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On this tour, you will have a fascinating experience of the Caucasus. You will visit the flat and mountainous parts of Ingushetia and Ossetia, Vladikavkaz, Grozny, and also go to Dagestan to the Sulak Canyon, the largest in Europe and the deepest in the world. Six days will seem like one day and an eternity at the same time!

Location

Russia, Republic of North Ossetia — Alania, Vladikavkaz

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Tour highlights

Inside

We will visit the recognized masterpiece of medieval tower architecture — a special pride of the Ingush

Egical

We will see one of the largest medieval tower complexes

Karmadon Gorge

We will visit the memorial of Sergei Bodrov in the Karmadon gorge

The City of the Dead

Let's listen to the silence of the mysterious ancient city and find out its history

Sulak Canyon

Let's admire the most beautiful location in Dagestan — the canyon, surpassing even the famous Grand Canyon in Arizona in depth!

Auschiger

We will swim in a thermal spring with a unique composition of water and a temperature of about 50 °C

Itinerary

Day 1 - Plain Ingushetia
Meeting of the group at Beslan Vladikavkaz airport.
Group transfer from 12:00-13:00.
14:00 Lunch.
15:30 Guided tour of the plain of Ingushetia.
Visit to the Memorial of Memory and Glory complex, dedicated to the main memorable dates and events of Ingushetia.
Visit to the ethnographic museum in the Tower of Consent, the tallest tower in Ingushetia with an observation deck.
Check-in at the Smart Hotel in Magas (alternative to the Artis Plaza Hotel).
Free time.
Dinner (extra charge).
Meals: lunch. Breakfast and dinner on your own.

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Day 2 - Mountainous Ingushetia
08:00-09:00 Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure with things to mountainous Ingushetia.
09:00 Guided tour of mountainous Ingushetia:
The Assinsky Gorge is not just a canyon, but one of the most scenic routes in the North Caucasus.;
The Erzya Nature Reserve, whose name translates as "eagle", is located in two districts of Ingushetia — Sunzhensky and Dzheyrakhsky.;
Targim — refers to the castle—type tower settlements, which were built in the XV-XVII centuries.;
Khamkhi — the tower buildings of which have a severe monumental appearance, are perched on a steep rocky slope.
The Thaba-Yerdy Temple is one of the oldest early Christian temples in Ingushetia, most likely built in the eighth century AD.;
Vnushki is the winner of the "7 Wonders of Russia" contest;
The Egikal is one of the largest medieval tower complexes.
13:00-14:00 Lunch.
Continuation of the tour:
The Ceylomsky pass offers an unforgettable view of the main rocky Caucasian ridge, Mount Kazbek and the Targim basin.;
The Erzi Tower Complex is one of the largest tower complexes in Ingushetia. It was here that the famous bronze eagle, dating back to the 8th century, was discovered in the 19th century.
Check-in in the main building of the Armkhi LOCK, if there are no places: in the buildings "Chaika", "Turk" or apartments in Armkhi.
18:00 Dinner (extra charge).
Meals: breakfast and lunch. Dinner on your own.

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Day 3 - Mountainous Ossetia, Vladikavkaz
08:00-09:00 Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 Departure to Ossetia.
Sightseeing tour of the most significant and memorable places of Ossetia: Dargavs, or as it is called in another way - "The City of the Dead", has been one of the main attractions of the republic for many years, attracting the attention of tourists.
The place of Sergey Bodrov's death is the Karmadon gorge.
Where, as a result of the glacier's descent, the village of Verkhny Karmadon was completely destroyed.
The Fiagdon gorge.
Here, a Fiagdon roars through the wild rocks overgrown with pines.
This section of the gorge is called "Kadargavan" (forest pass).
Tourists here like to take beautiful photos on a swing over a precipice, as well as to contemplate the surroundings with snow caps, sitting on a bench right on the edge of the gorge.
After a short rest, you will go to a place shrouded in myths and legends – the ancient tower of Kurt and Tag.
15:00 Lunch.
16:00 Vladikavkaz city tour.
18:30 Check-in at the Planet Lux Hotel (an alternative to the Imperial Hotel or an equivalent substitute).
Dinner (extra charge).
Meals: breakfast and lunch. Dinner on your own.

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Day 4 - Upper Balkaria
08:00-09:00 Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 Departure to Upper Balkaria.
Chateau-Erken. This is an amazing castle built in the style of the Middle Ages, which flaunts in the middle of an artificial pond.
Chateau-Erken fits perfectly into the local landscapes with a view of the majestic Elbrus and is surrounded by a picturesque garden and park complex.
13:30 Lunch.
Blue lakes are one of the most mysterious places on earth.
The Cherek gorge.
It is the pride and pearl of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic.
Of the seven peaks with a height of more than five thousand meters located in the Caucasus, five are located in the Cherek region.
Aushiger thermal spring with a unique water composition and a temperature of about 50C. (for an additional fee).
18:00 Return to the hotel.
19:00 Dinner (extra charge).
Meals: breakfast and lunch. Dinner on your own.

