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New Year is a special holiday! And it is necessary to meet him in a special way. This is best done in Pyatigorsk!

Our small cozy resort town is always glad to have its guests. Let's go to visit the lord of the mountains — Elbrus, and then take cool photos against the background of frozen ice streams of the Chegem waterfalls. On the last day, we are greeted by Cossacks. Fun, daring and on a Cossack scale! Excursions from Pyatigorsk take place on comfortable buses, the crossings will be unnoticeable and interesting. You will be accompanied by the best guides throughout the route.

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Pyatigorsk

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Tour highlights

Wellness bathing

Let's be filled with energy and health after swimming in the thermal waters

Majestic Elbrus

Let's see the beautiful Elbrus in all its New Year splendor

Tasting of Caucasian wines

Let's learn how to identify the aroma and taste of wine by dozens of parameters

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival. Pyatigorsk city tour, master class
Arrival in Pyatigorsk.
Check-in at the hotel (check-in from 14:00), things can be left in the luggage room at the hotel.
We recommend having lunch in advance, as there will be no such opportunity during the tour.
Meeting with a representative of the tour operator on the first day of the tour in the lobby of the selected hotel, followed by departure for the tour from approximately 12:30 to 13:00 hours.
Resort squares and parks will boast new paving stones, a bronze Ostap Bender will meet you at the famous Sinkhole, and new balustrades, fountains and observation decks will make a walk around the city cozy and memorable.
And you will see a lot: the Sinkhole, the place of Lermontov's duel, grottos and galleries, if desired, climb to the top of Mount Mashuk, where Elbrus will greet you in good weather.
During the tour, you will learn about the life of the famous poet and visit places related to Lermontov's stay in Pyatigorsk.
Guided tour of Pyatigorsk with a visit to Lermontov's places: Lake Proval, Aeolian Harp, Academic Gallery, Lermontov Grotto, Lermontov baths, Tsvetnik Park, Diana's grotto, Restaurant, Lermontov's duel site, ascent of Mount Mashuk by cable car (for an additional fee).
Transfer to the restaurant.
A master class on tasting Caucasian wines and cognac.
We are waiting for participation in a training master class on tasting wine products from leading Stavropol producers.
The history of the formation of viticulture and winemaking in our region, and at the bottom of the amber glass you will see a reflection of the destinies of those who devoted their lives to this art.
The master class will reveal the secrets of the sommelier profession: You will learn to identify the aroma and taste of wine by dozens of parameters using all the senses.
At the end of the meeting, each participant will receive a certificate confirming the right to be called a professional wine connoisseur.
Festive Caucasian feast (dinner, included in the price of the tour).
Of course, everyone was a participant in the Russian feast, it does not have any special rules, and it often flows by itself.
Return to the Pyatigorsk hotel.
Free time.

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Day 2 - Kislovodsk, Koltso Mountain, Honey waterfalls
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure for an excursion to Kislovodsk.
Excursion to the city of the Sun — Kislovodsk.
A walk through the alleys of the resort park, one of the best in the North Caucasus.
The Kislovodsk Park is the pride of Russia.
The second largest park area in Europe covers an area of more than 950 hectares and has more than 250 species of trees and shrubs.
Alexander Pushkin, Leo Tolstoy, Anton Chekhov, Alexander Solzhenitsyn, Fyodor Chaliapin, and Anna Pavlova once strolled here.
Sightseeing of the famous sights of the resort: the Cascade staircase, the bridge of the Ladies' Caprice, the Mirror pond, the Glass jet.
The walk will end on Kurortny Boulevard, a favorite vacation spot for the resort's vacationers.
Everyone can try three types of Kislovodsk narzan in the Main Narzan Gallery.
Visit the surroundings of Kislovodsk – Koltso Mountain, Honey waterfalls.
Mount Koltso is a natural monument, a place associated with the stay of Mikhail Lermontov in the Caucasus.
It is to her that he sends the heroes of the story "Princess Mary" to admire the sunset "through the stone window."
Lunch (extra charge).
A mysterious descent into the Alikon Gorge will lead to magnificent sparkling Honey waterfalls.
The Pointer Rock rises above the tract near the Honey Waterfalls, with a beautiful view from the top.
Return to Pyatigorsk.
Supper.
Free time.
New Year's banquet for an additional fee.

