Active tour to the gorges of the Central Caucasus

How to get acquainted with the culture of the 3 republics of the Caucasus in just 6 days? We are going on a trip to the gorges of the Central Caucasus.

Let's feel the atmosphere of modern Grozny, get acquainted with the history of Ossetia and go on a hike to the tower complexes of ancient villages of Ingushetia. We will see the largest waterfall in Ossetia and one of the highest in Europe, stop at the thermal springs to swim in a pool with mineral water of volcanic origin.

Location

Chechen Republic, Grozny
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$403
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Duration
6 Days
5 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    5 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+
  • Midscale
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Moderate
Involves moderate physical activity
Group
From 5 to 40 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Group meet at
Chechen Republic, Grozny
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Relaxation in the sources
Relax at the Biragzang thermal springs with mineral water
Hike to the Midagraba waterfalls
We will make an easy trekking along the gorge of the same name to the mysterious waterfalls
Swing over the abyss
Swing on a swing overlooking the Fiagdon Valley
The largest lake in the North Caucasus
We are waiting for a business card of the Chechen Republic, which is located at an altitude of 1869 meters above sea level
Alan evening
We will visit the ethno-national style show program with dinner and tasting
The romance of Grozny
Let's see the most popular locations of the renovated capital of Chechnya

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival. Sightseeing tour in Grozny

    Arrival in Grozny no later than 15:00: air/ railway / car.  

    Meeting and gathering of the group, transfer to the hotel, accommodation.

    17:00 Start: gathering in the hotel lobby. 

    Sightseeing tour in Grozny: Grozny City — Flower Park — Mosque Heart of Chechnya — Church of the Archangel Michael — Prospect M. Esambayeva is the Walk of Fame.

    Accommodation in Grozny/Shali, hotels: Tiynalla 3*/Berkat 3*/Shali city 3*.

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  • Day 2 - Grozny — Kezenoi Am Khoy — Shali — Vladikavkaz
  • Day 3 - An exciting trip to mountainous Ingushetia
  • Day 4 - Alagir gorge — Tsey — hike to the Tsey glacier — Biragzang
  • Day 5 - Karmadon — Dargavs — Midagraba waterfalls — Kurtatinsky Gorge
  • Day 6 - Kurtatinsky gorge — Upper Fiagdon — Archon pass. Departure
Difficulty
Involves moderate physical activity
Tour organizer's comments

Active recreation: excursions + hiking.

Difficulty level: moderate, does not require special training.

Suitable for: for tourists who do not have contraindications to active physical activity from 7 to 70 years old.

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    5 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+
  • Midscale
  • Upscale

The tour provides accommodation in hotels.

The cost of the tour per room, depending on the accommodation in the period from 05/25/2024-12/3/2024, RUB.:

PlacementRoom category

Dbl

2-local

Twin

2-local

Single

1-local

Triple

3-local

DBL+CH

2 vzr. +1 reb.

Breakfast

Breakfast

Berkat 3* — Kadgaron 3*standard71000710004520010330099700Sw. table
Berkat 3* — Vladikavkaz 3*standard740007400050000107000104000Sw. table
Berkat 3* — Vladikavkaz 3*comfort826008260057900118000114000Sw. table
Berkat 3* — Planet Lux 3*standard740007400046400106400102900Sw. table
Berkat 3* — Planet Lux 3*Junior Suite817008170057100117100112900Sw. table
Berkat 3* — DoubleTree by Hilton 4*standard11400012600086100161500148900Sw. table

With a 3-bed accommodation option, hotels/camp sites along the route provide DBL/TWN + additional. a bed or sofa, or three separate beds (depending on the hotel's facilities).

Vladikavkaz or "Camellia-in" or 4 nights
Vladikavkaz

The Vladikavkaz Hotel is located in the heart of Vladikavkaz with a magnificent view of the Terek River and the indescribable beauty of the peaks of the mountain ranges. The Kosta Khetagurov Park and the National Museum are located in the immediate vicinity.

It offers 203 stylish and ergonomic rooms with everything you need for a good rest; TV, kettle, air conditioning, bathroom with toiletries and towels.

