Multi-asset from Dombay to Elbrus

The journey will begin in Dombay, end at the foot of Mount Elbrus, and along the way will reveal to you the secrets of majestic mountains that are not found on tourist postcards.

You will feel the purity of high—altitude rivers, lakes and waterfalls, stroll through the raging greenery of forests and alpine meadows, get acquainted with the myths and legends that have lived in this area since ancient times, and also visit several mountain peaks - what kind of trip to the Caucasus can do without it?

Location

G. Mineralnye Vody
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$1,350
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Duration
10 days
9 nights
Departures
11 - 20 Jun
2 - 11 Jul
16 - 25 Jul
6 - 15 Aug
20 - 29 Aug
17 - 26 Sep
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    9 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium
Difficulty
Challenging
Does not require specific skills, but one must be in a good physical shape
Group
From 4 to 16 tourists
Minimum age
12 years old
Group meet at
G. Mineralnye Vody
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Mountain trekking
Set off to conquer the Caucasus Mountains and search for waterfalls, gorges and lakes.
By cable car to the top
Climb Mount Mussa Achitara and see a magnificent view of the Dombay peaks.
Group of up to 12 people
We deliberately restrict the group in order to ensure the personal attention of the guide and the atmosphere of a cohesive company.
Emphasis on comfort
Thoughtful logistics on comfortable transport, carefully selected cozy hotels after active days
A trip to the lakes
Go to the cascade of Baduk lakes, each of which is unique
The conquest of Elbrus by cable car
The highest mountain peak in Russia and Europe awaits you.

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival. Dombay

    Your exciting journey begins with your arrival in Mineralnye Vody, the center of the Caucasian resorts.

    If you want to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the region in advance or prolong your impressions, we recommend staying in Pyatigorsk for a few days — this city is full of charm and excellent leisure opportunities.

    But today something else awaits us: after the gathering of the group at 14:15, you will take a comfortable transfer to the majestic Dombay.

    Arrival in Dombay is scheduled for approximately 18:00, where you will be checked into the selected hotel.

    Dinner is planned for everyone at the hotel.

    Free time after a busy day will allow you to relax and set yourself up for the next big adventure.

    The price includes: group transfer airport — Dombay unaccompanied by a guide with 10-15 minutes technical stops, dinner at the hotel, accommodation at the hotel of your choice.

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  • Day 2 - Trekking to the Russian Glade and the Chuchkhur waterfalls (or trekking in the Ptysh gorge)
  • Day 3 - Alibek Gorge, trekking
  • Day 4 - Trekking to the Baduk lakes
  • Day 5 - An excursion with a cable car ascent to Mount Moussa Achitara. Transfer to the Elbrus region
  • Day 6 - Cheget Mountain and hiking to Donguz Orun-Kel Lake
  • Day 7 - The Adyl-Su Gorge. Lake Bashkara
  • Day 8 - Kogutai Glacier Trekking
  • Day 9 - Elbrus Mountain Tour
  • Day 10 - Departure
Difficulty
Does not require specific skills, but one must be in a good physical shape
Tour organizer's comments

The tour is suitable for active tourists under 65 years of age who do not have contraindications to active loads in mountainous areas.

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    9 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium

The tour includes hotel accommodation.

Discount on basic seats for children from 12 to 14 years old — 5%.

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

Placement2-seater1-localAdditional place (from age 12)
Accommodation with breakfast

Dombay: “Snowflake" 3* (improved housing)

Cheget: “Kunch" 3*

99000130000

 

 No

Dombay: Snowflake 3* (superior building) junior suite

Cheget: “Kunch" 3*

Triple

110000Under the request

107000

Sofa/full bed

Dombay: "Gold Star " 3*,   

Cheget: “The Snow Leopard" 3*

10750014600093000

Dombay: “Taurukh " 3*

Cheget: "Crystal 139" 4*

Standard rooms

141000185000

no

 

Dombay: "Taurukh " 3+*- deluxe

Cheget: Kristall 139 4*- standard+

145000Under the request123000
Accommodation (breakfast + dinner)

Dombay: "Gold Star " 3*,   

Cheget: “The Snow Leopard" 3*

 

 

 116000

 

 

 154500

 

 

 101500

 Dombay: “Snowflake" 3*

Standard

Cheget: “The Snow Leopard" 3*

 115000 153000 no

Dombay: “Snowflake" 3*

Junior Suite

Cheget: “The Snow Leopard" 3*

Standard

 118000 Under the request

 112000

 Sofa/extra seat

Kristall 139 Hotel or The Snow Leopard Hotel 5 nights
Kristall 139 Hotel

The Kristall 139 Hotel is located in the picturesque mountains of the Caucasus, in the village of Terskol. It offers a sauna and a bowling alley.

The comfortable classic-style rooms feature free Wi-Fi, a TV, a minibar and a private bathroom with free toiletries. Slippers are provided.

The on-site restaurant serves Russian, European and Caucasian cuisine, while the lobby bar and sports bar offer a variety of drinks.

The ski lifts to Cheget Mountain are just a 3-minute walk from the hotel. You can also play billiards at the hotel.

The Polyana Cheget Bus stop is a 5-minute walk from the Kristall 139 Hotel. Nalchik Train Station is 100 km from the hotel, while Mineralnye Vody Airport is 150 km away.