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Day 3 - Chegem gorge. Bathing in thermal springs
Breakfast (very late).
The best beer in Kabardino-Balkaria is lively and delicious.
That's why we are waiting for an excursion to one of the most interesting places on Earth — the Chegem gorge.
The Chegem waterfalls are one of the main business cards of Kabardino-Balkaria, located in the gorge of the Chegem Gorge.
The locals say: Those who have not been to Chegem have not seen the Caucasus.
In winter, waterfalls freeze, turning into amazing sculptures of natural origin, a grandiose ice cascade.
The Chegem waterfalls in winter are the cold and wild beauty of Kabardino—Balkaria's nature.
We are going to the Yantarny Aqua thermal complex (or Geduko).
Additional fee — 500 RUB/ person entrance to the thermal complex and lunch.
The mineral waters of Kabardino-Balkaria are a real treasure, riches that broke out of the ground hundreds of years ago and made the republic a health resort.
There are more than a hundred mineral springs here.
The pools of the recreation center are filled with natural thermal water, rich in beneficial healing substances.
The water here is special — it contains iodine, bromine, boron, so it is especially indicated for people with thyroid problems, it contains a lot of silicic acid and other organic compounds.
Return to Pyatigorsk.
Supper.
Free time.

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Day 4 - Elbrus region
Breakfast (lunch box).
An excursion to the wonderful mountainous region, praised by Vladimir Vysotsky and won the hearts of millions of people — in the Elbrus region.
The road runs along the Baksan Gorge, crossing the Baksan River several times and leading to the foot of Mount Elbrus.
The bus route ends at the village of Terskol in the Azau clearing.
The ascent to Elbrus begins from it.
The tour program includes a visit to Mount Cheget.
Mount Cheget offers a beautiful view of Elbrus and Donguz-Orun.
Lunch at Cheget glade or Azau glade (extra charge).
Return to the Pyatigorsk hotel.
Dinner (included in the price of the tour).
Free time.
Cable cars in the Elbrus region for an additional fee – 2,600 rubles/ person/ all queues (1,000 rubles/ person/ to Cheget, 1,600 rubles/ person/ to Elbrus), environmental fee in the Elbrus region — 200 rubles/ person.

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Day 5 - Cossack farmstead. Departure
Breakfast at the hotel.
Room release.
Visit to the ethnographic center "Kazachye podvorye".
Tourists visiting the Cossack Compound will be able to see the most interesting objects of the Cossack complex: a Cossack hut, a watchtower, a redoubt, a pottery workshop, outbuildings and a summer kitchen with a Russian oven.
Tourists will have a rare opportunity to plunge into the atmosphere of ancient life, see household items and tools of Cossack use, as well as try on traditional Cossack costumes and attend a real Cossack wedding.
At the end of the tour, guests will enjoy a wide feast with traditional national dishes prepared according to preserved recipes.
What the hostess will not put on the table for dear guests: salsa, potatoes in a uniform, pickles, sauerkraut, dumplings and uzvar.
And of course, a bottle of real moonshine!
Return to Pyatigorsk.
Departure.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

4 nights

Comfort

Basic+
Midscale
Upscale

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel.

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

The name of the hotel	Placement
The name of the hotel	2-local	1-local	additional place
*Mashuk 2,** standard, shower, toilet, TV, refrigerator	53 700	65 400	48 800
*Intourist 3,** standard 1 category shower, toilet, TV, refrigerator	55 800	71 700	-
*Intourist 3,** 2-room junior suite, shower, toilet, TV, refrigerator	61 800	80 500	46 200
*"Bugar" 4,** standard, shower, toilet, TV, refrigerator	56 600	66 950	43600
Beshtau, standard	61 800	84 200	-
Beshtau, comfort	65 200	90 400	49 800

The cost of additional nights in hotels may vary depending on the arrival dates.

During the tour, early departures for excursions (Elbrus, Kislovodsk and the surrounding area) are expected, therefore, dry rations are offered instead of breakfasts in hotels.

