Caucasian New Year

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New Year's holidays are a great time for a trip to Elbrus, ice waterfalls and relaxing in hot springs with healthy water for your skin and health!

After crossing the famous gorge in Kabardino-Balkaria, you will see the Chegem waterfalls and the mysterious Blue Lake, and in North Ossetia you will find a walking route to the Taymazinsky waterfalls, which originate in the glacier at the top of the Taymazi mountain range. Then you will go to the Alan village of Matsuta, which is associated with the story of the most famous character of the ancient Ossetian epic.

Location

Stavropol territory, Mineralnye Vody

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Tour highlights

Gastronomic delight

Try dishes of national cuisine prepared according to ancient recipes

Rest in the springs

Hot springs with healing waters that have anti-inflammatory and relaxing properties are waiting for you.

Cable car ride

Traveling in enclosed cabins up to an altitude of 3,800 meters will open up magnificent panoramas of majestic mountains and glaciers.

Diving into history

High mountains, beautiful nature and ancient ancestral towers await you in Upper Balkaria.

The resort boardwalk

Take a walk around Pyatigorsk, one of the most famous resorts in the country

The Pearl of Kabardino-Balkaria

Visit the Blue Lake — the second deepest in the world, the water in it is very clear and practically does not change temperature throughout the year.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival. New Year's Pyatigorsk
Meeting at the airport and railway station in Mineralnye Vody until 14:00.
New Year's Eve Pyatigorsk city tour with a visit to the main attractions:
Lake "Failure";
The Aeolian Harp;
Academic Gallery;
Lermontov's grotto;
Tsvetnik Park;
the place of M.Y. Lermontov's duel.
Climb Mount Mashuk (extra charge) with panoramic view of Pyatigorsk.
Accommodation in a hotel in Pyatigorsk.

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Day 2 - Chegem waterfalls. Thermal springs
Breakfast and room release.
A trip to the fabulously beautiful Chegem gorge.
In winter, waterfalls freeze and turn into huge ice strands, more than 5 m long.
High mountains and beautiful nature will be waiting for us.
After the tour, visit the baths of the Geduko thermal spring directly in the open air, the water temperature is 42 C.
Accommodation in a hotel in Nalchik.

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Day 3 - Elbrus region
Breakfast.
Departure for an excursion.
We will visit Cheget glade, Azau glade, Narzanov glade.
Cable car ride to the highest mountain in Europe — Elbrus.
Accommodation at the Nalchik hotel.
Free time.

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Day 4 - North Ossetia. Digor Gorge
Breakfast.
A trip to North Ossetia (Digor gorge).
The first stop is the Akhsinta Canyon, the narrowest part of the gorge, its width is only 15 m.
The "Devil's Bridge" passes through it, from an 80-meter height, which offers stunning and fascinating views of the surrounding area.
Next, we will have a walking route to the Taymazinsky waterfalls, which originate in the glacier at the top of the Taymazi mountain range, popularly called simply the Three Sisters.
The flow height is 300 m.
Then we will go to the Alan village of Matsuta, which is associated with the story of the most famous character of the ancient Ossetian epic, Nart Soslan.
Return to the hotel in Nalchik.

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Day 5 - Upper Balkaria. Departure
Breakfast.
Room release.
The excursion to the Blue Lake is the second deepest in the world, the water in it is very transparent, practically does not change temperature during the year (+9.30 C) and never freezes.
Excursion to Upper Balkaria: high mountains, beautiful nature and ancient ancestral towers.
Transfer to the airport and railway station in Mineralnye Vody by 19:00.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

6 nights

Comfort

Premium

The tour includes accommodation in hotels.

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

Hotel

2-bed accommodation

Additional payment for 1-bed accommodation

Korona Hotel, Nalchik

Beshtau Hotel, Pyatigorsk

55 000

15 000

If the guest is traveling alone and there is no check-in, then you will need to pay extra for 1-bed accommodation.

The three-star Korona Hotel is located in Nalchik. She has been working since 2007 and has been improving the quality of her service ever since. The friendly and attentive staff is available around the clock to answer any questions you may have during your stay.

The room stock consists of 4 categories, each of which is equipped with comfortable furniture, as well as the necessary equipment to make your stay here as comfortable as possible. Each room is homely and has its own bathroom and a bathroom.

The on-site restaurant serves delicious dishes with national cuisine. Breakfast is served in the morning for all residents of the "Crown".

For those who have come to the city for work, the staff is ready to offer a conference room, which is equipped with modern multimedia and sound equipment, which will favorably contribute to negotiations or an important conference.

Nearby you can see such sights and famous places as the museum of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, the hippodrome, and the Atazhukin Park. Public transport stops are within walking distance.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 12 to 20 tourists

Minimum age

5 years old

Duration

5 days 4 nights

Group meets at

Stavropol territory, Mineralnye Vody

Included in price

transfer within the tour;
hotel accommodation;
tickets to the thermal springs;
Meals: breakfast;
the excursion program;
environmental fees.

Paid extra

air or railway tickets to Mineralnye Vody and back;
private transfer;
meals not included in the program: lunches and dinners;
Elbrus cable car ride — 2,700 rubles.;
Mashuk cable car ride — 460 rub.;
horseback riding — the cost is being specified.

It's important to know

documents;
comfortable clothes and shoes for the weather;
headdress;
sunglasses;
personal hygiene products;
first aid kit;
festive outfit for New Year's Eve dinner (clothes should not be open and provocative);
phone, charger, camera, etc.;
bathing accessories for visiting thermal springs;
personal items (preference can be given to comfortable clothes).

Dates and Prices

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3 – 7 Jan, 2027 5 days 4 nights

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Viktoria Bikova

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12 Mar, 2026

Organization of the tour: A+
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Denis

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18 Jun, 2025

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Everything was perfect. Thank you. I'd give the organization an A+
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Elena

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17 May, 2025

What sets the providers of this tour apart: comfortable transfers, excellent accommodations, a well-rounded and engaging itinerary, knowledgeable guides, and genuine attention to each guest. Being hosted here feels like visiting family in the Caucasus!