New Year's Dagestan. Sightseeing tour

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Celebrate the New Year among the mountain peaks, in the epicenter of Caucasian hospitality! Beautiful Dagestan will reveal the full breadth of its soul to you.

Picturesque waterfalls, deep canyons and gorges, azure waters of rivers and lakes, ancient sights of cities with a rich history — the mountainous republic on the shores of the Caspian Sea has something to surprise you with!

Location

Republic of Dagestan, Makhachkala

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Tour highlights

The history of the ancient city

Visit the most famous places of old Derbent, a city where every corner breathes history

Boating

Take a ride on the water surface of the Sulak River, admire the incredible landscapes of these places

Conquering the top

Climb to the top of the mountain to explore the Hamsutl village located there, founded, according to some sources, 2000 years ago

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival, tour of Makhachkala
Meeting at the airport and at the railway station of Makhachkala until 14:30.
Accommodation at the Abu Dagi hotel in Makhachkala.
16:00 Sightseeing tour of Makhachkala.
19:00 Return to the hotel, free time.

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Day 2 - A trip to Derbent, a New Year's banquet on request
Breakfast.
08:30 Excursion to the ancient city of Derbent.
We will visit: the Naryn-Kala fortress, the Old Town, the Derbent Juma Mosque, the Armenian church of the Holy Savior of the 19th century, the Lun ekranoplan.
Lunch on the tour (extra charge).
19:00 Return to the hotel in Makhachkala.
21:00 New Year's banquet with national cuisine and dancing in a Caucasian restaurant (optional, extra charge).

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Day 3 - Sulak canyon, Chirkeyskoye reservoir, Chirkeyskaya hydroelectric power station, boating
Breakfast
09:30 Drive to Sulak Canyon.
Along the way we will visit: Chirkeyskoye reservoir, an observation deck overlooking the canyon, Chirkeyskaya hydroelectric power station.
Lunch at the Glavryba campsite (extra charge), here you can try freshly caught trout.
Let's take a boat ride along the Sulak Canyon, incredible views are waiting for you!
19:00 Return to the hotel, free time.

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Day 4 - Irganai reservoir, Saltinsky waterfall, Gunib
Breakfast, room service.
Departure with suitcases.
08:30 Drive to the mountainous part of Dagestan, to the village of Gunib.
The road will pass through the Gimrinsky Tunnel, which is the longest tunnel in Russia with a length of 4,303 m.
On the way to Gunib we will visit: Irganai reservoir, Saltinsky underground waterfall, a path leads to the waterfall through a narrow gorge 500 m long.
Lunch on the tour.
17:00 Arrival in Gunib, accommodation at the White Cranes Hotel.
Visit to the fortress of Imam Shamil and the Upper Gunib Nature Park.
Free time.

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Day 5 - Hamsutl village, departure
Breakfast, room release, check-out with suitcases.
Departure to the ghost village of Gamsutl is an abandoned mountain village founded, according to some sources, 2000 years ago.
The village is located on the top of the mountain, so you will have to walk to it along a 4 km mountain trail.
The road to Gamsutl is very picturesque, and fantastic views open from above.
Lunch in the mountains.
17:00 Transfer to the railway station.
18:00 Transfer to the airport.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

4 nights

Comfort

Midscale
Upscale

The tour includes accommodation at the Abu Dagi Hotel (Makhachkala, Abu Dagi str. 5) and at the White Cranes Hotel in Gunib village.

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

2-bed accommodation	Additional payment for 1-bed accommodation
40 000	11 000

When booking a tour before 12/01/2023 – a discount on the tour of 2000 rubles.

If the tourist is traveling alone and there is no check-in, it will be necessary to pay extra for single accommodation.

The Abu Dagi Hotel is located in Makhachkala. It opened its doors to guests in 2011 and since then has only pleased its customers with the quality of service and highly qualified staff. After a hard day, all residents can relax in the sauna, swim in the pool or play billiards.

The room stock consists of several categories, each of which is equipped with everything necessary, which is suitable even for a long stay. All rooms have comfortable furniture, high-quality appliances and a private bathroom..

Nutritious breakfasts are served every morning in the restaurant, and lunches and dinners can be ordered for an additional fee. There are several cafes and bars within walking distance.

For those who are used to spending their time at work, the hotel is ready to offer a spacious conference room equipped with multimedia and audio equipment in order for all negotiations to be successful.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 17 tourists

Minimum age

6 years old

Duration

6 days 5 nights

Group meets at

Republic of Dagestan, Makhachkala

Included in price

hotel accommodation (3 nights in Makhachkala, 1 in Gunib village);
transfers within the tour;
meals according to the program: breakfast;
the excursion program;
Sulak Canyon boat tickets;
tickets for sightseeing.

Paid extra

air or railway tickets to Makhachkala and back;
private transfer;
meals not included in the program: lunches and dinners;
New Year's banquet (estimated cost – 4000 rubles per person (optional)).

It's important to know

documents;
comfortable clothes and shoes for the weather;
headdress;
sunglasses;
personal hygiene products;
first aid kit;
festive outfit for New Year's Eve dinner (clothes should not be open and provocative);
phone, charger, camera, etc.

Dates and Prices

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27 Dec, 2024 – 1 Jan, 2025 6 days 5 nights

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