Through the thorns to the stars. Extreme jeep tour of the North Caucasus

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An extreme multi-active tour of Karachay-Cherkessia and Kabardino-Balkaria.

We will see the most impressive places in one tour: mountains, lakes, waterfalls, plateaus, gorges, tracts, mineral springs, ancient Alan temples and an astrophysical observatory.

We will try out several types of tourism at once: car and hiking tours, jipping, trekking and overnight in tents.

For a group of 6 people or more, check-in on any day of the week.

Location

G. Mineralnye Vody

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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)

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Tour highlights

Exclusive photos

Let's overcome difficulties for the sake of real masterpieces

Rest on the shore of a relict lake

The view of the lake in any weather is a truly enchanting sight and a wonderful backdrop for a photo shoot

Immersion in history

Let's go to the ancient capital of Alanya — Nizhnearkhyz settlement

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival. Mineral Waters – Arkhyz
We will meet you at the Minvody airport and comfortably take you to the Arkhyz hotel, where you will have a rest.
Accommodation: 3* hotel, Arkhyz village.
Group transfer to the accommodation at 12:00 and 18:00.
Height difference: 1300 m. The automobile part of the route: 231 km.

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Day 2 - Sofia Valley
After breakfast, we drive off-road vehicles to the valley of the Sofia River, which simply has no equal in harmony perfection.
Depending on the composition and physical fitness of the group, we will make trekking to the streams of crystal icy water of the Sofia waterfalls (the height of Sofia peak is 3637 m), or, after admiring the waterfalls from the valley, to the lakes of the same name (2830 m).
The view of mountain bowls of different shapes filled with the brightest azure is stunning to the eye.
After that, we will return to the hotel and rest.
Accommodation: 3* hotel, Arkhyz village.
Meals: breakfast at the hotel.
Height difference: 300 m. Walking part of the route: 5-6 km. The automobile part of the route: 30 km.

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Day 3 - Dombai: Shoanin and Sentin Temple. Nizhnearkhyz settlement
After breakfast, we will travel through time.
After an excursion to the ancient capital of Alanya — Nizhnearkhyz settlement — we will climb the slope of Mount Pastukhova to Europe's largest updated telescope of the astrophysical observatory (2070 m above sea level).
Next, we will move to the Kuban gorge, have lunch and go through the mountains to the Alan temples of the X century — Shoaninsky and Sentinsky.
Fabulous views that you have never seen in your dreams open up from the peaks of the mountains!
After the descent, we will arrive at the Dombai hotel for a rest.
Accommodation: 3* hotel, Dombay village/ Teberda.
Meals: breakfast at the hotel.
Height difference: 400 m. Walking part of the route: 2-4 km. The automobile part of the route: 245 km.

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Day 4 - Dombai. Mukhinsky lakes
High in the mountains of Karachay-Cherkessia there are many magnificent lakes that are not accessible to everyone.
But all their magnificent, amazing paintings will open up for you!
After climbing and breakfast, we will make a steep auto—ascent along the river gorge to the Mukhinsky lakes (the height of the Mukhu pass is 2764 m), walk along the shore.
Accommodation: 3* hotel, Dombay village/ Teberda.
Meals: breakfast at the hotel.
Height difference: 1400 m. Walking part of the route: 1-2 km. The automobile part of the route: 80 km.

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Day 5 - Tumanly-Kel. Alibek Waterfall
Today, after breakfast and packing, we will be jipping to Tumanly-Kel — Foggy Lake (height 1850 m).
The view of the lake in any weather is a truly enchanting sight and a wonderful backdrop for photo shoots!
Alibek waterfall is one of the most famous in Dombai.
Part of the way to the waterfall can be done by car, reaching the Alps. Alibek camps, and then through an alpine meadow, with separate low, curved birches.
Before reaching a few hundred meters to the waterfall, you will already hear its hum.
The water breaks off from smooth stones called "sheep's foreheads", breaking into many splashes, forming a foamy river stream.
On this cliff lay the "tongue" of the Alibek glacier, the largest on the territory of the Teberdinsky Reserve, but, due to warming, the glacier retreated, forming a beautiful waterfall.
From the Alps. The camp trail passes through a meadow and, a little before reaching the waterfall, it splits: one path goes to the waterfall, the other to Turi Lake.
Accommodation: 3* hotel, Dombay village/ Teberda.
Meals: breakfast at the hotel.
Height difference: 350 m. Walking part of the route: 5-6 km. The automobile part of the route: 41 km.

