Holidays in the Elbrus region. Walking tour

We invite you to discover the secrets of hoary Elbrus with us!

Snow-capped peaks, century-old glaciers, narzan springs and pristine lakes await you. Under the guidance of experienced guides, you will plunge into the atmosphere of pristine nature, and cozy evenings at the hotel will add comfort to your journey.

Location

Stavropol territory, Mineral Waters
from
$1,365
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Duration
10 days
9 nights
Departures
20 - 29 Jul
10 - 19 Aug
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    9 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium
Difficulty
Moderate
Involves moderate physical activity
Group
From 4 to 16 tourists
Minimum age
12 years old
Group meet at
Stavropol territory, Mineral Waters
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Mesmerizing waterfalls
Go trekking in the Terskol Gorge to the majestic Terskol waterfall
The heights of Elbrus
Climb Elbrus, the majestic highest point in Europe
Crystal Lakes
Go to Donguz Orun-Kel and Gizhgit lakes, enjoy the beauty of the mountain landscape.
The most beautiful photos
You will have a great opportunity to take photos of incredible beauty that will stand out in your gallery
Group of up to 12 people
This guarantees an individual approach, safety, teamwork and the opportunity to relax without fuss.
Balanced comfort
The perfect balance between the adrenaline of the day and recovery in the evening in the cozy hotels on Cheget Meadow

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival. Transfer to Cheget Glade

    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).

    Your unforgettable journey will begin from the moment you arrive in Mineralnye Vody, the gateway to the breathtaking beauty of the Caucasus.

    From the very first minutes of the tour, you will have the feeling of a real adventure that will reveal to you the greatness of the Elbrus region.

    After arriving at the airport or at the Mineralnye Vody railway station before 14:00, we will assemble a group for a comfortable group transfer to the Elbrus region.

    This scenic journey will take about 3.5 hours, and along the way we will make a technical stop to warm up and enjoy the local views.

    The estimated time of arrival is 18:00 at Cheget glade, the heart of the mountainous region.

    Majestic views and the purest mountain air await you here, and in the evening, dinner at the hotel of your choice (depending on the reservation).

    The price includes: group transfer Mineralnye Vody — polyana Cheget without a guide, dinner depending on the reservation, overnight at the hotel.

  • Day 2 - Cheget Mountain and hiking to Donguz Orun-Kel Lake
  • Day 3 - Kogutai Glacier Trekking
  • Day 4 - The Adyl-Su Gorge. Lake Bashkara
  • Day 5 - Elbrus Mountain Tour
  • Day 6 - Trekking in the Irikchat gorge
  • Day 7 - Trekking in the Shkhelda gorge
  • Day 8 - Trip to Lake Gizhgit, Aktopark pass, Chegem gorge
  • Day 9 - Vacation at the resort
  • Day 10 - Departure
Difficulty
Involves moderate physical activity
Tour organizer's comments

Difficulty level: for active tourists under 65 years of age who have no contraindications to active activities in the mountains.

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    9 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel of your choice in Cheget meadow.

The cost of the tour per person in rubles, depending on the accommodation:

Placement2-bed accommodation1-local accommodationExtra bed accommodation (from age 12)
Accommodation with breakfast
Cheget: “The Kuanch 3* Hotel, BB99000130000

97000

A full-size bed

Cheget: “The Snow Leopard" 3*114000170000107000

Cheget: "Crystal 139" 4*

Standard room

153500199000no

 Cheget: "Crystal 139" 4*

Standard room+

163000Under the request123000
Accommodation with breakfast and dinner
Cheget: “The Snow Leopard" 3*122000176000115000

Discount on basic seats for children from 12 to 14 years old — 5%.

The Snow Leopard Hotel or Kristall 139 Hotel or 9 nights
The Snow Leopard Hotel

The hotel offers free Wi-Fi on site, parking, sauna, gym. Guests can play table tennis and billiards, and rent sports equipment.

The hotel has a ski storage room, game rooms for children, a library, and a barbecue area. Laundry and ironing services are provided. There is an ATM on site.

There is a 24-hour front desk, heating and an elevator. The staff speaks English and Russian. Children under 2 years old can stay at the hotel for free.

There is a forest and a river near the hotel, which inspires walking. The rooms offer scenic views.

Waterfalls, mountain lakes, the Elbrus National Park, the Aushiger hot thermal springs, the Narzanov Valley, the Baksan and Chegem gorges can be visited in the surroundings.

