Getting to know Chechnya and Dagestan

A six–day trip through the bright and original republics of the Caucasus - Dagestan and Chechnya!

Let's go on a sightseeing tour of Derbent, one of the oldest cities in the world, located on a narrow passage between the shores of the Caspian Sea. We will visit Gamsutl village, which is often called the ghost village or Dagestan Machu Picchu, and is located at an altitude of 1700 m. We will go up to the high-altitude lake Kezenoi-Am, which is the largest and deepest in the North Caucasus. We will drive through the picturesque Vedensky gorge and stop at the monument to the famous Chechen Abrek Zelimkhan near the village of Kharachoy and the mountain spring "Maiden Spit".

Arrivals on Sundays: weekly from 07.04 to 11/24/2024.

Location

Russia, Republic of Dagestan, Makhachkala
from
$378
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Duration
6 Days
5 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 15 – 20 December
    • 15 – 20 December
    • 24 – 29 December
    • 26 – 31 December
    • Dates for next season
    • 2 – 7 January, 2025
    • 3 – 8 January, 2025
    • 5 – 10 January, 2025
    • 19 – 24 January, 2025
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    5 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 18 people
Minimum age
10 years old
Group meet at
Russia, Republic of Dagestan, Makhachkala
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Hamsutl Ghost Village
The abandoned and mysterious village will make a strong impression on us
Amazing Formidable
Let's admire the young and developing capital — the city of Grozny
Juicy cuisine
National Dagestani and Chechen dishes will not leave us indifferent
Ancient Derbent
Take a walk through the streets of one of the oldest cities in the world
The grandiose Sulak Canyon
Let's admire the beauty and grandeur of nature's creation, stretched across the territory of Dagestan for 53 km
Alpine lake
We will visit Lake Kezenoi-Am, which is the largest and deepest in the North Caucasus

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Makhachkala — Sulak canyon, Oaks — trout farming — Sarykum dune — Izberbash
    • 11:00 Gathering of the group at the railway station in Makhachkala: the main entrance, opposite the monument to Makhach Dahadaev, 10 Emirova str.
    • 11:45 Gathering of the group at Makhachkala airport.

    It starts at 11:30. 

    The unique Dagestan welcomes and is ready to cordially reveal to you the secrets of ancient legends, introduce you to the history, traditions, local cuisine and hospitality.

    Program of the day: transfer to the Sulak Canyon — observation deck with views of the Sulak Canyon — Chirkeyskoye reservoir — boat trip through the reservoir (optional, additional fee) — trout farming, 

    Lunch (included in the price).

    Nokhyo cave complex (optional, extra charge) — Sarykum dune. 

    Transfer and accommodation to the hotel, Izberbash/Kaspiysk.

    Mileage per day: 290 km, 9 hours.

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  • Day 2 - Izberbash — Gamsutl — Chokh — Karadakh gorge — Izberbash
  • Day 3 - Izberbash — ekranoplan Lun — Derbent — Izberbash
  • Day 4 - Sightseeing tour of Makhachkala, Grozny
  • Day 5 - Kezenoi Am Hoi — Shali — Grozny
  • Day 6 - 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
  • Upscale

The tour provides accommodation in hotels/ tourist complexes.

The cost of the tour per room, depending on the accommodation, RUB.:

ACCOMMODATION ALONG THE ROUTEPrice validity period

Dbl

Two-month

Twin

Two-month

Single

One

Triple*

The third

DBL+CH

2bz+1b

Okean Group, Izberbash 3* - Berkat 3*/ Tiynalla 3*/ Shali City 3*

(arrivals weekly on Sundays and Wednesdays)

07.04.2024-01.06.2024780007800050500113800108400
02.06.2024-29.06.2024830008300055900121200115800
30.06.2024-31.08.2024866008660059500122700116700
01.09.2024-28.09.2024830008300055900121200115800
29.09.2024-30.11.2024780007800050500113800108400

AZIMUT 4*, Kaspiysk - Berkat 3*/ Tiynalla 3*

(arrivals weekly on Sundays)

07.04.2024-27.04.2024920009200062000134000128000
28.04.2024-31.05.202410200010200073500138000140000
01.09.2024-01.10.202410200010200073500138000140000
02.10.2024-30.11.2024880008800058000126000123000

MONTO 4*, Makhachkala - Berkat 3*/Tiynalla 3*

(arrivals weekly on Sundays)

09.06.2024-31.08.2024930009300063000134000128000
01.09.2024-01.10.2024910009100060000130000126000
02.10.2024-30.11.2024850008500056000124000118000

Twin — double room (has two separate beds).

