Start the new year in the mountains, make a wish on a swing over a gorge, recharge with the power of medieval towers, eat a piece of Ossetian pie and maybe make homemade cheese for the first time ... And if desired, plunge into a thermal spring to feel refreshed.
In the mountains you will see monuments to important events, go to the ancient necropolis, walk with a guide through Vladikavkaz and Magas and visit the ethnographic museum to get closer to the culture of the Caucasus.
Please note! Due to the specifics of the venues during the New Year period, the day of the Alan Evening may be changed. We will definitely keep this event in the program, but we will inform you the exact date on the eve of the event. Thanks for understanding.
Location
Russia, Republic of North Ossetia — Alania, Vladikavkaz Airport (Beslan)
Russia, Republic of North Ossetia — Alania, Vladikavkaz Airport (Beslan)
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Tour highlights
Ruins of the city
Guard posts, battle towers, and dwellings built by medieval craftsmen
Juicy Caucasian cuisine
Let's try delicious national Ingush and Ossetian dishes.
Views of the mountain element from a height
If desired, we will take a chairlift to the Skazsky glacier.
The City of the Dead
The Dargavs Necropolis is not just crypts and tombs, it is a historical monument that preserves the secrets of centuries.
Protected nature
It may be possible to see wild animals and watch carefully without disturbing them.
Thermal pleasure
If desired, we will relax and swim in the thermal springs of Therma Ganakh
Itinerary
Day 1 -
Arrival in Vladikavkaz
Group transfer from 12:00 to 13:00, Beslan Vladikavkaz airport.
14:00 Lunch.
Check-in at the Planet Lux Hotel in Vladikavkaz.
Alan evening — immerse yourself in the culture of Ossetia with national dances, traditional music and treats.
You will taste Ossetian dishes and feel the real atmosphere of hospitality.
Please note! The date of the Alan Evening can be changed.
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Day 2 -
"The City of the Dead." Karmadon and Fiagdon gorges. Master class
08:00-09:00 Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 Departure for an excursion to the most significant and memorable places of Ossetia:
Dargavs necropolis or the "City of the Dead", one of the still unsolved discoveries of which is the mummies found in coffin boats made from whole pieces of the trunk (admission is for an additional fee of 150 rubles);
The place of Sergey Bodrov's death is the Karmadon gorge, where the village of Verkhny Karmadon was completely destroyed as a result of the collapse of the glacier.;
Fiagdon gorge, where guests like to take beautiful photos on a swing over a precipice, as well as to contemplate the surroundings with snow caps, sitting on a bench right on the edge of the gorge;
A place shrouded in myths and legends is the ancient tower of Kurt and Tag.
A master class on cooking Ossetian pies and cheeses.
Lunch.
Walking tour of Vladikavkaz.
Return to the hotel.
Supper.
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Day 3 -
Alagir and Tsey gorges, ruins of the village of Nar
08:00-09:00 Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 Departure for the tour Alagir gorge — Tsey:
Nykhas Uastyrdzhi is the patron saint of men, travelers and warriors. The monument is considered one of the largest equestrian monuments in the world.;
the cave and sanctuary of Sau Barag (The Black Horseman). The place and the very image of the Black Horseman are shrouded in many legends and beliefs;
The Tsey Gorge is a state nature reserve, and the figure of the patron saint of Afsati at the entrance symbolizes the protection of all living things.;
Monk Mountain is the motionless and stern guardian of Cei.According to legend, the monk decided to capture the turk and present his horns as a gift to St. George, but he did not keep his word and was turned to stone.
Lunch.
We will take a chairlift to the Skazd glacier (for an additional fee of about 300 rubles/person), we will see an ice grotto from where the Skazdon River is rapidly bursting out.
The mountainous village of Nar is the birthplace of Kosta Khetagurov, the founder of the literary Ossetian language. Zaramagskaya HPP is a unique high—altitude hydroelectric power station.;
On the way to Vladikavkaz, we will stop at the piercing obelisk of the Gazdanov brothers, Dzuarikau village, to pay tribute to the memory of those who died in the Great Patriotic War.
Bathing in the thermal springs of Therma Gans for an additional fee - 500 rubles.
