A trip to the Caucasian Mineral Waters and Kabardino-Balkaria

Being surprised by the bizarre shapes of the mountains, tasting national cuisine and leisurely strolling through the streets of resort towns is just the minimum of what we can do on this short tour!

We will get acquainted with the sights of the Baksan gorge and visit the beautiful Narzan Glade. We will feel the intoxicating sensation of conquering the highest peak in Europe and take a walk through the second largest man-made park in Europe, where Russian writers once made a promenade.

Location

Russia, Stavropol Territory, Pyatigorsk
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Duration
4 Days
3 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 8 – 11 April
    • 15 – 18 April
    • 22 – 25 April
    • 29 April – 2 May
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Accommodation
  • Hotel
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 12 to 40 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Group meet at
Russia, Stavropol Territory, Pyatigorsk
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Flying on a cable car
We will take the cable car of the Elbrus complex to the Mir station and explore the surroundings
The history of Elbrus
Along the way, we will learn the story of the conquest of one of the most beautiful peaks in the world, the dormant volcano — Elbrus
The Mysteries of the Blue Lake
We will see the largest and deepest karst lake, which the ethnic population calls "bottomless"

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Meeting and gathering of the group. Sightseeing tour in Pyatigorsk

    Arrival at Mineralnye Vody Airport or Pyatigorsk railway station.

    13:00 Meeting and gathering of the group, transfer to the hotel in Pyatigorsk.

    Accommodation in hotels: Mashuk 2*/ Pyatigorsk 3* or Intourist 3*/Beshtau 3*.

    15:00 Sightseeing tour in Pyatigorsk.

    Program of the day: exploring Pyatigorsk — Tsvetnik Park — Diana's grotto — Proval Cave.

    Lunch and dinner on your own (extra charge).

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  • Day 2 - Pyatigorsk — Honey waterfalls — Kislovodsk — Pyatigorsk
  • Day 3 - Pyatigorsk — Azau Polyana — Mount Elbrus — Nalchik
  • Day 4 - Cherek Gorge — Upper Balkaria — Blue Lakes. Departure
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
  • Upscale

The tour provides accommodation according to the tour program in Pyatigorsk /Nalchik.

The cost of the tour per room, RUB.:

PlacementRoom categoryPrice validity period

Dbl

2-local

Twin

2-local

Single

1-local

Triple*

3-local

DBL+CH

2bz+1b

Breakfast

Breakfast

Mashuk 2* — Russia 4*standard01.04.2025-30.11.20255020050200337007100068350Sw. table
Intourist 3* — Azimut 4*standard01.04.2025-30.11.20255549055490389007800073930Sw. table

Twin — double room (has two separate beds).

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

Singlesingle room.

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

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

"Mashuk" or Intourist 2 nights
"Mashuk"

It is located in the very center of Pyatigorsk, a 7-minute walk from Lenin Square and the cable car, near the Flower Garden Park. The hotel offers treatments according to the program of the Mashuk sanatorium. The Mashuk Hotel offers free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk, a tour desk and luggage storage, as well as a small garden and a cafe.

Pyatigorsk Train Station is 3 km away. Mineralnye Vody Airport is 24 km away.

In the room: The private bathroom comes with a shower and free toiletries. The bright rooms offer mountain views.

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Another option
Intourist

This hotel is located in the center of Pyatigorsk, just a 5-minute walk from the city's mineral springs. It offers free Wi-Fi, a restaurant, and a 24-hour front desk.

The Intourist Hotel offers rooms with a balcony, a private bathroom with free toiletries and a TV with cable channels. Most rooms offer views of the Caucasus Mountains.

The Rendezvous restaurant serves Caucasian and European cuisine.

Guests can play billiards at the hotel.

Pyatigorsk Central Train Station is 3 km from Intourist Hotel, and Mineralnye Vody Airport is a 25-minute drive away.

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"Russia" or "Syndica" or 1 night

Tour conditions

Group
From 12 to 40 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Duration
4 days 3 nights
Group meets at
Russia, Stavropol Territory, Pyatigorsk

Included in price

  • group transfers from Mineralnye Vody Airport and Pyatigorsk railway station to the hotel on the first day of the tour upon arrival, meeting at 13:00;
  • group transfer to the airport and Mineralnye Vody railway station on the final day of the tour for evening flights/trains later than 19:00;
  • group transfer to Nalchik Airport and railway station on the final day of the tour for evening flights/trains later than 18:00;
  • accommodation in hotels according to the program of the tour in Pyatigorsk/Nalchik with breakfast;
  • guided tours with professional 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 Mineralnye Vody / Pyatigorsk and back from Nalchik / Mineralnye Vody;
  • meals not specified in the program;
  • cable car ticket to Elbrus region: Azau station — Mir station - 2,300 rub.;
  • meals along the tour route: picnic lunch or lunch are paid on site;
  • the resort fee or tax is paid independently upon check-in at the hotel;
  • excursions, entertainment, and entrance tickets to facilities not included in the tour program;
  • individual transfers from/to the airport and railway station, as well as any individual transportation service.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour

Travel clothes should be, first of all, comfortable. Please take with you what you usually wear for hiking and recreation. When planning a visit to protected areas and mountain gorges, sneakers with durable and non-slippery soles are best suited.

Regardless of the predicted weather conditions, it is necessary to take several warm clothes, several pairs of replacement shoes, and rain clothes on the trip; they will be useful in case of a cold snap. 

Sun hats, cream, sunglasses. Sunglasses are a must-have attribute in the mountains regardless when you travel in winter or summer. Clothing that covers the shoulders and arms during the daytime hours of active sun.

When visiting shrines, you will need appropriate clothing. In the mosque, women need to wear clothes that will cover the whole body, only the face and hands remain open, trousers are also not allowed. It is enough for men to wear trousers and a shirt with sleeves to visit the mosque.

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Dates and Prices

  • from
    $294
    8 – 11 Apr 4 days 3 nights
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  • from
    $294
    15 – 18 Apr 4 days 3 nights
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  • from
    $261
    22 – 25 Apr 4 days 3 nights
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  • from
    $294
    29 Apr – 2 May 4 days 3 nights
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    6 – 9 May 4 days 3 nights
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Reviews

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    Elena
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    31 Mar, 2025
    Everything was well-organized, right on schedule, with no delays or unexpected surprises. Thank you for a carefully planned trip!
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    Irina
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    6 Mar, 2025
    The tour manager arranged everything upon request. Confirmation was received within a few hours, and all the tour details were provided in full.