Kabardino-Balkaria is so different. Guided tour

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Let's embark on a bright journey to the proud white-haired Elbrus!

We will drink the healing waters in the Narzan valley and see the ancient watchtowers that have survived to this day. We will visit a karst lake, the color of which varies depending on the season and weather, and walk through the territory of a modern castle built on water.

We will also have a jeep tour of the most popular locations in the republic.

Location

G. Mineralnye Vody

Sightseeing tours

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

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Tour highlights

Up into the mountains

We will take a cable car up the highest mountain in Europe — Elbrus

Gastronomic flavor

Let's try the most delicious dishes from different parts of the Caucasus

A walk in the resort

We will walk around sunny Pyatigorsk and, if desired, take a cable car up Mount Mashuk

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival. Pyatigorsk City Sightseeing Tour
Group transfer from Mineralnye Vody:
railway station at 13:00;
airport at 13:30.
Sightseeing tour of Pyatigorsk, ascent by cable car to Mount Mashuk.
Accommodation in a Pyatigorsk hotel, free time.
At 18:00 welcome dinner with national cuisine at the Caucasian restaurant.
Transfer to the hotel.

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Day 2 - Elbrus region
Breakfast, room release.
Departure to the Elbrus region.
The route will pass through the picturesque Baksan gorge.
The stop at Narzanov Glade is a place where mineralized waters come out of the ground.
Cable car ascent to the highest mountain in Europe, Elbrus, at an altitude of 3,800 m.
Accommodation at the Nalchik hotel.
Free time.

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Day 3 - Upper Balkaria
Breakfast.
Excursion to the Blue Lakes.
The water temperature here is +9 all year round, and the color changes several times a day.
Excursion to the Chateau-Erken castle, a vineyard of more than 1000 hectares.
Excursion to Upper Balkaria.
You will see high mountains, beautiful nature and ancient ancestral towers.
Overnight in Nalchik.

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Day 4 - Off-road transport to the Chegem gorge
Breakfast.
Off-road vehicle departure towards the Chegem gorge.
The Beauty Road is the name of this route, which enchants tourists from the very first minutes.
If desired, we will visit the Fly Chegem ferry, where you will have the opportunity to paraglide, ride a zipline or jump from a cliff over a river (ropejumping) — for an additional fee if desired.
Visit to the village of El-Tyuby.
Ancient watchtowers, remnants of Greek temples and anomalous phenomena attract adventurers here.
Then there is active jeeping through the Aktoprak pass, one of the most accessible and picturesque passes in the North Caucasus.
We are going to the Bylym lakes (Lake Gizhgit).
The water in them has a very beautiful turquoise color, but you can not swim there.
Overnight in Nalchik.

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Day 5 - By jeep towards the Bezengi gorge. Departure
Breakfast, room release.
We drive jeeps towards the Bezengi gorge.
Bezengi is an alpine camp, where there are 6 five thousand people out of eight.
Therefore, it is often called the Russian Himalayas.
The tooth of a Giant or, as it is popularly called, the Tongue of a Troll.
It is about 5 meters long and about two meters wide. It looks like a very powerful fang sticking out of the mountain!
In good weather, the Giant's Tooth offers very beautiful views of the Bezengi glacier and the famous five-thousand-meter mountains.
Below are the ruins of the village of Verkhny Khulam, the towers of the feudal castle of Jabo-Kala (XII–XIII centuries), and in the distance is the village of Bezengi.
Walking tour to the waterfall.
Arrival at the airport and Mineralnye Vody railway station at 17:30.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Tour organizer's comments

Guided tours for the whole day, departure approximately at 08:00-09:00 in the morning, return to the hotel by 19:00. There will be several long bus rides, up to 4 hours on the way. The tour program also includes a jeep tour.

Accommodation

Hotel

4 nights

Comfort

Midscale
Upscale

The tour includes hotel accommodation.

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

Hotel	2-, 3-seat	1-local accommodation
"Mask", Pyatigorsk and "Crown", Nalchik	47 000	60 000

Discounts:

for children under 6 years old without additional charges. seats – up to 20%;
for children under 12 years old with an additional location – up to 10%;
for large groups – up to 10%.

There is a practice of moving in, but we do not guarantee moving in. If the guest is traveling alone and there is no check-in, then you will need to pay extra for 1-bed accommodation.

The dates of the hotel may vary. The possible placement options are listed below.

The hotel is located in the commercial part of Pyatigorsk. The comfortable rooms are specially designed for connoisseurs of elegance, they have everything you need: comfortable furniture, bathrooms, Wi-Fi network.

Check-in at the hotel starts at 14:00, you need to leave before 12:00. There is a restaurant on site, where guests are offered a wide range of European, Caucasian and Russian dishes.

The absence of city noise and bustle, a fountain, an orchard — all this contributes to a good rest.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 4 to 18 tourists

Minimum age

6 years old

Duration

5 days 4 nights

Group meets at

G. Mineralnye Vody

Included in price

accommodation in hotels according to the program;
transfer within the tour;
Meals: breakfast and welcome dinner;
the excursion program;
sightseeing tickets;
Off-road off-road driving;
environmental fees.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Mineralnye Vody and back;
Meals: lunches, dinners;
additional payment for 1-bed accommodation;
private transfer;
cable car ticket.

It's important to know

No special equipment is required, and there are no special clothing requirements.

Clothing and shoes should be sporty, comfortable, and weather-appropriate. We warn you about the weather a week before the start of the tour. There is snow on Elbrus even in summer, so warmer clothes will be needed for a trip to Elbrus.

Dates and Prices

$648

15 – 19 Jun 5 days 4 nights

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$648

13 – 17 Jul 5 days 4 nights

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$648

27 – 31 Jul 5 days 4 nights

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$648

10 – 14 Aug 5 days 4 nights

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$648

24 – 28 Aug 5 days 4 nights

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$648

7 – 11 Sep 5 days 4 nights

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$648

21 – 25 Sep 5 days 4 nights

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Reviews Leave a review

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Viktoria Bikova

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12 Mar, 2026

Organization of the tour: A+
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Denis

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18 Jun, 2025

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Everything was perfect. Thank you. I'd give the organization an A+
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Elena

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17 May, 2025

What sets the providers of this tour apart: comfortable transfers, excellent accommodations, a well-rounded and engaging itinerary, knowledgeable guides, and genuine attention to each guest. Being hosted here feels like visiting family in the Caucasus!