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Another option
The Snow Leopard Hotel

The hotel offers free Wi-Fi on site, parking, sauna, gym. Guests can play table tennis and billiards, and rent sports equipment.

The hotel has a ski storage room, game rooms for children, a library, and a barbecue area. Laundry and ironing services are provided. There is an ATM on site.

There is a 24-hour front desk, heating and an elevator. The staff speaks English and Russian. Children under 2 years old can stay at the hotel for free.

There is a forest and a river near the hotel, which inspires walking. The rooms offer scenic views.

Waterfalls, mountain lakes, the Elbrus National Park, the Aushiger hot thermal springs, the Narzanov Valley, the Baksan and Chegem gorges can be visited in the surroundings.

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The Snow Leopard Hotel or The Gold Star Hotel or 4 nights

Tour conditions

Group
From 4 to 16 tourists
Minimum age
12 years old
Duration
10 days 9 nights
Group meets at
G. Mineralnye Vody

Included in price

  • group transfers "airport / railway station Mineralnye Vody — Dombay — airport / railway station Mineralnye Vody";
  • transportation and sightseeing services along the route (transfer to the beginning of the hiking routes is carried out on UAZ Patriot or UAZ Bukhanka, depending on the group);
  • the fee for visiting the national park;
  • mountain guide services;
  • accommodation at the hotel 3*/3*+ to choose from (4 nights) in Dombay village;
  • accommodation at the hotel 3*/4* to choose from (5 nights) in Cheget glade;
  • meals according to the tour program:   
    • breakfast in hotels — buffet, 5 lunches (standard dry ration/lunch):
      • the approximate composition is dry. standard ration: water, juice, 2-3 bars (including cereals), seasonal fruits, nuts/dried fruits, lollipops, biscuits, sandwich (roll or bread, lettuce, meat, cheese), cucumber/tomato, boiled egg;
      • approximate lunch composition: ready-made dish (full-fledged hot dish): pork/beef with buckwheat/farm chicken, special warming package, seasonal fruit, energy bar, water, dried meat, marshmallows, packaging (paper craft bag, fork, napkins)
    • dinners at the Gold Star and Snowflake hotels in Dombay village (3—course dinner) according to reservation;
    • dinners at the Kristall 139 Hotel in Cheget village (3—course dinner menu) according to your reservation;
    • dinners at the Snow Leopard Hotel (3—course dinner) according to reservation;
    • Day 1 of the tour is a Dombay dinner at the hotel, a festive dinner in the Elbrus region without alcoholic beverages.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Mineralnye Vody and back;
  • registration of invitations for foreign citizens — 1,500 rubles /person.;
  • accommodation in Pyatigorsk hotels (from 5,000 rubles — 2-bed room with breakfast, from 6,000 rubles — 1-bed room with breakfast), please specify when booking;
  • extra charge for dry. rations (1 piece) vegan 500 rub/person.;
    • The approximate composition of vegan is dry. ration by appointment: sandwich with hummus, tofu cheese, avocado, cucumber/tomato, bars, bread or grain loaves, seasonal fruits, water or juice;
    • vegan lunch supplement — 1 piece — 700 RUB/person.;
    • the approximate composition of a vegan lunch: a ready-made dish (a full-fledged hot dish), buckwheat with mushrooms/beans with vegetables, a special warming package, seasonal fruit, an energy bar, water, marshmallows, packaging (paper craft bag, fork, napkins);
  • meals not included in the tour program, background information;
  • individual transfers (from 8,000 rubles);
  • trekking poles for rent — from 350 rubles/day, payment on site;
  • additional services in hotels (sauna, sauna, billiards, etc.);
  • additional excursions;
  • alcoholic beverages;
  • personal travel equipment rental;
  • cable car tickets (Dombay — from 2,700 rubles, Cheget — from 1,000 rubles, Elbrus — from 2,700 rubles);
  • snowmobile riding (from 100,000 rubles).

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour

We recommend taking it with you for tracking:

  • windproof jacket;
  • trekking trousers;
  • trekking boots;
  • thermal underwear;
  • sweatshirt (fleece);
  • gloves and a hat for climbing Elbrus;
  • backpack (volume up to 30 liters); 
  • rain cover (raincoat) for body and backpack;
  • sunglasses and cream (SPF50);
  • individual first aid kit;
  • polyurethane foam "seat";
  • thermos;
  • trekking poles (you can rent them by contacting our company, payment is made on the spot).

Clothes can be rented in the Elbrus region (booking when buying a tour):

  • a windproof jacket;
  • windproof trousers;
  • trekking boots;
  • backpack;
  • glasses;
  • thermos.

Every tourist must have an identity document with them – a passport, and a birth certificate for children. You also need to bring with you a contract confirming the purchase of the tour, an MHI policy, individual medicines, if you have chronic diseases.

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Dates and Prices

  • $1,350
    11 – 20 Jun 10 days 9 nights
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  • $1,350
    2 – 11 Jul 10 days 9 nights
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  • $1,350
    16 – 25 Jul 10 days 9 nights
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  • $1,350
    6 – 15 Aug 10 days 9 nights
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  • $1,350
    20 – 29 Aug 10 days 9 nights
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    Evgeni
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    Overall, everything was fine. The only downside was that there was a bit too much repeated information in the chat, so it was sometimes hard to remember which file contained the information I needed. Otherwise, everything was great
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    Great team of guides and well-organized accommodation