A trip to the heart of the Caucasus for the New Year holidays

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Touch the magical fairy tale of the New Year holidays in this amazing journey!

The sights of the tour: cable car ascent to the mountains of Cheget and Elbrus, the majestic Romanesque castle "Chateau Erken", Chegem gorge, Chegem waterfalls, a tour of Pyatigorsk and rest in thermal springs.

Location

Krasnodar

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Tour highlights

Adventures in the mountains

We will climb by cable car to the peaks, from which the most picturesque views open

Complete relaxation

Relax in the hot thermal springs

Delicious national dishes

The local cuisine is the best way to relax in the mountains

Itinerary

Day 1 - Transfer to Kabardino-Balkaria. Azau Meadow
24:00 Departure of the group from Krasnodar on a comfortable bus from the Drama Theater, 110 Krasnoarmeyskaya St. (collection in 20 minutes).
Transfer to the Republic of Kabardino-Balkaria (about 600 km).
Meeting with a guide on the way to Pyatigorsk.
Breakfast (your own dry. ration or in a cafe for an additional fee).
10:00 The Elbrus region resort is located in the Caucasus, deep in the Baksan Valley and unites two mountain slopes — Elbrus and Cheget.
It was here, on the slope of Mount Cheget, that the first suspended chairlift appeared in 1963, which marked the beginning of the development of skiing in the USSR.
Climb by cable car to Mount Cheget, from where you can enjoy a beautiful view.
We are going to the foot of Mount Elbrus in the Azau clearing.
Elbrus is the highest mountain not only in the Caucasus and Russia, but also in Europe.
The resort has two cable cars.
Climb to the Mir station (3,500 m), where the exposition of the Elbrus Defense Museum is located.
Those who wish can climb even higher, to the station "Gara-Bashi" (3780m).
Lunch at one of the many cafes in Azau meadow (optional for an additional fee).
The local cuisine is perfect for relaxing in the mountains: the thick and fragrant lagman will warm and energize you in the middle of the day.
The portions are usually of such a size that there is no room for a barbecue, except for khichin with herbal tea or mulled wine.
17:00 Return to Pyatigorsk.
Accommodation at the Beshtau Hotel.
Free time.
Rest.
19:00 Dinner (extra charge).
New Year's banquet with a program (cost to be specified).

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Day 2 - Chegem gorge, Chateau Erken
. 08:00 Breakfast buffet.
The price includes free access to the sports club from 7-00 to 10-00: gym, swimming pool, sauna, hammam.
10:00 Departure for an excursion to the Chegem gorge (200 km) with a visit to the famous Chegem waterfalls – beautiful at any time of the year.
In winter, the gorge is especially picturesque: icicles hang from the rocks, ice blocks rise from below.
The road to the waterfalls runs almost along the very bottom of the gorge, the narrowest part of the gorge does not exceed 16-30 m.
Lunch at the cafe, which is located right in the rock, will be remembered for a long time! (for an additional fee).
Here, guests will be offered dishes and drinks of national cuisine (lamb shish kebab, khychiny, mulled wine, wine, etc.).
A short drive to the outskirts of the village of Chernaya Rechka, where we will be able to see a rather unexpected object for the traditional landscapes of the North Caucasus — the majestic castle in the Romanesque style of Chateau Erken.
The fortress walls are surrounded on all sides by the waters of a man-made lake with exotic fish.
Free time for photos.
On the way back, check into the village of Kishpek, relax at the Geduko thermal springs — a great opportunity to relax after an active day (do not forget to bring your bathing accessories).
19:00 Return to the hotel.
Dinner (optional for an additional fee).
Free time, rest.

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Day 3 - A tour of Pyatigorsk. Departure
07:00-10:00 Breakfast buffet.
Free time, swimming in the pool.
Room release.
11:00 Sightseeing tour of Pyatigorsk, one of the oldest balneological resorts in Russia and a place with which the last years of M. Y. Lermontov's life are inextricably linked.
One of the most popular recreation areas is the Tsvetnik Park, where the building of the former Nikolaevsky baths, the best baths in the 19th century, has been preserved.
Next, tourists will visit the natural (karst) pit "Proval" (20 m deep), at the bottom of which they will see a small lake, visit the gazebo "Aeolian Harp", Diana's grotto, they will be able to see the place of the tragic duel of Mikhail Lermontov, the poet's house museum.
At the end of the excursion day, we will taste the water of the Pyatigorsk mineral springs in the central drinking gallery.
Those who wish will climb by cable car to the top of Mount Mashuk, from where a dizzying panorama of the city opens.
Lunch at a cafe in the city (for an additional fee).
16:00 The end of the excursion program.
Departure to Krasnodar.
23:00 Arrival of the group (the time is approximate).
The organizer reserves the right to change the order and time of excursions, while maintaining the program as a whole.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

2 nights

Comfort

Upscale

The tour includes accommodation at the Beshtau Hotel.

The surcharge for single occupancy is being clarified.

Discount for an additional one. place – 4,000 rubles.

The three-star Beshtau Hotel is located near the center of Pyatigorsk, near Komsomolsk Park, the memorial of military Glory and the church of Lazarus the Four-Day. The reception is open 24 hours a day. Cleaning is carried out daily. For residents, access to the Sports Club, with sauna, hammam, swimming pool, gym is free from 7 to 10 am. SPA services are also available.

The stylish and spacious rooms are ready to receive their guests. All amenities are prepared for you, including upholstered furniture and a bathroom. The window offers a beautiful view of the city.

There is a buffet restaurant on site. Breakfast in the room is available upon request. Refreshing drinks are served at the bar. Room service is available.

It is possible to hold seminars, business meetings or exhibitions in the conference rooms. They are equipped with modern appliances and ergonomic furniture.

The distance to Mineralnye Vody Airport is 18 km, and the railway station is about two kilometers away.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 12 to 25 tourists

Minimum age

5 years old

Duration

3 days 2 nights

Group meets at

Krasnodar

Included in price

transportation services;
tour service;
accommodation in 2-bed comfort rooms;
Meals: 2 breakfasts;
escort;
accident insurance.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Krasnodar and back;
meals on the route;
transfers from the airport / railway station on the first day of the tour and back on the last day of the tour;
the resort fee is 300 rubles/person. (in 3 days);
entrance tickets to sightseeing sites (the cost of entrance tickets may vary):
- tourist ticket for the chairlift in Cheget — 900 rubles/person.;
- tourist ticket for the cable car to Elbrus — 2,500-1,500 rubles/person up to and including 13 years old (3 queues);
- thermal springs — 500 rubles/person;.
- climbing Mount Mashuk — 400 rubles/person.;
- the environmental fee for 2 clearings is 400 rubles.

The cost of entrance tickets may vary!

It's important to know

Clothes should be suitable for the weather, comfortable and not restrict movement.

Passport/birth certificate, medical insurance policy.

To swim in thermal springs, you must have:

swimsuit;
towel;
slippers, etc. bathing accessories.

Dates and Prices

The tour dates are not confirmed yet. Please, for clarification

$331

30 Dec, 2025 – 1 Jan, 2026 3 days 2 nights

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