Off-road tour to David Gareja Monastery and Rainbow Mountain

Summary Description

More than you can imagine! Martian landscapes right on Earth! The extraordinary site with fantastic semi-desert landscapes – The davit-Gareja cave monastery, located 100km southeast of Tbilisi. 

Highlights
  • Be amazed by this beautiful historic site
  • Walk around the bacon mountains
  • Discover a completely unique side of Georgia
Description

Go on a one-day tour to the David Gareja Monastery complex. This short but eventful journey will allow you to explore one of the most ancient and important religious sites in Georgia.

Davit-Gareja cave city, a site with semi-desert landscapes, is located 100 km southeast of Tbilisi and was founded in the 6th Century. The complex of temples stretches for several kilometres in the southeast of the country and along the border with Azerbaijan.

The David Gareja Monastery is unique due to the fact that many of its buildings are cut into a huge tilted rock and some of its temples still preserve millenary frescos. Be ready to walk and climb on uneven ground. The walking route last approximately 4 km (2.5 miles). 

Included / Excluded
  • Bottled water
  • Complimentary Wine tasting
  • Small Group tour
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
Start / End Locations
Commentary

Guide : Russian

Important Information
Know Before You Book
  • Duration: 10-14 hours
  • Be ready for hot or windy weather
  • This is a real off-road safari
  • Less comfort but more safety
Know Before You Go
  • Waiting time no more than 15 minutes
  • We do not recommend wearing white shoes
  • Take a sun hat and sunscreen
Cancellation

Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours

Cancellation Notes: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Options and Pricing
Off-road tour to David Gareja Monastery and Rainbow Mountain RETAIL PRICE
Adult (12 - 99 years) $59.00
Additional Information

• Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.

• Not recommended for travellers with back problems.

• Not recommended for pregnant travellers.

• Not wheelchair accessible.

• No heart problems or other serious medical conditions.

• Since part of the complex is located in Azerbaijan, we do not guarantee that the border guards will allow you to Monastery Udabno.

• On foot, we will overcome about 4 km. Be sure that you are ready for this and that you have the proper shoes.

• Not recommended for travellers with motion sickness.

• Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level.

• This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

• This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Off-road tour to David Gareja Monastery and Rainbow Mountains price starts from $59.00.

What is the Off-road tour to David Gareja Monastery and Rainbow Mountains cancellation policy?

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Off-road tour to David Gareja Monastery and Rainbow Mountains cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Which company provides Off-road tour to David Gareja Monastery and Rainbow Mountains?

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Off-road tour to David Gareja Monastery and Rainbow Mountains is hosted by Friendly.Ge. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact on Tripadvisor.

About operator:

We offer tailor-made tours to various regions of Georgia - Kakheti, Kazbegi, Khevsureti, Imereti and others. You will see ancient temples and wonderful nature. All trips take place in comfortable transport with certified guides. We will show you real Georgia!

Basic Information
  • Duration: 10 hours - 14 hours
  • Trip difficulty: Moderate
  • Category: Outdoor Adventure
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