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Kristall 139 Hotel

The Kristall 139 Hotel is located in the picturesque mountains of the Caucasus, in the village of Terskol. It offers a sauna and a bowling alley.

The comfortable classic-style rooms feature free Wi-Fi, a TV, a minibar and a private bathroom with free toiletries. Slippers are provided.

The on-site restaurant serves Russian, European and Caucasian cuisine, while the lobby bar and sports bar offer a variety of drinks.

The ski lifts to Cheget Mountain are just a 3-minute walk from the hotel. You can also play billiards at the hotel.

The Polyana Cheget Bus stop is a 5-minute walk from the Kristall 139 Hotel. Nalchik Train Station is 100 km from the hotel, while Mineralnye Vody Airport is 150 km away.

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The Kuanch Hotel
The Kuanch Hotel is a new accommodation facility in the ski village of Terskol. The main advantage is the proximity to the Cheget ski lift. The rooms are equipped with a terrace. In addition, a flat-screen TV, comfortable beds, a refrigerator and a clothes dryer are provided for each category. Guests will be able to appreciate the convenient location to all major infrastructure facilities. In the surrounding area, you can engage in not only active sports, but also just walking in the fresh air.
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Tour conditions

Group
From 4 to 16 tourists
Minimum age
12 years old
Duration
10 days 9 nights
Group meets at
Stavropol territory, Mineral Waters

Included in price

  • group transfers "airport or railway station in Mineralnye Vody — Elbrus region — airport or railway station in Mineralnye Vody";
  • transportation and tour services along the route;
  • the fee for visiting the national park;
  • mountain guide services;
  • accommodation at the hotel 3*/4* to choose from (9 nights) in Cheget glade;
  • meals according to the tour program:   
    • breakfast in hotels is a buffet;
    • a la carte breakfast at the Quanche Hotel;
    • 4 meals on the route (lunch): 
      • approximate lunch composition: ready-made dish (full-fledged hot dish): pork/beef with buckwheat/ farm chicken, special warming package, seasonal fruit, energy bar, water, dried meat, marshmallows, packaging (paper craft bag, fork, napkins).
    • 1 national cuisine lunch;
    • festive dinner;
    • dinners at the Snow Leopard Hotel (3—course dinner) according to reservation;
    • a festive dinner in the Elbrus region without alcoholic beverages.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Mineralnye Vody and back;
  • registration of invitations for foreign citizens — 1,500 rubles /person.;
  • accommodation in Pyatigorsk hotels (from 5,000 rubles — 2-bed room with breakfast, from 6,000 rubles — 1-bed room with breakfast), please specify when booking;
  • vegan lunch supplement — 1 piece — 700 RUB/person.;
  • the approximate composition of a vegan lunch: a ready-made dish (a full-fledged hot dish), buckwheat with mushrooms/beans with vegetables, a special warming package, seasonal fruit, an energy bar, water, marshmallows, packaging (paper craft bag, fork, napkins);
  • trekking poles for rent — from 350 rubles/day, payment on site;
  • meals not included in the tour program, background information;
  • individual transfers (from 8,000 rubles);
  • additional excursions;
  • alcoholic beverages;
  • personal travel equipment rental;
  • cable car tickets (Cheget — from 1,000 rubles, Elbrus — from 2,700 rubles);
  • additional services in hotels (sauna, sauna, billiards, etc.);
  • snowmobile riding (from 10,000 rubles).

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  • windproof jacket;
  • trekking trousers;
  • trekking boots or running shoes;
  • thermal underwear;
  • fleece jacket;
  • gloves and a hat for climbing Elbrus;
  • backpack (volume up to 30 liters) to fit into it (fleece, raincoat, dry ration, water);  
  • rain cover (raincoat) for body and backpack;
  • sunglasses and cream (SPF 50);
  • towel;
  • rubber slippers;
  • individual first aid kit;
  • polyurethane foam "seat";
  • thermos;
  • trekking poles.

You can rent: a windproof jacket, windproof trousers, trekking poles, trekking boots (book when buying a tour).

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Dates and Prices

  • $1,365
    20 – 29 Jul 10 days 9 nights
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  • $1,365
    10 – 19 Aug 10 days 9 nights
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    Evgeni
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    10 Mar, 2026
    Overall, everything was fine. The only downside was that there was a bit too much repeated information in the chat, so it was sometimes hard to remember which file contained the information I needed. Otherwise, everything was great
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    Maksim
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    28 May, 2025
    Great team of guides and well-organized accommodation