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Day 5 - Fearsome
8:00-09:00 Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 Departure with things to Grozny.
10:30 Grozny City Tour:
The Church of St. Michael the Archangel.
The Heart of Chechnya Mosque is one of the largest mosques in the world.
Grozny City is a complex of high-rise buildings in Grozny, located in the city center.
Flower Park, popularly known as "Park of Wonders" and "Lovers Park", is one of the most popular places in Grozny.
2:30 p.m. Lunch.
Check-in at the hotel.
The English Castle, built in the 1920s in the Zavodsky district of Grozny by order of the British oil company Shell, has become a true architectural gem of the city in a short time.
Originally built as an oil research institute building, it is now known as the "English Castle in Grozny."
Impressive walls and towers, exquisite decor and many historical objects inside the castle create an atmosphere of adventure and mystery.
Each guest will be able to walk through the corridors and halls that bring the imagination to life and take them back to the era of knights and princesses.
Shawls.
The mosque "The Pride of Muslims".
The mosque in the city of Shali is considered the largest Muslim prayer building in the European part of Eurasia.
Return to the hotel.
Dinner (extra charge).
Meals: breakfast and lunch. Dinner on your own.

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Day 6 - Kazenoy Am Lake
8:00-09:00 Breakfast.
9:00 Departure for an excursion to Kazenoy Am Lake, one of the most famous lakes in Chechnya.
The path to the lake will pass through a picturesque mountain serpentine, so the camera will be very useful.
Stop in Kharachoy (maiden's spit spring and monument to Abrek Zelimkhan)
Stop at the observation deck near the lake
Hoi is a city of guards
Kezenoy Complex
13:00 Lunch.
Transfer to Grozny.
Return to the hotel.
Free time.
19:00 Dinner (extra charge).
Meals: breakfast and lunch. Dinner on your own.

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Day 7 - Sulak Canyon. Departure
8:00-9:00 Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 Departure with things to Dagestan.
Chirkey reservoir. The largest reservoir in the North Caucasus was formed for the construction of the Chirkeyskaya HPP. The village of Chirkey and the village of Dubki are located on its shores. The reservoir is used for the region's water supply and fishing.
13:00 Lunch at a restaurant on one of the best trout farms in Dagestan.
Sulak Canyon is one of the most beautiful in the world and the deepest canyon in Europe.
It surpasses even the Grand Canyon in Arizona in depth.
From the observation deck in Dubki village we will admire the turquoise waters of Sulak, enjoy the beauty and power of Sulak Canyon. Next, our way lies to the village of Zubutli.
Descent to Zubutli village and boat trip for an additional fee.
Departure to Makhachkala airport.
Recommended flights departing after 21:00.
Meals: breakfast and lunch. Dinner on your own.

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Hotel

5 nights

Comfort

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The tour includes accommodation in a hotel and guest houses.

The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on the accommodation and date, RUB.:

The cost of the tour for double occupancy (dbl, twin)	The cost of the tour for single occupancy (single)	The cost of the tour for children under 10 years old with additional and basic accommodation
72800	86300	65500

In the absence of a couple to move in, the tourist makes an additional payment for single occupancy.

The possible placement options are listed below. It can be replaced with similar ones.

The Armkhi Hotel

It offers a restaurant, a shared lounge and a garden. Room service is available. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool. There is a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange on site. Guests can cook in the shared kitchen.

Each room has a balcony with city views. All rooms at the Armkhi Ingushetia - All Hotel have a private bathroom and a flat-screen TV. Some rooms have a seating area. Towels and bed linen are provided.

A continental breakfast is served daily at the hotel.

This 3-star hotel features a sauna. There is a children's playground on site. Guests of the hotel can play a game of billiards. The area is popular for hiking and skiing.

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Vladikavkaz 3*

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 177 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. There is also a lobby bar with a variety of drinks and small snacks.

The distance between Vladikavkaz Hotel and the airport is 27 km, and the railway station is 3 km away.

Another option

Guest house in Dzheyrakh

Another option

Apartments in Armhi

Tour conditions

Group

up to 16 tourists

Minimum age

3 years old

Duration

7 days 6 nights

Group meets at

Russia, Republic of North Ossetia — Alania, Vladikavkaz

Included in price

meals (half board);
sightseeing transfer;
group transfer from the airport to the hotel and back to the airport;
guided tours;
habitation.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Vladikavkaz and from Makhachkala;
Meals: dinners and breakfast on day 1;
entrance tickets to the necropolis in Dargavs — 150 rub.;
entrance to the Aushiger thermal spring;
descent to Zubutli village and boating.

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Air and railway tickets are not included in the price of the tour. You can purchase them yourself or contact us for help.

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Elena

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An amazing tour! The mountainous regions of the North Caucasus are breathtaking in their beauty and diversity. Mountainous Ingushetia was love at first sight! And the rest of the republics were just as impressive: the stunning Sulak Canyon, the misty Kezenoyam Lake (well, you can’t control the weather), a dramatic lightning-filled night in Grozny, and Upper Balkaria with its mystical blue lakes and ancient mountain fortresses. These memories will stay with me for a long time — and I’ll definitely want to come back!
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7 Jun, 2025

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The tour was excellently organized — the guides and drivers were true professionals and genuinely friendly :) The small group size was a big plus, making everything more comfortable and personal. The company itself was great to deal with and had a fun, positive vibe :D We really liked all the hotels we stayed in — all of them were high quality and well-chosen. I would absolutely recommend this tour!

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