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Day 6 - Bermamit Plateau, Gumbashi
Today, after breakfast, we will go to the famous Bermamit plateau.
And our way will pass through the Gumbashi pass with its incredible viewing platforms.
The fantasy of stone swirls is the Bermamyt plateau!
The charm of the sunset, bonfire and dinner, legends and legends — it is impossible to wish for more!
We will spend the night in tents, if the weather conditions do not match, then spend the night in a hotel.
Accommodation: tent/3* hotel, Pyatigorsk.
Meals: camping meals / breakfast at the hotel.
Height difference: 560 m. The automobile part of the route: 148 km.

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Day 7 - Bermamit, Sultan waterfall. Pyatigorsk
The main glory of Bermamyt is its fantastic sunrises!
If we are lucky, we will meet the sun and Elbrus waking up.
If the weather is unclear, we will be able to see the mysterious Brocken ghost.
After morning coffee, photo shoots and breakfast, we will make a transfer to the Northern Elbrus, where the famous Gila-Suu tract awaits us.
Accommodation: 3* hotel, Pyatigorsk.
Meals: breakfast at the hotel.
Height difference: 1500 m. Walking part of the route: 1 km. The automobile part of the route: 160 km.

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Day 8 - Departure
In the morning, after breakfast, we begin to pack up for the return trip and prepare for departure to Mineralnye Vody.
We vacate the rooms and hit the road.
Meals: breakfast at the hotel.
Group transfer from 9:00 to 19:00 from the accommodation.
Height difference: 530 m. The automobile part of the route: 53 km.

Difficulty

Does not require specific skills, but one must be in good health

Tour organizer's comments

Advanced, you need good physical fitness and endurance.

The tour is suitable for tourists with a fairly high level of physical fitness (the main thing is endurance!). It is not recommended for children under 12 years of age, persons over 60 years of age; patients with diseases of the cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems.

Accommodation

Hotel

6 nights
Tent

1 night

Comfort

Basic
Midscale

The tour provides accommodation in hotels in 2-, 3-bed rooms with all amenities and in tents (1 night). Accommodation in a tent will depend on weather conditions (if it is cold, it is possible to stay in a hotel in Pyatigorsk). Find out the details when booking a tour.

The minimum price is indicated for one tourist, provided that there are 4 people on the tour!

The surcharge for 1-bed accommodation is 9,700 rubles / the entire period of the tour.

The cost of the tour:

for a group of 1 person — 229,650 rubles/person.
for a group of 2 people — 145,700 rubles/person.
for a group of 3 people — 117,700 rubles/person.
for a group of 4 people — 103,700 rubles/person.

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

Featuring a bar and free Wi-Fi throughout, Gold Star Hotel is located in Dombay Resort Village. Guests can use the barbecue facilities. It offers a Russian restaurant and free private parking.

Each room has a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Towels and bed linen are provided. The rooms are equipped with a refrigerator.

In the morning, the Gold Star Hotel offers a breakfast with a selection of dishes from the menu.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 16 tourists

Minimum age

12 years old

Duration

8 days 7 nights

Group meets at

G. Mineralnye Vody

Included in price

campfire property — burner, gas, boiler, kettle;
First aid kit;
tent equipment — tent, sleeping bag, karemat;
meals: breakfast, camping meals for overnight stays in tents;
hotel accommodation in 2-, 3-bed rooms with all amenities;
transportation services on the route;
transfer: Mineralnye Vody — Arkhyz, Kislovodsk — Mineralnye Vody;
services of a guide-driver.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Mineralnye Vody and back;
resort fee — for adults for 1 day — 100 rubles.;
cable car ascents;
environmental charges;

Additionally, you can order:

entrance tickets to cultural and recreation facilities outside the tour program;
private transfer;
paragliding flights;
excursions not included in the tour program;
single occupancy — 9,700 rubles / the entire period of the tour.

It's important to know

The key to a successful and pleasant passage of the program routes is the right shoes and clothes:

water tank;
KLMN — mug, spoon, bowl, knife;
swimwear and outfits for photo shoots;
personal first aid kit and insect repellent (if necessary);
waterproof windproof jacket and trousers;
gloves, hat, cap/panama hat (by season);
a raincoat (preferably not a disposable one) or a membrane jacket;
Sunglasses and cream: the sun is very active in the mountains;
track suit;
a warm jacket;
thermal underwear (or similar) and socks (several pairs of cotton and a pair of warm ones);
trekking boots with tread, or sneakers like "Salomon Speed Cross" (sneakers for running without tread are categorically not suitable). Shoes must be worn out, not new;
a trekking backpack of 25-30 liters and a "seat".

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