5 happy days in the Caucasus

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Welcome to Ingushetia, Ossetia and Upper Balkaria for impressions! Each republic is not like the other, but together they are united by the mountain flavor of the Caucasus, kind, hospitable people and delicious national food!

Location

Russia, Republic of North Ossetia — Alania, Vladikavkaz

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Tour highlights

Caucasian cuisine

Let's get acquainted with the national cuisine and be sure to love it

Inside

We will visit the recognized masterpiece of medieval tower architecture — a special pride of the Ingush

Egical

We will go to one of the largest medieval tower complexes

Complete relaxation

We will relax in the Aushiger thermal spring with a unique composition of water and a temperature of about 50 °C

Blue Lakes

Let's go to one of the most mysterious places on earth

Itinerary

Day 1 - Meeting, tour of the lowland part of Ingushetia
Meeting of the group at Beslan Vladikavkaz airport.
Group transfer from 12:00-13:00.
14:00 Lunch.
15:30 Visit to the Memorial of Memory and Glory complex, dedicated to the main memorable dates and events of Ingushetia.
Visit to the ethnographic museum in the Tower of Concord, the tallest tower in Ingushetia with an observation deck.
Check-in at the apartments in Armhi or the Jeyrah Hotel.
Meals: lunch. Breakfast and dinner on your own.

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Day 2 - Tour of mountainous Ingushetia
08:00-09:00 Breakfast.
09:00 Departure to the mountainous part.
Tour of mountainous Ingushetia.
Dzheyrakho-Assinsky Nature Reserve, towers and fortresses of medieval Mountainous Ingushetia.
The Erzi Tower Complex is one of the largest tower complexes in Ingushetia. It was here in the XIX century that the famous bronze eagle was discovered, dating back to the VIII century.
Tseilom pass, which offers an unforgettable view of the main rocky Caucasian ridge, Mount Kazbek and the Targim basin.
13:00-14:00 Lunch.
Continuation of the tour.
The Erzya Nature Reserve, whose name translates as "eagle", is located in two districts of Ingushetia – Sunzhensky and Dzheyrakhsky.
Egikal is the largest tower village in mountainous Ingushetia, Targim belongs to the castle–type tower settlements, which were built in the XV—XVII centuries.
The tower complex "Khamkhi" – the tower buildings of which have a severe monumental appearance, are erected on a steep rocky slope.
The ancient Christian temple of Thaba-Yerdy. This ancient temple was built around the VIII century. There is information that the order for the construction of the temple was given by Queen Tamara.
Check–in to the famous towers of Vnushka - winner of the contest "7 wonders of Russia".
Dinner (for an additional fee).
Meals: breakfast and lunch. Dinner on your own.

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Day 3 - Sightseeing tour of Ossetia
08:00-09:00 Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 Departure to Ossetia.
Sightseeing tour of the most significant and memorable places of Ossetia.
Dargavs, or as it is called in another way - the "City of the Dead", has been one of the main attractions of the republic for many years, attracting the attention of tourists.
The place of Sergei Bodrov's death is the Karmadon Gorge. Where, as a result of the collapse of the glacier, the village of Verkhny Karmadon was completely destroyed.
Fiagdon Gorge. Here, breaking through the wild rocks overgrown with pines, the Fiagdon roars.
This section of the gorge is called "Kadargavan" (forest pass).
Here, tourists like to take beautiful photos on a swing over a precipice, as well as contemplate the surroundings with snow caps, sitting on a bench right on the edge of the gorge.
And after a little rest, go to a place shrouded in myths and legends – the ancient tower of Kurt and Tag.
15:00 Lunch (for an additional fee).
City tour of Vladikavkaz.
Check-in at the Tsarskoye Hotel (or equivalent replacement).
Dinner (for an additional fee).
Meals: breakfast. Lunch and dinner on your own.

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Day 4 - Upper Balkaria Tour
08:00-09:00 Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 Departure to Upper Balkaria, where you will visit:
Chateau-Erken.
This is an amazing castle built in the style of the Middle Ages, which flaunts in the middle of an artificial pond.
Chateau-Erken fits perfectly into the local landscapes overlooking the majestic Elbrus and is surrounded by a picturesque garden and park complex
13:30 Lunch (for an additional fee).
The Blue Lakes are one of the most mysterious places on earth.
The Cherek Gorge.
It is the pride and pearl of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic.
Of the seven peaks with a height of more than five thousand meters located in the Caucasus, five are located in the Chereksky district.
Aushiger thermal spring with a unique composition of water and a temperature of about 50C. (for an additional fee).
18:00 Return to the hotel.
Dinner (for an additional fee).
Meals: breakfast. Lunch and dinner on your own.

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Day 5 - Departure
08:00-09:00 Breakfast.
Free time before departure. You can walk around Vladikavkaz on your own.
Wine tasting at a private winery with Konstantin Dzaitov. (for an additional fee, for a group of 10 people or more) or a master class on cooking walibachs (for an additional fee, for a group of 10 people or more).
Airport transfer (extra charge) Yandex Taxi (Vladikavkaz airport hotel 500-600 rubles).
Meals: breakfast. Lunch and dinner on your own.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

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Hotel, Guest House

2 nights
Hotel

2 nights

Comfort

Midscale

The tour includes accommodation in hotels.

The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on the accommodation and date, RUB.:

Dates	The cost of the tour is based on double occupancy (dbl, twin)	The cost of the tour for single occupancy (single)	The cost of the tour for children under 10 years old with additional and basic accommodation
Dates before 02/28/2025	36000	43000	32500
Dates from 03/01/2025	40300	48200	36400

In the absence of a couple to move in, the tourist makes an additional payment for single accommodation.

The possible accommodation options are listed below. It can be replaced with similar ones.

Apartments

Apartments in mountainous Ingushetia are 5 minutes from Armkhi LOCK.

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Another option

"Jeyrah"

Offering direct access to the ski slopes, Guest House Jeyrah is located in the village of Jeyrah. Guests can relax in the garden and on the terrace. Free private parking is available. An airport shuttle service is available for an additional fee.

There is also a wardrobe. Some rooms at the Jeyrah Guest House have a view of the river. Each room has a kettle. Each room has a private bathroom with a hairdryer and bed linen.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 16 tourists

Minimum age

7 years old

Duration

5 days 4 nights

Group meets at

Russia, Republic of North Ossetia — Alania, Vladikavkaz

Included in price

meals according to the program: breakfast, 2 lunches;
sightseeing transfer;
group transfer from the airport to the apartment;
guided tours;
accommodation in apartments in mountainous Ingushetia.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Vladikavkaz and back;
medical insurance;
airport transfer;
wine tasting at a private winery by Konstantin Dzaitov;
a master class on cooking walibachs;
meals not included in the basic price;
entrance tickets (Erzya, Dargavs, Chateau-Erken, Aushiger thermal spring).

It's important to know

Air and railway tickets are not included in the price of the tour.

You can purchase them yourself or contact us for help.

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