Return to the hotel.
Supper.
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Day 4 -
The towers of medieval Ingushetia. Armkhi Resort
08:00-09:00 Breakfast at the hotel. 09:00 Guided tour of mountainous Ingushetia:
Jeyraho-Assinsky Nature Reserve;
The Erzi Tower complex is where the famous bronze eagle dating back to the 8th century was discovered.
Lunch.
Recreation on the territory of the modern mountain resort "Armkhi".
Free time to recuperate and choose an adventure to your liking:
to climb the cable car for the best pictures of the gorge — 400 rubles.;
take a horse ride;
ride with the wind on quad bikes — from 1,500 rubles.;
skiing or tubing — 750 rubles. 30 minutes, 1,500 rubles. all day;
trampoline — 250 rub;
relax with a cup of coffee in a cozy cafe.
Please note: all activities at the resort are charged extra.
16:00 Return to the hotel.
Supper.
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Day 5 -
Magas. The Ethnographic Museum. Departure
08:00-09:00 Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 Departure for an excursion to Magas, the capital of Ingushetia.
Visit to the Memorial of Memory and Glory complex.
Visit to the ethnographic museum in the Tower of Concord, the tallest in Ingushetia.
13:00 Lunch.
14:00 Departure to Vladikavkaz airport.
Group transfer to Vladikavkaz airport (recommended flight after 16:00).
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Difficulty
Suitable for everyone
Accommodation
Accommodation
Hotel
4 nights
Comfort
Upscale
The tour includes accommodation in hotels.
The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on the accommodation, RUB.:
Placement
The cost of the tour
2-bed accommodation (dbl, twin)
49 700
1-bed accommodation (single)
57 700
Children under 10 years old for additional and basic accommodation
45 500
Attention! If there is no couple to check in, the guest pays extra for 1-bed accommodation. For accommodation, we combine single participants and participants (men only with men, women with women).
The placement options are listed below. It can be replaced with similar ones.
"Planet Lux" 4 nights
Located in a historic building in the center of Vladikavkaz, a 5-minute walk from Spartak Stadium and Komsomolsky Park. Free WiFi is provided.
The rooms are equipped with a refrigerator and a TV with satellite channels. The bathroom comes with free toiletries. There is a restaurant on site.
Vladikavkaz Train Station is a 10-minute walk away. Vladikavkaz Airport is a 30-minute drive away.
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Tour conditions
Group
up to 16 tourists
Minimum age
10 years old
Duration
5 days 4 nights
Group meets at
Russia, Republic of North Ossetia — Alania, Vladikavkaz Airport (Beslan)
Included in price
accommodation according to the program;
meals specified in the program:
4 breakfasts;
5 lunches;
4 dinners, except dinner on the fifth day;
master class;
airport — hotel — airport transfer;
sightseeing transfer;
guided tours along the route;
Alan evening (the day of the event can be changed).
Paid extra
air and railway tickets to Vladikavkaz and back;
meals not specified in the program;
entrance tickets to Dargavs necropolis — 150 rub.;
the cable car in the Alagir gorge costs about 300 rubles/person.;
Are plane tickets included in the price of the tour?
Air and railway tickets are not included in the price of the tour. You can purchase them yourself or contact us for help.
Is insurance included in the price of the tour?
Additional medical insurance is not included in the price of the tour. If you wish, you can apply for insurance on the website of a Large Country without commission directly from insurance companies.
Can the program be changed?
The organizer reserves the right to change the program of the excursion or cancel it completely in case of adverse weather conditions, such as snowfalls, heavy rains, floods, extreme temperatures and other force majeure circumstances, as well as in case of cancellation of the excursion program at the initiative of the excursion facility. In case of cancellation of the tour, an alternative tour or route will be offered.
Dates and Prices
The tour dates are not confirmed yet. Please, for clarification
The tour was excellently organized — the guides and drivers were true professionals and genuinely friendly :) The small group size was a big plus, making everything more comfortable and personal. The company itself was great to deal with and had a fun, positive vibe :D
We really liked all the hotels we stayed in — all of them were high quality and well-chosen.
I would absolutely recommend this tour!