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This trip to the Caucasus will be unforgettable! The resort towns of the Stavropol Territory, the highest peak of Europe - Elbrus, Blue lakes, amazing gorges, tower complexes, ancient villages and fortresses, the Skazsky glacier, and, of course, clean mountain air and pleasant company are waiting for you.

If desired, you can get to know the culture of the locals better by joining the ethno-national style show program with dinner and tasting.

Location

Mineral Waters / Pyatigorsk

Sightseeing tours

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Tour highlights

Elbrus Climb

We will see the highest peak of Europe and take beautiful photos.

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.
Program of the day: exploring Pyatigorsk — Tsvetnik Park — Diana's grotto — Proval Cave.

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Day 2 - Pyatigorsk — Honey waterfalls — Kislovodsk — Pyatigorsk
Duration: 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 — exploring Kislovodsk — Resort Park — Cascade staircase — 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.
Program of the day: Baksan gorge — Narzanov glade — Azau glade (2300 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
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.
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.

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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 rock 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 - Alagir Gorge – Tsey – Mamison – Vladikavkaz – transfer to airport/train station
Duration: 8 hours, 220 km.
It starts at 08:30.
Program of the day: check out of the hotel and departure for an excursion with luggage – The sanctuary and rock monument of Uastyrdzhi – Tsey gorge – cable car to the Skazsky glacier – picnic lunch (extra charge) – Mamison gorge – Lisri village – obelisk to the Gazdanov brothers.
Return to Vladikavkaz by 16:30 and group transfer to the airport/ train station for evening flights/trains, later than 18:00.

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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	Dbl	Twin	Single	Triple*	DBL+CH
Mashuk 2* – Crown 3* – Camellia 3*	standard	107700	107700	71550	154800	147600
Mashuk 2* – Korona 3* – Amran 3*	standard	111900	111900	71550	155700	148500
Mashuk 2* – Crown 3* – Kadgaron 3*	standard	111900	111900	71400	157500	148500
Intourist 3* – Russia 4* – Planeta Lux 3 Hotel*	standard	118800	118800	80250	170550	163800
Intourist 3* – Russia 4* – Vladikavkaz 4 Hotel*	standard	137400	137400	103650	185850	176400
Beshtau 3* – Azimut 4* – Vladikavkaz 4 Hotel*	comfort	149100	149100	116100	201100	192100

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 Hotel

It is located in the very center of Pyatigorsk, a 7-minute walk from Lenin Square and the cable car, near Tsvetnik Park.

The hotel offers treatments according to the program of the Mashuk sanatorium. It offers free Wi-Fi. There is a 24-hour front desk, a tour desk and luggage storage, as well as a small garden and a cafe.

Pyatigorsk Train Station is 3 km away. Mineralnye Vody Airport is 24 km away.

The room has a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. The bright rooms offer mountain views.

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The Intourist Hotel

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

It 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 the 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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Beshtau Hotel

The hotel is located near the center of Pyatigorsk, near Komsomolsky Park, the memorial of military Glory and the church. The reception is open 24 hours a day. Cleaning is carried out daily.

For residents, access to the sports club with sauna, hammam, swimming pool, gym is free from 7 to 10 am. Spa services are also available.

The stylish and spacious rooms are ready to receive their guests. All amenities are provided for you, including upholstered furniture and a bathroom. The window offers a beautiful view of the city.

There is a buffet restaurant on site. Breakfast in the room is available upon request. Refreshing drinks can be enjoyed at the bar. Room service is available.

The distance to Mineralnye Vody Airport is 18 km, and the railway station is about two kilometers away.

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The Korona Hotel

It is located in Nalchik. The room stock consists of 4 categories, each of which is equipped with comfortable furniture, as well as the necessary equipment to make your stay here as comfortable as possible.

Each room has its own bathroom and a bathroom. There is a restaurant on site. Breakfast is served in the morning for all residents.

Nearby you can see the museum of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, the hippodrome, the Atazhukin Park. Public transport stops are within walking distance.

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The Rossiya Hotel

The hotel has a cafe, free Wi-Fi, parking. Laundry, ironing and concierge services are provided. You can book a transfer, use the luggage storage service.

There is a 24-hour front desk, an elevator for people with disabilities, a tour desk and a pharmacy.

The rooms are decorated in a modern style, equipped with beds, furniture, a split system and a TV. The hotel has a cozy atmosphere and friendly staff.

There are cafes and restaurants nearby. Within walking distance are the National Museum, the Museum of Fine Arts, the Nalchik Hippodrome.

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Azimut Nalchik Hotel

It is located in a quiet area of the city. Facilities include high-speed internet, free parking for transport, a picturesque garden, and a sun terrace.

There is a fitness center with modern fitness equipment for all muscle groups, an indoor swimming pool, and a sauna. There is a SPA complex on site where you can enjoy a variety of facial and body treatments.

Comfortable rooms of various categories and capacities are available for accommodation. The accommodation options are individually decorated and equipped with comfortable beds, functional furniture, LCD TV, individual air conditioning, safe and mini-bar.

The private bathroom is equipped with high-quality plumbing, a hairdryer and hygiene products. Rooms are cleaned daily to keep them clean.

A buffet breakfast is served every morning at the hotel. The luxurious restaurant serves delicious international cuisine.

The city center can be reached in 15-20 minutes by car. The distance to the railway station is about seven kilometers, and the airport is 11 km away.