Additional payment for an additional day, for a room in rubles in hotels in Pyatigorsk:

The name of the hotel	Extra day per room
The name of the hotel	2 seats./ 1 seats./ additional place
Yuzhnaya,** Standard room (without breakfast)	4500/3400/-
Pyatigorsk,** Standard room (breakfast included)	6400/4100/-
Mashuk",** Standard room (breakfast included )	6900/5600/2050
Intourist,* Standard room (breakfast included)	6650/7500/-
Intourist",* 2-room Junior Suite (breakfast included)	8700/7850/1600
Bugar, standard room (breakfast included)	7800/6800/1500
Beshtau,* standard room (breakfast included)	8600/7800/-
Beshtau,* Comfort room (breakfast included)	9600/8800/2200

"Mashuk"

Mashuk Hotel is located in the very center of Pyatigorsk, a 7-minute walk from Lenin Square and the cable car, near the Tsvetnik Park. The hotel offers treatments according to the program of the Mashuk sanatorium. It offers free Wi-Fi.

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

The Mashuk Hotel offers 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.

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Another option

"Iskra"

Pension Iskra is located in the historical center of Pyatigorsk, 300 m from Lermontov Square and 200 m from mineral springs. The resort park and the Flower Garden can be reached in a few minutes on foot. It offers free Wi-Fi and free parking.

Each room has a balcony. The rooms offer views of the mountains and the city. All rooms are equipped with a TV and a refrigerator.

The hotel's cafe serves European cuisine, and a variety of drinks can be enjoyed at the bar. Guests can also order diet meals.

Various physiotherapy treatments are available, including massages and mineral water treatments. The reception desk of the Iskra Pension is open 24 hours a day. Other facilities offered at the property include meeting facilities, a ticket service and table tennis.

Pyatigorsk Train Station is 5 km away, and Mineralnye Vody International Airport is 20 km away.

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Another option

Intourist

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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Another option

Beshtau

Located in the center of Pyatigorsk, this hotel with a 24-hour restaurant and a sports club offers its guests rooms with magnificent views of the Caucasus Mountains or Mount Beshtau.

The stylish rooms and suites at the Beshtau Hotel are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a hydro massage shower or a hot tub. There is also a balcony. Free Wi-Fi is available. A water cooler is available on all floors.

Guests of the Beshtau Hotel can visit the sports club with a Turkish bath, sauna, modern gym and swimming pool with massage waterfalls.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 10 to 50 tourists

Minimum age

5 years old

Duration

5 days 4 nights

Group meets at

Pyatigorsk

Included in price

accommodation according to the program;
meals specified in the program: 4 breakfasts, 4 dinners, a visit to the "Cossack farmstead";
sightseeing and transportation services.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Pyatigorsk and back;
meals not included in the program: lunches;
entrance fees:
- the entrance ticket to the Amber Aqua thermal spring is 500 rubles/person.;
- the entrance ticket to the territory of Honey Waterfalls is 100 rubles/person.;
- cable cars in the Elbrus region — 2,600 rubles/person, in the city of Cheget — 1,000 rubles/person, in the city of Elbrus — 1,600 rubles/person.;
- from 12/27/2024 to 01/12/2025, the New Year's tariff will be valid:
  - climbing Mount Cheget — 1,100 rubles/person;
  - climbing Mount Elbrus — 2,700 rubles/person;
- the environmental fee in the Elbrus region is 200 rubles/person.
- cable car to Mashuk — 400 rub.;
- M.Y. Lermontov Museum;
resort fee — 100 rubles/person/day (paid by tourists upon check-in at the hotel);
guided tours for an additional fee;
New Year's banquet — from 7,000 rubles/person;
transfer Mineralnye Vody railway station — Pyatigorsk — 3,500 rubles/car/one way; Pyatigorsk railway station — hotel — 1,000 rubles/car/one way;
day: Mineralnye Vody Airport — Pyatigorsk, hotel — Mineralnye Vody Airport — 2,700 rubles/one-way Comfort fare, 4,700 rubles/one-way Minivan fare;
overnight stay: Mineralnye Vody Airport — Pyatigorsk, hotel — Mineralnye Vody Airport — 3,100 rubles/one-way Comfort fare, 5,000 rubles/one-way Minivan fare;
personal expenses.

It's important to know

documents required for the trip (original passport and birth certificate for children under 14 years old, medical insurance policy);
comfortable clothes for the season + warm clothes for visiting the Elbrus region;
comfortable sports shoes;
raincoat;
sunglasses and cream;
swimwear and outfits for photo shoots;
personal first aid kit and insect repellent (if necessary);
money for personal purposes.

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New Year in the Caucasus

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