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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

“A day before the trip, the tour provider contacted me on WhatsApp to ask for my hotel address for pickup, which I found very proactive and showed how organized and thoughtful they are. On the morning of the tour, they sent me all the details…”

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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

“This is a beautiful experience. The sights are breathtaking. Our guide Lado made the trip interesting and fun. The hikes are challenging. I will take this tour again when I come back to Georgia.”

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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

“We had an amazing time on this tour! Everything was well organised and we got to see and experience all the key highlights. Freddie aka khachapuri was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable and made the whole journey so much fun. Highly Recommended from our side!!”

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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

“The day trip to Rabati, and Vardzia was excellent. The sites were very interesting. The guide did a great job juggling between the English and Russian speaking guests. Highly recommended.”

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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

“Best part: The places we visited are amazing. The tour guide was always explaining the historical facts. Worse part: The tour company mixed Russian and English speaker, the tour guide had a though time talking in 2 language. Bad organization, it wasn't created any interaction…”

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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

“We had a great tour! George XIII is really great and excellent! Thank you so much and to our driver also to keep us safe during the tour!”

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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

“Fantastic day trip. Georgi was a wonderful driver and guide. He took me to several vantage points around Signaghi for a better overview as well as a wonderful terrace restaurant with delicious food. The monasteries and area are beautiful I highly recommend this trip.”

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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

4.4From Tbilisi: Vardzia Cave Tour with Guide11 hours$60 3.5Martvili Canyon, Prometheus Cave, Kutaisi. from Tbilisi. (group tour)$55.00 4.71 Day Horse Riding Adventure in Borjomi Mountains1 day$155 5.0Bakuriani ski resort and the legendary Borjomi (Group Tour)$44.00 5.0Kutaisi, Martvili canyon & Prometheus caves – 2-day tour$163.64 4.5Diamond Bridge Dashbashi Shavnabada& AZEULA fortress PRIVATE Trip$65.00 4.5Dashbashi Canyon. The village of Asureti and Didgori monument.$49.00 4.5Vardzia – Rabati – Borjomi$94.60 5.0Borjomi – Vardzia 2-day tour$153.00 5.0Uplistsikhe and Borjomi – Private Tour$92.31 4.0Borjomi, Rabati, and Vardzia Guided Day Trip10 hours (approx.)$37.00 4.5Vardzia. Lake Paravani, Khertvisi & Lomisa castle, Rabati$120.00 4.8From Tbilisi: Vardzia, Rabati, and Borjomi Private Tour14 hours$130 5.0Borjomi National Park Full Day Private Tour From Tbilisi$90.00 5.0Vardzia caves – Rabati castle – Borjomi park from Tbilisi one-day tour$131.40 5.0Uplistsikhe-Borjomi-Gori-Mtskheta$179.00 5.01 Day Tour in Dashbashi Canyon$50.00 5.0Full day tour to Kakheti: David Gareja and Signagi Town$140.00 5.0Mtskheta Uplistsikhe Borjomi in one day tour$120.00 5.0From Tbilisi to Borjomi, Rabati, and Vardzia Cave Guided Tour14 hours (approx.)$35.50 5.0Trip to The Diamond Bridge and Dashbashi Canyon12 hours (approx.)$69.00 5.0Bakuriani-Borjomi full day trip$65.00 5.0Borjomi – Rabati -Vardzia Private Full Day Tour from Tbilisi$131.58 5.0Mtskheta-Uplistikhe-Gori-Borjomi Day Tour$200.00