Golden autumn on Dombai. Walking tour

During the tour, we will explore the Baduk lakes and the Mukhinsky pass, the peaks of the snow-capped mountains and the famous thermal waters.

Alpine meadows, healing air and a favorable climate will become our faithful companions throughout our active holidays. If we are lucky, Elbrus will also be with us: in favorable autumn weather, we will be able to admire the views of the volcano while trekking through the mountainous expanses.

Location

G. Mineralnye Vody
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Duration
4 Days
3 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 16 – 19 October
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Accommodation
  • Hotel
    6 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Challenging
Does not require specific skills, but one must be in good health
Group
From 6 to 14 tourists
Minimum age
10 years old
Group meet at
G. Mineralnye Vody
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Sunny Dombay
Autumn in the Caucasus is really "golden": warmed by the sun, it fills with energy and unforgettable memories
Healing Suvorov waters
The spring water has exceptional properties: promotes a unique overall wellness and nourishes vitality
A proven route
A marked trail will lead through thickets of fir and deciduous trees surrounded by stunning mountain air
Comfortable accommodation
Every day we return to civilization and take a break from activities
Climbing Mount Moussa Achitara
We will take the cable car up to 3000 m, from where we can enjoy a magnificent view of the Dombai peaks
Nature Reserve jipping
We will take jeeps from Dombai to Teberda and further to the Mukhinsky gorge

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival. Dombay resort. Suvorov thermal springs

    Your journey begins in Mineralnye Vody.

    Attention! If you arrive on the eve of the start of the tour or stay after the program, we recommend accommodation in Pyatigorsk (you can specify more detailed information when booking).

    Arrival at the airport or railway station in Mineralnye Vody before 13:30.

    Gathering a group.

    13:45 Group transfer without a guide to Dombay (5.5 hours on the way, with stops).

    On the way there is a trip to the Suvorov thermal springs (additional fee for an entrance ticket starting from 600 rubles/person (cash payment on the spot)).

    Bathing takes place in specially equipped outdoor pools with different temperatures, water jets and hydro massage, an indoor pool, children's sections, changing rooms, showers, and a hairdryer.

    After bathing, you can sit in a cafe and drink herbal tea with jam or honey.

    The healing water of the Suvorov springs contains carbonates, bicarbonates, sulfates, chlorides, iron, fluorine and other important elements that make bathing most useful for problems with the spine and joints; digestive disorders; diseases of the musculoskeletal system; improper metabolism.

    But it is necessary to take into account contraindications, such as high blood pressure and cardiovascular diseases.

    We recommend that you take your bathing gear with you: bathing trunks/swimsuit, towel, rubber slippers.

    18:00 Approximate time of arrival in Dombay village.

    Accommodation in hotels (optional).

    Dinner (on your own).

    19:00 For the guests of the Gold Star Hotel, dinner is included according to the reservation.

    Recommended cafes: "U Zuli", "Crystal", "Shumka".

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  • Day 2 - Trekking to the Baduk lakes
  • Day 3 - Trekking to Lake Shobaidak, Mukhinsky pass
  • Day 4 - An excursion with a cable car ascent to Mount Moussa Achitara. Departure
Difficulty
Does not require specific skills, but one must be in good health
Tour organizer's comments

The tour is suitable for active tourists under 65 years of age who have no contraindications to active loads in the mountains.

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    6 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale

The tour includes hotel accommodation.

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

Placement2-bed accommodation1-local accommodationExtra bed accommodation (from 10 years old)

Snow Leopard 3* / Snowflake 3* (superior room), Gold Star 

breakfast

430005800041000

«Gold Star» 3*

breakfast + dinner

485006300046000

Taurukh 3+* (standard room)

breakfast

5200069000no

Discount on the main seats for children from 10 to 14 years — 5%.

"The Snow Leopard" or "Taurukh" or 6 nights
"The Snow Leopard"

The Snow Leopard Dombai hotel complex was opened in February 2008 and has established itself as a European–level hotel and is positioned not only as a ski hotel, but also as an ideal place for family holidays with children, for whom there are all the necessary conditions – a children's room, babysitting services, as well as a place for summer holidays. There are barbecues on site, so you can spend time with friends by the fire. Guests can enjoy a variety of European dishes in the restaurant of the Dombai Snow Leopard Hotel. The bar serves aperitifs and other alcoholic beverages.

