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Tbilisi David Gareja Monastery and Colorful Hills Short Hike

By All Travel Georgia
Free cancellation available
The previous price was P 3,085 and current price is P 2,468 per adult
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  • 6h
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Overview

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 create a unique landscape.

  • Half-day adventure through eastern Georgia’s semi-desert landscapes from Tbilisi
  • Scenic photo stops at Udabno and a salt lake
  • Hike to the cave of “David’s Tears” and walk through Rainbow Hills viewpoints
  • Visit the historic David Gareja Monastery Complex

Activity location

  • Kapatadze Lake
    • Sagarejo Municipality, Kakheti, Georgia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Rose Revolution Square
    • Rose Revolution Square
    • T'bilisi, Tbilisi, Georgia

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Tbilisi David Gareja Monastery and Colorful Hills Short Hike

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00
Price details
P 3,084.75
P 2,467.80 x 1 AdultP 2,467.80
Total
The previous price was P 3,084.75 and current price is P 2,467.80
20% off
Until Sun, May 24

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bottled water
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guiding during short hike
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional and experienced guide service
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    There is no lunch Please note that there is no scheduled lunch stop during the tour, so we recommend bringing snacksduring the tour

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for travelers with impaired mobility

Activity itinerary

Kapatadze Lake

  • 10m
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.

Udabno

  • 10m
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.

David Gareja Monastery

  • 1h
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.

Gareja colorful dunes viewpoint

  • 50m
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.

Location

Activity location

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    Kapatadze Lake
    • Sagarejo Municipality, Kakheti, Georgia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Rose Revolution Square
    • Rose Revolution Square
    • T'bilisi, Tbilisi, Georgia

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