A trip to the Caucasian Mineral Waters and Kabardino-Balkaria

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To be surprised by the bizarre shapes of the mountains, taste dishes of national cuisine and take a leisurely stroll 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 most beautiful Glade of narzans. Let's feel the intoxicating feeling of conquering the highest peak in Europe and take a walk through the second man-made park in Europe, where Mikhail Lermontov, Alexander Pushkin, Leo Tolstoy and Anton Chekhov once made a promenade in their time.

Location

Russia, Stavropol Territory, Pyatigorsk

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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 (3450 m) 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, a dormant volcano, which is associated with many mystical events

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
Arrival at Mineralnye Vody airport or Pyatigorsk railway station.
13:00 Meeting and gathering of the group (Mineralnye Vody airport and Pyatigorsk railway station), transfer to the hotel inPyatigorsk.
Accommodation in hotels: Mashuk 2*/ Pyatigorsk 3* or Intourist 3*/Beshtau 3*.
15:00 Sightseeing tour in Pyatigorsk.
The program of the day: acquaintance with Pyatigorsk — park "Flower Garden" — Diana's grotto — cave Failure.
Lunch and dinner are on your own (extra charge).

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Day 2 - Pyatigorsk — Honey waterfalls — Kislovodsk — Pyatigorsk
It starts at 09:00.
The program of the day: a trip to the Honey Waterfalls — the natural monument Mount Koltso — acquaintance with Kislovodsk — Resort Park — Cascade staircase — The Main Narzan Gallery.
Lunch and dinner on your own (extra charge).
Duration is 8 hours, 145 km.

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Day 3 - Pyatigorsk — Azau Polyana — Mount Elbrus — Nalchik
It starts at 08:30.
The program of the day: Baksan gorge — Narzanov glade — Azau glade (2300 m above sea level).
Elbrus is the highest peak in Europe, climbing to the Mir station, 3450 m.
Transfer to Nalchik.
Lunch and dinner are on your own (extra charge).
Arrival in Nalchik, accommodation at the hotel.
Duration 8-9 hours, 295 km.

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Day 4 - Cherek Gorge — Upper Balkaria — Blue Lakes. Departure
It starts at 08:30.
The program of the day: Cherek gorge — Cherek gorge — Upper Balkaria village — Lake Cerik-Kel.
Lunch is on your own (extra charge).
15:00 Group transfer to the airport/Mineralnye Vody terminal for evening flights/trains, later than 19:00.
15:00 Group transfer to Nalchik Airport/train station for evening flights/trains, later than 18:00.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

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.:

Placement

Room category

Price validity period

Dbl

Two-month

Twin

Two-month

Single

One

Triple*

The third

DBL+CH

2bz+1b

Breakfast

Mashuk 2* —Russia 4*

standard

09.04.2024-03.12.2024

44 500

29 200

63 000

60 000

Sw. table

Intourist 3* —Syndica 4*/ Azimut 4*

standard

09.04.2024-03.12.2024

49 000

35 400

69 000

67 000

Sw. table

Twin — double room (has two separate beds).

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

Single — single 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 2*

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 3*

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 4*

The Rossiya Hotel is located in Nalchik. Thanks to the free connection to a wireless Wi-Fi network, you can always stay "connected". Private parking is available for those who arrived by car.

In total, the hotel has 142 cozy rooms. All of them are decorated in a modern style and include comfortable beds, new furniture, as well as a split system and a TV. The bathrooms are either private or shared. The reception is open 24 hours a day, and the polite and helpful staff is always happy to help and answer all your questions.

Delicious breakfasts are included in the price of most rooms. You can also try local cuisine in the cafe at the hotel. Various restaurants can be found nearby.

There are many institutions located near Rossiya, for example: music and drama theaters, cinemas, shopping malls and shops. Gorky Park is a 5-minute walk away. The nearest airport is approximately 3.5 km away.

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Syndica 4*

Featuring an indoor pool and a spa and wellness centre, Sindika Spa Hotel is located in Nalchik. Free Wi-Fi is available.

All elegantly decorated rooms feature a TV with cable channels, a refrigerator and a balcony with mountain views. The private bathroom is equipped with a hairdryer.

It offers a restaurant and a bar.

Guests of the Sindika Spa Hotel can exercise and relax in the wellness spa. Meeting facilities are also available.

Free parking is available on site.

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Another option

Azimut 4*

AZIMUT Hotel Nalchik is located in a quiet area of the city. All conditions for a comfortable and interesting stay are presented here. The facilities include high-speed internet, free parking for vehicles, a picturesque garden, a sun terrace. An airport shuttle service can be arranged for an additional fee.

Guests will appreciate this hotel. There is a fitness center with modern fitness equipment for all muscle groups, an indoor swimming pool, and a sauna. There is a SPA complex on site, where you can visit a variety of facial and body treatments.

Cozy rooms of various categories and capacities are available for accommodation. The accommodation options are individually decorated, equipped with comfortable beds, functional furniture, LCD TV, individual air conditioning, safe and mini-bar. The private bathroom is equipped with high-quality plumbing, a hairdryer and hygiene products. Rooms are cleaned daily to maintain cleanliness.

A buffet breakfast is served every morning at the hotel. The bar offers a wide selection of light snacks and delicious drinks. The luxurious restaurant serves delicious international cuisine. The restaurant hall can accommodate up to 160 people, which allows holding events of various formats here.

The hotel has all the conditions for business communication. The spacious conference room can host a seminar, forum, conference, and the meeting room is perfect for meetings and presentations. All rooms are equipped with the necessary furniture and the latest multimedia equipment.

The city center can be reached in 15-20 minutes by car. The distance to the railway station is about seven kilometers, and the airport is 11 km away.

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Tour conditions

Group

up 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 railway station Mineralnye Vody 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 tour program in Pyatigorsk/Nalchik;
guided tours with professional guides and qualified drivers
Meals: breakfast at the hotel;
entrance tickets to the sites of visits according to the excursion program, 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;
ticket for the cable car in the Elbrus region: Azau — station Mir — 1,800 rubles.;
excursions, entertainment and entrance tickets to facilities not included in the tour program, resort fee;
individual transfers from / to the airport and railway station in Mineralnye Vody, as well as any individual transport service.

It's important to know

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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A trip to the Caucasian Mineral Waters and Kabardino-Balkaria

Location

Tour highlights

Itinerary

Accommodation

Tour conditions

Included in price

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It's important to know

Dates and Prices

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