Jigging for beginners. Horse riding tour in the Caucasus

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Meet the gaze of an intelligent horse, feel its confident step and trust it to walk together along the trails where horsemen have walked since ancient times. You will find the Caucasian nature and immersion in the traditions of the highlanders.

Location

G. Mineralnye Vody

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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)

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Tour highlights

Horse riding

Get to know the Karachai horse: gentle step, reliability on mountain trails, soul with character

The best panoramas

You will see beautiful landscapes while sitting in the saddle and breathing the mountain air.

Unusual routes

Visit waterfalls, Cheese Caves and the Lone Pine observation deck, where tourists are less likely to visit.

Delicious food

If you wish, buy a khichin and feel the same taste of hot pie after an active day.

Handmade work

Take part in a master class on making a bridle for a more complete immersion

Riding skills

You can start from scratch with step—by-step training from patient mountain instructors

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival. Exploring the Caucasus and the eco-farm
Meeting in Minsk. Water, airport or railway station, at 12:00 and at 18:00.
Transfer: eco-farm, Mara river gorge (approximately 3 hours).
Accommodation in "Aydin El" — comfort in the mountains.
Dinner and the first toasts about what lies ahead.
The order of the guided tours can be changed at the discretion of the guide.
Day 2 - First date with a horse
Breakfast.
Horse riding training.
Selecting a horse that will be assigned to you throughout the week.
Lunch at the equestrian base.
Horseback riding along the Mara Gorge. Here, for the first time, you will feel that soft "Karachevsky step".
Supper.

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Day 3 - Skill consolidation. Cheese Caves
Breakfast. Another half day of training.
Long horse ride to the Cheese Caves and waterfall.
Meals on the route.
After returning, there will be a master class on making bridles with your own hands.
Supper.

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Day 4 - Arba-Kyo tract
Breakfast.
Horseback riding to one of the most picturesque corners of the region.
Meals on the route. We return to the tourist complex.
Supper.

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Day 5 - Lone Pine Viewing Platform
Breakfast.
Departure to one of the best panoramic points. Horseback riding.
Meals on the route.
Here you will have time to relax before dinner.

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Day 6 - Birch grove
Breakfast.
Hiking in a quiet place with the sound of foliage and contrast after the highlands (horseback riding).
Meals on the route.
Supper.

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Day 7 - Gorge Chat
Breakfast.
An unforgettable horseback ride through one of the most picturesque corners of the Caucasus — the Chat gorge.
The trail will run along the mountain slopes, among alpine meadows and coniferous forests.
With each height, new views open up: majestic cliffs and valleys. There is crystal clear mountain air here.
Meals on the route.
Supper.

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Day 8 - Departure
Breakfast.
The Mara Gorge remains behind us, but now its wind and the smell of horse hay are in my heart.
Transfer to the railway station and Mineralnye Vody Airport at 12:00 and at 16:00.

Difficulty

Does not require specific skills, but one must be in a good physical shape

Tour organizer's comments

Physical activity is minimal.

It is suitable for tourists of the initial level of physical fitness who do not have riding experience.

It is not recommended for tourists with allergic reactions, serious diseases of the cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems.

Accommodation

Camp Site

7 nights

Comfort

Midscale

The tour provides accommodation at the Aydin El eco-farm in 2-, 3-bed rooms with all amenities.

The cost of the tour for 1 person is 88,888 rubles.

The surcharge for single occupancy is 21,000 rubles/ the entire tour period.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 1 to 10 tourists

Minimum age

12 years old

Maximum weight of the tourist

110 kg

Duration

8 days 7 nights

Group meets at

G. Mineralnye Vody

Included in price

airport — hotel — airport transfer;
accommodation in 2-, 3-bed rooms with all amenities;
meals: breakfasts, meals on routes, dinners;
transportation services on the route;
equestrian tourism instructor-guide services;
rider training from scratch;
horseback riding according to the program;
a master class on making bridles.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Mineralnye Vody and back;
private transfer;
excursions not included in the program;
meals not specified in the program;
entrance tickets to cultural and recreational facilities outside the program;
single occupancy — 21,000 rubles / the entire tour period.

It's important to know

trousers are loose, cotton, without internal seams (jeans are uncomfortable and rub the skin);
windproof waterproof hooded jacket (not very bright, not rustling);
water tank;
swimwear and outfits for photo shoots;
personal first aid kit and insect bite repellent (if necessary);
shoes with fluted soles for easy movement on horseback and on the ground;
a raincoat (preferably not a disposable one) or a membrane jacket;
sunglasses and cream: the sun is very active in the mountains;
track suit;
warm jacket;
trekking backpack 25-30 l;
"sidushka";
elastic bandage.

Dates and Prices

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7 – 14 Jun 8 days 7 nights

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11 – 18 Oct 8 days 7 nights

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Anastasia

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31 Oct, 2025

The organization was excellent, everything was well planned, and all the information was up-to-date and provided on time.
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Valeria

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5 Oct, 2025

Excellent tour organization!!!
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Alexandra Kroitoru

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14 Apr, 2025

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Everything was perfect