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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 a wonderful experience on this excursion, and a big part of it was thanks to our guide, Nika. He is extremely friendly and attentive to each one of us ! The Martvili Canyon excursion was absolutely stunning with a peaceful atmosphere.”

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5.Kutaisi Canyons and Caves from Tbilisi Full Day Tour

Discover Georgia’s stunning natural beauty on this full-day tour from Tbilisi, featuring Martvili Canyon, Prometheus Cave, and expert guides.

★ 5.0

“Great experience Great guide . A wonderful experience . If you are a science lover , these caves are a must for you . If you are a history lover , these caves have a lesson”

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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 very much enjoyed seeing this remote monastery in the beautiful rainbow mountain. Metro was a smart and knowledgeable guide. We learnt a great deal about the history of the countries Azerbaijan and Georgia, and had the incredible experience in walking on the red and…”

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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 trip started out with high energy Fanta introducing and giving high praise to our driver (David) and local ‘friend’ (Nino). Our driver David was a super safe driver through all the turns and swerves through the mountains. Our local (friend/guide) Nino- she felt more…”

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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

“Journey is extremely long. In terms of scenery, Borjomi is rather boring out of the three places covered in this itinerary, although it has a lot of historical significance in Georgian history, guide did not spend a lot of time explaining.”

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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 trip was amazing. George was a fantastic tour guide and made it an incredible day. The sites were saw were amazing and he was very knowledgeable about what we were seeing. He was a very funny and made the experience fun for everyone. I…”

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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

“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

“We took the tour in May 2023. The operator was communicative and called right away after the booking to share details. It didn't require a guide but a driver and he was very professional and respectful. The canyon and glass bridge are awesome and it’s…”

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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