Along the Caucasian ridge. Sightseeing tour

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In just two weeks of travel, you will visit the shores of the Caspian Sea, stroll through the streets of Russia's oldest city, admire the view of the Sulak River from the height of the famous Sulak Canyon, get acquainted with the majestic Elbrus (5642 m above sea level) and see the largest mosques in the world: “The Heart of Chechnya" and “Pride of Muslims”in Chechnya.

You will breathe the purest mountain air and walk to the glaciers and waterfalls in Dombai, see the ancient Christian temple in Arkhyz and make a stop in the sunniest city of the Caucasian Mineral Waters — Kislovodsk, as well as descend into the mysterious Azish cave in Adygea.

Location

the city of Makhachkala

Sightseeing tours

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Tour highlights

Gastronomic delight

Let's enjoy the national cuisine, striking in its diversity

Active leisure

We will go hiking, climb the cable cars and taste the purest mineral water directly from the springs

Ancient heritage

We will see ancient monuments of culture and history, such as, for example, the towers of Ingushetia and the crypts of Dargavs in Ossetia — the "cities of the dead"

Immersive guided tour

Thanks to the 3D sound and thoughtful plot, it's like we'll get on an audio date with the city: the scenery will be the streets, the actors will be all the passers-by around

Secrets of the Elbrus region

The guide will introduce us to local legends, tell us about the culture, customs and traditions of the peoples inhabiting the Elbrus region

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in Makhachkala, excursion to the museum of Kaytag embroidery
Arrival by morning flights to the airport / railway station of Makhachkala.
At 11:30 am group transfer to Derbent.
Along the way, near the town of Izberbash, you will have a view of Mount Pushkin-Tau: you will notice the amazing similarity of the mountain with the profile of the great poet.
Stop for lunch (not included in the tour price).
Arrival in the village of Majalis, which arose in 1581.
Visit to the Museum of Kaitag embroidery.
This kind of art is a real national treasure of the republic — ancient, almost lost.
Kaitag embroidery uses 16 different seams.
The work of local craftsmen is so laborious that it takes from three months to six months to create one canvas.
Arrival in Derbent in the evening.
A walk along the Caspian Sea embankment.
Accommodation at the hotel.
Dinner is on your own in one of the city's national cafes.

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Day 2 - Getting to know Derbent: excursion to the Naryn-Kala citadel and museums
Breakfast at the hotel.
Sightseeing tour of the most ancient city of Russia — Derbent.
Visit the main attraction — the citadel of Naryn-Kala, an ancient fortress that preserves the former power of the Caspian Gate.
Lunch (not included in the tour price).
Visit to the Kubachi ethno-house (it features hundreds of exhibits from different eras, carefully selected by the owner), the Museum of Carpets and Decorative and Applied Arts, located in the Armenian-Gregorian Church.
A trip to the well—known ekranoplane "Lun" - a new attraction in the suburbs of Derbent.
This so-called "Caspian monster" truly makes a deep impression.
Return to the hotel.
Dinner is on your own.

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Day 3 - Wonders of Dagestan: excursion to Sulak canyon and Sarykum dune
Breakfast.
Check out of the hotel.
Early departure for a tour of the Sulak Canyon, whose height is 1920 meters.
It is often compared to the Grand Canyon in America; the Dagestan counterpart looks no less impressive, and also has greater depth.
A visit to the observation deck will allow you to fully appreciate the beauty of the canyon and feel its impressive size.
Lunch at the Glavryba trout farm (included).
On the way to Makhachkala, you will see the Sarykum dune, one of the highest in the world.
Its height is more than 250 meters, and the size and shape of the peaks are constantly changing at the will of the winds.
The origin of the dune is still a mystery to scientists.
Transfer to the Makhachkala hotel.
Check-in to the rooms.
Dinner on your own

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Day 4 - Transfer to Grozny. City tour
Breakfast at the hotel.
Eviction from the rooms.
Meeting with the guide.
Transfer to Grozny.
On the way, you will stop in the city of Argun, where the guide will show you the mosque named after Aimani Kadyrova ("Mother's Heart").
Arrival at the hotel at about 13:30 hours, check-in to the rooms.
Lunch with dishes of national Chechen cuisine (included).
After lunch, you will go on a walking sightseeing tour of Grozny with a visit to the Heart of Chechnya Mosque.
You will also see the Cossack Church of Archangel Michael (1868).
Visiting the Grozny City high-rise complex during opening hours: the panoramic platform allows you to admire the urban surroundings from a height of 33 floors.
Transfer to the hotel.