Double (DBL) — double room (one double bed).

Singlesingle room.

Triple — for triple accommodation, hotels/camp sites along the route provide DBL/TWN + additional. a bed or sofa, or three separate beds (depending on the hotel's facilities).

DBL+CH — room for two adults and a child, from 7 to 12 years old inclusive.

Berkat Hotel or Tiynala Hotel or 2 nights
Berkat Hotel

Offering a restaurant and a garden, Berkat Hotel is located in Grozny, 5 km from Akhmat Arena Stadium. The rooms at this 3-star hotel have a private bathroom. The windows offer views of the city.

All rooms at the hotel have a desk. There is also a wardrobe.

A buffet breakfast is served every morning.

The staff at the 24-hour front desk speak Russian and English.

Grozny Airport is 6 km away.

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Another option
Tiynala Hotel

Tiynala Hotel is located in Grozny, 12 km from Akhmat Arena Stadium. Tiynalla Hotel offers a restaurant, free private parking and a garden. It offers a 24-hour front desk, airport shuttle, luggage storage and free Wi-Fi.

A continental breakfast and a buffet breakfast are served every morning at the hotel.

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Shali City 3*

The Shali City Hotel is located in the most beautiful part of the city. Nearby there is a mosque, the Leila shopping center and the birch park. The following services are provided to guests: Wi-Fi, 24-hour front desk, parking for a private car, ATM, children's playground, daily cleaning and laundry. It is possible to call a taxi.

Rooms of various categories and pricing policies have been prepared for the accommodation of guests. Each of them has the necessary furniture, the interior is decorated in an original style and bright colors. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning and a bathroom. The windows offer a beautiful view.

A hearty continental breakfast is served to vacationers. Also, those who wish can have lunch or dinner at a nearby cafe, which offers a wide range of dishes and drinks on the menu.

The airport is 30.6 km away and the train station is 24.5 km away.

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The Ocean Hotel or AZIMUT 4* or 3 nights

Tour conditions

Group
up to 18 tourists
Minimum age
10 years old
Duration
6 days 5 nights
Group meets at
Russia, Republic of Dagestan, Makhachkala

Included in price

  • group transfers from Makhachkala airport on the first day of the tour upon arrival on Sundays at 11:30;
  • group transfer to the airport and railway station of Grozny upon departure on the final day of the tour on Friday at 11:00;
  • accommodation in hotels/tourist complexes according to the tour program;
  • guided tours with professional guides and qualified drivers;
  • meals: breakfast at the hotel + 4 lunches/picnic lunch along the tour route;
  • entrance tickets to the objects of visits according to the excursion program, environmental fees of nature reserves.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Makhachkala and back from Grozny;
  • meals not specified in the program;
  • entrance tickets to attractions not included in the tour program: boat trip along the Chirkeysky reservoir, Nokho cave complex;
  • individual transfers from / to the airport and railway station of Makhachkala and Grozny, as well as any individual transport service.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour

Travel clothes should be, first of all, comfortable. Please take with you what you usually wear for hiking and recreation. When planning a visit to protected areas and mountain gorges, sneakers with durable and non-slippery soles are best suited.

Regardless of the predicted weather conditions, it is necessary to take several warm clothes, several pairs of replacement shoes, and rain clothes on the trip; they will be useful in case of a cold snap. 

Sun hats, cream, sunglasses. Sunglasses are a must-have attribute in the mountains regardless when you travel in winter or summer. Clothing that covers the shoulders and arms during the daytime hours of active sun.

When visiting shrines, you will need appropriate clothing. In the mosque, women need to wear clothes that will cover the whole body, only the face and hands remain open, trousers are also not allowed. It is enough for men to wear trousers and a shirt with sleeves to visit the mosque.

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