A relative in the Caucasus. 6-day guided tour

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A six-day tour of the North Caucasus, no boring excursions, just the most "juice"! High mountains and clean air, stunning landscapes and vivid impressions await us.

The program includes the resort towns of Pyatigorsk and Kislovodsk, Honey Waterfalls, Kadargavansky Canyon, Kurtatinsky Gorge, Elbrus, Dombay and much more. We'll show you everything that's interesting and fun, and the cherry on the cake will be a dip in the thermal springs under the open sky.

Location

G. Mineralnye Vody

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Tour highlights

Complete relaxation

We will swim in thermal springs with water temperature up to +40 degrees

Health benefits

Let's taste the types of narzan that positively affect the body's functioning.

Cable cars

If desired, we will climb the high mountains: Mashuk, Elbrus and Mussa Achitara.

Gastronomic flavor

Let's try delicious dishes from different parts of the Caucasus

City walks

We will be able to visit the most beautiful places of Pyatigorsk and Kislovodsk.

Feeling of freedom

Let's take a lot of bright pictures against the backdrop of picturesque landscapes.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Pyatigorsk. Sightseeing tour and welcome dinner
Group transfer from Mineralnye Vody:
railway station at 13:00;
airport at 13:20.
Let's start our trip with a sightseeing tour of Pyatigorsk. We will walk through historical sites, see the famous Lake Proval and the Flower Garden Park.
We will finish the tour by climbing Mount Mashuk on a cable car. From the top there is a beautiful view of the city and the Caucasus Mountain Range (cable car tickets are paid additionally).
Accommodation in hotels in Pyatigorsk.
Free time after the placement.
18:00 Welcome dinner with national cuisine and live music at the Caucasian restaurant.
Transfer to the hotel.

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Day 2 - Karachay-Cherkessia, Honey waterfalls. Sights of Kislovodsk
Breakfast in hotels.
The morning will start with a trip to Karachay-Cherkessia to the picturesque Honey waterfalls. The roar of falling water, the coolness of the canyon and the purest mountain air are the perfect start to the day.
Visit to the Tea house with jam and tea tasting.
Optional horseback riding along the beautiful mountain slopes (extra charge).
Next, we will go on an excursion to the city of Kislovodsk with a visit to the main attractions:
alleys of the resort park;
Narzan Gallery;
Kurortny Boulevard.
Return to hotels in Pyatigorsk, free time.

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Day 3 - Elbrus foothills, Baksan Gorge, Narzanov glade
Breakfast, room release.
A trip to Kabardino-Balkaria, to the foot of the great Elbrus.
The path will pass through the picturesque Baksan gorge, surrounded by steep cliffs and coniferous forests.
Cable car ride to the highest mountain in Europe – Elbrus (extra charge).
On the way back, we will visit Narzanov glade, where you can taste mineral water from many springs, as well as collect it with you.
After the tour, check into the Nalchik hotel.
Free time. You can stroll through the evening city and visit the Atazhukinsky Garden.

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Day 4 - North Ossetia, Kurtatinsky gorge
Breakfast, room release.
Departure for an excursion to North Ossetia.
Visit Dzivgis village, where a medieval rock fortress has been preserved. The Dzivgis complex consists of 6 caves of various sizes, to which stone fortifications are attached.
Next, we will head to the Alan monastery. The monastery is surrounded by mountains on absolutely all sides and is officially the highest and southernmost Orthodox monastery in the entire territory of the country.
A master class in the Hidikus ethno-village. You will be fully immersed in the traditions of Ossetia. A master class on cooking a real Ossetian pie followed by a tasting.
In the village, you can also visit the tactile zoo and arrange a colorful photo shoot in traditional outfits (please note that the outfits are for rent).
After lunch, we will head to the Kurtatinsky gorge, one of the most picturesque in North Ossetia, with a length of more than 50 km. The gorge was formed as a result of the breakthrough of the rocky massifs by the Fiagdon River.
Let's take a walk along the Miracle Trail, a walking route in the Kadargavan Canyon above the Fiagdon River.
After the tour, return to Pyatigorsk, accommodation in hotels, free time.

