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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 amazing trip to Martvili Canyons with our guide, Nika. Despite the rainy weather, we still enjoyed a beautiful kayaking experience through the river—it actually made the whole place feel even more magical. Nika was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the tour smooth and…”

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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

“it was fantastic. Our guide , Robert, was excellent. He explained us the history of each place. he is very knowledgeable and a great guy. Time management was the best as it is a 14 hour trip. Would highly recommend it!”

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3.From Tbilisi: Diamond Bridge and Dashbashi Canyon Day Trip

Discover Georgia’s stunning Dashbashi Canyon and Diamond Bridge on a 7-hour day trip from Tbilisi, featuring breathtaking views, hikes, and cultural touches.

★ 4.9

“Tornike and David is the great team! Thank you for the perfect day out of Tbilisi. Everything was in time, the nature is wonderful, route was good managed by guide.”

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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

“Such a great experience! Our guide nick was excellent! He explained us lot of things about David gareji monastery and the rainbow mountains. The hike is quite easy :) don't forget to take water with you in case it is hot :) thank you again…”

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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

“The experience is worth the money! I did the bike wire, swing, and hiking – it was tiring, but so happy and enjoyable! The diamond was a surreal experience. Huge shoutout to our local guide, TOKO, who was amazing and spoke perfect English! 🙏 The…”

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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

“This was an absolutely excellent tour. We went in January and it was a small group of only 4 people. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and open to answering all of our questions. It was snowing in Borjomi and Vardzia which made the scenery particularly…”

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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

“Wonderful trip! Timur, the guide told us lot of interesting information about the sites, and Georgia in overal. Beautiful views, very friendly atmosphere in the group. Highly recommended!”

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10.From Tbilisi: Borjomi, Rabath and Vardzia Day Trip

Discover Georgia’s highlights in a full-day trip from Tbilisi, visiting Rabath Fortress, Vardzia cave city, and Borjomi mineral springs. A perfect blend of history and nature.

★ 4.6

“The tour was great. Nothing to much to do in Borjomi, but the rest of the places were amazing. Tomeki was a good guide, but I would have liked if he also spoke as much English than Russian. He is a very nice guy, but…”

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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

“Vardzia is amazing. A must see. However, the trip is very long. 14 hours! No reason to spend so much time in Borjomi and the last point, Rabat, can be skipped. Our guide didn’t speak good English. Maybe because the we were the only English…”

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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

“Gorge is absolutely amazing. Words can’t express the joy and fun my partner and I had. Best to experience it yourself. Totally worth it Definitely coming back again”

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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