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Excursions according to the Kavminvody — Kabardino-Balkaria — North Ossetia — Ingushetia program with professional guides and qualified drivers are waiting for you.

Location

Russia, Stavropol Territory, Pyatigorsk

Sightseeing tours

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Tour highlights

Elbrus Climb

Let's see the highest peak in Europe!

The City of the Dead

We will visit a mysterious place in North Ossetia, which is protected by UNESCO

Mountain Digoria

Consider the ancient sanctuaries in the land of snowy mountains, azure lakes and noisy waterfalls

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival. Pyatigorsk Sightseeing Tour
Arrival at Mineralnye Vody airport or Pyatigorsk railway station.
13:00 Meeting and gathering of the group, transfer to the hotel in Pyatigorsk.
Accommodation in hotels: Mashuk 2*/ Pyatigorsk 3* or Intourist 3*/Beshtau 3*.
15:00 Sightseeing tour in Pyatigorsk.
The program of the day: acquaintance with Pyatigorsk — park "Flower Garden" — Diana's grotto — cave Failure.

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Day 2 - Pyatigorsk — Honey waterfalls — Kislovodsk — Pyatigorsk
Duration is 8 hours, 145 km.
It starts at 09:00.
The program of the day: a trip to the Honey Waterfalls — the natural monument Mount Koltso — acquaintance with Kislovodsk — Resort Park — Cascade staircase — The Main Narzan Gallery.
Lunch and dinner on your own (extra charge).

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Day 3 - Pyatigorsk — Azau Polyana — Mount Elbrus — Nalchik
It starts at 08:30.
The program of the day: Baksan gorge — Narzanov glade — Azau glade (2,300 m above sea level).
Elbrus is the highest peak in Europe, climbing to the Mir station, 3450 m.
Transfer to Nalchik.
Lunch and dinner on your own (extra charge).
Arrival in Nalchik, accommodation at the hotel.
Mileage per day: 295 km, duration 8-9 hours.

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Day 4 - Nalchik — Cherek Gorge — Upper Balkaria — Blue Lakes
It starts at 08:30.
Program of the day: Cherek gorge — Cherek gorge — Upper Balkaria village — Lake Tserik-Kel.
Arrival in Vladikavkaz at 17:00.
Lunch — on your own (extra charge).
19:30-21:30 Alan evening show program in ethno-national style with dinner and tasting (extra charge).
Mileage per day: 230 km, 8 hours.

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Day 5 - An exciting trip to Mountainous Ingushetia from Vladikavkaz/Alagir Gorge — Tsei — Mamison
Important: To enter the border area of the Dzheyrakh Gorge, the presence of a Russian passport is mandatory, and foreign citizens need to obtain a pass. The pass is issued by the tourist himself one month before the start of the tour.
There are two options to choose from (you must select an excursion when booking):
An exciting trip to Mountainous Ingushetia from Vladikavkaz.
It starts at 09:00.
Program of the day: Jeyrakh gorge — Erzi — Ceyloam pass — ancient Egikal — Targim —Vnushki tower complex — Thaba-Yerdy Temple.
Picnic lunch (extra charge).
Duration: 8 hours, 180 km.
Alagir gorge — Tsei — Mamison (8 hours, 220 km) .
It starts at 08:30.
Program of the day: Sanctuary and rock monument of Uastyrdzhi — Tsey gorge — cable car to Skazsky glacier.
Picnic lunch (extra charge).
Mamison gorge — Lisri village — obelisk to the Gazdanov brothers.
Return to Vladikavkaz by 16:30.

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Day 6 - Three gorges: Kurtatinsky — Karmadonskoye — Dargavs
It starts at 08:30.
The program of the day: Karmadon — Dargavs — The City of the dead — The Tower of Kurta and Tag — the village of Tsmiti — the Holy Dormition Alan Monastery.
Picnic lunch (extra charge).
Kurtatinsky gorge — Kadargavansky canyon — Dzivgis fortress.
16:30 Arrival in Vladikavkaz.
Duration: 8 hours, 120 km.

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Day 7 - Mountain Digoria: Zadalesk — Makhchesk — Uallagkom
Duration: 10 hours, 255 km.
It starts at 08:30.
Program of the day: Digor Gorge — Akhsinta Canyon — Lagty Dzuar Sanctuary — Zadalesk — Museum of the Mother of Makhachkala, Abisalov Tower.
Picnic lunch (extra charge).
Uallagkom: villages of Dunta, Kamunta, Galiat — Fasnal — village of Matsuta.
Return to Vladikavkaz by 19:00.

