A collection of impressions and the greatness of the Caucasus Mountains

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A rich tour of the regions of the North Caucasus. Let's take a walk through one of the oldest cities in the world, Derbent, and take great photos on the largest sand dune in Europe.

Let's experience the evening romance of Grozny, get acquainted with Vladikavkaz, explore gorges, tower complexes and fortresses, visit the glacier and the amazing "sea in the mountains".

If desired, we can take a boat ride and enter the Noho cave complex, as well as take part in an ethno-national style show program with dinner and tasting.

Location

Republic of Dagestan, Makhachkala

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Tour highlights

The Pearl of Chechnya

We are waiting for the business card of the Chechen Republic, located at an altitude of 1869 meters above sea level.

The show program

We will be able to get to know the traditions and culture of the locals at the Alan evening.

Medieval villages

Let's dive into the history of the Caucasus, consider sanctuaries, fortresses and temples.

Boat trip

We will be able to take a boat ride, admiring the mountain coves and rocky headlands.

Gamsutl

We will see the ghost village, which is often called Dagestan Machu Picchu.

Following in the footsteps of the artist

Let's follow in Aivazovsky's footsteps in Gorny Keger, where he painted the famous painting

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival. Sightseeing tour of Derbent
10:00 Gathering of the group at the railway station in Makhachkala: main entrance, opposite the monument to Makhach Dahadaev, Emirova str., 10;
11:00 Group meeting at Makhachkala airport.
Program of the day: transfer to Southern Dagestan — sightseeing tour of Derbent: Dagh-Bara fortress wall, Juma mosque, walk through the magals of the old city - Naryn—Kala citadel.
Lunch (extra charge).
Transfer to Gunib and accommodation.
per day: 310 km;
Duration: 10 hours.

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Day 2 - Gunib — Gamsutl — Chokh — Upper Gunib — Saltinsky waterfall — Gunib
08:30 Start.
Programs of the day: ghost village Gamsutl - highland village Chokh — Upper Gunib — "Shamil's Gazebo" — "Tsarskaya Polyana" — Gunib fortress — "Shamil's Gate" — Saltinsky waterfall.
Lunch (extra charge).
per day: 110 km;
The duration is 8 hours.

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Day 3 - Gunib — Karadakh gorge — Kahib and Goor — Datuna — mountain Keger — Gunib
08:30 Start.
Programs of the day: Karadakh gorge — Old Kahib and Goor — Datun temple — mountain Keger.
Lunch (extra charge).
per day: 215 km;
Duration: 8 hours.

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Day 4 - Gunib — Sulak canyon, Dubki — trout farming — Sarykum dune
07:30 Start.
Program of the day: transfer to Sulak Canyon — observation deck with views of Sulak Canyon — Chirkey reservoir — boat trip through the reservoir (optional, extra charge) — trout farming.
Lunch (extra charge).
Nokhyo Cave Complex (optional, extra charge) — Sarykum dune.
16:00 Transfer to Grozny, arrival approximately at 18:30 (130 km, travel time 2.5 hours).
Accommodation in Grozny/Shali, hotels: Berkat 3*/Shali city 3*.
per day: 360 km;
Duration: 10 hours.
Day 5 - Grozny — Kezenoi Am Hoi — Shali — Grozny
08:00 Start.
Program of the day: Vedenskoe gorge — Kharachoy village — Kezenoy lake - ruins of the ancient village of Khoy.
Lunch (extra charge).
The mosque is the pride of Muslims, Shawls.
per day: 215 km;
Duration: 8 hours.

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Day 6 - Sightseeing tour in Grozny and Vladikavkaz
08:30 Sightseeing tour in Grozny: Grozny City — Flower Park — Heart of Chechnya Mosque — Archangel Michael Temple — Prospect M. Esambayeva — Walk of Fame.
12:00 Transfer to Vladikavkaz (120 km, travel time 2 hours).
Accommodation in hotels.
Lunch (extra charge).
16:00 Sightseeing walking tour of Vladikavkaz — iconic places and the centuries-old history of the city.

