5 happy winter days in the Caucasus

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Sightseeing tour to Ingushetia, Ossetia and Upper Balkaria! Each republic is not like the other, but together they are united by the mountain flavor of the Caucasus.

We will see the famous Vnushki towers – the winner of the "7 Wonders of Russia" competition, the Erzi tower complex – one of the largest tower complexes in Ingushetia, where the famous bronze eagle of the VIII century was discovered in the XIX century, and visit an amazing castle built in the style of the Middle Ages, which flaunts in the middle of an artificial reservoir.

Location

Russia, Republic of North Ossetia — Alania, Vladikavkaz

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Tour highlights

Thermal pleasure

Relax in a thermal spring with a unique composition of water

Gastronomic flavor

Let's get acquainted with the national cuisine of the Caucasus

Photo over the abyss

We will contemplate the surroundings with snow caps, sitting on a bench right on the edge of the gorge.

Stone Bastion Inside

We will visit the recognized masterpiece of medieval tower architecture of Ingushetia

Itinerary

Day 1 - Meeting, tour of the lowland part of Ingushetia
Meeting of the group at Vladikavkaz airport (Beslan) or Magas airport (Nazran).
Group transfer to Magas from 12:00-13:00h.
If you arrive early or late, you can request an individual transfer (2000 rubles) or take a taxi (500-700 rubles) to the meeting place of the group. Address: 10A Idris Zyazikov Avenue, Magas.
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 Artis Plaza Hotel, 2nd building in Magas (alternative to the Smart Hotel).
Meals are 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. Check out with your belongings.
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.;
Vnushki is 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).
The Ceylomsky pass offers an unforgettable view of the main rocky Caucasian ridge, Mount Kazbek and the Targim basin.;
The Erzi Tower Complex is 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.
Meals: breakfast. Lunch and dinner on your own.
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 at a cafe for an additional fee (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 at a cafe for an additional fee (set menu 800-1000 rubles).
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 Cherek region.
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.
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

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	The cost of the tour for single occupancy	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

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

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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Another option

Seagull

Chaika Ingushetia Hotel is located in Armkhi Village, 34 km from Spartak Republican Stadium. It offers a restaurant, free private parking, a seasonal outdoor pool and a bar. There is direct access to the ski slopes, a ski pass sales point, as well as a shared lounge and garden. The reception is open 24 hours a day. Guests can make use of a shared kitchen and a currency exchange office.

Each room has a desk. There is a private bathroom with a shower and slippers, and some rooms at Chaika Ingushetia Hotel have a seating area. Towels and bed linen are provided in all rooms.

A continental breakfast is served at the Chaika Ingushetia Hotel.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 5 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 lunch;
sightseeing transfer;
group transfer from the airport to the apartment;
guided tours;
habitation.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Vladikavkaz and back;
additional expenses;
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).

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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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!