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Day 8 - Departure
The final day in Vladikavkaz.
Buying souvenirs on the road, Ossetian pies, cheese, churchkhela.
Transfer to Vladikavkaz airport/train station for any flight/train, transportation to the hotel from 08:00 to 20:00.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

7 nights

Comfort

Upscale

Accommodation in hotels/tourist complexes according to the program of the tour in Pyatigorsk/Nalchik/Vladikavkaz.

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

Placement	Room category	Price validity period	Dbl 2-local	Twin 2-local	Single 1-local	Triple 3-seater	DBL+CH 2bz+1reb
Mashuk 2* — Russia 4* — Camellia 3*	standard	01.04.2025-15.11.2025	99900	99900	68250	144900	138600
Mashuk 2* — Russia 4* — Amran 3*	standard	01.04.2025-15.11.2025	101700	101100	68850	146700	142200
Mashuk 2* — Russia 4* — Kadgaron 3*	standard	01.04.2025-15.11.2025	107100	107100	68250	149400	144000
Intourist 3* — Russia 4* — Planeta Lux 3 Hotel*	standard	01.04.2025-15.11.2025	113100	113100	70350	159300	152100
Intourist 3* — Russia 4* — Vladikavkaz 4 Hotel*	standard	01.04.2025-15.11.2025	123900	123900	89850	175500	164700
Intourist 3* — Azimut 4* — Vladikavkaz 4 Hotel*	comfort	01.04.2025-15.11.2025	132600	132600	98400	187650	176400

Twin— double room (has two separate beds).

Double (DBL) — a double room (one double bed).

Single — single 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, from 7 to 12 years old inclusive.

Mashuk 2*

Mashuk Hotel is located in the very center of Pyatigorsk, a 7-minute walk from Lenin Square and the city's cable car.

Each room has a cozy renovation, upholstered furniture. You will feel quite comfortable here.

Guests can have a snack in the dining room of the Academy of Taste.

Near the hotel there are many attractions of the city, a cable car and mud springs. The Tsvetnik Park and the M.Y. Lermontov Sanatorium are also located nearby.

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Intourist 3*

This hotel is located in the center of Pyatigorsk, just a 5-minute walk from the city's mineral springs. It offers free Wi-Fi, a restaurant, and a 24-hour front desk.

The Intourist Hotel offers rooms with a balcony, a private bathroom with free toiletries and a TV with cable channels. Most rooms offer views of the Caucasus Mountains.

The Rendezvous restaurant serves Caucasian and European cuisine.

Guests can play billiards at the hotel.

Pyatigorsk Central Train Station is 3 km from Intourist Hotel, and Mineralnye Vody Airport is a 25-minute drive away. A shuttle service can be arranged for an additional fee.

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Vladikavkaz 3*

The Vladikavkaz Hotel is located in the heart of Vladikavkaz with a magnificent view of the Terek River and the indescribable beauty of the peaks of the mountain ranges. The Kosta Khetagurov Park and the National Museum are located in the immediate vicinity.

It offers 203 stylish and ergonomic rooms with everything you need for a good rest; TV, kettle, air conditioning, bathroom with toiletries and towels.

The hotel has a luxurious restaurant with several halls, a hearty and delicious buffet breakfast is served in the morning from 07.00 to 11.00. There is also a lobby bar with a variety of drinks and small snacks. There are several banquet halls of different capacities.

Services for renting a comfortable conference room equipped with modern appliances are provided. The distance between Vladikavkaz Hotel and the airport is 27 km, and the railway station is 3 km away.

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

Comfort rooms with balconies from the 4th floor and above.

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Planet Lux 3*

It is located in a historic building in the center of Vladikavkaz, a 5-minute walk from Spartak Stadium and Komsomolsky Park. Free WiFi is provided. There is a restaurant on site. Vladikavkaz Train Station is a 10-minute walk from the Planet Lux Hotel. Vladikavkaz Airport is a 30-minute drive away.

The room has a refrigerator and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The bathroom comes with free toiletries.

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Amran Hotel

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 Hotel

The modern Kamelia-v Hotel is located in Vladikavkaz. It offers free internet access throughout the building, a 24-hour reception desk and a secure parking lot.

The spacious apartments are equipped with a bed and orthopedic mattress, upholstered furniture, TV, split system. Bathroom with shower and toilet, hairdryer and bath accessories.

