On the slopes of the mountains. A trip to the Caucasus

Guided tours of Kavminvody — Karachay-Cherkessia — North Ossetia — Ingushetia with professional guides and qualified drivers are waiting for you.

You will see the Dargava necropolis, which is popularly called the "City of the Dead", consisting of more than 90 crypt structures of original shape and watchtowers of the 16th and 17th centuries. 

Crossing the Terek River, head to Jeyra and find yourself at one of the largest medieval tower complexes. From the height of the Tsey Loam mountain pass, magnificent views of the snow-capped peak of Kazbek will open and stunning photos can be taken from the observation deck.

Location

Russia, Stavropol Territory, Mineralnye Vody
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Duration
9 Days
8 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 23 February – 3 March
    • 9 – 17 March
    • 23 – 31 March
    • 30 March – 7 April
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    8 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 5 to 40 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Group meet at
Russia, Stavropol Territory, Mineralnye Vody
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Blue Lake
We will see the largest and deepest karst lake, shrouded in a huge number of legends and mysteries.
Majestic nature
Dark coniferous forests, stormy rivers, waterfalls and mountains create the unique beauty of this area
The resort Park
We will walk along the alleys and paths of the Kislovodsk Resort Park, the second largest man—made park in Europe

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival. Sightseeing tour in Pyatigorsk

    Arrival at Mineralnye Vody airport or Pyatigorsk railway station.

    13:00 Meeting and gathering of the group, transfer to the hotel in Pyatigorsk. 

    Accommodation in hotels: Mashuk 2*/ Pyatigorsk 3* or Intourist 3*/Beshtau 3*.

    15:00 Sightseeing tour in Pyatigorsk.

    The program of the day: acquaintance with Pyatigorsk — park "Flower Garden" — Diana's grotto — cave Failure.

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  • Day 2 - Pyatigorsk — Dombai resort
  • Day 3 - Dombai — Teberdinsky Nature Reserve — Nizhny Arkhyz — Pyatigorsk
  • Day 4 - Pyatigorsk — Honey waterfalls — Kislovodsk — Pyatigorsk
  • Day 5 - Pyatigorsk — Azau Polyana — Mount Elbrus — Nalchik
  • Day 6 - Nalchik — Cherek Gorge — Upper Balkaria — Blue Lakes
  • Day 7 - An exciting trip to mountainous Ingushetia
  • Day 8 - Three gorges: Kurtatinsky — Karmadonskoye — Dargavs
  • Day 9 - Departure
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    8 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium

Accommodation in hotels/tourist complexes according to the tour program.

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

PlacementRoom categoryPrice validity period

Dbl

2-local

Twin

2-local

Single

1-local

Triple

3-seater

DBL+CH

2bz+1reb

Mashuk 2* — Snow Leopard 3* — Russia 4* — Camellia 3*standard30.03.2025-03.12.202511339011339077720162690155730
Mashuk 2* — Snow Leopard 3* — Russia 4* — Amran 3*standard30.03.2025-03.12.202511469011426078150163995158340
Mashuk 2* — Snow Leopard 3* — Russia 4* — Kadgaron Hotel 3*standard30.03.2025-03.12.202511861011861077720165950159640
Intourist 3* — Snow Leopard 3* — Russia 4* — Planeta Lux 3 Hotel*standard30.03.2025-03.12.202512426012426080540174430166170
Intourist 3* — Snow Leopard 3* — Russia 4* — Vladikavkaz 4 Hotel*standard30.03.2025-03.12.202513209013209094680186180175305
Intourist 3* — Snow Leopard 3* — Azimut 4* — Vladikavkaz 4 Hotel*comfort30.03.2025-03.12.2025139200139200101640196180184870

Twin — double room (has two separate beds).

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

Singlesingle room.

Triple — for triple accommodation, hotels/campsites along the route provide DBL/TWN + extras. 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).

"Mashuk" or Intourist 3 nights
"Mashuk"

Mashuk Hotel is located in the very center of Pyatigorsk, a 7-minute walk from Lenin Square and the cable car, near the Flower Garden 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, 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
Intourist

The comfortable Intourist Hotel is one of the most modern and sought-after in Pyatigorsk. The building itself is located at the foot of the famous Mashuk Mountain.

The categories are made in a light color scheme. Each room has a TV, air conditioning, refrigerator, comfortable furniture and a private bathroom with individual hygiene products.

The on-site cafe serves delicious European cuisine daily, while the lobby bar serves a variety of drinks and desserts.

The conference hall is equipped with special office equipment for business meetings and seminars.

The hotel is located near a convenient transport interchange and developed infrastructure, as well as near the main attractions and architectural monuments.

"Kadgaron" or "Planet Lux" or 3 nights
"Amran" 1 night
"Camellia-in" or "The Snow Leopard" or 1 night

Tour conditions

Group
From 5 to 40 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Duration
9 days 8 nights
Group meets at
Russia, Stavropol Territory, Mineralnye Vody

Included in price

  • group transfers from Mineralnye Vody Airport and Pyatigorsk railway station to the hotel on the first day of the tour upon arrival, meeting at 13:00;
  • group transfers from hotels to Vladikavkaz airport and railway station upon departure, transportation to the hotel from 08:00 to 20:00;
  • accommodation in hotels according to the program of the tour in Pyatigorsk/Dombay/Nalchik/Vladikavkaz with breakfast;
  • guided tours with professional guides and qualified drivers;
  • entrance tickets to the objects of visits according to the program of excursions, environmental fees of nature reserves.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Mineralnye Vody and back from Vladikavkaz;
  • meals not specified in the program;
  • meals along the tour route: picnic lunch or lunch are paid on site, dinners;
  • the resort fee or tax is paid independently upon check-in at the hotel;
  • ticket to the Pearl of the Caucasus thermal springs — 800 rub.;
  • the cable car ticket for the ascent to Moussa Achitara is 2,300 rubles.;
  • cable car ticket to Elbrus region: Azau station — Mir station - 2,300 rub.;
  • excursions, entertainment and entrance tickets to facilities not included in the tour program, resort fee;
  • The average cost of a dinner in restaurants is between 500 and 700 rubles per person.;
  • individual transfers from/to the airport and railway station of Mineralnye Vody and 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 — 2,400 rubles.;
    • child under 18 years of age — 2,000 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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    23 Feb – 3 Mar 9 days 8 nights
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    9 – 17 Mar 9 days 8 nights
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    23 – 31 Mar 9 days 8 nights
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    30 Mar – 7 Apr 9 days 8 nights
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    6 – 14 Apr 9 days 8 nights
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