In the room: double or twin beds, furniture, bathroom, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, mini-bar and balcony.

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Another option
"Taurukh"

The Taurukh Hotel is a wonderful picturesque corner that offers a first–class vacation in an atmosphere of home warmth and comfort. The hotel is located surrounded by majestic pine trees of the Dombay resort and is surrounded by a cloud of incredibly clean air. The guests will receive a warm welcome, high-quality service and an individual approach to each guest. The on-site restaurant serves local cuisine. A continental breakfast is served in the morning.

In the room: double or twin beds, wardrobe, desk, flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, refrigerator, electric kettle, private bathroom, free toiletries, bathrobe, half towel, slippers, hairdryer.

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«Gold Star»

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

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Another option
"Snowflake"

Snowflake Hotel is located in Dombay, 300 m from the center. Reviews of real guests and the current address of the hotel are available to you.

Since 2005, it has been awarded the status of three stars. The following facilities are provided for guests: a sports ground, a sauna with a swimming pool, ski equipment rental and a billiard room.

The hotel has 66 spacious and comfortable rooms, divided into different categories. They are equipped with modern furniture, a TV and a refrigerator. All rooms have a private bathroom. A wireless Wi-Fi network connection is available on site.

Check-in at the hotel starts at 14:00, you need to leave before 12:30. Plan your trip so that you can definitely check into a hotel.

The price of your stay includes a fragrant and hearty breakfast. Those who wish can also pay for complex lunches and dinners. There are two bars in the area where it will be pleasant to spend time.

Nearby attractions include Turye Lake, Alibek Gorge and Chuchhur Waterfall. The cable car is 267 m away and the ski run is 3.2 km away.

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Tour conditions

Group
From 6 to 14 tourists
Minimum age
10 years old
Duration
4 days 3 nights
Group meets at
G. Mineralnye Vody

Included in price

  • group transfers "airport / railway station Mineralnye Vody — "Suvorov springs" — Dombay — airport / railway station Mineralnye Vody";
  • transportation and sightseeing services along the route (transfer to the beginning of the hiking routes is carried out on UAZ Patriot or UAZ Bukhanka, depending on the group);
  • the fee for visiting the national park;
  • mountain guide services;
  • accommodation at the hotel 3* / 3+* to choose from (3 nights) in Dombay village;
  • meals according to the tour program: 2 lunches (dry ration standard) according to the tour program;
  • breakfast in hotels is a buffet;
  • dinners at the Gold Star Hotel (3—course dinner).

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Mineralnye Vody and back;
  • meals not included in the tour program;
  • services for obtaining a border pass.the zone for foreign citizens is 1,500 rubles/person.;
  • hotel accommodation Pyatigorsk;
  • extra charge for dry. vegan rations — 700 rubles/person.;
  • meals not included in the tour program;
  • individual transfers — from 7,000 rubles.;
  • entrance tickets to the "Suvorov thermal springs" — from 600 rubles. (cash payment on the spot);
  • trekking poles for rent — from 350 rubles/day, payment on site;
  • additional services in hotels (sauna, sauna, billiards, etc.);
  • additional excursions;
  • alcoholic beverages;
  • cable car tickets — from 2,300 rubles.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  • windproof jacket;
  • trekking trousers;
  • trekking boots;
  • thermal underwear;
  • sweatshirt (fleece);
  • gloves and hat for climbing Moussa Achitara;
  • backpack (volume up to 30 liters); 
  • rain cover (raincoat) for body and backpack;
  • sunglasses and cream (SPF50);
  • individual first aid kit;
  • polyurethane foam "seat";
  • thermos;
  • trekking poles starting from 350 rubles per day.

To visit the thermal complex:

  • swimsuit;
  • rubber slippers;
  • towel.

Every tourist must have an identity document with them – a passport, and a birth certificate for children.

You also need to bring with you a contract confirming the purchase of the tour, an MHI policy, individual medicines, if you have chronic diseases.

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    16 – 19 Oct 4 days 3 nights
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Reviews

  • M
    Maksim
    about provider
    28 May, 2025
    Great team of guides and well-organized accommodation
  • A
    Alexandr
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    3 Mar, 2025
    Everything was flawlessly organized, with no issues at all.