Montañas ocultas del arco iris 4x4 y cuevas David Gareji + caminata
Descripción
¿Estás listo para una verdadera aventura? Este no es tu típico viaje de un día: este es un viaje para aquellos que anhelan la emoción de descubrir y la belleza de lo virgen. Únete a nosotros en una exclusiva expedición 4x4 por Kajetia, explorando lugares solo accesibles en vehículo todoterreno. Partiendo de Tbilisi, nos sumergimos en el escarpado terreno del este de Georgia, llevándote a las surrealistas y coloridas montañas Rainbow y al tranquilo embalse de Mravaltskaro, un paraíso oculto lejos de las multitudes. Siente el espíritu atemporal en el monasterio de Natlismtsemeli, donde los monjes viven entre antiguas paredes de roca, y asómbrate en el legendario monasterio de David Gareji, ubicado en las laderas semidesérticas del Monte Gareji. A mitad de camino paramos para un abundante almuerzo georgiano en el restaurante rústico en Udabno, un verdadero sabor de la hospitalidad local. Se trata de un tour en grupo reducido con un itinerario exclusivo pensado para aquellos que quieran ir más allá de lo habitual. ¿Estás con nosotros?
Opciones de la excursión
Itinerario
Nuestro coche 4x4 te esperará en el aparcamiento de taxis de Europe Square. Tiempo de espera 10 minutos. Para un tour privado, lo recogeremos de su alojamiento en Tbilisi
Rustavi es una próxima ciudad postsoviética de 100.000 habitantes. Con una nueva plaza del pueblo y un teatro en proceso de renovación, las cosas están sucediendo en esta antigua ciudad industrial. A solo 25 minutos de Tbilisi, repleto de arquitectura soviética, rodeado de fábricas abandonadas, parques abandonados de la era soviética y colinas polvorientas, es algo diferente.
El lago Mravaltskaro ofrece una experiencia surrealista sin igual. Rodeado de llamativas y coloridas formaciones rocosas, este paisaje único te hará sentir como si hubieras pisado otro planeta. Es un paraje natural impoluto y virgen sin apenas gente alrededor, perfecto para aquellos que quieren escapar de las multitudes y sumergirse en la belleza cruda. Para los amantes de la naturaleza, Mravaltskaro Lake es uno de los mejores lugares de observación de aves en Georgia. Dependiendo de la estación, se pueden ver garzas, águilas, halcones, urracas e incluso algunos animales raros como tortugas. La zona es rica en flora y fauna, haciendo de cada visita una experiencia diferente. Prepárese para caminar y explorar todas las oportunidades fotográficas panorámicas que esta área tiene para ofrecer. Con vistas panorámicas y una sensación de naturaleza virgen, el lago Mravaltskaro es una verdadera joya escondida y una necesidad para fotógrafos, excursionistas y cualquier persona que busque una conexión con la naturaleza. No olvide su cámara - este lugar está lleno de momentos perfectos para la imagen!
Ubicado en el escarpado terreno de la región de Kajetia, Georgia, el monasterio de Natlismtsemeli es un testimonio del rico patrimonio espiritual del país. Fundado en el siglo VI por el Padre Luciano, un discípulo devoto de San David, este activo monasterio es una parte integral del famoso complejo monástico David Gareja. Los visitantes están invitados a explorar los numerosos templos rupestres y la iglesia central, que contiene frescos antiguos que datan del siglo XII. Estas obras de arte bien conservadas ofrecen una visión fascinante del arte medieval georgiano y la devoción religiosa. Hoy en día, Natlismtsemeli continúa funcionando como un monasterio vivo, proporcionando un refugio tranquilo para aquellos que buscan el enriquecimiento espiritual en medio de su entorno histórico y tranquilo.
El siguiente en nuestro itinerario es el Complejo del Monasterio David Gareji, un destino sagrado e impresionante que ha tenido un profundo significado espiritual para los georgianos durante siglos. Ubicado en el paisaje escarpado y dramático del desierto sureste de Georgia, este antiguo complejo de monasterios está tallado directamente en una formación rocosa masiva, creando una mezcla inolvidable de naturaleza y devoción. Mientras caminas por sus iglesias rupestres y celdas monásticas, sentirás el ambiente sereno y contemplativo que ha atraído a monjes y peregrinos durante generaciones. Rodeado de vistas panorámicas de las colinas del desierto, David Gareji ofrece no solo un viaje a la historia religiosa de Georgia, sino también una escapada tranquila a uno de los paisajes más pintorescos y espirituales del país. Este es verdaderamente un lugar donde la historia, la fe y la naturaleza se unen en perfecta armonía.