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Day 7 - Alagir Gorge – Tsei – Mamison
It starts at 08:30.
Program of the day: Sanctuary and rock monument of Uastyrdzhi – Tsey gorge – cable car to Skazsky glacier.
Picnic lunch (extra charge).
Mamison gorge – Lisri village – obelisk to the Gazdanov brothers.
Return to Vladikavkaz by 16:30.
per day: 220 km;
Duration: 8 hours.

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Day 8 - An exciting trip to mountainous Ingushetia
IMPORTANT: to enter the border area of the Dzheyrakh Gorge, the presence of a Russian passport is mandatory, and foreign citizens need to obtain a pass.
It starts at 09:00.
Program of the day: Jeyrakh gorge – Erzi – Ceyloam pass – ancient Egikal – Targim –Vnushki tower complex – Thaba-Yerdy Temple.
Picnic lunch (extra charge).
19:30-21:30 Alan evening show program in ethno-national style with dinner and tasting (extra charge).
per day: 180 km;
Duration: 8 hours.

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Day 9 - Three gorges: Kurtatinskoe – Karmadonskoe – Dargavs. Departure
It starts at 08:30.
Program of the day: check out of the hotel and departure for an excursion with luggage – Karmadon – Dargavs – City of the Dead – Kurta and Tag Tower – village of Tsmiti – Holy Dormition Alan Monastery.
Picnic lunch (extra charge).
Kurtatinsky gorge – Kadargavansky canyon – Dzivgis rock fortress.
Return to Vladikavkaz by 16:30 and group transfer to the airport/ train station for evening flights/trains, later than 18:00.
per day: 120 km;
Duration: 8 hours.

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Difficulty

Involves moderate physical activity

Accommodation

Hotel

8 nights

Comfort

Basic+
Midscale
Upscale

The tour provides accommodation in a tourist complex and in hotels.

The cost of the tour per room, depending on the accommodation, in rubles:

Placement along the route	Price validity period	Twin/Double	Single	Triple*	DBL+CH
Eagle's Nest Shopping Center, Gunib – Berkat 3* – Kadgaron 3*	29.04, 06.05, 27.05, 10.06, 24.06.2026	124000	78500	179400	172690
	08.07, 22.07, 05.08, 19.08.2026	126000	79400	181390	174000
	02.09, 09.09, 16.09, 23.09.2026	124000	78500	179400	172690
Eagle's Nest Shopping Center, Gunib – Berkat 3* – Planeta Lux 3 Hotel*	29.04, 06.05, 27.05, 10.06, 24.06.2026	127000	82700	185900	180500
	08.07, 22.07, 05.08, 19.08.2026	129000	83500	187900	181800
	02.09, 09.09, 16.09, 23.09.2026	127000	82700	185900	180500
Eagle's Nest Shopping Center, Gunib – Edelweiss 4* – Vladikavkaz 4 Hotel*	29.04, 06.05, 27.05, 10.06, 24.06.2026	144000	104000	200500	192200
	08.07, 22.07, 05.08, 19.08.2026	146000	104900	202490	193570
	02.09, 09.09, 16.09, 23.09.2026	144000	104000	200500	192200

Twin — double room (has two separate beds).

Double (DBL) — a double room (one double bed).

Single — single room.

Triple — for triple accommodation, hotels/campsites along the route provide DBL/TWN + extras. a bed or sofa, or three separate beds (depending on the hotel's facilities).

DBL+CH — room for two adults and a child, 7-12 years old inclusive.

Possible placement options are indicated. The specified accommodation facilities can be replaced with similar ones by the decision of the tour operator.

The tourist complex is located on the territory of the Verkhny Gunib Nature Park.

The hotel offers single, double and triple rooms of luxury, semi-luxury and economy class categories. The rooms are equipped with comfortable and beautiful furniture, all necessary appliances, and Wi-Fi access.

The cafe of the campsite offers national Dagestani dishes – khinkal, chudu, kurze, pilaf, shish kebab. Guests can also use the services of the gym, sports grounds, billiards.

