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Hike the Rainbow Hills with a Geologist. Gareji
An experienced geologist will reveal the secrets of the landscape, explain the colors of the hills, and show you traces of ancient processes. You'll learn how this region was formed and how to identify different rocks.
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Easy
difficulty level -
9 km
total distance -
350 m
elevation gain
Hike itinerary
8:00 AM – Departure from Tbilisi. On the way, our geologist will talk about the region's geological structure and its unique features.
10:00 – Arrive at the trailhead. Briefing and getting to know the map.
10:30 – Hike starts. On the way:
Break and picnic with a view. Q&A with the geologist.
Continuing the route:
10:00 – Arrive at the trailhead. Briefing and getting to know the map.
10:30 – Hike starts. On the way:
- Stops at the rainbow hills — we'll find out why they're colored this way.
- Breaking down geological layers, traces of ancient processes, and tectonic plate movements.
- Stories about the climate and evolution of the area.
Break and picnic with a view. Q&A with the geologist.
Continuing the route:
- Exploring rock structures and hunting for minerals.
- The geologist explains the processes that created these wild landforms.
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