More than a trip to the Caucasus. Spring Tour

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

The cable car will take us to the eternal snow and ice, to the unimaginable panoramas of the Main Caucasian Mountain Range. We will see the largest and deepest karst lake, which the ethnic population calls "bottomless", shrouded in a huge number of legends and mysteries. On the way to Uallagkom, we will admire waterfalls, rivers and mighty mountains, and see ancient roadside monuments called tsyrts.

We will visit the Dargava necropolis, which is popularly called the "City of the Dead", consisting of more than 90 crypt structures of original shape.

Location

Russia, Stavropol Territory, Pyatigorsk

Sightseeing tours

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Tour highlights

Juicy cuisine

Let's try original dishes prepared in the historical homeland using traditional technologies

Three famous gorges of mountainous Ossetia

We will see the battle towers and cave fortifications of the Kurtatinsky gorge, the Dargava necropolis and the infamous Karmadon gorge

Traditional Ossetian feast

If desired, we can visit the show program in the ethno-national style with dinner and tasting

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival. Sightseeing tour in Pyatigorsk
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
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).
Duration: 8 hours, 145 km.

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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 - 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, duration 8 hours.

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Day 5 - An exciting trip to mountainous Ingushetia or the Alagir gorge – Tsey – Mamison
There are two options to choose from (you must select an excursion when booking):
Important: to enter the border area of the Dzheyrakh Gorge, the presence of a Russian passport is mandatory, foreign citizens need to obtain a pass themselves one month before the start of the tour.
Option 1. 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.
Option 1. Alagir gorge — Tsei – Mamison.
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.
Mileage per day: 220 km, duration 8 hours.

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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
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 at 19:00.
Mileage per day: 255 km, duration 10 hours.

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Day 8 - Departure
Final day in Vladikavkaz, free time.
Group transfer to Vladikavkaz airport or railway station for any flight / train, transportation to the hotel from 08:00 to 20:00.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

7 nights

Comfort

Midscale
Upscale

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

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

Placement	Room category	Price validity period	Dbl 2-local	Twin 2-local	Single 1-local	Triple 3-local	DBL+CH 2 adults + 1 child.
Mashuk 2* —Russia 4* —Camellia 3*	standard	10.03.2026-30.03.2026	99900	99900	68250	144900	138600
Mashuk 2* —Russia 4* — Amran 3*	standard	10.03.2026-30.03.2026	101700	101100	68850	146700	142200
Mashuk 2* —Russia 4* —Kadgaron 3*	standard	10.03.2026-30.03.2026	107100	107100	68250	149400	144000
Intourist 3* —Russia 4* —Planeta Lux 3 Hotel*	standard	10.03.2026-30.03.2026	113100	113100	70350	159300	152100
Intourist 3—Russia 4 —Vladikavkaz 4 Hotel*	standard	10.03.2026-30.03.2026	123900	123900	89850	175500	164700
Intourist 3* — Azimut 4* —Vladikavkaz 4 Hotel*	comfort	10.03.2026-30.03.2026	132600	132600	98400	187650	176400

Twin — 2-bed room (has two separate beds).

Double (DBL) — 2-bed room (one double bed).

Single — 1-bed room.

Triple — for 3-bed accommodation, hotels/campsites along the route provide DBL/TWN + additional. 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.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 12 to 30 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 rubles/person.;
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.

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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!