The campsite has free Wi-Fi internet and satellite TV.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 5 to 40 tourists

Minimum age

7 years old

Duration

9 days 8 nights

Group meets at

Republic of Dagestan, Makhachkala

Included in price

group transfers from Makhachkala airport and railway station on the first day of the tour upon arrival;
16:30 group transfer to Vladikavkaz airport and railway station upon departure on the final day of the tour for flights/trains later than 18:00;
accommodation according to the program in hotels/tourist complexes in Guniba/Grozny/Vladikavkaz;
meals — breakfast;
guided tours and hikes according to the program with professional tour guides and qualified drivers;
entrance tickets to the objects of visits according to the program of excursions, environmental fees of nature reserves.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Makhachkala and back from Vladikavkaz;
tickets for attractions not included in the tour program (price may vary):
- a boat trip along the Chirkeysky reservoir — 600 rubles.;
- Nokhyo cave complex — 700 rub.;
the ticket for the chairlift in the Tseysky gorge is 900 rubles.;
meals along the tour route:
- picnic lunches or lunches are paid on site;
- dinners.
the resort fee or tax is paid independently upon check-in at the hotel;
individual transfers from/to the airport and railway station, as well as any individual transportation service.

Book in advance, the number of seats is limited:

Alan evening show program in ethno-national style with dinner and tasting:
- adult — 2,600 rubles/person.;
- child under 18 years of age — 2,200 rubles/person.;
- children's menu for up to 8 years — 800 rubles/person.

It's important to know

The weather in the mountains can be changeable: therefore, we take raincoats with us, and always comfortable and practical shoes.

Dates and Prices

$855

10 – 18 Jun 9 days 8 nights

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24 Jun – 2 Jul 9 days 8 nights

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8 – 16 Jul 9 days 8 nights

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5 – 13 Aug 9 days 8 nights

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19 – 27 Aug 9 days 8 nights

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9 – 17 Sep 9 days 8 nights

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16 – 24 Sep 9 days 8 nights

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Alyona

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1 Jun, 2026

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I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the tour providers for their professionalism and attention to detail. Everything was thoughtfully planned, from the itinerary to the warm and welcoming atmosphere throughout the trip. a special thank-you goes to our guide, Dmitri. Thanks to him, every participant felt cared for and included. We shared many laughs, had wonderful conversations about the mountains, and truly enjoyed every moment of the journey. I would also like to thank our driver, Yuri, for his calm demeanor, confidence behind the wheel, and the sense of safety he provided every step of the way. in the mountains, that kind of reliability is priceless. Thank you for your professionalism, patience, and positive spirit. Traveling with you was more than just getting from one place to another - it was an essential part of a truly unforgettable adventure ! ✨🏔
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Zhanna

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29 May, 2026

I would especially like to highlight the excellent organization of the tour. Everything was arranged at the highest level: comfortable minibus transfers, well-located hotels, precise scheduling, and great attention to detail. I was particularly impressed that we traveled through Dagestan and Chechnya during the holy month of Ramadan, when Muslims observe strict fasting. Because of this, many cafés and restaurants were closed during the day, and even some grocery stores were not operating. Nevertheless, this did not prevent us from discovering the delicious Caucasian cuisine, hearty breakfasts and lunches were organized for us everywhere we went. I would also like to thank our guides for their courtesy, punctuality, and the fascinating way they introduced us to the culture and traditions of the peoples of the Caucasus.
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Svetlana Neustroeva

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20 May, 2026

A huge thank you to the providers and the entire team!!!! 🤝👍 My husband and I went on a weekend tour to North Ossetia, and we absolutely loved it. I completely fell in love with the mountains ❤️ the scenery was so breathtaking it literally made my head spin. It’s unbelievably beautiful there 😍!!:) The trip lasted 4 days : the first day included a sightseeing tour, followed by three days in the mountains with skiing, snowboarding, and visits to the thermal springs. Everything was pleasant and well organized right from the booking stage. All of our additional questions were answered in great detail, everything was honest and transparent :) which is really important :D You can tell that everything has been carefully thought out: the service was attentive without being intrusive, and everyone involved was genuinely friendly and passionate about their work!:) We will definitely travel with “Big Country” again!! If you’re still hesitating - don’t overthink it, just choose a tour and go!!! :D The company of these wonderful people will truly make your trip unforgettable! Special thanks to our guide, Akhshar 🫶🏻 we were so happy to meet you!