A hearty continental breakfast is served every morning for the guests. You can also visit the nearest restaurants and cafes, have a delicious meal there and relax in a relaxed atmosphere.

The friendly staff will be happy to help you solve any issue. Bicycles can be rented in the surrounding area and an exciting ride can be arranged.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 40 tourists

Minimum age

7 years old

Duration

8 days 7 nights

Group meets at

Russia, Stavropol Territory, Pyatigorsk

Included in price

group transfers from Mineralnye Vody Airport and Pyatigorsk railway station to the hotel on the first day of the tour upon arrival, meeting at 13:00;
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 tour program in Pyatigorsk/Nalchik/Vladikavkaz 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.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Mineralnye Vody, Pyatigorsk and back from Vladikavkaz;
meals not specified in the program;
the ticket for the chairlift in the Tseysky gorge is 800 rubles.;
cable car ticket to Elbrus region: Azau station — Mir station - 2,300 rub.;
meals along the tour route: picnic lunch or lunch are paid on site, dinners;
the resort fee or tax is paid independently upon check-in at the hotel;
excursions, entertainment, and entrance tickets to facilities not included in the tour program;
individual transfers from/to the 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

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.

Three gorges: Kurtatinskoe – Karmadonskoe - Dargavs

An additional fee is paid for lunch according to the set menu at one of the cafes along the route (pre-order at the beginning of the tour/cash payment):

500 rubles/person, cafe "Right Bank", set menu: Ossetian pies with cheese and potatoes + Fresh salad + Chicken kebab + Tea
500 rubles/person, family cafe in Lamardon, set menu: Ossetian pies with cheese and potatoes + Fresh salad + Soran (chicken in sour cream broth) + Tea
500 rubles/person, Alansky Dvorik cafe, set menu: Ossetian pies with cheese and potatoes + Fresh salad + Lyvzha (beef broth) + Tea

Alagir Gorge – Tsei – Mamison

An additional fee is paid for lunch according to the set menu at one of the cafes along the route (pre-order at the beginning of the tour/cash payment):

500 rubles/person, family cafe in the village of Buron, set menu: Ossetian pies with cheese and potatoes + Fresh salad + Lyvzha (beef soup) + Tea

Mountain Digoria: Zadalesk – Mahchesky - Uallagkom

An additional fee is paid for lunch according to the set menu at one of the cafes along the route (pre-order at the beginning of the tour/cash payment):

700 rubles/person, family cafe in the village of Galiat, set menu: Ossetian pies with cheese and potatoes + Fresh salad + Lyvzha (beef soup) + Tea
600 rubles/person, family cafe in Fasnal village, set menu: Ossetian pies with cheese and potatoes + Fresh salad + Lyvzha (beef broth) + Tea
700 rubles/person, cafe in Matsuta village, set menu: Ossetian pies with cheese and potatoes + Fresh salad + Lyvzha (beef soup) + Tea

Mountain Digoria excursions and hikes: Zadalesk – Khanaz - Uallagkom

An additional fee is paid for lunch according to the set menu at one of the cafes along the route (pre-order at the beginning of the tour/cash payment):

700 rubles/person, family cafe in the village of Galiat, set menu: Ossetian pies with cheese and potatoes + Fresh salad + Lyvzha (beef soup) + Tea
600 rubles/person, family cafe in Fasnal village, set menu: Ossetian pies with cheese and potatoes + Fresh salad + Lyvzha (beef broth) + Tea
700 rubles/person, cafe in Matsuta village, set menu: Ossetian pies with cheese and potatoes + Fresh salad + Lyvzha (beef soup) + Tea

Hiking eco-route with Mountain Digoria trails in the Alanya National Park:

An additional fee is paid for lunch according to the set menu at the campsite 500 rubles / person (cash payment).

An exciting trip to Mountainous Ingushetia

An additional fee is paid for a picnic lunch according to the set menu at one of the cafes along the route (pre-order at the beginning of the tour/cash payment):

– 450 rubles/person, family cafe in the village of Bisht, set menu: Chapilg (national flatbread with cottage cheese) + Fresh salad + Tea

Sulak canyon, Dubki – trout farming – Sarykum dune

An additional fee is paid for lunch according to the set menu at one of the cafes along the route (pre-order at the beginning of the tour/cash payment):

700 rubles/person, the Rahat restaurant https://narakhate05.ru /, set menu: Trout/chicken kebab (optional), chudu, rustic potatoes, salad +sliced vegetables with cheese, tea, bread.

