Welcome to Ingushetia, Ossetia and Upper Balkaria for impressions! Each republic is different from the other, but together they are united by the mountainous flavor of the Caucasus, kind, hospitable people and delicious national food!
Location
Russia, Republic of North Ossetia — Alania, Vladikavkaz
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 Consent, the tallest tower in Ingushetia with an observation deck.
Check-in at the Artis Plaza Hotel, 2nd building in Magas (alternative to the Smart Hotel)
Meals: lunch. Breakfast and dinner on your own.
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Day 2 -
Tour of mountainous Ingushetia
08:00-09:00 Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure with things to mountainous Ingushetia.
09:00 Guided tour of mountainous Ingushetia:
The Assinsky Gorge is not just a canyon, but one of the most scenic routes in the North Caucasus.;
The Erzya Nature Reserve, whose name translates as "eagle", is located in two districts of Ingushetia — Sunzhensky and Dzheyrakhsky.;
Targim— refers to the castle—type tower settlements, which were built in the XV-XVII centuries.;
Khamkhi — the tower buildings of which have a severe monumental appearance, are perched on a steep rocky slope.
The Thaba-Yerdy Temple is one of the oldest early Christian temples in Ingushetia, most likely built in the eighth century AD.;
Vnushkiis the winner of the "7 Wonders of Russia" contest;
The Egikal is one of the largest medieval tower complexes.
14:00 Lunch for an additional fee (set menu 800-1000 rubles).
Continuation of the tour:
The Ceylomsky pass offers an unforgettable view of the main rocky Caucasian ridge, Mount Kazbek and the Targim basin.;
The Erzi Tower Complexis one of the largest tower complexes in Ingushetia. It was here that the famous bronze eagle, dating back to the 8th century, was discovered in the 19th century.
Check-in in the main building of the Armkhi LOCK, if there are no places: in the buildings "Chaika", "Turk" or apartments in Armkhi.
Dinner (extra charge).
Meals: breakfast. Lunch and 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 Sergey Bodrov's death is the Karmadon gorge. Where, as a result of the glacier's descent, the village of Verkhny Karmadon was completely destroyed.
The Fiagdon gorge. Here, a Fiagdon roars through the wild rocks overgrown with pines.
This section of the gorge is called "Kadargavan" (forest pass).
Tourists here like to take beautiful photos on a swing over a precipice, as well as to contemplate the surroundings with snow caps, sitting on a bench right on the edge of the gorge.
After a short rest, you will go to a place shrouded in myths and legends – the ancient tower of Kurt and Tag.
A master class on cooking Ossetian pies (optional, an additional fee of 1,500 rubles per person for a group of 6 people or more).
15:00 Lunch (extra charge) (set menu 800-1000 rubles).
Vladikavkaz city tour.
Check-in at the Amran Hotel (or equivalent replacement)
Dinner (extra charge).
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 with a view of the majestic Elbrus and is surrounded by a picturesque garden and park complex.
14:00 Lunch (extra charge).(set menu of 800-1000 rubles).
Blue lakes are one of the most mysterious places on earth.
Aushiger thermal spring with a unique water composition and a temperature of about 50C. (for an additional fee).
18:00 Return to the hotel.
Dinner (extra charge).
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 Konstantin Dzaitov's private winery. (for an additional fee, for a group of 10 people or more) or a master class on making 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
Accommodation
Hotel
4 nights
Comfort
Midscale
The tour includes accommodation in hotels.
The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on the accommodation, RUB.:
The cost of the tour for 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
45 500
53 900
41 500
In the absence of a couple to move in, the tourist makes an additional payment for single occupancy.
The possible placement options are listed below. It can be replaced with similar ones.
Artis Plaza Hotel or Smart Hotel Magas Boutique Hotel 1 night
Artis Plaza Hotel
It is located in Magas, Ingushetia. There is a polite and trained staff who can help you check in.
The cozy and bright rooms are prepared for the guests' stay. Each room has high-quality furniture and modern appliances for a comfortable stay. There is a restaurant for guests, which serves various dishes of Caucasian and European cuisine.
