My heart is in the mountains

This is an exciting trip to Chechnya and North Ossetia. Let's look into the sanctuary and see the rock monument of Uastyrdzhi. We will take the cable car to the Skazsky glacier and the Tseysky Gorge. We will go to the National Park of Alanya and the Digor gorge. We will visit three gorges: Kurtatinsky, Karmadonskoye and Dargavs.

Location

Russia, Republic of North Ossetia — Alania, Vladikavkaz
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Duration
6 Days
5 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 14 – 19 March, 2025
    • 16 – 21 March, 2025
    • 21 – 26 March, 2025
    • 23 – 28 March, 2025
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    5 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 40 people
Minimum age
7 years old
Group meet at
Russia, Republic of North Ossetia — Alania, Vladikavkaz
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Unique nature
Dark coniferous forests, stormy rivers, waterfalls and mountains create the unique beauty of this area
Active leisure
We will make an easy trekking trip to the unique medieval architectural complex in the village of Galiat
National flavor
Let's try the most delicious traditional dishes

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival in Vladikavkaz

    Arrival in Vladikavkaz. 

    Accommodation in hotels.

    16:00 Sightseeing walking tour of Vladikavkaz — iconic places and the centuries-old history of the city.

    19:30-21:30 Alan evening show program in ethno-national style with dinner and tasting (extra charge) on Fridays.

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  • Day 2 - Kurtatinskoye — Karmadonskoye — Dargavs
  • Day 3 - Programs to choose from
  • Day 4 - Mountain Digoria: Zadalesk — Makhchesk — Uallagkom
  • Day 5 - Chechnya: Grozny and Argun Gorge
  • Day 6 - The final day
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    5 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
  • Upscale

The tour provides accommodation in hotels/ tourist complexes in Vladikavkaz.

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

PlacementRoom categoryPrice validity period

Dbl

Two-month

Twin

Two-month

Single

One

Triple*

The third

DBL+CH

2bz+1b

Breakfast

Breakfast

Camellia 3*standard05.04.2024-03.12.20246150061500420009112590000Breakfast
Kadgaron Hotelstandard05.04.2024-03.12.20246600066000435009675093370Sw. table
Vladikavkaz 3 Hotel*standard05.04.2024-03.12.2024712507125051000104625101250Sw. table
comfort05.04.2024-03.12.2024772507725055500114750110250Sw. table
Planeta Lux 3 Hotel*standard05.04.2024-03.12.202471250712504575010237099000Sw. table
Junior Suite05.04.2024-03.12.2024765007650054750112500108000Sw. table
DoubleTree by Hilton 4*standard05.04.2024-03.12.202412075013575092175172125157500Sw. table

Twin — double room (has two separate beds).

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

Singlesingle room.

Triple — for triple accommodation, hotels/camp sites 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 7-12 years old.

Kadgaron Hotel 3* or Vladikavkaz Hotel 3* or 5 nights
Kadgaron Hotel 3*

Kadgaron Hotel is located in the center of Vladikavkaz. It offers a restaurant, free breakfast and free Wi-Fi.

Rooms at the Kadgaron Hotel are equipped with cable TV and a refrigerator. The rooms offer mountain views. Some rooms have a seating area with a sofa, a flat-screen TV and a minibar.

At Kadgaron Hotel you will find a 24-hour front desk, a terrace, a bar, a nightclub, meeting facilities and a ticket office.

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Another option
Vladikavkaz Hotel 3*

Vladimir Intourist-Ossetia Hotel is located in Vladikavkaz, 1.8 km from Spartak Republican Stadium.

It offers a restaurant, private parking and a bar. This 3-star hotel has an ATM machine. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. Room service is available.

Each room is equipped with a wardrobe, TV, private bathroom, bed linen and towels. There is also a refrigerator in the rooms.

A buffet breakfast is served every morning at the Vladimir Intourist-Ossetia Hotel. The nearest airport is in Vladikavkaz, 21 km from the hotel.

The spa and pool are currently closed as repairs are underway. There is no information on the opening of the pool yet.

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

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Planeta Lux Hotel 3*

Planeta Lux Hotel is located in a historic building in the center of Vladikavkaz, a 5-minute walk from Spartak Stadium and Komsomolsky Park. Free Wi-Fi is available.

The bright rooms are decorated in a classic style and feature a refrigerator and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Free toiletries are provided in the bathroom.

There is a restaurant on site.

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DoubleTree by Hilton 4*

It is located in the very center of Vladikavkaz with panoramic views of the mountains and the embankment of the Terek River. Modern ergonomic design of the rooms, high-level service, hospitable staff. The hotel is ideal for tourism, business visits and romantic vacations. All rooms are equipped with King or Super King size double beds, a safe, ironing facilities and Crabtree cosmetics & Evelyn. 

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Camellia 3*

The modern Kamelia Hotel is located in Vladikavkaz. It offers free internet access throughout the building, a 24-hour reception desk and a guarded parking lot. The spacious rooms are equipped with a bed and orthopedic mattress, upholstered furniture, TV, split system. The rooms are equipped with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a fridge and a kettle. Bathroom with shower and toilet, hairdryer and bath accessories. Some rooms at the Kamelia-V Hotel have mountain views. A hearty continental breakfast is served every morning for the guests staying. You can also visit the nearest restaurants and cafes, have a delicious meal there and relax in a relaxed atmosphere.

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Tour conditions

Group
up to 40 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Duration
6 days 5 nights
Group meets at
Russia, Republic of North Ossetia — Alania, Vladikavkaz

Included in price

  • group transfers from Vladikavkaz airport and railway station to hotels on the first day of the tour to all flights/trains upon arrival before 14:00;
  • group transfers from hotels to Vladikavkaz airport and railway station upon departure on the final day of the tour, meeting in the lobby of the hotels;
  • accommodation in hotels / tourist complexes according to the tour program in Vladikavkaz;
  • guided tours with professional guides and qualified drivers;
  • meals: breakfast at the hotel + 4 lunches/picnics along the tour route;
  • entrance tickets to the sites of visits according to the excursion program, environmental fees of nature reserves.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Vladikavkaz and back;
  • meals not specified in the program;
  • excursions, entertainment and entrance tickets to facilities not included in the tour program;
  • individual transfers from / to the airport and railway station of Vladikavkaz, as well as any individual transport service.

Book in advance, the number of seats is limited:

  • Alan evening show program in ethno-national style with dinner and tasting:
    • adult — 2,200 rubles.;
    • a child under 16 years of age — 1,800 rubles.;
    • children's menu, up to 8 years old — 800 rubles.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour

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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Dates and Prices

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    14 – 19 Mar, 2025 6 days 5 nights
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    16 – 21 Mar, 2025 6 days 5 nights
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    21 – 26 Mar, 2025 6 days 5 nights
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    23 – 28 Mar, 2025 6 days 5 nights
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    28 Mar – 2 Apr, 2025 6 days 5 nights
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