Getting to know Chechnya and Dagestan

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A six–day trip through the vibrant and distinctive republics of the Caucasus - Dagestan and Chechnya!

We will 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 climb to the high-altitude lake Kezenoy-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.

Arrivals on Sundays: weekly from 06.04 to 11/23/2025.

Location

Russia, Republic of Dagestan, Makhachkala

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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 - Arrival. Makhachkala — Sulak Canyon, Dubki — trout farming — Sarykum dune
11:00 Gathering of the group at the railway station in Makhachkala: main entrance, opposite the monument to Makhach Dahadaev, Emirova str., 10.
11:45 Group meeting at Makhachkala airport.
It starts at 11:45.
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 Sarykum dune — transfer to Sulak Canyon — observation deck with views of Sulak Canyon — Chirkey reservoir — boat trip through the reservoir (optional, extra charge) — trout farming,
Lunch (extra charge).
Nokhyo Cave Complex (optional, extra charge).
Transfer and accommodation to the hotel, Izberbash/Kaspiysk/Makhachkala.
Mileage per day: 290 km, 9 hours.

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Day 2 - Gamsutl — Chokh — Karadakh gorge / waterfall Tobot – Matlas — Khunzakh – Karadakh gorge
The program of the tour dates: from 06.04 to 05.10.2025.
Gamsutl – Chokh – Karadakh gorge.
Breakfast at 07:00.
The program of the day starts at 07:30: transfer to Gunibsky district — Gamsutl ghost village – panorama of the mountainous village of Chokh – Karadakh gorge.
Lunch (extra charge).
Transfer and accommodation to the hotel, Izberbash/Makhachkala/Makhachkala.
Mileage: 330 km, duration: 10 hours.
The program of the tour dates: from 12.10 to 11/23/2025.
Waterfall Tobot – Matlas — Khunzakh – Karadakh gorge.
Breakfast at 07:00.
The program of the day starts at 07:30.
Program of the day: Tobot Waterfall — Stone Bowl – Matlas plateau – Khunzakh village – Karadakh gorge.
Lunch (extra charge).
Transfer and accommodation in a hotel in Izberbash/Kaspiysk/Makhachkala.
The order of excursions on the 2nd and 3rd days of the program may vary.
Mileage: 335 km, duration: 9 hours.

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Day 3 - Lun — Derbent Ekranoplane
Breakfast at 07:30.
The program of the day starts at 08:00: transfer to Southern Dagestan — Lun ekranoplan — sightseeing tour of Derbent: Dagh fortress wall-Bars, Juma mosque, walk through the magals of the old city — Naryn-Kala citadel — visit the market — buy souvenirs.
Lunch (extra charge).
Transfer and accommodation to the hotel, Izberbash/Kaspiysk/Makhachkala.
The order of excursions on the second and third days of the program may vary.
Mileage per day: 190 km, duration 9 hours.

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Day 4 - Sightseeing tour of Makhachkala, Grozny
Mileage per day: 70 km, duration 4 hours.
Breakfast at 07:30.
The program of the day starts at 08:00.
Transfer to Makhachkala.
Sightseeing tour of Makhachkala: the port city, the young capital.
12:00 Transfer from Makhachkala to Grozny, arrival approximately at 16:00 (170 km, travel time 3 hours).
17:00 Sightseeing tour in Grozny: Grozny City — Flower Park — Heart of Chechnya Mosque — Archangel Michael Temple — Prospect M. Esambayeva — Walk of Fame.
Accommodation in Grozny/Shali, hotels: Tiynalla 3*/Berkat 3*/Shali city 3*.

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Day 5 - Kezenoi Am Hoi — Shali — Grozny
Duration: 9 hours, 235 km.
It starts at 08:30.
The program of the day: Vedenskoe gorge — Kharachoy village — lake Kezenoy-Am — ruins of the ancient village of Khoy.
Lunch (extra charge).
The mosque is the pride of Muslims, Shawls.
Accommodation in Grozny/Shali, hotels: Tiynalla 3*/Berkat 3*/Shali city 3*.

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Day 6 - Departure
The final day in Grozny.
Group transfer to Grozny airport/train station at 11:00 from the hotel.

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

Hotel

5 nights

Comfort

Upscale

The tour includes accommodation in hotels/tourist complexes.