Durante nuestro recorrido, haremos una pausa para almorzar en el pueblo de Udabno, donde tendrá la oportunidad de saborear auténticos platos georgianos y svanetianos. Destaca el tradicional Kubdari, un abundante pan relleno de carne originario de la región de Svaneti. Para aquellos que prefieren las opciones basadas en plantas, los restaurantes locales ofrecen una variedad de platos vegetarianos, lo que garantiza una experiencia culinaria encantadora para todos.
El lago Kapatadze está escondido en la región semidesértica de Georgia, cerca del complejo del monasterio David Gareji. Este lago salado es rico en minerales naturales y es famoso por sus colores vibrantes y su entorno tranquilo. En verano, el lago a menudo se seca parcialmente, revelando brillantes manchas de sal blanca que dan al paisaje una apariencia casi de otro mundo. El paisaje circundante es impresionante, con interminables colinas, cálidos tonos del desierto y cielos muy abiertos, creando oportunidades perfectas para tomar fotos. En primavera, los huertos de almendros cercanos florecen, pintando la tierra seca con suave flor rosa y blanca. Después del almuerzo en el camino de regreso a Tbilisi, los viajeros pueden disfrutar de un momento tranquilo para apreciar la belleza natural y capturar el encanto salvaje y virgen de la campiña georgiana en esta parada. El lago Kapatadze es uno de esos raros lugares donde se puede experimentar la armonía del desierto, la sal y el cielo, proporcionando un final tranquilo para su aventura en 4x4.
Regreso a Tbilisi
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Lugares y horarios de recogida
La recogida en el hotel solo está disponible para el tour privado. Nos pondremos en contacto con usted para aclarar la hora y el lugar desde donde deberá recogerlo.
Valoraciones de viajeros
Información importante
- No se recomienda para viajeros con lesiones de la columna vertebral
- No se recomienda para viajeros con mala salud cardiovascular
- Los viajeros deben tener al menos un nivel de condición física medio
- Para su comodidad y seguridad, le recomendamos encarecidamente que utilice calzado cerrado y resistente, adecuado para terrenos potencialmente embarrados y empinados.
- La temperatura ambiente puede superar los 30ºC (86F) de mayo a octubre
- La altitud es la misma que en Tbilisi 350 m (1150 pies) sobre el nivel del mar
- Ocasionalmente, nuestros tours grupales pueden realizarse en ruso e inglés simultáneamente. Si bien nuestro objetivo es brindar una experiencia equitativa para todos los participantes, esto puede resultar en un ritmo más lento o explicaciones más largas.
- Recuerda traer efectivo o tarjetas para tu almuerzo, café y cualquier gasto personal. También se necesitará efectivo para baños, propinas y otros gastos imprevistos.
- Al visitar las iglesias ortodoxas, las mujeres deben cubrirse la cabeza y usar faldas, mientras que los hombres deben usar pantalones.
- Tenga en cuenta que el precio de este tour puede variar según varios factores, como el día de la semana, el número de participantes, la temporada y los descuentos promocionales vigentes. El precio que se muestra en el sitio suele representar el precio más bajo disponible, y los descuentos se aplican automáticamente a expensas de la empresa. Lo alentamos a que verifique los detalles específicos de la fecha deseada para comprender el costo exacto de su reserva única.
- Durante este recorrido todoterreno, explorarás aproximadamente 4 km (2,5 millas) a pie.
- Deseamos asegurar a todos nuestros huéspedes que este recorrido es absolutamente seguro y atraviesa exclusivamente el territorio de Georgia. Tenga en cuenta que el Monasterio de Udabno no forma parte de nuestro itinerario y la ruta que conduce a él está completamente cerrada. Tenga la seguridad de que, incluso sin esto, nuestro recorrido sigue siendo una experiencia única y hermosa, que ofrece una verdadera muestra de las maravillas naturales de Georgia. Su seguridad y disfrute son nuestras máximas prioridades.
- Actualización opcional del asiento delantero para mayor comodidad: 30 USD (solo uno por grupo, sujeto a disponibilidad).
- Tenga en cuenta que no somos responsables de la calidad o el sabor de los alimentos y bebidas proporcionados por terceros socios, como restaurantes y bodegas, durante el recorrido.