The hotel has a luxurious restaurant with several halls, and a hearty and delicious buffet breakfast is served in the morning from 07.00 to 11.00. There is also a lobby bar with a variety of drinks and small snacks. There are several banquet halls of different capacities.

Services for renting a comfortable conference room equipped with modern appliances are provided. The distance between Vladikavkaz Hotel and the airport is 27 km, and the railway station is 3 km away.

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Another option
"Camellia-in"

The modern Kamelia-V Hotel is located in Vladikavkaz. It offers free internet access throughout the building, a 24-hour reception desk and a guarded parking lot.

The spacious apartments are equipped with a bed and orthopedic mattress, upholstered furniture, TV, split system. Bathroom with shower and toilet, hairdryer and bath accessories.

A hearty continental breakfast is served every morning for the guests staying. You can also visit the nearest restaurants and cafes, have a delicious meal there and relax in a relaxed atmosphere.

The friendly staff will be happy to help you solve any issue. In the surrounding area, you can rent a bicycle for a while and arrange an exciting trip.

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Another option
"DoubleTree by Hilton Vladikavkaz"

"DoubleTree by Hilton Vladikavkaz" 4* is located in Vladikavkaz at 73a Kotsoeva Street. According to the guests, the hotel has a rating of 10 out of 10. The building of the hotel "DoubleTree by Hilton Vladikavkaz" was built in 2021. There is a conference room on site. If you are concerned about security, we offer a 24-hour security service.

The DoubleTree by Hilton Vladikavkaz Hotel provides its guests with an airport shuttle (paid). If you are traveling by car or have rented one, the hotel provides parking services.

The 128 rooms(s) of the hotel are located on 10 floors. Accommodation is considered according to the rules: check-in time is 14:00 and check-out time is 12:00. The hotel has a 24-hour front desk. The hotel has different rooms: non-smoking rooms.

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"Planet Lux"

Planeta Lux Hotel is located in a historic building in the center of Vladikavkaz, a 5-minute walk from Spartak Stadium and Komsomolsky Park. Free Wi-Fi is available.

The bright rooms are decorated in a classic style and feature a refrigerator and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Free toiletries are provided in the bathroom.

There is a restaurant on site. Vladikavkaz Train Station is a 10-minute walk from Planeta Lux Hotel. Vladikavkaz Airport is a 30-minute drive away.

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"Kadgaron"

If you are planning a trip to Vladikavkaz and are going to travel around the city a lot, then you should consider the Kadgaron hotel. The equipment of the complex allows you to accommodate tourists and business travelers with equal comfort. The quality of service fully justifies its price.

The hotel offers rooms of 4 categories: suite, junior suite and standard. The facilities here include: TV, bathroom, air conditioning. In 2006, the interior of the premises was renovated.

In the restaurant, guests can taste dishes of both national and familiar European cuisine. The banquet hall is perfect for holding various kinds of events.

The hotel has a great location — it is located in the very center, not far from the train station.

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Berkat 1 night

Tour conditions

Group
From 5 to 40 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Duration
6 days 5 nights
Group meets at
Chechen Republic, Grozny

Included in price

  • group transfers from Grozny airport and railway station to hotels on the first day upon arrival before 15:00;
  • group transfer to Vladikavkaz airport and railway station upon departure on the final day of the tour to flights/trains later than 19:00;
  • accommodation in hotels according to the tour program in Grozny/Vladikavkaz;
  • guided tours and hikes according to the program with professional tour guides and qualified drivers;
  • meals: breakfast at the hotel + 5 lunches/picnics along the tour route;
  • entrance tickets to the sites of visits according to the excursion program, environmental fees of nature reserves.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Grozny and back from Vladikavkaz;
  • excursions, entertainment and entrance tickets to facilities not included in the tour program;
  • ticket to the Biragzang thermal complex — 500 rubles.;
  • individual transfers from / to the airport and railway station of Vladikavkaz, as well as any individual transport service.

Book in advance, the number of seats is limited:

  • Alan evening show program in ethno-national style with dinner and tasting:
    • adult — 2,200 rubles.;
    • a child under 16 years of age — 1,800 rubles.;
    • children's menu, up to 8 years old — 800 rubles.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour

The weather in the mountains can be changeable: therefore, we take raincoats with us, comfortable and practical shoes are mandatory.

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