From Chechnya to Dagestan. Caucasian holidays

We invite you to travel to two beautiful republics of the North Caucasus — Chechnya and Dagestan!

These are the majestic mountains of the Caucasus and the charming Caspian Sea, lost ghost villages and modern beautiful mosques, beautiful lakes, this is the hospitality of people and delicious cuisine! This is a land covered with legends, sung by poets and artists! Let's arrange a Caucasian vacation for ourselves — full of impressions, bright and memorable!

Location

The city of Grozny
from
$413
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Duration
6 Days
5 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 15 – 20 October
    • 29 October – 3 November
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    5 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 18 people
Minimum age
5 years old
Group meet at
The city of Grozny
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

The stunning Sulak Canyon
Let's admire the turquoise waters of Sulak, enjoy the beauty and power of the canyon
The impregnable fortress of Naryn-Kala
We will learn the ancient history of the fortress, which protected the city from the invasion of nomads for thousands of years
Hamsutl Ghost Village
We will see one of the oldest settlements in Dagestan, it has its own special atmosphere

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival. Argun gorge, Argun

    13:00-13:30 Meeting of the group at the airport in Grozny.

    Lunch.

    Departure to the Argun gorge, where you will admire the most picturesque mountain landscapes of Chechnya. 

    The "Gate to the Argun Gorge" is the name of the place where the Sharo—Argun and Chanta-Argun rivers merge.

    Next, the Nihaloy waterfalls are waiting for us. 

    This place gathers a cascade of three waterfalls. 

    The highest of them reaches 33 meters, while the lowest is only 2 meters.

    After that, we will go to the ancient Ushkaloy twin towers, which are located next to reservoirs.

    After the tour, we will move to Argun, where we will get acquainted with the first ultramodern mosque, made in the style of "hi-tech". 

    It is named after the mother of the head of the republic, Aimani Kadyrova, and is also known as the "Mother's Heart" mosque. 

    The mosque is especially beautiful in the evening. 

    The carved dome is equipped with backlight, 50 thousand LED lamps and 96 spotlights are turned on at night (their color is constantly changing: pink, green, blue).

    Filled with impressions, we go to the hotel in Grozny.

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  • Day 2 - Lake Kezenoi-Am
  • Day 3 - Fearsome
  • Day 4 - Chirkeyskoye reservoir
  • Day 5 - Gunib, Gamsutl (depending on weather conditions)
  • Day 6 - Ancient Derbent, departure
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone
Tour organizer's comments

The ascent to Gamsutl involves a drop-off by car and a walking route. In the parking lot, local residents provide drop-off services on mountain transport (UAZ, Niva). You can drive by car for about 1.5 km, and at this moment the steepest part of the climb is overcome. The cost of the service is 100-200 rubles / person in one direction. From the car stop, the path to the end of the route will be 1.8 km, the height difference is 1450-1670 m.

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    5 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale

The tour includes accommodation in hotels.

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

Type of placementCost
For double or triple occupancy40 000
For single occupancyIt is being clarified
Children under 12 years oldIt is being clarified

Possible accommodation options are indicated. The specified accommodation facilities can be replaced with similar ones by the decision of the tour operator. 

  • 1st, 2nd night: The terrible "Tiynalla";
  • 3,4, 5 nights: Makhachkala "Capital", "Admiral"

In Makhachkala, there may be a replacement for accommodation in Derbent, the Volna hotel.

Capital or "Admiral" or 3 nights
Capital

The Capital Hotel is located in the very center of Makhachkala, and has excellent transport links. The city's railway station is a 16-minute drive away, and Makhachkala International Airport is less than half an hour away.

All comfortable rooms at the Kapital Hotel have cable TV, air conditioning and a private bathroom.

In the on-site restaurant, guests always have the opportunity to taste both European cuisine and traditional Caucasian cuisine.

The Samursky Forest and the Narynkola Fortress are located next to the hotel. There is also a bus stop, shops and cafes within walking distance. The ancient city of Derbent is two hours away by car.

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Another option
"Admiral"

The Admiral Hotel is located in Makhachkala, in one of the picturesque districts of the city. The sea can be reached in a few minutes on foot.

Rooms of various categories and pricing policies are provided for accommodation. Each has the necessary and high-quality furniture. Some apartments have a beautiful view.

Meals are served in the hotel's restaurant. There is a wide range of dishes and drinks. There is also a cafe nearby.

The nearest airport is about 13 km away, and the train station is 8 km away.

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Another option
Volna Hotel

Volna Hotel is located in Derbent.

The reception is open 24 hours a day.

Each room at the hotel has a wardrobe.

All rooms at Volna Hotel are equipped with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV.

Nabran is 47 km away.

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"Tiynalla" 2 nights

Tour conditions

Group
up to 18 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Duration
6 days 5 nights
Group meets at
The city of Grozny

Included in price

  • transportation services according to the program;
  • guided tour service according to the program;
  • accommodation according to the scheme: 2 nights in Grozny, followed by in Makhachkala;
  • two meals a day: breakfast at the hotel and lunch according to the program;
  • entrance tickets to museums.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Grozny and back from Makhachkala;
  • meals not included in the program: dinners;
  • extra night at the hotel for double occupancy — 6 000 rubles.;
  • extra night at the hotel for single occupancy — 5,500 rubles.;
  • extra night at the hotel for triple occupancy — 7,000 rubles.;
  • boating for groups on a sprinter — from 500 rubles, for a jeep tour - from 1000 rubles.
  • entrance tickets to the Nokhyo cave complex — 500 rubles.;
  • souvenirs.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  • documents;
  • things in case of bad weather (trousers, sweater, jacket, hat, scarf, umbrella);
  • comfortable sports shoes;
  • sunglasses;
  • sunscreen;
  • cash for additional payments on the tour (according to the program), for meals and souvenirs;
  • photo camera.

Attention, the region is multi-religious. People of different faiths live in a small area, with their own unique history, traditions and customs.

Be tolerant of the customs of the Caucasian peoples. When visiting the republics of the North Caucasus, do not forget about the appearance. It is not recommended to bare hands, short skirts, and shorts for men during the warm period.

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Dates and Prices

  • $413
    15 – 20 Oct 6 days 5 nights
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  • $413
    29 Oct – 3 Nov 6 days 5 nights
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