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).