A holiday romance. Sightseeing tour in the North Caucasus

The rich program includes the natural beauty and sights of the North Caucasus. 

You will visit Zheleznovodsk, Kislovodsk, Yessentuki and Pyatigorsk, walk in the famous Resort Parks, taste the legendary mineral waters, see ancient palaces and ancient temples, an astrophysical observatory, waterfalls, mountains and lakes of Kabardino-Balkaria and Karachay-Cherkessia and even climb Elbrus by cable car!

Location

G. Mineralnye Vody
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Duration
8 Days
7 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 1 – 8 March, 2025
    • 8 – 15 March, 2025
    • 15 – 22 March, 2025
    • 22 – 29 March, 2025
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Accommodation
  • Hotel
    7 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 16 people
Minimum age
6 years old
Group meet at
G. Mineralnye Vody
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Cable car ride
Take the cable car up to Krasavets Elbrus
Resort parks
Take a walk in the famous resort parks of the cities of KVM
Astrophysical Observatory
Visit the Astrophysical Observatory of the Russian Academy of Sciences, where you will see the largest telescope in Europe
Maximum relaxation
Enjoy swimming in the thermal pool
Mount Moussa Achitara
The sparkling whiteness of snow-capped peaks flows into the greenery of coniferous forests, and alpine lawns attract the eye
In the footsteps of the writer
You will plunge into the atmosphere of city life, listen to stories and walk in the landscapes that Lermontov loved so much

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival. Transfer to Pyatigorsk

    We will meet at the airport or at the railway station in Mineralnye Vody.

    A group transfer will take you to Pyatigorsk, it's literally 20 minutes on the road. 

    Check-in at the hotel and according to the plan, a welcome dinner at 19:00, where we will all get acquainted.

    Accommodation: hotel in Pyatigorsk.

    Meals: dinner at 19:00.

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  • Day 2 - Excursion to Yessentuki and Zheleznovodsk
  • Day 3 - Elbrus, rest at the thermal springs
  • Day 4 - Dombai
  • Day 5 - Pyatigorsk City Tour
  • Day 6 - Krasnogorsk Watchtower, Arkhyz, SAO RAS and Museum, Nizhnearkhyz settlement
  • Day 7 - Kislovodsk City Tour
  • Day 8 - Departure
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    7 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale

The tour provides accommodation in a hotel in 2-, 3-bed standard rooms with all amenities.

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

PeriodCost
1.03 to 19.0470 000
26.04 to 27.0978 000

The surcharge for single occupancy is 17,500 rubles / the entire period of the tour.

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

The discount for pensioners is 5% (to apply the pension discount, you must provide a scan / photo of the supporting document).

"Bugar" 7 nights

The Bugar Hotel is located next to Kirov Park in the center of Pyatigorsk.

The number of rooms is represented by single and double rooms of different comfort levels. Amenities include a private safe, split system, cable TV, fast Wi-Fi and a bathroom with toiletries and soft towels.

A delicious breakfast is included in the room rate, which is served at the on-site restaurant. Here, guests can order hearty lunches and dinners.

It offers a conference room with modern facilities, which is suitable for various business events.

Nearby there is an "Amusement Park" - 360 m, "Planetarium" - 160 m and "Lermontov Gallery" - 1.7 km. The train station is 1 km away, and Mineralnye Vody Airport is 26 km away.

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Tour conditions

Group
up to 16 tourists
Minimum age
6 years old
Duration
8 days 7 nights
Group meets at
G. Mineralnye Vody

Included in price

  • airport – hotel – airport transfer;
  • Meals: breakfast, dinner on the 1st and 7th days;
  • hotel accommodation in 2-, 3-bed rooms with all amenities;
  • transportation services on the route;
  • services of a tour guide.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Mineralnye Vody and back;
  • private transfer;
  • entrance tickets to cultural and recreation facilities outside the tour program;
  • meals not included in the tour program;
  • excursions not included in the tour program;
  • single occupancy – 17,500 rubles/the entire period of the tour;
  • resort fee;
  • entrance tickets to cultural and recreation facilities according to the tour program:
    • the environmental fee in the Elbrus region is 200 rubles/person.;
    • cable car to Elbrus, all queues — 1,900 rubles and eco fee — 200 rubles/person.;
    • cable car to Moussa Achitara, all queues — 2,400 rubles/person.;
    • cable car to Mashuk — 380 rubles/person.;
    • the environmental fee in the Gonachkhir gorge is 200 rubles/person.;
    • environmental fee Shoan temple — 200 rubles/person.;
    • environmental fee Nizhnearchyzskoye settlement — 300 rubles/person.;
    • the entrance ticket to the Baksan thermal complex is 500 rubles/person.;
    • entrance ticket to the telescope of the SAO RAS — 500 rubles/person.;
    • ticket for an organ music concert (Pushkin card is valid) — 1,300- 1,600 rubles/person.;
  • environmental charges;
  • cable car ascents.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  • swimwear and outfits for photo shoots;
  • personal first aid kit and insect repellent (if necessary);
  • waterproof windproof jacket and trousers;
  • a raincoat (preferably not a disposable one) or a membrane jacket;
  • Sunglasses and cream: the sun is very active in the mountains;
  • track suit;
  • trekking boots with tread, or sneakers like "Salomon Speed Cross" (running shoes without tread are categorically not suitable), shoes must be worn out, not new;
  • backpack and "seat";
  • elastic bandage.
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Dates and Prices

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    1 – 8 Mar, 2025 8 days 7 nights
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  • from
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    8 – 15 Mar, 2025 8 days 7 nights
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    15 – 22 Mar, 2025 8 days 7 nights
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    22 – 29 Mar, 2025 8 days 7 nights
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  • from
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    29 Mar – 5 Apr, 2025 8 days 7 nights
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