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Day 5 - Excursion to Lake Kezenoy-Am
Breakfast at the hotel.
Meeting with a local guide.
A trip with an excursion to the high-altitude lake Kezenoy Am.
In terms of size and depth, it can be put on a par with the lake. The Ritsa in Abkhazia or the Blue Lake in Kabardino-Balkaria.
Stop in the village of Vedeno, where you will see the walls of the fortress, which is more than 200 years old.
Next, your way will pass through the village of Kharachoy, a village famous for its location and history.
Ascent (about 24 km by transport) to the Harami pass (2400 m above sea level).
Descent to the lake (about 11 km by transport).
Lunch at the cafe on your own.
Excursion to the ruins of the ancient village "Khoi".
A visit to the six-storey battle tower, with petroglyphs, tombstones, arched buildings that are found only in the local places of the Cheberloy society.
Arrival in the city of Shali, where a new mosque "Pride of Muslims" was opened in the fall of 2019.
Visit to Argun and the Aymani Kadyrova Mosque, the first mosque in Russia built in the high-tech style.
Return to the hotel.
Dinner on your own

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Day 6 - Excursion to the Erzi, Egikal, Vnushki tower complexes, Thaba-Yerdy temple
Breakfast at the hotel.
Check out of the hotel.
In the company of a local guide, you will go to Mountainous Ingushetia, namely to the Dzheyrakh Gorge, which is rightfully called the "pearl" of Ingushetia.
The monument Inside consists of three main towers, two of which stand on top of one cliff, and one on the opposite cliff.
The towers of the complex attract attention from afar, they are located in the picturesque Guloi-khi River gorge against the backdrop of impressive cliffs and ridges of the Caucasus.
Lunch (dry ration).
Next, you will go to one of the oldest Christian temples — Thaba-Yerdy, which stands between the villages of Khairah and Pui of the Assinsky gorge, on the right tributary of the Assy River, near the border with Georgia.
The date of the construction of this temple in various studies "floats" within 700 years, from the VIII to the XIV century inclusive.
You will also see the Egikal castle complex, which is located in the Targim basin of the Dzheyrakh district at the foot of the Tsey Loam mountain.
Arrival at the hotel Vladikavkaz.
Accommodation in rooms.
Dinner on your own.

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Day 7 - Excursion to Kurtatinsky gorge and Dargavs
Breakfast at the hotel.
Check out of the hotel.
In the morning, free time to visit the local central market, which is amazing with an abundance of environmentally friendly products.
Departure for an excursion to the Karmadon gorge (the second name is Genaldon).
The Genaldon River flows along the bottom of this gorge, and there is also a fairly large Kolka glacier.
Moving to the Dargavs necropolis is the largest architectural complex in the North Caucasus, consisting of about a hundred funerary buildings.
The necropolis continues to perform its main function: the crypts contain skeletons and many mummified dead.
Stop for lunch with national cuisine (not included).
The tour will continue with a visit to the village of Verkhny Fiagdon and the Holy Dormition Monastery, the highest mountain temple in Russia.
You will visit the Dzivgis rock fortress, built in the XIII-XVI centuries.
The fortress almost merges with the rock, and in summer it may not be noticed behind the trees.
You will also visit the Kadargavan gorge, where the river has cut a hundred-meter gap in the mountain range.
Transfer to Kislovodsk (4.5 hours on the way), check-in at the hotel.
Dinner on your own.

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Day 8 - Free day in Kislovodsk. Immersive City tour
Breakfast at the hotel.
Free time at the resort.
Self-catering.
At 15:00, a meeting with a guide at the monument to F.E. Dzerzhinsky (you need to get to the meeting place yourself).
An immersive tour of Kislovodsk.
An excursion, a theater, a computer game, a quest — it's all at once and even more!
On the immersive promenade, you will become a part of Kislovodsk's life by following its voices.
You will walk along Herzen Street to the train station, and on the way you will look into the courtyard — the real life of the city flows in such places.
Admire the Philharmonic Hall and the houses on Kurortny Boulevard, a favorite corner of the guests of Kislovodsk.
Through Rebrov Square you will go out to the Narzan Gallery.
At the Horseshoe pavilion, you will discover how the Chanel brand is connected with the city.
The Demon Grotto, Colonnade, and Flower Calendar are also waiting for you in the park.
The final will be the Lermontov playground, which offers a wonderful view.
Return to the hotel (on your own).
Free time.

