In the mountains of the Caucasus, my heart

This is an exciting trip to Chechnya and North Ossetia. Let's look into the sanctuary and see the rock monument of Uastyrdzhi. We will take the cable car to the Skazsky glacier and the Tseysky Gorge. We will go to the National Park of Alanya and the Digor gorge. We will visit three gorges: Kurtatinsky, Karmadonskoye and Dargavs.

Location

Russia, Republic of North Ossetia — Alania, Vladikavkaz
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Duration
6 Days
5 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 14 – 19 March, 2025
    • 16 – 21 March, 2025
    • 21 – 26 March, 2025
    • 23 – 28 March, 2025
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    5 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 40 people
Minimum age
7 years old
Group meet at
Russia, Republic of North Ossetia — Alania, Vladikavkaz
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Unique nature
Dark coniferous forests, stormy rivers, waterfalls and mountains create the unique beauty of this area
Active leisure
We will make an easy trekking trip to the unique medieval architectural complex in the village of Galiat
National flavor
Let's try the most delicious traditional dishes

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival in Vladikavkaz

    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.

    19:30-21:30 Alan evening show program in ethno-national style with dinner and tasting (extra charge) on Fridays.

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  • Day 2 - Kurtatinskoye — Karmadonskoye — Dargavs
  • Day 3 - Programs to choose from
  • Day 4 - Mountain Digoria: Zadalesk — Makhchesk — Uallagkom
  • Day 5 - Chechnya: Grozny and Argun Gorge
  • Day 6 - Departure
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    5 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
  • Upscale

The tour includes accommodation in hotels/tourist complexes in Vladikavkaz.

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

PlacementRoom categoryPrice validity period

Dbl

2-local

Twin

2-local

Single

1-local

Triple*

3-local

DBL+CH

2bz+1reb

QUAD

4-local

Breakfast

Breakfast

Camellia 3*standard04.04.2025-31.10.20256525065250450009675092250120000Breakfast
Amran 3*standard04.04.2025-31.10.20256750066750457509900096750126000Breakfast
Kadgaron Hotel 3*standard04.04.2025-31.10.202574250742504500010237099000132000Sw. table
Planeta Lux 3 Hotel*standard04.04.2025-31.10.2025795007950045375112500108000 -Sw. table
Junior Suite04.04.2025-31.10.2025847508475060375123750119250 -Sw. table
Vladikavkaz 4 Hotel*standard04.04.2025-31.10.2025930009300069750132750123750 -Sw. table
comfort04.04.2025-31.10.2025997509975076500141750132750 -Sw. table
Park hotel Vladikavkaz 5*standard04.04.2025-31.10.2025140250190500117000 -204750 -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 7-12 years old.

"Kadgaron" or Vladikavkaz or 5 nights
"Kadgaron"

Kadgaron Hotel is located in the center of Vladikavkaz. It offers a restaurant, free breakfast and free Wi-Fi.

Rooms at the Kadgaron Hotel are equipped with cable TV and a refrigerator. The rooms offer mountain views. Some rooms have a seating area with a sofa, a flat-screen TV and a minibar.

At Kadgaron Hotel you will find a 24-hour front desk, a terrace, a bar, a nightclub, meeting facilities and a ticket office.

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Another option
Vladikavkaz

Vladimir Intourist-Ossetia Hotel is located in Vladikavkaz, 1.8 km from Spartak Republican Stadium.

It offers a restaurant, private parking and a bar. This 3-star hotel has an ATM machine. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. Room service is available.

Each room is equipped with a wardrobe, TV, private bathroom, bed linen and towels. There is also a refrigerator in the rooms.

A buffet breakfast is served every morning at the Vladimir Intourist-Ossetia Hotel. The nearest airport is in Vladikavkaz, 21 km from the hotel.

The spa and pool are currently closed as repairs are underway. There is no information on the opening of the pool yet.

The standard rooms are only on the 3rd floor. These are rooms without a balcony.

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"Planet Lux"

Planeta Lux Hotel is located in a historic building in the center of Vladikavkaz, a 5-minute walk from Spartak Stadium and Komsomolsky Park. Free Wi-Fi is available.

The bright rooms are decorated in a classic style and feature a refrigerator and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Free toiletries are provided in the bathroom.

There is a restaurant on site.

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"Amran"

The Amran Hotel 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. Nearby are the Museum of the History of Vladikavkaz, the Academic Russian Theater named after E.B. Vakhtangov, 1.2 km away, and other attractions. 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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"Camellia"

The modern Kamelia Hotel is located in Vladikavkaz. It offers free internet access throughout the building, a 24-hour reception desk and a guarded parking lot. The spacious rooms are equipped with a bed and orthopedic mattress, upholstered furniture, TV, split system. The rooms are equipped with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a fridge and a kettle. Bathroom with shower and toilet, hairdryer and bath accessories. Some rooms at the Kamelia-V Hotel have mountain views. A hearty continental breakfast is served every morning for the guests staying. You can also visit the nearest restaurants and cafes, have a delicious meal there and relax in a relaxed atmosphere.

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Tour conditions

Group
up to 40 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Duration
6 days 5 nights
Group meets at
Russia, 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 for all flights/trains upon arrival from 08:00 to 14:00;
  • group transfers from hotels to Vladikavkaz airport and railway station upon departure, transportation to the hotel from 08:00 to 20:00;
  • accommodation in hotels according to the Vladikavkaz tour program 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;
  • tourists are collected for a transport tour of the hotels; collection for a sightseeing walking tour from gost. Vladikavkaz 4*, Kotsoeva St. 75.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Vladikavkaz and back;
  • meals not specified in the program;
  • 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;
  • the resort fee or tax is paid independently upon check-in at the hotel;
  • the ticket for the chairlift in the Tseysky gorge is 800 rubles.;
  • 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 — 2,400 rubles.;
    • child under 18 years of age — 2,000 rubles.;
    • children's menu, up to 8 years old — 800 rubles.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour

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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Dates and Prices

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    14 – 19 Mar, 2025 6 days 5 nights
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    16 – 21 Mar, 2025 6 days 5 nights
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    21 – 26 Mar, 2025 6 days 5 nights
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    23 – 28 Mar, 2025 6 days 5 nights
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    28 Mar – 2 Apr, 2025 6 days 5 nights
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