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

Placement	Price on the date of arrival during the period	Dbl 2-local	Twin 2-local	Single 1-local	Triple 3-local	DBL+CH 2bz+1reb
Lord Hotel 2, Makhachkala — Berkat 3/ Tiynalla 3/ Shali City 3 (arrivals weekly on Sundays)	06.04.2025-31.05.2025	77850	77850	49810	114750	111150
	01.06.2025-03.09.2025	82800	82800	54670	121500	115200
	04.09.2025-30.11.2025	77850	77850	49810	114750	111150
Okean Group, Izberbash 3* — Berkat 3/ Tiynalla 3/ Shali City 3* (arrivals weekly on Sundays and Wednesdays)	06.04.2025-31.05.2025	81000	81000	52200	118800	115200
	01.06.2025-28.06.2025	90000	90000	61650	132300	129375
	29.06.2025-30.08.2025	97200	97200	66150	140400	137475
	31.08.2025-27.09.2025	90000	90000	61650	132300	129375
	28.09.2025-30.11.2025	81000	81000	52200	118800	115200
AZIMUT 4, Kaspiysk — Berkat 3/ Tiynalla 3* (arrivals weekly on Sundays)	06.04.2025-29.04.2025	98100	98100	66150	143100	139500
	30.04.2025-31.05.2025	110700	110700	77400	162000	153000
	01.06.2025-30.08.2025	120600	120600	89550	174150	166500
	31.08.2025-30.09.2025	110700	110700	77400	162000	153000
	01.10.2025-30.11.2025	90900	90900	58050	130950	128700
MONTO 4, Makhachkala — Berkat 3/Tiynalla 3* (arrivals weekly on Sundays)	06.04.2025-31.05.2025	92700	95400	61200	136350	131400
	01.06.2025-30.09.2025	96300	99000	63450	140400	134100
	01.10.2025-30.11.2025	88200	90900	54000	130950	126000

Twin — double room (has two separate beds).

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

Single — single room.

Triple — for triple accommodation, hotels/campsites along the route provide DBL/TWN + extras. 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

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 overlook the city.

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

A buffet breakfast is served every morning.

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

Grozny Airport is 6 km away.

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"Tiynala"

Tiynala Hotel is located in Grozny, 12 km from Akhmat Arena Stadium. Hotel Tiynalla 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

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 the 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 to accommodate 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.

Guests can enjoy a hearty continental breakfast. 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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"Ocean"

The Okean Hotel is located on the seashore in Izberbash, 100 meters from the city beach. There is a bar and a terrace on site. It offers a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and free Wi-Fi throughout. Room service is also available. Guests can book family rooms.

Each room here will provide you with a wardrobe, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a fridge, a kettle and a hairdryer. There is also a shower. All rooms at the hotel have a seating area.

You can play table tennis at the Okean Hotel.

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AZIMUT Kaspiysk

AZIMUT Kaspiysk Hotel is located in Kaspiysk, 1.3 km from Laguna Beach. It offers a restaurant, free private parking, a seasonal outdoor pool and a fitness center. The reception is open 24 hours a day. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the complex. Room service is also available. The hotel has a bar.

Some units also have a kitchen, equipped with a microwave, a fridge, and a minibar.

A buffet breakfast is served every morning at the hotel.

At AZIMUT Kaspiysk Hotel, guests can relax on the terrace.

Anzhi Arena Stadium is 4 km away and Kaspiysk is 1.7 km away. The nearest airport is Uytash International Airport, 11 km from AZIMUT Kaspiysk Hotel.

The pool is open from April 1st until the end of October.

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"Monto"

Monto Hotel is located in Makhachkala. For the convenience of guests, there is a 24-hour front desk, a shuttle service, and free Wi-Fi throughout the complex.

Guests can stay in comfortable rooms of different categories. Each room is equipped with everything necessary, including modern appliances, comfortable furniture, air conditioning, an individual bathroom with a set of hygiene products and towels. A safe and a mini-bar will be a nice bonus.

Guests can dine at the rooftop restaurant of the hotel, or by visiting nearby cafes of Caucasian and European cuisine, stylish coffee shops and pastry shops.

Within walking distance from the Monto Hotel there is a shopping center, the Multiland children's complex, as well as many grocery and clothing stores.

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"Lord"

The Lord Hotel is located in Makhachkala, almost in the city center. Free Wi-Fi is available here, as well as a car parking space. Cleaning is carried out daily. It is possible to order a taxi.

Comfortable rooms of various categories are available for guests' accommodation. All of them are equipped with comfortable sleeping places and standard furniture. There is a hairdryer in the private bathroom.

The price of your stay includes a hearty and delicious breakfast. You can have lunch or dinner at nearby cafes, bars or restaurants.

Large hypermarkets, shops and entertainment complexes are located nearby. The distance to the airport is 15 kilometers.

Tour conditions

Group

up to 18 tourists

Minimum age

7 years old

Duration

6 days 5 nights

Group meets at

Russia, Republic of Dagestan, Makhachkala

Included in price

group transfers from the airport and railway station of Makhachkala on the first day according to the conditions in the tour program;
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 program of the tour with breakfast;
guided tours with professional guides and qualified drivers;
entrance tickets to the objects of visits according to the program of excursions, environmental fees of nature reserves.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Makhachkala and back from Grozny;
meals not specified in the program;
meals along the tour route: picnic lunch or lunch are paid on site;
the resort fee or tax is paid independently upon check-in at the hotel;
excursions, entertainment, and entrance tickets to facilities not included in the tour program:
- boat trip to the reservoir (optional) — 600 rub.;
- visit to the Nokhyo cave complex (optional) — 700 rub.;
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

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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Getting to know Chechnya and Dagestan

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Tour highlights

Itinerary

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