12 Hiking Tours in Tbilisi to Build a Day Around

1.David Gareji and Real Rainbow Mountains Off-Road adventure + hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 129 reviews · 9 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $51Our pick

Ride a 4x4 from Tbilisi to Georgia’s colorful Rainbow Mountains, Mravaltskaro Reservoir, Natlismtsemeli, and David Gareji. You’ll walk about 4 km, eat Georgian food in Udabno, and may finish with wine tasting in Patardzeuli. Guides such as Alex, Koba, Salomea, and Jonah are known for lively local insight. Expect rough roads, heat, and a small group of up to 12.

“Good trip with a guide who had a good knowledge of the history and great English language skills. Beautiful desert scenery and a lovely late lunch.”

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2.8-Day Trekking Group Tour in Svaneti

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 8 days (approx.) · from $1,340

Trek from Mestia to Ushguli with guides such as Dito, Gogi, Nugo, and Tato. Expect six hiking days, 58 kilometers of trails, medieval Svan towers, Koruldi Lakes, Chkhunderi Pass, glacier views, village guesthouses, luggage transport, and Georgian meals.

“...we were rewarded with beautiful landscapes, great hiking trails, delicious and varied food, clean and welcoming guesthouses as well as the best tour guide and a nice group of people!”

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3.Kazbegi Tour with Gergeti Church, Waterfall Hike & Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $157

Travel from Tbilisi to Kazbegi in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide such as Alex or Georgi. See Ananuri, Gergeti Trinity Church, Sno, Gudauri, and the Black and White Aragvi rivers, then hike 4 km to Gveleti’s waterfalls. Wi-Fi, winter 4x4 transport, and an optional home-cooked lunch add practical value.

“This tour was amazing because we got to experience different sites in one day! Alex was a wonderful guide and he provided good explanations about everything!”

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4.3-Day Hiking Group Tour in Kazbegi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $590

Join TrekGeorgia for three active days in the Caucasus with guides such as Dito or Nugo. Travel from Tbilisi to Kazbegi, hike from Juta to Chaukhi Pass, reach Gergeti Glacier at 3,200 meters, and walk through Truso Valley. The $590 price includes transport, two guesthouse nights, meals, and expert guiding for groups of up to 10.

“We had great weather, a great guide and three wonderful days around Kazbegi.”

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5.Five days tour to Khevsureti (Abudelauri lakes) & Kazbegi with hikes.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $100

Travel from Tbilisi into Georgia’s remote Khevsureti and Kazbegi regions on a private five-day tour. Hike to Abudelauri’s three lakes, visit Shatili and Mutso, see Ananuri and the Friendship Monument, walk Juta gorge, and reach Gergeti Trinity Church. Hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, local stays, and breakfast are included.

“Kazbegi is one of the best places I have ever been to. The hike was amazing and the food at the recommendes restaurant tastiest.”

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6.Kazbegi Adventure Day Trip – Hike to Gveleti waterfall plus Gergeti, Ananuri

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $159

Spend about 11 hours following Georgia’s Georgian Military Highway from Tbilisi to Gveleti Waterfall, with stops at Zhinvali Reservoir, Ananuri Fortress, and the Friendship Monument. A private vehicle, mountain guide, hotel pickup, bottled water, and a two-hour hike are included. Guides Zezva and Irakli have earned praise for their care and local tips.

“Before booking this trip I came across an endless amount of Kazbegi trips on viator, but I eventually decided to book this one as it seemed the most fun and it included the most spots. I have zero regrets and I’d go as far as saying this trip was one of the main highlights of my week in Georgia. The team is extremely professional they’ll get in touch with you with all the details and our tour guide Zezva was extremely friendly and very attentive to our needs and safety. I’ve already decided that next time I’m visiting Georgia I’m booking another tour with the same team and tour guide,…”

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7.Trekking Tour from Tusheti to Khevsureti via Atsunta Pass

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $1,620

Join TrekGeorgia for a demanding six-day crossing from Omalo to Shatili. You’ll visit Dartlo, Kvavlo, Parsma, Girevi, Mutso, and Keselo Towers, cross Atsunta Pass at 3,431 meters, camp in remote mountain country, and travel with guides such as Dito, Tato, Nutsa, or Misha.

“Great tour for solo travelers! Fantastic hikes, stunning landscapes, great guides and tasty food in nice local guest houses! I feel I had a chance to get a wonderful insight into the life of the local people in this beautiful and remote mountain area of Georgia. Thank you for that!”

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8.1 day hiking in Birtvisi Canyon from Tbilisi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $80

Leave Tbilisi by private, air-conditioned vehicle for Birtvisi Canyon, a rugged route through Partskhisi, Tbisi, Deda-tsikhe, and the XI century Birtvisi fortress. Guide Mike and your driver handle the route and transport. Expect 6 to 7 hours, challenging ground, mountain views, and a weather-dependent finish.

“It is quite a challenging terrain, but views are definitely wonderful and worth it. It rained during our hike so we did not reach the fortress for safety reasons, which is understandable. Our guide Mike, was really helpful and kind. Our driver (sorry forgot the name), was really pleasant and the car was clean and spacious.”

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9.Lagodekhi – A day hiking from Tbilisi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $95

Leave Tbilisi at 8:00 am for Lagodekhi Protected Areas and hike through shaded forest beside the Ninoskhevi River. Your English-speaking driver-guide handles transport and trail logistics. The 8 to 9 kilometer route takes about 5 to 6 hours and ends at a 40-meter waterfall where swimming may be possible.

“Enjoyable trip with a great guide, Makho. The path is intermediate level and took about 5:30 hrs round trip. It was a great experience!”

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10.Gareja Sunrise Hike Tour from Tbilisi and Rainbow Hills Trail

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $260

Leave Tbilisi at 2:30 am for David Gareja, where you’ll hike to a quiet sunrise viewpoint, walk the colorful Rainbow Hills, visit the monastery area, and stop for brunch at Oasis Club in Udabno. English-speaking guides such as Zura or Zurab have led departures, with drivers handling the rough roads.

“One of the best tours ever!! Enjoyed the view of sunrise with no other tourists around so much. Great light, silence, historical view! Our driver, david, drove us safe even on the sometimes bumpy roads and our tour guide, zurab, shared lots of interesting stories.”

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11.Three day hiking tour to Kakheti region with two overnight stays in Sighnaghi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $90

Spend three days hiking Kakheti with guide Zviad, traveling from Tbilisi to David Gareja, Vashlovani National Park, and Lagodekhi National Reserve. You’ll sleep two nights in a family-run Sighnaghi guesthouse, eat lunch each day, taste Georgian wine, and hike to a waterfall. The private format allows flexible pacing for your group.

“Great 2 days tour, great guide! Zviad was really good, well organized and a good partner for conversations. Recommended, thanks Zviad!”

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12.7-day hiking expedition to Tusheti through the Atsunta pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $1,190

Travel from Tbilisi through Shatili and Mutso, cross the 3,431-meter Atsunta Pass, and finish in Tusheti with stays in Girevi, Dartlo, and Omalo. ExpedBuro provides a guide, food, tents, sleeping gear, horses for luggage, and 4x4 transfers. Guide Stanislav has been praised for careful support and smooth logistics.

“On ferait le voyage pour un seul grand paysage, il y en a dix par jour. Stanislav, notre guide était aux petits soins pour nous conduire à bon port. Une logistique parfaite et une découverte de la culture et de la gastronomie locale à travers deRead more”

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