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Day 9 - Car-walking tour to the north of the Elbrus region (Jily-Su)
Breakfast (dry ration).
Early in the morning you will go to get acquainted with the legendary Elbrus in the Gila-Su tract.
You can expect an active holiday in the north of the Elbrus region, where, unlike the southern side of the mountain, there is practically no civilization.
There are no hotels, cable cars and cafes here, which makes it possible to fully enjoy nature.
You will climb to an altitude of about 2,400 meters above sea level to the territory of the Elbrus National Park.
Here, at the foot of the gray-haired two—headed giant, the stern and solemnly beautiful Elbrus, the most beautiful and picturesque river of the Elbrus region, the Malka, the left tributary of the Terek River, originates.
To the left of the Malki River is the northern part of Elbrus, on which the top of Mount Kyzylkai is located, and to the right is the Kirtyk ridge and the northern part of Elbrus, where you can see the most beautiful of the Balyk peaks.
Lunch (dry ration).
Return to the hotel.
Dinner on your own.

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Day 10 - Transfer to Dombai. Shoan Temple and a walk to the "Devil's Mill"
Breakfast at the hotel.
Eviction from the rooms.
At 09:00 group transfer to Dombai (on the way about 5.5 hours, with stops).
At one of the stops there is a walking ascent to the Shoan Temple (late X century), towering 13 meters above the rocky spur.
There is a gazebo with a bell on the rock next to the temple: according to tradition, travelers can walk over the suspension bridge, make a wish and fill the space of the mountains with bell ringing.
Stop for lunch (for an additional fee).
Arrival in the village of Dombai.
Accommodation in hotels (optional).
A walk to the Devil's Mill Canyon.
The path starts from Amanauz, the main river flowing through the territory of Dombayskaya Polyana.
Above the village, the riverbed narrows and begins to look like a deep canyon: once upon a time, water forced its way through high granite cliffs.
In one place, a whirlpool was even formed, which the locals call the "Devil's Mill".
Return to the hotel.
Dinner is on your own.

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Day 11 - Ascent by cable car to Moussa Achitara and a trip to Lake Tumanli-Kel
Breakfast at the hotel.
Meeting with the guide in the hotel lobby.
By cable car you will climb Mount Moussa Achitara (additional fee from 1600 rubles/person).
Four turns of the chairlift will take you to an altitude of 3,000 meters above sea level.
And if you are lucky with the weather, you will see the two-headed giant Elbrus among the mountain peaks.
The guide will introduce you to local legends, tell you about the culture, customs and traditions of the peoples inhabiting these lands.
Lunch on your own.
Continuation of the excursion to the gorge of the Gonachkhir River to the Tumanli-Kel lake at an altitude of 1,850 m above sea level.
It is considered the warmest in the vicinity, because by the middle of summer the water here warms up to + 20 C.
They say that after swimming in the lake, a person is charged with positivity, heals from moping and stress.
Return to the hotel, free time.
Dinner on your own.

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Day 12 - Dombai – Nizhnearkhyz settlement – moving to Adygea
Breakfast at the hotel.
Check-out from the hotel before 12:00.
Departure to Adygea (without a guide).
On the way (the guide will come only for the tour) — excursion to the Nizhne-Arkhy complex, on the territory of which the temples of the beginning of the X century have been preserved, and to the rock Face of the Savior — a monumental icon of the X century painted on a rock.
Lunch on the way at the national cafe (on your own).
Continuation of the journey to Adygea (without a guide).
In the evening, arrival, check-in at the hotel.
Dinner on your own.
The departure time will be announced the day before.

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Day 13 - Adygea. Krasnodar
Breakfast at the hotel.
Eviction from the rooms.
Today you will go to Lago Naki - this is the name of a unique mountain plateau with a height of 2200 meters above sea level.
The Lago Naki Plateau is part of the Caucasian State Natural Biosphere Reserve, the largest in terms of territory and the oldest in the North Caucasus.
Lunch at the cafe (on your own).
There are more than 1000 unique caves on the territory of the Lago Naka Highlands, one of which you will visit during the tour.
The Azish cave is one of the five largest caves in Europe, descending into it, you will find yourself in an underground fairy tale — many sinter formations, calcite slabs, columns, underground rivers, stalactites and stalagmites of bizarre shapes.
There are several halls in the cave, equipped with stairs, railings and spectacular lighting.
Departure to Krasnodar, check-in at a 3* hotel.
Dinner on your own.

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Day 14 - Departure
Breakfast at the hotel.
Check-out before 12:00.
Self-service transfer to the airport.
You can also continue your vacation in Krasnodar or on the Black Sea coast.

Difficulty

For any person

Accommodation

Hotel

12 nights
Guest House

1 night

Comfort

Midscale

The tour includes accommodation in hotels.