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Day 5 - Dombay. The Shoan Temple
Breakfast, room release.
Departure to Dombay, an all-season mountain resort.
On this day we will visit the ancient Orthodox Shoan temple of the 10th century.
The ascent to the temple will take 30 minutes on foot.
Stop at the Ullu Muruju mountain river, one of the cleanest rivers in Russia, the water in it is crystal clear and very beneficial for the body.
Accommodation in a hotel in Dombay.
A walk through the protected areas, free time.
If desired, you can arrange a dinner at the Trout Chalet (extra charge), where you can catch trout yourself, and the chefs will immediately cook it over coals.

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Day 6 - Moussa-Achitara. Thermal springs
Room release.
On the last day, you will have a cable car ride to the top of Mount Moussa Achitara at an altitude of 3200m (extra charge).
On the way to the airport, we will stop for a swim in the thermal springs at Suvorovskaya in the open air (water temperature up to +40 degrees).
Completion of the program. Group transfer to Mineralnye Vody (airport and railway station) by 19:30.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

5 nights

Comfort

Midscale
Upscale

The tour includes accommodation in hotels.

The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on the accommodation, in rubles:

Rate	2-bed accommodation	Additional payment for 1-bed accommodation
Standard (accommodation in Pyatigorsk at the Classic 3* hotel)	53 000	12 000
Comfort (accommodation in Pyatigorsk at the Musk 4* hotel)	67 000	19 000

The difference in rates is only in the hotel where you will stay in Pyatigorsk.

Discounts:

for children under 6 years old without additional seats – up to 20%;
for children under 12 years old with an additional location – up to 10%;
for large groups – up to 10%.

About check-in: hotels have double and triple rooms. You can buy out the whole room or move in with someone else if there is someone else among our tourists who wants to book a room with a check-in.

The Classic Hotel

It is located in the central part of Pyatigorsk. The building is located in close proximity to the main infrastructure facilities.

Rooms of various categories have been prepared for accommodation. Each of them is individually decorated and equipped with the necessary furniture for a comfortable stay.

The cafe offers a variety of a la carte dishes and drinks. The nearest airport is 18 km away, and the train station is 2.5 km away.

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Another option

The Musk Hotel

The hotel is located in the commercial part of Pyatigorsk. The comfortable rooms are specially designed for connoisseurs of elegance, they have everything you need: comfortable furniture, bathrooms, Wi-Fi network.

Check-in at the hotel starts at 14:00, you need to leave before 12:00. There is a restaurant on site, where guests are offered a wide range of European, Caucasian and Russian dishes.

The absence of city noise and bustle, a fountain, an orchard — all this contributes to a good rest.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 4 to 20 tourists

Minimum age

5 years old

Duration

6 days 5 nights

Group meets at

G. Mineralnye Vody

Included in price

accommodation in hotels;
Meals: breakfast and welcome dinner;
thermal spring tickets;
environmental fees;
master class on Ossetian pies with tasting;
transfer within the tour;
the excursion program.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Mineralnye Vody and back;
Meals: lunches and dinners, except welcome dinner;
private transfer;
horseback riding;
cable cars:
- Mashuk – 460 rubles.;
- Elbrus – 2,700 rubles.;
- Dombay – 2,700 rubles.

It's important to know

Special equipment is not required, there are no special requirements for clothing.

Clothes and shoes should be sporty, comfortable, according to the weather. We warn you about the weather a week before the start of the tour. Snow lies on Elbrus even in summer, so warmer clothes will be needed for an excursion to Elbrus. You will also need a swimsuit / bathing trunks, flip-flops for thermal springs, raincoats /umbrella in case of precipitation, sunscreens.

Dates and Prices

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15 – 20 Jun 6 days 5 nights

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6 – 11 Jul 6 days 5 nights

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20 – 25 Jul 6 days 5 nights

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3 – 8 Aug 6 days 5 nights

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24 – 29 Aug 6 days 5 nights

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7 – 12 Sep 6 days 5 nights

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21 – 26 Sep 6 days 5 nights

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5 – 10 Oct 6 days 5 nights

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26 – 31 Oct 6 days 5 nights

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Viktoria Bikova

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12 Mar, 2026

Organization of the tour: A+
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Denis

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18 Jun, 2025

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Everything was perfect. Thank you. I'd give the organization an A+
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Elena

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17 May, 2025

What sets the providers of this tour apart: comfortable transfers, excellent accommodations, a well-rounded and engaging itinerary, knowledgeable guides, and genuine attention to each guest. Being hosted here feels like visiting family in the Caucasus!