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Camellia Hotel

The modern 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 rooms are equipped with a bed and orthopedic mattress, upholstered furniture, TV, split system.

The rooms come with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a fridge, and a kettle. Bathroom with shower and toilet, hairdryer and bath accessories. Some rooms offer mountain views. A rich continental breakfast is served every morning.

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Amran Hotel

It 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. The Vladikavkaz History Museum is located nearby, and the Academic Russian Theater is 1.2 km away. 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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Kadgaron Hotel

It is located in the center of Vladikavkaz. It offers a restaurant, free breakfast and free Wi-Fi. The hotel has a 24-hour front desk, a terrace, a bar, a nightclub, meeting facilities and a ticket office. The city Park and the embankment of the Terek River are a 15-minute walk away.

The room features cable TV and a refrigerator. Some rooms have a seating area with a sofa, a flat-screen TV and a minibar.

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The Planet Lux Hotel

The hotel is located in a historic building in the center of Vladikavkaz, a 5-minute walk from Spartak Stadium and Komsomolsky Park.

The bright rooms are equipped with a refrigerator and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. There are toiletries in the bathroom. Free Wi-Fi is available on site.

Vladikavkaz Train Station is a 10-minute walk away. Vladikavkaz Airport is a 30-minute drive away.

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Vladikavkaz Hotel

The Vladikavkaz Hotel is comfortably located in the heart of the city, offering a magnificent view of the Terek River and the mesmerizing peaks of the mountain ranges. Kosta Khetagurov Park and the National Museum are nearby.

Guests are offered to stay in one of the 203 stylish and ergonomic rooms, which have everything for a comfortable stay: a TV, a kettle, air conditioning, and a bathroom with towels and toiletries.

There is a luxurious restaurant with several halls on the territory of the hotel. In the mornings, from 07:00 to 11:00, you can enjoy a hearty buffet breakfast. Guests can also visit the lobby bar, which serves a variety of drinks and light snacks, or choose from banquet halls with different capacities for celebrations. A conference room is also available for rent. It is equipped with modern technology and is perfect for business events.

The train station is only 3 km from the hotel, and the airport is 27 km away.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 30 tourists

Minimum age

7 years old

Duration

8 days 7 nights

Group meets at

Mineral Waters / 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;
16:30 group transfer to Vladikavkaz airport and railway station upon departure on the final day of the tour for flights/trains later than 18:00;
accommodation in hotels according to the tour program in Pyatigorsk/Nalchik/Vladikavkaz;
meals — 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;
cable car ticket to Elbrus region: Azau station – Mir station - 2700 rub.;
the ticket for the chairlift in the Tseysky gorge is 900 rubles.;
nutrition:
- picnic lunches or lunches along the tour route are paid on the spot.;
- dinners.
the resort fee or tax is paid independently upon check-in at the hotel;
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 — 2,600 rubles.;
- a child under 18 years of age — 2,200 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.

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Alyona

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1 Jun, 2026

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I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the tour providers for their professionalism and attention to detail. Everything was thoughtfully planned, from the itinerary to the warm and welcoming atmosphere throughout the trip. a special thank-you goes to our guide, Dmitri. Thanks to him, every participant felt cared for and included. We shared many laughs, had wonderful conversations about the mountains, and truly enjoyed every moment of the journey. I would also like to thank our driver, Yuri, for his calm demeanor, confidence behind the wheel, and the sense of safety he provided every step of the way. in the mountains, that kind of reliability is priceless. Thank you for your professionalism, patience, and positive spirit. Traveling with you was more than just getting from one place to another - it was an essential part of a truly unforgettable adventure ! ✨🏔
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Zhanna

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29 May, 2026

I would especially like to highlight the excellent organization of the tour. Everything was arranged at the highest level: comfortable minibus transfers, well-located hotels, precise scheduling, and great attention to detail. I was particularly impressed that we traveled through Dagestan and Chechnya during the holy month of Ramadan, when Muslims observe strict fasting. Because of this, many cafés and restaurants were closed during the day, and even some grocery stores were not operating. Nevertheless, this did not prevent us from discovering the delicious Caucasian cuisine, hearty breakfasts and lunches were organized for us everywhere we went. I would also like to thank our guides for their courtesy, punctuality, and the fascinating way they introduced us to the culture and traditions of the peoples of the Caucasus.
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Svetlana Neustroeva

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20 May, 2026

A huge thank you to the providers and the entire team!!!! 🤝👍 My husband and I went on a weekend tour to North Ossetia, and we absolutely loved it. I completely fell in love with the mountains ❤️ the scenery was so breathtaking it literally made my head spin. It’s unbelievably beautiful there 😍!!:) The trip lasted 4 days : the first day included a sightseeing tour, followed by three days in the mountains with skiing, snowboarding, and visits to the thermal springs. Everything was pleasant and well organized right from the booking stage. All of our additional questions were answered in great detail, everything was honest and transparent :) which is really important :D You can tell that everything has been carefully thought out: the service was attentive without being intrusive, and everyone involved was genuinely friendly and passionate about their work!:) We will definitely travel with “Big Country” again!! If you’re still hesitating - don’t overthink it, just choose a tour and go!!! :D The company of these wonderful people will truly make your trip unforgettable! Special thanks to our guide, Akhshar 🫶🏻 we were so happy to meet you!

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