- No recomendado para viajeros con mareos por movimiento
- Esta no es solo una oportunidad para ver paisajes impresionantes, sino también una oportunidad para desafiarse a sí mismo y sentirse orgulloso de sus logros. ¡Ven preparado para una auténtica aventura!
Opiniones(144)
The scenery was magnificent, with great views of the Hidden Rainbow Mountains. Because the ground was slippery (it had rained the day before), we couldn’t hike as much as we’d planned, but it was still very nice. The visit to the two monasteries was very interesting. The off-road drive was a nice change of pace and a lot of fun. Our tour guide shared a lot of interesting facts during the tour and answered all our questions in great detail.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your review. I am delighted that you enjoyed the magnificent views of the Rainbow Mountains and had a lot of fun during the off-road sections of the day. Even though the rain from the previous day made the trails a bit too slippery for the full hike, it is wonderful to know that the monastery visits and the detailed stories from your guide made the trip memorable. Since you enjoyed the off-road experience, you might also like our 4x4 day tour to Kazbegi and the Truso Valley, which is another great rugged route through the mountains. Thank you again for choosing to explore with us, and we wish you beautiful travels ahead!
The trip is amazing. The tour guide Kobo was great.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your review! We are absolutely delighted to hear that you had an amazing trip exploring the Rainbow Mountains and David Gareji. Koba is a wonderful guide, and he will be incredibly happy to hear your kind words. We always love showing our guests these unique desert landscapes, and having a great guide makes the journey even better. We hope you have a lovely rest of your summer!
We had an amazing day out with friendly.ge visiting the Rainbow Mountains & David Gareji. From setting off our guide was brilliant at giving us lots of details on Tbilisi, the areas we were travelling through and the plans for the day. The drive was thoughtful so we had stops for the toilet, coffees, snacks - and you never felt that you were driving for long times without a break. There was a great balance to the day and we had a great time,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience, Rachael. We are delighted to hear that you had an amazing day exploring the Rainbow Mountains and David Gareji with us. Keeping a comfortable pace with well-timed stops for coffee and breaks is very important to our team, so we are glad you felt relaxed throughout the journey. It is wonderful that you enjoyed the insights and details shared about Tbilisi and the surrounding areas during the drive. We would love to welcome you back for another adventure in the future.
Excellent tour with informative guide Alex who was a very professional host for the day. Safe and professional driver and clean, well maintained vehicle. Rainbow mountains and St John Monastery were great to explore without having loads of people around, made possible by this tour. Liked the tour so much we booked another with them when we got back. Just so good to be in small group and 4x4 rather than in a big bus tour group.
Thank you for your excellent review, Simon. We are so pleased that you enjoyed the distinct benefits of a small-group 4x4 tour and were able to explore the Rainbow Mountains and St. John Monastery peacefully without the crowds. Alex and our driver will be very glad to hear your compliments regarding their professionalism and the maintenance of the vehicle. The best compliment we can possibly receive is a repeat booking, and we are truly excited to host you on your next journey with us.
Jonah the guide was very helpful and informative. George the driver was very experienced with the off road driving and it was safe enough.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you had a great and unique experience exploring the Rainbow Mountains and David Gareji Caves with us. It is fantastic to know that Jonah provided you with helpful and informative insights throughout the day, and that George's expert off-road driving made you feel completely safe and comfortable on the terrain. We are very proud of our team, and I will be sure to pass your kind words along to both of them. Thank you for choosing us for your adventure in Georgia, and we hope to welcome you back for another journey in the future!
The location was beautiful. The mountains look incredible and the tour guide was very friendly. We stopped on route for a toilet break and at a traditional Georgian bakery for breakfast snacks. The driver was good and the van used was a 4x4 but not a Jeep looking off road vehicle! I don’t feel the benefit of stopping for lunch before the return journey back to Tbilisi, this felt like just a time filler and I would’ve preferred to try and beat the traffic and get back to the city.
