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Tbilisi David Gareja Monastery and Colorful Hills Short Hike
Kakheti
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Not recommended for travelers with impaired mobility
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Explore the diverse landscapes of eastern Georgia on this half-day tour from Tbilisi. Witness the dramatic transition from urban outskirts to striking semi-desert scenery, with scenic stops along the way, including viewpoints overlooking Udabno and a picturesque salt lake.
Visit the historic David Gareja Monastery Complex, featuring impressive cliff-carved architecture. Take a short walk to a cave chapel and a natural spring known as “David’s Tears,” offering breathtaking desert panoramas.
Continue to the colorful hills, also known as the Rainbow Hills. If weather conditions allow and the ground is dry, you will have the opportunity to hike inside the area, where vibrant mineral formations...
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Guiding during short hike
Professional and experienced guide service
There is no lunch Please note that there is no scheduled lunch stop during the tour, so we recommend bringing snacksduring the tour
Meeting Points
Departure
Rose Revolution Square
You can find our guide in front of big statue of bicycle. Just 2 minutes’ walk from Rustaveli Metro Station and 5 minutes by taxi from Liberty Square.
Return
Tbilisi David Gareja Monastery and Colorful Hills Short Hike
Kakheti
About
Explore the diverse landscapes of eastern Georgia on this half-day tour from Tbilisi. Witness the dramatic transition from urban outskirts to striking semi-desert scenery, with scenic stops along the way, including viewpoints overlooking Udabno and a picturesque salt lake.
Visit the historic David Gareja Monastery Complex, featuring impressive cliff-carved architecture. Take a short walk to a cave chapel and a natural spring known as “David’s Tears,” offering breathtaking desert panoramas.
Continue to the colorful hills, also known as the Rainbow Hills. If weather conditions allow and the ground is dry, you will have the opportunity to hike inside the area, where vibrant mineral formations...
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Guiding during short hike
Professional and experienced guide service
There is no lunch Please note that there is no scheduled lunch stop during the tour, so we recommend bringing snacksduring the tour
Meeting Points
Departure
Rose Revolution Square
You can find our guide in front of big statue of bicycle. Just 2 minutes’ walk from Rustaveli Metro Station and 5 minutes by taxi from Liberty Square.
Return
Itinerary
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Kapatadze Lake
On the way to David Gareja Monastery Complex, there will be a photo stop near a salt lake, where you can take beautiful landscape pictures. In many cases, local farmers bring sheep and cows to the area, adding a peaceful, authentic rural atmosphere to the scenery and making the view even more picturesque.
10 minutes
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Udabno
Short stop in the village of Udabno, a settlement of eco-migrants located in the semi-desert landscape. Here you can observe local rural life and traditional farming-style living in a unique and remote environment.
10 minutes
3
David Gareja Monastery
Enjoy a short hike near David Gareja Monastery Complex to reach a small cave where holy spring water drips from the rock. According to local legend, this water was the monks’ only source of clean drinking water in the early centuries, making it a symbol of hope and survival. It is known as the “Tears of David,” based on the story of the monastery’s founder.
You will also explore parts of the David Gareja Monastery Complex and hear about its local history and legends.
1 hour
4
Gareja colorful dunes viewpoint
Enjoy views of the colorful hills known as the “Rainbow Mountains” near David Gareja Monastery Complex. The distance of the short hike may vary depending on weather conditions. In all cases, you can reach the main viewpoints for panoramic photos. However, after rain, the clay soil can become slippery and more difficult to walk on inside the hills.
For this reason, the time spent in this area is flexible, usually around 30–60 minutes.
