Holidays on Dombay. Walking tour

We have found the innermost corners of Dombay and combined them into one fascinating journey. A nine-day adventure awaits you, where you will see both the famous and secret locations of Dombay. Appreciate the grandeur of the Chuchhur waterfalls, admire the Alibek glacier and, perhaps, meet wild tours at the lake of the same name.

You will learn the legend of the Devil's Mill in the Dombay forests and feel the breath of the Caucasus from the top of Mount Mussa Achitara. And also, conquer the Mukhinsky pass or the Belaya Papakha peak, from where the entire Caucasian Ridge opens before you.

Location

G. Mineralnye Vody
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Duration
9 Days
8 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 23 – 31 July
    • 18 – 26 August
    • 12 – 20 September
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    9 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Challenging
Does not require specific skills, but one must be in good health
Group
From 6 to 8 tourists
Minimum age
14 years old
Group meet at
G. Mineralnye Vody
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Active wellness holidays
The healing air and favorable climate will accompany you throughout your vacation on Dombai
Trekking with comfort
You will walk through gorges, alpine meadows and lakes light, and then relax in a cozy hotel
Interesting stories about Dombai
You will definitely find out how the Devil's Mill appeared in the Dombai forests, and why the lakes were given such names

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Meeting. Transfer to Dombay resort. Suvorov thermal springs

    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 information when booking).

    Arrive at the airport or at the railway station in Mineralnye Vody before 13:00, as we leave for a trip at 13:15. A comfortable transfer will take us to Dombay, with short rest stops along the way.

    The first point of the program is the Suvorov thermal springs (additional charge).

    Just 40 minutes on the way, and you will find yourself in a real oasis of relaxation: outdoor pools with warm healing water, water jets and hydro massage will allow you to relax and gain strength after the journey.

    There are separate areas for children, as well as changing rooms, showers and even hair dryers to make everything comfortable.

    The healing water of the Suvorov springs is saturated with useful elements — ideal for those who want to improve their health, especially with problems with the spine, joints or metabolism.

    But if you have high blood pressure or heart disease, you should consult in advance.

    Do not forget to bring your bathing accessories: a swimsuit, a towel and rubber slippers.

    We will swim for an hour and a half, which is enough time to enjoy our vacation.

    At 18:00 we will arrive in Dombay, where you will find accommodation in a selected hotel, a delicious welcome dinner and free time to explore the mountain air and the atmosphere of the resort.

    This is just the beginning of your exciting journey!

    The price includes: group transfer Mineral waters – thermal springs – Dombay, welcome dinner, overnight at the hotel.

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  • Day 2 - Trekking to Sufrudzhinsky waterfalls. Devil's Mill Canyon
  • Day 3 - Trekking on krugozor Semenov-Bashi and Lake Khrustalnoe
  • Day 4 - Ptysh Gorge Trekking
  • Day 5 - Ascent to the top of Moussa Achitara, descent from the top to the Moussa Achitara lakes
  • Day 6 - Trekking in Garaly-Kol gorge, Garaly-Kol lake
  • Day 7 - Azgek Lakes
  • Day 8 - Trekking Markinsky lakes, Mukhinsky pass
  • Day 9 - Cheese caves. Shaoning Temple. 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
    9 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
  • Upscale

The tour includes hotel accommodation.

Prices are valid until 31.03.2025.

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

Placement2-bed accommodation1-local accommodationAdult or child with extra bed (from 12 years old)

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

Breakfast

9500013500089000

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

Breakfast + dinner

10350014100097000

3+*, 4* hotels on request.

The Snow Leopard Hotel or The Snowflake Hotel or 9 nights
The Snow Leopard Hotel

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
The Snowflake Hotel

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 here: 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. Due to this, it will be convenient for vacationers to choose the most suitable option. They are equipped with modern furniture, a TV and a refrigerator. All rooms have a private bathroom. A wireless Wi-Fi 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 you can have a good 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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The Gold Star Hotel

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

In the morning, the Gold Star Hotel offers a breakfast with a selection of dishes from the menu.

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Tour conditions

Group
From 6 to 8 tourists
Minimum age
14 years old
Duration
9 days 8 nights
Group meets at
G. Mineralnye Vody

Included in price

  • group transfers "airport or railway station Mineralnye Vody — Suvorov springs — Dombay — airport or 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 in a 3* hotel (8 nights) in Dombay village;
  • meals according to the tour program: 
    • 7 meals (dry ration standard) according to the tour program;
    • Breakfast in hotels: buffet;
    • dinners at the Gold Star Hotel (dinner: 3-course set according to reservation);
    • dinner on the 1st day of the tour.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Mineralnye Vody and back;
  • registration of invitations for foreign citizens — 1,500 rubles/person.;
  • accommodation in hotels in Pyatigorsk — from 5,000 rubles — 2-bed room with breakfast, from 6,000 rubles — 1-bed room with breakfast, please specify when booking;
  • meals not included in the tour program;
  • individual transfers — from 7,000 rubles.;
  • a visit to the thermal complex "Suvorov thermal springs" — from 600 rubles.;
  • extra charge for dry. vegan rations — 2,500 rubles/person.;
  • rent of trekking poles — from 350 rubles/day, payment on the spot;
  • additional services in hotels (sauna, sauna, billiards, etc.);
  • personal travel equipment rental;
  • additional excursions;
  • alcoholic beverages;
  • cable car tickets — from 2,300 rubles.;
  • sauna at the Gold Star hotel – from 1,500 rubles/person.

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 (you can rent them by contacting our company, payment is made on the spot).

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.

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Dates and Prices

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    23 – 31 Jul 9 days 8 nights
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    18 – 26 Aug 9 days 8 nights
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    12 – 20 Sep 9 days 8 nights
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Reviews

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    Alexandr
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    3 Mar, 2025
    Everything was flawlessly organized, with no issues at all.