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on your trip to the Rainbow Mountains and the David Gareji Caves, Lisa. We are glad you enjoyed the unique desert landscape, and that you found our guide friendly and our driver professional. We would like to clarify that we use high-clearance 4x4 passenger vans for our small-group tours. This enables our group of six guests to travel together comfortably while easily navigating the rugged terrain. We do not advertise these as traditional smaller Jeeps, and we ensure that photos of our actual fleet are included on our booking pages so that guests can see the vehicles prior to making a reservation. While we appreciate your feedback on the tour pacing, we would like to explain why the lunch stop is an important part of our itinerary. The restaurant we visit showcases authentic Svanetian culture and cuisine, which is unique and difficult to find, even in Tbilisi. This stop also directly supports small, remote communities that rely on tourism. While a shared group tour is designed to balance the comfort and cultural interests of all participants, we understand that it may not be suitable for those in a hurry. For travellers looking for a quick trip without cultural or culinary stops, there are shorter, cheaper options available on TripAdvisor. Alternatively, a private tour offers complete control over the timeline without impacting the group's shared experience. Thank you again for your valuable insights, and we wish you all the best in your future travels.
The tour was an absolutely fabulous experience and one of the highlights of my trip to Georgia! The Rainbow Mountains are truly unique and stunning, and the hike with Coba, from Friendly Georgia team, was amazing. He shared so much interesting information not only about the places we visited, but also about Georgia 's history, culture and everyday life, which made the whole experience even more interesting. The David Gareji Monastery is gorgeous, but my personal favorite was the visit to the secluded John Baptist cave monastery. Meeting the kind monk who lives there was such a memorable and peaceful experience. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Tbilisi!
Thank you so much for taking the time to share this wonderful review! We are absolutely delighted to hear that our 4x4 tour to the Rainbow Mountains was a true highlight of your time in Georgia. Koba will be incredibly happy to read your kind words. He loves sharing our history and culture, and we are glad his insights made the hike even more memorable for you. The John the Baptist cave monastery is a deeply peaceful place, and it is wonderful that your meeting with the monk created such a lasting impression. Thank you for being such an amazing guest and for highly recommending our team to other travelers. We hope to welcome you back to Georgia for another adventure in the future!
This tour far exceeded my expectations. The mountains were gorgeous even with overcast skies, and the monasteries were beautiful and serene. We didn't meet any other tourists while hiking or at the St. John the Baptist Monastery, which made for a uniquely peaceful and authentic experience. The day was very thoughtfully planned, and the guide and driver were both excellent.
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We are so happy to hear that the tour far exceeded your expectations. It is truly special when you can experience the serenity of the monasteries and the beauty of the Rainbow Mountains without any other tourists around. We take great pride in planning these routes to offer that peaceful, authentic feeling you described. Our guests are truly amazing, and we are so grateful for your support. I will be sure to pass your kind words along to the guide and driver! We hope to see you again for another adventure in Georgia.
Thanks to Koba we went with an experienced driver and attentive to our needs to visit the Red Mountains and two isolated monasteries rich in history and spirituality. Koba was a great guide, helpful, attentive in showing us every perspective of Georgian culture and landscapes we visited. Friendly and helpful to answer our questions, plus he gave us beautiful handmade drawings from him on the moment of the Red Mountains. We will remember for a long time this incredible experience with its colors and flavors. We are really very grateful thank you!
Grazie mille per le sue bellissime parole, Daisy! Siamo davvero felici che l'escursione alle Rainbow Mountains e ai monasteri sia stata così speciale per lei. I nostri ospiti sono fantastici e apprezziamo molto quando sanno cogliere il vero valore di queste esperienze autentiche. Koba è un membro prezioso della nostra squadra e siamo entusiasti che abbia condiviso con lei non solo la sua conoscenza della cultura georgiana, ma anche il suo talento artistico, realizzando quei disegni a mano. È proprio questa passione a rendere i nostri tour indimenticabili. Speriamo di rivederla presto per un'altra avventura tra i colori e i sapori della nostra terra!
We had a wonderful day with Koba and driver “Tiger” and 3 other guests. We enjoyed the variety of the day especially the fun off road driving, good conversation, lots of stops, view points, monasteries, food, and seeing local farmers with their dogs guarding the sheep. We had a short walk to see the rainbow effect close up and it was striking. Recommend boots for muddy conditions. A lovely trip ❤️
We are so happy you had such a wonderful day out in the rural landscapes with Koba and Tiger. They are a great team, and we will be sure to pass your kind words along to them both. It sounds like you really got to experience the best of the region, from the fun of the off-road driving to those striking colors of the mountains. Thank you for mentioning the boots. That is a great tip for future guests! Having the right footwear makes a big difference when exploring the hills, especially when it is muddy. Our guests are truly amazing, and we feel very lucky to meet people who appreciate the local life and scenery as much as you did. We hope the rest of your time in Georgia is just as lovely.
