Higher mountains – steeper views. Express tour of the Central Caucasus

On the tour, we will travel to the tower complexes of ancient villages, get acquainted with the culture of the Caucasus and ancient artifacts. 

Let's look into the ancient sanctuary and see the rock monument of Uastyrdzhi. We will take a chairlift to the Skazsky glacier, see the ice grotto from where the Skazdon River is rushing out, enjoy the views of the mountain element. We will visit three gorges: Kurtatinsky, Karmadonskoye and Dargavs.

Location

Republic of North Ossetia — Alania, Vladikavkaz
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Duration
5 days
4 nights
Departures
8 - 12 Jun
10 - 14 Jun
15 - 19 Jun
17 - 21 Jun
22 - 26 Jun
24 - 28 Jun
29 Jun - 3 Jul
1 - 5 Jul
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+
  • Midscale
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Moderate
Involves moderate physical activity
Group
From 5 to 18 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Group meet at
Republic of North Ossetia — Alania, Vladikavkaz
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Modern Grozny
Let's walk through the modern streets of the renovated city
The atmosphere of medieval villages
Let's dive into the history of the Caucasus, consider sanctuaries and ancient objects
The Mighty Tsey Gorge
"Here, at dawn, the peaks and glaciers look golden, like the frozen sky, they lie" — the bard Yuri Vizbor sang about him
Alan evening
We will visit the ethno-national style show program with dinner and tasting
The luxury of the mosque
We will see the most famous mosque in Chechnya, which fascinates with its beauty
Gastronomic flavor
Let's try the most delicious Caucasian dishes made from organic products

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival. Sightseeing walking tour

    Arrival in Vladikavkaz.

    Transportation to the airport or railway station from 08:00 to 14:00 for any flight / train.

    Meeting and group transfer to the hotel, accommodation.

    16:00 Sightseeing walking tour of Vladikavkaz — iconic places and the centuries-old history of the city.

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  • Day 2 - Vladikavkaz — Chechnya: Grozny — Argun Gorge — Vladikavkaz
  • Day 3 - Alagir gorge — Tsey — Mamison. Departure
  • Day 4 - Three gorges: Kurtatinskoe — Karmadonskoe — Dargavs
  • Day 5 - An exciting trip to mountainous Ingushetia
Difficulty
Involves moderate physical activity

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+
  • Midscale
  • Upscale

The tour provides accommodation in hotels.

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

The price period is 04/06/2026-11/01/2026

PlacementRoom category

Dbl

2-local

Twin

2-local

Single

1-local

Triple

3-local

DBL+CH

2bz+1reb

QUAD

The fourth.

Breakfast
Camellia 3*standard59 50059 50038 45086 49082 770109 120Breakfast
Amran 3*standard63 86063 86038 45087 42083 700111 600Breakfast
Kadgaron Hotel 3*standard63 86063 86038 45089 28083 700111 600Sw. table
Planeta Lux 3 Hotel*standard68 20068 20044 33098 58094 860-Sw. table
Junior Suite72 54072 54053 010106 020100 440-Sw. table
Vladikavkaz 4 Hotel*standard87 40087 40068 500114 390107 880-Sw. table
comfort91 76091 76074 400121 830119 040-Sw. table
Park hotel Vladikavkaz 5*standard129 580163 680109 740-171 100-Sw. table

Twin — double room (has two separate beds).

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

Singlesingle 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.

Camellia Hotel or Amran Hotel or 4 nights
Camellia Hotel

The modern hotel is located in Vladikavkaz. It offers free internet access throughout the building, a 24-hour reception desk and a secure parking lot. The spacious rooms are equipped with a bed and orthopedic mattress, upholstered furniture, TV, split system.

The rooms come with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a fridge, and a kettle. Bathroom with shower and toilet, hairdryer and bath accessories. Some rooms offer mountain views. A rich continental breakfast is served every morning.

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Amran Hotel

It is located in Vladikavkaz.

There are 49 rooms of various categories at guests' disposal, including a TV and a refrigerator, a desk, a wardrobe, and a shower room. The suites have a spa bath.

The hotel has a bar and a cafe where you can indulge in dishes of Caucasian and European cuisine, or use the diet menu. Breakfast is served in the morning.

It offers billiards, a private hammam and a sauna. The Vladikavkaz History Museum is located nearby, and the Academic Russian Theater is 1.2 km away. The central market is 0.7 km away. The distance to the airport is 19.3 km, to the railway station is 0.2 km.

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Kadgaron Hotel

It is located in the center of Vladikavkaz. It offers a restaurant, free breakfast and free Wi-Fi. The hotel has a 24-hour front desk, a terrace, a bar, a nightclub, meeting facilities and a ticket office. The city Park and the embankment of the Terek River are a 15-minute walk away.

The room features cable TV and a refrigerator. Some rooms have a seating area with a sofa, a flat-screen TV and a minibar.

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The Park Hotel Vladikavkaz

The hotel is located 1.7 km from the Spartak Republican Stadium. It offers a restaurant, free private parking, a fitness center and a bar. Family rooms can be booked. There is also a terrace.

The reception is open 24 hours a day. Room service is also available. A buffet breakfast is served every morning. The hotel's wellness center includes a hammam and sauna. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.

The air-conditioned rooms feature a desk, TV, kettle and safe, as well as a bathroom with a shower. Some units include a kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator and oven. Towels and bed linen are provided in the hotel rooms. 

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Vladikavkaz Hotel

The Vladikavkaz Hotel is comfortably located in the heart of the city, offering a magnificent view of the Terek River and the mesmerizing peaks of the mountain ranges. Kosta Khetagurov Park and the National Museum are nearby.

