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15 Best Vardzia & Canyon Day Trips

The long-range day trips: Vardzia’s monastery honeycombed into a cliff face, the rainbow hills at David Gareja and Dashbashi’s glass bridge over the gorge. Georgia compresses a continent’s geology into day-trip range.

1.From Tbilisi: Kutaisi Canyons and Caves Full Day Tour

Discover Georgia’s natural wonders on this full-day tour from Tbilisi, exploring waterfalls, caves, and canyons with expert guides in a comfortable setting.

Most Popular★ 4.8

“We had an incredible day with Ana as our guide! We explored an ancient cave, enjoyed an exciting zip-line ride, and took a beautiful boat trip through the canyon. Every part of the tour was fantastic. Ana was knowledgeable, kind, and made the whole experience…”

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2.Tbilisi: Borjomi, Rabati & Vardzia Adventure Guided Tour

Discover Georgia’s highlights on this full-day guided tour visiting Borjomi springs, Rabati Fortress, and Vardzia cave city—an authentic mix of nature, history, and culture.

★ 4.9

“Amazing day trip and perfectly organized. Emilia was a fantastic guide, knowledgeable, friendly, and engaging throughout the long journey. Vardzia was absolutely breathtaking, Rabati was full of history, and Borjomi was a great, refreshing stop. Everything ran smoothly and never felt rushed. Highly recommended”

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4.From Tbilisi: Rainbow Mountain & David Gareja Monastery Trip

Discover the stunning Rainbow Mountains and David Gareja Monastery on a full-day guided trip from Tbilisi, with expert guides, scenic hikes, and authentic sites.

★ 4.9

“Very nice experience. Niko was a great guide. The road was interesting, unique landscapes and David-Gareja itself pretty impressive. All in all totally worth the time!”

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6.Day Trip to Rainbow Mountains and David Gareja

Explore Georgia’s Rainbow Mountains and David Gareja Monastery on this 7-hour tour from Tbilisi. Stunning landscapes, expert guides, and cultural insights await.

★ 5.0

“We had an amazing tour with our guide, Luka. He shared fascinating stories about the Rainbow Mountains and the David Gareja Monastery. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable, providing us with a wealth of historical information. The experience was both fun and wonderful, in such beautiful…”

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7.Diamond bridge and Dashbashi canyon day excursion from Tbilisi

Discover Georgia’s stunning natural beauty on this full-day Tbilisi tour to Dashbashi Canyon and Diamond Bridge, with optional activities and expert guides.

★ 5.0

“beautiful trip. energetic guide. all good. The resort is quite expensive, so you have to decide for yourself, 59 Lari (and would be 79 without group discount), plus the bike zip line would be another 120. But nice area and impressive bridge.”

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8.Day tour to Vardzia, Borjomi in Georgia

Discover Georgia’s highlights on this full-day tour to Vardzia, Borjomi, and Rabati Fortress. Enjoy expert guides, comfortable transport, and stunning sights for $43.

★ 4.5

“Our guide Georgie was excellent, very professional, he had a lot of knowledge. Unfortunately, we had problems with our bus and had to change the car due to a breakdown. We lost a lot of time and couldn't complete the entire trip plan, so we…”

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9.Vardzia, Rabati, and Borjomi Ancient Georgia Group Tour

Discover Georgia's highlights on this full-day tour visiting Vardzia, Rabati, and Borjomi—immersive history, stunning scenery, and authentic cultural experiences.

★ 4.5

“Was a great experience with Timur! Definitely an amazing way to spend a full day in Georgia, beautiful locations and great value. Our guide Timur was able to explain EVERYTHING and managed the group very well. Can’t recommend this more.”

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11.LEGENDARY PLACES OF GEORGIA: VARDZIA, BORJOMI, RABAT.( Group Tour)

Discover Georgia’s highlights on this full-day group tour visiting Vardzia, Borjomi, and Rabati. Enjoy stunning views, expert guides, and authentic history for $45.

★ 4.5

“All stops were incredibly beautiful and different. Especially Vardzia with such an amazing history and views, made us travel through the centuries. Our guide George was very cheerful and informative. Whole trip was well organized and gave us lot of pleasure”

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12.From Tbilisi: Borjomi, Rabati, and Vardzia Guided Day Trip

Explore Georgia’s highlights on a full-day guided trip from Tbilisi to Borjomi, Vardzia, and Rabati Fortress. Discover ancient sites, mineral waters, and stunning scenery.

★ 4.9

“"Voyager entre Vardzia, Rabati et Borjomi, c'est traverser les âges. On passe de l'éclat d'une forteresse aux mille visages à la fraîcheur des sources de montagne. Le point d'orgue reste le silence mystique de la cité monastique de Vardzia, véritable cathédrale de roche. Attention toutefois…”

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

Explore Georgia’s top sights in one day with this private tour from Tbilisi, visiting David Gareja, Signagi, Bodbe Monastery, and more for an authentic experience.

★ 5.0

“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…”

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14.Dashbashi Canyon, Glass Bridge, Bicycle Zip Line, Swing, Private Full Day Tour

Discover Tbilisi's stunning Dashbashi Canyon with a full-day private tour featuring a glass bridge, bicycle zip line, cliff swing, and scenic views.

★ 5.0

“It was raining so could not experience the rides but it was a great experience to see the grand structure. Beware if you are scared of heights!”

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15.Full Day Private Tour in Vardzia, Rabati and Borjomi with Guide

Discover Georgia’s historic cave city, medieval fortress, and scenic Borjomi town on this private full-day tour, guided by knowledgeable locals for an authentic experience.

★ 5.0

“A long day out of Tbilisi to visit several interesting and varied cultural locations. Our guide, Edward, was outstanding; he provided us with a treasure trove of Information on everything Georgian.”

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More Vardzia & Canyon Day Trips

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