Overview
Join us on an unforgettable day tour to David Gareja Monastery Complex and Georgian semi-desert! Let’s hike together around the Mravaltskaro Reservoir and admire the stunning rainbow hills surrounding it. We will also peak into the Natlistsemeli Monastery.
Date: Sat 10 May
Duration: 1 day
Driving distance: 190 km
Trip difficulty: Easy BUT includes off-road drives.
Group size: Min. 5 participants
Pick-up: 09:00, Samaia Garden, Tbilisi
Drop-off: Around 19:00 (The arrival time will depend on the group’s sightseeing speed and traffic)
Price: 120 GEL
Hiking included: YES – We will walk a short distance on the “Rainbow” hills. There is no clear walking path, and the terrain consists of sand and gravel. We recommend wearing proper hiking shoes to avoid slipping.
Itinerary:
We will leave Tbilisi early in the morning and head to Mravaltskaro Reservoir. Mravaltskaro is famed for the colorful, rainbow-like hills surrounding it. We will also visit Natlismtsemeli Monastery. The complex was originally established at the end of the 7th century. Nowadays, it’s one of the main pilgrimage sites in the region.
Finally, we will reach David Lavra – the main section of David Gareja Monastery Complex, founded in the 6th century (Please be aware that the monastery is partly on the territory of Azerbaijan. Some parts are unavailable for sightseeing). Time and weather permitting, we will also stroll across the “Rainbow Hills” surrounding the shrine.
We will finish our trip with a dinner in a local guesthouse in Udabno. The meal is NOT included in the price of the tour. You can order it a la carte. Return to Tbilisi. The end of the tour.
Inclusions:
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- Transfers
- Sightseeing/hiking itinerary with an English-speaking guide
Exclusions:
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- Personal travel insurance,
- Meals,
- Gratitudes.
Note:
Please check Terms and Conditions for our cancellation and insurance policy.
F.A.Q
How To Prepare For The Tour
<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">MEETING TIME AND PLACE</span></strong></p>
<p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">We meet at 09:00 in </span> <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://goo.gl/maps/beH1uLALqG5abPnA7" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Samaia Garden.</span></a></p>
<p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Please be on time. In case of any delays, please inform your guide. Otherwise, the group will depart without you.</span></p>
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<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">WEATHER</span></strong></p>
<p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Georgian weather changes often and fast. For this reason, it's essential to follow the weather forecast closely.</span></p>
<p><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> Here is the <a href="https://www.yr.no/en/forecast/daily-table/2-611314/Georgia/Kakheti/Udabno">weather forecast</a>.</span></p>
<p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Please check it the night before the tour to be well prepared.</span> <span data-preserver-spaces="true"> </span></p>
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<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">WHAT TO WEAR</span></strong></p>
<p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Please wear clothes appropriate to the weather. </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Hiking boots or sports shoes with a good grip are recommended. <br /><br />Georgian customs require a strict dress code in the monasteries. Women are obliged to cover their heads and legs. We recommend bringing one or two scarves for that purpose. Otherwise, you will have to wear communal clothes. Men must wear long trousers.<br /></span></p>
<p>it can be muddy at rainbow hills. having extra shoes are comfortable. raincoats.</p>
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<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">FOOD & DRINKS</span></strong></p>
<p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Always make sure you have enough drinking water. 1.5 litter should be enough for the day. </span></p>
<p>Please bring snacks. We may stop for dinner on the way back to Tbilisi if we have time and energy.</p>
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<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">OTHER ESSENTIAL ITEMS</span></strong></p>
<p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">If you are prone to motion sickness, please have medicine with you. Bring a day pack to carry important items with you. You can also take a plane pillow to take a nap during the ride.</span> </p>
<p>If the weather forecast is sunny, bring suncream and sunglesses. </p>
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<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">GUIDE </span></strong></p>
<p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">We will e-mail you the guide's name and contact info a few days before the trip. Please make sure to check your inbox. Meanwhile, if you have any questions, feel free to contact us via e-mail or WhatsApp.</span></p>