Guests are offered to stay in one of the 203 stylish and ergonomic rooms, which have everything for a comfortable stay: a TV, a kettle, air conditioning, and a bathroom with towels and toiletries.

There is a luxurious restaurant with several halls on the territory of the hotel. In the mornings, from 07:00 to 11:00, you can enjoy a hearty buffet breakfast. Guests can also visit the lobby bar, which serves a variety of drinks and light snacks, or choose from banquet halls with different capacities for celebrations. A conference room is also available for rent. It is equipped with modern technology and is perfect for business events.

The train station is only 3 km from the hotel, and the airport is 27 km away.

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The Planet Lux Hotel

The hotel is located in a historic building in the center of Vladikavkaz, a 5-minute walk from Spartak Stadium and Komsomolsky Park.

The bright rooms are equipped with a refrigerator and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. There are toiletries in the bathroom. Free Wi-Fi is available on site.

Vladikavkaz Train Station is a 10-minute walk away. Vladikavkaz Airport is a 30-minute drive away.

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Tour conditions

Group
From 5 to 18 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Duration
5 days 4 nights
Group meets at
Republic of North Ossetia — Alania, Vladikavkaz

Included in price

  • group transfers from Vladikavkaz airport and railway station to hotels on the first day of the tour to all flights/trains upon arrival from 08:00 to 14:00;
  • group transfer to Vladikavkaz airport and railway station upon departure on the final day of the tour for flights/trains later than 18:00;
  • accommodation in hotels according to the tour program in Vladikavkaz with breakfast;
  • guided tours with professional guides and qualified drivers;
  • entrance tickets to the objects of visits according to the excursion program, environmental fees of nature reserves;
  • tourists are collected for a transport tour of the hotels; collection for a sightseeing walking tour from GOST. Vladikavkaz 4*, Kotsoeva str. 75.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Vladikavkaz and back;
  • excursions, entertainment, and entrance tickets to facilities not included in the tour program;
  • meals along the tour route: picnic lunch or lunch are paid on site, dinners;
  • the ticket for the chairlift in the Tseysky gorge is 900 rubles.;
  • the resort fee or tax is paid independently upon check-in at the hotel;
  • individual transfers from/to Vladikavkaz airport and railway station, as well as any individual transportation service.

Book in advance, the number of seats is limited:

  • Alan evening show program in ethno-national style with dinner and tasting:
    • adult — 2,600 rubles.;
    • a child under 18 years of age — 2,200 rubles.;
    • children's menu, up to 8 years old — 800 rubles.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour

The weather in the mountains can be changeable: therefore, we take raincoats with us, comfortable and practical shoes are mandatory.

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Dates and Prices

  • $411
    8 – 12 Jun 5 days 4 nights
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  • $411
    10 – 14 Jun 5 days 4 nights
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  • $411
    15 – 19 Jun 5 days 4 nights
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  • $411
    17 – 21 Jun 5 days 4 nights
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  • $411
    22 – 26 Jun 5 days 4 nights
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Reviews Leave a review

  • A
    Alyona
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    1 Jun, 2026
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    I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the tour providers for their professionalism and attention to detail. Everything was thoughtfully planned, from the itinerary to the warm and welcoming atmosphere throughout the trip. a special thank-you goes to our guide, Dmitri. Thanks to him, every participant felt cared for and included. We shared many laughs, had wonderful conversations about the mountains, and truly enjoyed every moment of the journey. I would also like to thank our driver, Yuri, for his calm demeanor, confidence behind the wheel, and the sense of safety he provided every step of the way. in the mountains, that kind of reliability is priceless. Thank you for your professionalism, patience, and positive spirit. Traveling with you was more than just getting from one place to another - it was an essential part of a truly unforgettable adventure ! ✨🏔
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    Zhanna
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    29 May, 2026
    I would especially like to highlight the excellent organization of the tour. Everything was arranged at the highest level: comfortable minibus transfers, well-located hotels, precise scheduling, and great attention to detail. I was particularly impressed that we traveled through Dagestan and Chechnya during the holy month of Ramadan, when Muslims observe strict fasting. Because of this, many cafés and restaurants were closed during the day, and even some grocery stores were not operating. Nevertheless, this did not prevent us from discovering the delicious Caucasian cuisine, hearty breakfasts and lunches were organized for us everywhere we went. I would also like to thank our guides for their courtesy, punctuality, and the fascinating way they introduced us to the culture and traditions of the peoples of the Caucasus.
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    Svetlana Neustroeva
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    20 May, 2026
    A huge thank you to the providers and the entire team!!!! 🤝👍 My husband and I went on a weekend tour to North Ossetia, and we absolutely loved it. I completely fell in love with the mountains ❤️ the scenery was so breathtaking it literally made my head spin. It’s unbelievably beautiful there 😍!!:) The trip lasted 4 days : the first day included a sightseeing tour, followed by three days in the mountains with skiing, snowboarding, and visits to the thermal springs. Everything was pleasant and well organized right from the booking stage. All of our additional questions were answered in great detail, everything was honest and transparent :) which is really important :D You can tell that everything has been carefully thought out: the service was attentive without being intrusive, and everyone involved was genuinely friendly and passionate about their work!:) We will definitely travel with “Big Country” again!! If you’re still hesitating - don’t overthink it, just choose a tour and go!!! :D The company of these wonderful people will truly make your trip unforgettable! Special thanks to our guide, Akhshar 🫶🏻 we were so happy to meet you!