The surcharge for single occupancy is 37,000 rubles.

The proposed hotels for accommodation (standard rooms) are listed below.

The Europa Hotel complex is located in Derbent, within walking distance from the Caspian Sea.

Guests can stay in comfortable rooms. Each one has the necessary furniture and appliances.

For your convenience, there is a restaurant on site, where buffet meals are served.

The nearest airport is about 99.6 km away, and the train station is 122 km away.

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44 latitude, Adygea

Guest House 44 Latitude is located in the village of Dakhovskaya, Republic of Adygea district. Free parking is available.

The hotel's rooms include 34 comfortable rooms designed in a modern style. Each category has a walk-in closet, TV, refrigerator, kettle and sound insulation. The private bathroom is equipped with a hairdryer, bathrobes, slippers and toiletries. The windows offer a beautiful view.

There is a chic restaurant on the territory of the guest complex, which includes several thematic zones in its interior, starting from the collapsed USSR and ending with the stone jungle of New York.

For celebrations, guests are provided with a banquet area equipped with ergonomic furniture and pleasant lighting. On this significant event, the chefs will provide the celebrants with dishes for every taste.

The distance to the airport is 66 km, and the railway station is 7.9 km away. Rufabgo Waterfalls can be reached in 8 minutes by car.

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Another option

"Dakhovskaya Sloboda"

The tourist complex "Dakhovskaya Sloboda" is located in the village of the same name. It attracts skiing enthusiasts in winter, and avid travelers in summer.

There are 5 residential buildings for vacationers, represented by rooms of various categories. Extra beds are provided. The apartments are made of environmentally friendly materials.

A sun terrace, a swimming pool, a barbecue area with gazebos are freely available for guests. There is a parking lot for the transport of guests. The entire territory of the complex is kept perfectly clean: everywhere there are mowed green lawns, various flowers, a small pond with swans, outdoor exercise equipment. Comfortable benches are installed under the branching willows.

Ski trails start next to the hotel. In winter, snowmobiling and sledding are also possible here. In summer, bicycles are rented at the rental point and go for walks in the picturesque surroundings. A large heated swimming pool is located in the courtyard. Those who like a more relaxing holiday can play table tennis, billiards or play board games.

A Russian wood-burning sauna is available for guests, ready to receive a large company. Within walking distance of the Dakh and Belaya rivers. There is a clean beach on their shore.

There is a playground and a mini zoo for children. Animation is organized during the period of fixed arrivals.

A conference hall equipped with modern multimedia equipment has been built for business meetings, negotiations, seminars and trainings. Various celebrations are also possible at the guest club. Special attention is paid to the wedding ceremony. There is a cafe and a banquet hall, a room for newlyweds, on-site registration.

The Dakhovskaya Sloboda restaurant complex offers complex breakfasts, lunches and dinners or a la carte meals.

Those who cannot imagine a vacation without fishing are given the opportunity to fish for free in the nearby rivers.

The advantage of the base is its convenient location in the center of all the tourist routes of the mountainous Adygea: at an equal distance there are such interesting resort places as the Lago-Naki plateau and Guzeripl.

Maikop is 42 km from the campsite. Krasnodar is 131 km away and Sochi is 80 km away.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 10 tourists

Minimum age

10 years old

Duration

14 days 13 nights

Group meets at

the city of Makhachkala

Included in price

airport — hotel transfers;
transportation services under the program, including SUVs on part of the route;
2-bed accommodation in hotels, standard rooms;
tour service;
guide services, meals according to the program (breakfast in hotels, 2 lunches with dry rations, lunches on days 3, 4);
eco-fees;
entrance tickets to Nizhne-Arkhyz settlement;
ticket to the Azish cave;
Dargavs ticket;
ticket to museums in Derbent;
water 0.5 l/day.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Makhachkala and back from Krasnodar;
additional services in hotels (sauna, sauna, billiards, etc.);
booking additional excursions;
alcoholic beverages;
meals not included in the program;
ticket to the observation deck in Grozny;
a ticket for the cable cars in Dombay 2000 rubles.;
excursion service on day 8, 14;
transfer Krasnodar — airport.

It's important to know

Comfortable clothes for hiking and seasonal recreation, including warm clothes in case of cool weather.

It is not recommended to appear on the streets in too open clothes.

As for visiting the mosque, it is better for men to wear trousers or trousers, shirts (T–shirts) with long sleeves, women - a dress below the knees, headscarves (at the entrance to the mosque, you can wear special dresses that are in common use).

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Along the Caucasian ridge. Sightseeing tour

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