Georgia · Geological Wonders

8-Hour Dashbashi Canyon Tour from Tbilisi with Algeti and Asureti

8 Hours Round trip from H4MF+XR4 Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Walk across the glass bridge of Dashbashi Canyon and admire dizzying views above the gorge
02 Descend into Dashbashi Canyon past a garland of flowing waterfalls on a medium-difficulty hike
03 See the turquoise waters of Algeti Reservoir in picturesque Algeti National Park
04 Learn about the German colonies in the Caucasus and taste endemic Shalo wine in Asureti village

This excursion will appeal to all those who love heights, views of rock formations, and deep gorges and are looking for places to explore for themselves. You will travel to the Kvemo Kartli region in southern Georgia, near the Lesser Caucasus Range, where the landscapes differ strikingly from other parts of the country. Here, pastures crown deep canyons, dense mixed forests cover the hills, and turquoise reservoirs support irrigation and fish farms. The route combines the dramatic scenery of Dashbashi Canyon with the tranquil beauty of Algeti Reservoir and the cultural legacy of the German settlement of Asureti.

The route combines the dramatic scenery of Dashbashi Canyon with the tranquil beauty of Algeti Reservoir and the cultural legacy of the German settlement of Asureti.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Languages English, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Dashbashi Canyon and the Glass Bridge

Today, we are going to Dashbashi Canyon. Nature is the best creator, and here you will be convinced of this once again. This extended canyon is adorned with a garland of flowing waterfalls, with a striking difference in height as you descend to its bottom and dizzying views from the upper observation platforms.
For several years, an Israeli company has been working on a Georgian government project to create an unusual observation deck in the shape of a diamond, suspended like a necklace over the canyon itself. This glass bridge, with a cafe inside the diamond, allows you to enjoy breathtaking views over the abyss into the canyon. The walk from the glass bridge to the bottom of the canyon and back is classified as medium difficulty and takes up to 3 hours.

Day 02

Scenic Stop at Algeti Reservoir

On the road from the canyon, we will admire the turquoise surface of the Algeti Reservoir.
It was constructed during the Soviet Union era on the Algeti River and lies in the middle of picturesque Algeti National Park.
This national park stretches along the upper Algeti Valley on the wooded southern slopes of the eastern Trialeti Range, with its highest point being Mount Kldekari at 2,000 m above sea level. The park was founded by the Soviet government in 1965 as a state reserve to protect the easternmost limits of the Caucasian Spruce and Nordmann Fir.
This attractive reservoir is an essential part of the local economy and strengthens the development potential of the region. It provides irrigation for the livestock villages of Tbisi and Kumisi and also supplies drinking water to several local villages.

Day 03

Asureti Village, Shalo Wine, and German Heritage

Having enjoyed and been inspired by the heights, we will head to the German settlement to taste Shalo wine, which is endemic to this region. Here, you will learn under what circumstances the German colonies came to the Caucasus and what trace and legacy they left in Georgian culture. If you wish, for an additional payment, you can dine at the family farm right there in the garden, tasting traditional dishes of this region.

Where this trip takes you

Dashbashi Canyon, glass bridge of Dashbashi Canyon, Algeti Reservoir, Asureti Village

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from H4MF+XR4 1 city · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

English-speaking Tbilisi local guide and driver service
Comfortable transport
0.5 litres of water per person

What's Not Included

Entrance tickets to the canyon ($19 per person)
Tasting of 3 wines and chacha ($12 per person)
Lunch at a family farm: $25 per person, to be agreed upon in advance (or you may have dinner at a roadside cafe)
Tips for the guide-driver and farm family

What to bring

Wear comfortable shoes.
Bring a hat to protect yourself from the bright summer sun.
Take a camera or mobile phone to capture plenty of vivid photos.
Bring cash to pay for the wine degustation and dinner.

Know before you go

The canyon is closed in foggy or rainy weather.
We meet you in the lobby of your hotel to start the tour.
It is recommended to start at 09:00.
An early start allows us to avoid boring traffic gaps, which are common during the morning hours in the capital.
At the end of the day, we drop you off at your hotel in Tbilisi or any other location in the city centre.

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