Karachai mix. Caucasus Sightseeing Tour

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The most popular places of Karachay-Cherkessia are waiting for us in a bright and eventful journey!

We will go on an active jeeping trip to the Bermamyt plateau and admire the snow caps of the proud Elbrus. We will be able to climb the Dombay and Arkhyz peaks by cable cars. We will see the ancient Shoan temple and the ruins of the Alan settlement of the X-XII centuries.

Those who wish will be able to ride horses on the mountain slopes.

Location

G. Mineralnye Vody

Sightseeing tours

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

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Tour highlights

The beauty of resort towns

We will visit places that inspired poets and writers of different eras.

Amazing structures

We will be able to see the astrophysical observatory with the largest telescope in Russia.

Dombay is in the palm of your hand

If desired, we will climb Moussa Achitara, admire the Caucasian ridge, Elbrus and Kazbek

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival. Pyatigorsk
Group transfer to Mineralnye Vody:
railway station at 13:00;
airport at 13:30.
Sightseeing tour of Pyatigorsk with a visit to the Lermontov sites and a cable car ride to Mount Mashuk (extra charge), from where you can enjoy a beautiful view of all five peaks of Pyatigorsk.
Accommodation in a hotel in Pyatigorsk.
At 18:00 you will have our signature welcome dinner at the Caucasian restaurant.
You will taste dishes of Caucasian cuisine, get to know the team and feel the true spirit of Caucasian hospitality!
After dinner, transfer to the hotel.

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Day 2 - Off-road jeeping on the Bermamyt plateau
Breakfast.
Active off-road jeeping awaits you on the Bermamyt plateau.
The path will pass through a picturesque mountain serpentine.
In clear weather, the plateau offers a stunning panorama of Elbrus (which is about 20 km away).
The height of the cliffs sometimes reaches 170 m.
Here you can take beautiful and spectacular photos for memory.
Return to the hotel in Pyatigorsk.

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Day 3 - Arkhyz Resort
Breakfast, room release.
Departure to Arkhyz ski resort.
Visit the Alan settlement with ancient Christian temples of the 10th century.
Ascent to the upper platform of the Special Astrophysical Observatory of the Russian Academy of Sciences with the largest telescope in Russia — the diameter of the mirror is 6 m. (additional charge).
Accommodation in a hotel in Arkhyz.
Free time.

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Day 4 - Dombay, Shoan Temple
Breakfast, room release.
Ascent by cable car to a height of 2350 m.
Departure to Dombay, an all-season ski resort.
On the way we will visit the 10th century Shoan Temple, built by Byzantine architects for the Alans, climbing the temple is 2 km.
Stop at the Ullu Muruju mountain river, one of the cleanest rivers in Russia, the water in it is crystal clear and very beneficial for the body.
Accommodation in a hotel in Dombay.
Free time, a walk through the protected areas.

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Day 5 - Moussa-Achitara. Lake Tumanly-Kel. Departure
Breakfast, room release.
Cable car ride to the top of Moussa Achitara 3012 m (extra charge).
At the top, there is a majestic view of the entire Caucasus Range, Mount Elbrus and Kazbek.
Visit to Tumanly-Kel Lake (April-September).
Arrival at the airport and Mineralnye Vody railway station at 17:30.

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
Premium

The tour includes hotel accommodation.

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

Hotel

2-, 3-seat

Additional payment for 1-bed accommodation

"Olympos", Pyatigorsk

"Shantaram", Arkhyz

"At Narzan's", Dombay

47 000

13 000

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%.

About check-in: hotels have double and triple rooms. You can buy out the whole room or move in with someone else if there is someone else among our tourists who wants to book a room with a check-in.

The Olympos Hotel is located in Pyatigorsk, not far from Komsomolsky Park.

The accommodation offers rooms of various comfort classes, with air conditioning, a set of bed linen and towels, a wardrobe, a tea station, a TV and free Wi-Fi. After checking in, you can refresh yourself in the shower and change into a clean bathrobe with slippers.

Nearby is the Ventuno restaurant and other establishments that can be reached on foot. Room service is available.

In the immediate vicinity are the "Gates of Love" and the "Place of M.Y. Lermontov's Duel". The distance to Mineralnye Vody Airport is 18.2 km, and the train station is 2 km away.

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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;
transfer within the tour;
sightseeing tickets;
Meals: breakfast and welcome dinner;
environmental fees;
Bermuda Jeeping;
Off-road off-road driving;
the excursion program.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Mineralnye Vody and back;
Meals: lunches, dinners (except welcome meals);
additional payment for 1-bed accommodation;
private transfer;
cable car ride (optional, prices may change):
- ascent to the top of Moussa Achitara mountain - 2,700 rubles.;
- lifting in Arkhyz — 3200 rubles.;
- climbing Mount Mashuk — 420 rubles.

It's important to know

No special equipment is required. Clothing and shoes should be sporty, comfortable, and weather-appropriate. You will also need raincoats / an umbrella in case of precipitation, sunscreens.

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8 – 12 Jun 5 days 4 nights

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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!