja - Price and What You Actually Get for $39

1.Day Trip to Rainbow Mountains and David Gareja

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 408 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $39Our pick

Rainbow Mountains and David Gareja day trip from Tbilisi: striped cliffs, salt-lake photos, monastery history, plus a short hike.

“Fifo was a great guide. The experience was good overall. Both rainbow mountains and David Gareja monastery are at the same location. Unfortunately, I wasn't aware that only 3 out of 12 monasteries are in Georgia while the other 9 are in azerbaijan which means you cannot visit them. Fifo made a picturesque pitstop at a lake which was nice which is why I'm rating it 4.”

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David Gareji and Real Rainbow Mountains Off-Road adventure + hike

David Gareji and Real Rainbow Mountains Off-Road adventure + hike - Mravaltskaro Lake and the colorful rock show

2.David Gareji and Real Rainbow Mountains Off-Road adventure + hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 129 reviews · 9 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $51

4x4 off-road to Georgia’s Rainbow Mountains and David Gareja monasteries, with cave temples, desert views, lunch, and optional wine.

“There is a lot of good unexpected moment in this tour. First of all, it’s a hiking tour, so make sure you have your hiking shoes or proper shoes. The guide is very good. You hike around the rainbow mountains, climb up to the monastery. Good lunch location and wine tasting.”

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Kakheti Gems: Rainbow Mountains, Gareji & Signagi Private Tour

Kakheti Gems: Rainbow Mountains, Gareji & Signagi Private Tour - David Gareji Caves and Rainbow Mountains: Views and Walking You’ll Feel

3.Kakheti Gems: Rainbow Mountains, Gareji & Signagi Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · 9 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $119

Private Kakheti day trip from Tbilisi to Bodbe, David Gareji, Signagi, and the Rainbow Mountains, with wine tasting and bread snacks.

“A perfect and knowledgeable guide - and a very good driver. Difficult roads. Lovely food and lovely people - as everywhere here. All questions answered to the full, and in brilliant English. We had a great day and felt so good taken care of! The only difficulties were with the bumpy road - which was handled as well as possible . A very comfortable car.”

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Kakheti: David Gareji Sighnaghi Bodbe & Rainbow Mountains

Kakheti: David Gareji Sighnaghi Bodbe & Rainbow Mountains - David Gareja Cave Monastery: Rock-Carved Prayer and Real Walking

4.Kakheti: David Gareji Sighnaghi Bodbe & Rainbow Mountains

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $120

Kakheti day trip from Tbilisi with David Gareja cave monastery, Rainbow Mountains color ridges, Sighnaghi walls, and Bodbe.

“Anyone can book a ride to see the famous sights of Georgia. However, our Guide, Sergio, made us feel like old friends and marveled us all day with his stories and insights into the history and customs of the country and region. I am so glad we connected and look forward to going him again for our next Georgia tour! Thank you”

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David Gareja, Kakheti and Signagi city of love One Day Tour

David Gareja, Kakheti and Signagi city of love One Day Tour - Price and what you actually get for $65

5.David Gareja, Kakheti and Signagi city of love One Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $65

Private full-day tour from Tbilisi to David Gareja, Signagi, and Bodbe, with A/C pickup, cave monasteries, city walls, and snacks.

“Levan brought us to the East Tbilisi, he is a thoughtful guy and told us a lot about how special of East Tbilisi, the beautiful scenery, the wine yards and the religious of Georgia. On the way, he bought the delicious bread and cheese which was really delicious. We definitely enjoyed the trip and will introduce this local tour to our friends.”

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Gareja Sunrise Hike Tour from Tbilisi and Rainbow Hills Trail

Gareja Sunrise Hike Tour from Tbilisi and Rainbow Hills Trail - Getting out of Tbilisi: the 2:30am kickoff and the long drive

6.Gareja Sunrise Hike Tour from Tbilisi and Rainbow Hills Trail

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $260

Sunrise hike from Tbilisi to David Gareja, rainbow hills walking, and Udabno village breakfast, with small-group guides and early pickup.

“This day trip was so worthwhile. Our guide Zura was ready and waiting for us in the reception of our hotel as promised. He was very personable and spoke excellent English. We were able to ask him anything He was not only very knowledgeable he was also an excellent listener and clearly very intelligent.”

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Full day tour to Kakheti: David Gareja and Signagi Town

Full day tour to Kakheti: David Gareja and Signagi Town - What the Day Feels Like, Stop by Stop

7.Full day tour to Kakheti: David Gareja and Signagi Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $140

Full-day Kakheti tour from Tbilisi to David Gareja caves and Signagi, with guided hike, wine tasting time, and hotel pickup.

“David Gareja was excellent !! Guide Dimitri from Trek Georgia was very very amicable, and warm without being intrusive, which I really liked. The 2-hour hike up the 750 meter mountain to see the caves and frescoes on the 6th-century monastery was worth it. Please be prepared for the expedition.”

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Rustavi Back in a USSR + wine tasting + Off-road to David Gareji& Natlismtsemeli

Rustavi Back in a USSR + wine tasting + Off-road to David Gareji& Natlismtsemeli - Rustavi Soviet-era sights and Modopark in the old industrial town

1-Day Trip to David Gareja Monastery with Rainbow Hills & Sighnaghi from Tbilisi

1-Day Trip to David Gareja Monastery with Rainbow Hills & Sighnaghi from Tbilisi - David Gareja caves: Natlismtsemeli and the 6th-century story in rock

9.1-Day Trip to David Gareja Monastery with Rainbow Hills & Sighnaghi from Tbilisi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $167

9 to 11 hour Kakheti day trip from Tbilisi to David Gareja caves, Rainbow Hills hike, Signagi, and Bodbe monastery.

“We had a fabulous two week trip to Kenya in September 2024, led by David Kalama. This is the 4th time we have traveled with David and were proud to share our love of Africa with two other couples. He is fun, knowledgeable and passionate aRead more”

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