Gamsutl – Chokh – Karadakh gorge

An additional fee is paid for lunch according to the set menu at one of the cafes along the route (pre-order at the beginning of the tour/cash payment):

600 rubles/person, restaurant of the Gorny Veter campsite, set menu: Sliced vegetables, khinkal with meat (serving for 3-4 people), Botischal miracle, lentil/pea soup (optional), tea, apricot porridge
600 rubles/person, cafe in Gunib "U Aishat", set menu: Lentil soup, cabbage rolls, Botishchal - chudu, Avar khinkal, sliced vegetables, tea/compote, apricot porridge

Lun – Derbent ekranoplane

An additional fee is paid for lunch according to the set menu at one of the cafes along the route (pre-order at the beginning of the tour/cash payment):

600 rubles/person, cafe in the ethnic house "Derbent", set menu: Sliced vegetables, seasonal fruits, lentil soup, dolma, miracle with herbs and cottage cheese, rice pilaf or spelt, tea with boiled sugar/compote, bread.

Tobot Matlas Waterfall - Khunzakh gorge – Karadakh gorge

An additional fee is paid for lunch according to the set menu at one of the cafes along the route (pre-order at the beginning of the tour/cash payment):

600 rubles/person, cafe in Gunib "U Aishat", set menu: Lentil soup, cabbage rolls, Botishchal - chudu, Avar khinkal, sliced vegetables, tea/compote, apricot porridge

Grozny - Kezenoy Am – Khoi – Shali – Vladikavkaz

An additional fee is paid for lunch according to the set menu at one of the cafes along the route (pre-order at the beginning of the tour/cash payment):

650 rubles/person, cafe Paris in Shawls, set menu: Hingal, Chepalg (flatbreads with cottage cheese), Shurpa (lamb soup), Fresh salad, bread, tea

Chechnya: Grozny + Argun Gorge

An additional fee is paid for lunch according to the set menu at one of the cafes along the route (pre-order at the beginning of the tour/cash payment):

650 rubles/person, cafe Paris in Shawls, set menu: Hingal, Chepalg (flatbreads with cottage cheese), Shurpa (lamb soup), Fresh salad, bread, tea

Vladikavkaz – Chegem gorge, waterfalls – Baksan gorge - Narzanov glade – Azau glade,

An additional fee is paid for lunch according to the set menu at one of the cafes along the route (pre-order at the beginning of the tour/cash payment):

Elbrus to Mir station, 3450 m

An additional fee is paid for lunch according to the set menu at one of the cafes along the route (pre-order at the beginning of the tour/cash payment):

Pyatigorsk – polyana Azau – Elbrus – Nalchik

An additional fee is paid for lunch according to the set menu at one of the cafes along the route (pre-order at the beginning of the tour/cash payment):

1200 rubles/person, Azau/Cheget polyana restaurant, set menu: Lagman, Balkar khychin, lyulya kebab, tea

Nalchik – Cherek Gorge – Upper Balkaria – Blue Lakes – transfer to Vladikavkaz

An additional fee is paid for lunch according to the set menu at one of the cafes along the route (pre-order at the beginning of the tour/cash payment):

1100 rubles/person, restaurant on the Blue Lakes, set menu: Shorpa, lyulya kebab, Balkar khychin, salad, tea

Pyatigorsk - Honey Waterfalls – Koltso Mountain – Sightseeing tour of Kislovodsk - Pyatigorsk

An additional fee is paid for lunch according to the set menu at one of the cafes along the route (pre-order at the beginning of the tour/cash payment):

750 rubles/person, cafe in Kislovodsk, set menu: Noodle soup, cutlet(beef/chicken), mashed potatoes, crab salad, bun, compote

Pyatigorsk – Shoaninsky Temple – Teberdinsky Nature Reserve - Dombay resort

An additional fee is paid for lunch according to the set menu at one of the cafes along the route (pre-order at the beginning of the tour/cash payment):

1000 rubles/person, cafe in Dombay, set menu: Borscht, Pilaf, Fresh salad, tea

Dombai – Teberdinsky Nature Reserve – Nizhny Arkhyz – Pyatigorsk

An additional fee is paid for lunch according to the set menu at one of the cafes along the route (pre-order at the beginning of the tour/cash payment):

1100 rubles/person, cafe in Nizhny Arkhyz, set menu: Shorpa, Khychin cheese/potatoes, Lyulya kebab, tea

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More than a trip to the Caucasus

Location

Tour highlights

Itinerary

Accommodation

Tour conditions

Included in price

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It's important to know

Dates and Prices

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