The nearest airport and train station are about 17 km away. The main infrastructure facilities are located in the immediate vicinity.
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Another option
Smart Hotel Magas Boutique Hotel
Smart Hotel Magas is a modern hotel opened in December 2024 in the center of Magas, the capital of Ingushetia. It is located in the business and educational part of the city, close to an IT cluster, sports facilities and major attractions.
The hotel offers 40 spacious rooms of various categories, including standard rooms, a Campus studio and a suite. All rooms are equipped with Wi-Fi, a mini-bar, tea and coffee making facilities, a TV, a safe, bathrobes, slippers and a bathroom with a shower and toiletries. A cot can be provided for families with small children on request, and a kitchen-living room on the fifth floor is provided for guests of the Campus Studio.
The hotel has an infrastructure for recreation and work: the Grand Cafe restaurant, lobby bar, room service, hammam, lounge area and two multifunctional halls for meetings and events.
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The Armkhi Hotel 1 night
The Armkhi resort is located in picturesque mountainous Ingushetia, surrounded by protected nature and historical architectural monuments — this creates a special atmosphere of immersion in the past. People have been coming here to improve their health since the 1920s: walks through the pine grove, various medical procedures and spa services help guests recover.
The Armkhi Hotel stands in a pine forest above the Dzheyrakh gorge. There are accommodation options for every taste and budget: the main building offers comfort rooms with or without mountain views, the Turk building offers standard rooms, and the Chaika Hotel offers economy and standard rooms.
The Armkhi Cafe is located at the hotel: if you have chosen a breakfast, full board or wellness rate, you will find a morning buffet.
The resort area is equipped with everything necessary for a relaxing stay: there is a wellness center, a Finnish sauna, outdoor and indoor pools with spring water, a conference room and a tour desk. It offers Wi—Fi in all areas and a variety of entertainment options.
The standard double room is equipped with two single beds, a desk, a chair and a bedside table. The spacious bathroom has everything for a comfortable stay: a washbasin, cosmetics for a shower and a bathtub. The room also has a TV, dishes and slippers.
The special pride of the resort is the clean spring water from the healing spring, which flows directly from the tap in every room. And so that guests do not miss any opportunities for recreation and entertainment, each room contains an information folder with a description of the resort's services and available excursions.
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Amran Hotel 2 nights
It is located in Vladikavkaz.
There are 49 rooms of various categories at guests' disposal, including a TV and a refrigerator, a desk, a wardrobe, and a shower room. The suites have a spa bath.
The hotel has a bar and a cafe where you can indulge in dishes of Caucasian and European cuisine, or use the diet menu. Breakfast is served in the morning.
It offers billiards, a private hammam and a sauna. The Vladikavkaz History Museum is located nearby, and the Academic Russian Theater is 1.2 km away. The central market is 0.7 km away. The distance to the airport is 19.3 km, to the railway station is 0.2 km.
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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, 1 welcome lunch;
sightseeing transfer;
group transfer from the airport to the apartment;
guided tours;
accommodation according to the program.
Paid extra
air and railway tickets to Vladikavkaz and back;
medical insurance;
meals along the tour route: dinners and lunches are paid on site. The cost of a set menu is 800-1000 rubles;
environmental fee to the Erzi Nature Reserve (200 rubles);
entrance tickets to the necropolis in Dargavs (150 rubles);
entrance tickets to Chateau-Erken (100 rubles);
entrance to the Aushiger thermal springs (400 rubles);
transfer to the airport (approximately 500-600 rubles per car);
master classes.
It's important to know
Are plane tickets included in the price of the tour?
Air and railway tickets are not included in the price of the tour.
You can purchase them yourself or contact us for help.
Is insurance included in the price of the tour?
Additional medical insurance is not included in the price of the tour.
The tour was excellently organized — the guides and drivers were true professionals and genuinely friendly :) The small group size was a big plus, making everything more comfortable and personal. The company itself was great to deal with and had a fun, positive vibe :D
We really liked all the hotels we stayed in — all of them were high quality and well-chosen.
I would absolutely recommend this tour!