Star Trek. Secrets of the past and mysteries of the future in the Caucasus

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A journey through the Karachay-Cherkess land, where a thousand years of history and the depth of the universe are combined in one glance. From the temples of the 10th century to the modern astrophysical observatory — from the legends of ancient astronomers to the stories of engineers who studied space.

The tour offers comfortable accommodation in a country guest house, trips on modern and convenient transport, excellent cuisine and stunning nature.

The tour is great for trips with teenagers, because it's not just a lecture route, but full engagement and the natural beauty of the mountains.

Location

G. Mineralnye Vody

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Tour highlights

Mysteries and riddles of the cosmos

We will visit the Astrophysical Observatory of the Russian Academy of Sciences, where we will see the largest telescope in Europe

The greatness of Moussa Achitara Mountain

Let's admire the panoramas of the snow-capped peaks from the observation deck and breathe in the clean mountain air

Splashes Of Honey Waterfalls

Let's listen to the noise of cascading waterfalls and admire how the water splashes sparkle in the sun

Vertices and panoramas

We will climb the Gum-Bashi pass, which offers one of the best views of Elbrus

Combined format

Let's admire the combination of the ethnographic culture of the republic and the beautiful mountain nature

History by touch

Let's go to the protected museum of antiquity, where high mountains have become not only witnesses of time, but also keepers of secrets

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival. Check-in
We will meet in Mineralnye Vody and immediately go to the ancient places.
We check into the hospitable "Aydin El" in the ancient village of Mara.
Dinner, acquaintance with the guide under the twinkling of the first stars.

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Day 2 - SENTINSKY AND SHOANINSKY TEMPLES, CHEESE CAVES
Sentin and Shoan temples — they saw the campaigns of the Huns, Romans and Alans.
We will walk along ancient stone paths, look into cheese caves.
Here, the story is at arm's length.

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Day 3 - Moussa Achitara, Krymshamkhalov House Museum
We'll take the cable car up to where the view sticks in the heart — the panorama of the Caucasus Mountains.
Let's go to the Krymshamkhalov Museum: routes, artifacts and stories about conquerors of heights.
Day 4 - Kuban gorge, Khurzuk
Old houses of the XVII–XVIII centuries, noisy waterfalls and narzan springs.
We will visit the Mamiya-Kala fortress and the museum, where every thing preserves centuries.

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Day 5 - Nizhne-Arkhyz settlement, the face of Christ, SAO RAS
Nizhne-Arkhyz settlement with a temple complex of the 10th century, a mysterious rock face of Christ.
And the pearl of the program is the Special Astrophysical Observatory of the Russian Academy of Sciences.
Feel how the giant mirrors of the telescope catch the light of distant galaxies.

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Day 6 - Gum Bashi, Honey waterfalls, Karachaevsky farmstead. Departure
Gum-Bashi pass and the best view of Elbrus.
Honey waterfalls — coolness, splashes and sweet aftertaste.
In the ethnographic museum "Karachayevsky Farmstead" you will breathe in the rhythm of mountain life.
In the evening, transfer to Mineralnye Vody and farewell.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Tour organizer's comments

Basic, physical activity is minimal.

Accommodation

Hotel

5 nights

Comfort

Upscale

The tour provides accommodation in 2-, 3-bed standard rooms.

The cost of the tour for 1 person is 79,000 rubles.

The surcharge for single occupancy is 15,000 rubles/ the entire tour period.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 1 to 17 tourists

Minimum age

8 years old

Duration

6 days 5 nights

Group meets at

G. Mineralnye Vody

Included in price

entrance tickets to cultural and recreational facilities according to the tour program;
nutrition: breakfasts and dinners;
hotel accommodation in 2-, 3-bed rooms with all amenities;
transportation services on the route;
airport — hotel — airport transfer;
the services of a tour guide.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Mineralnye Vody and back;
private transfer;
entrance tickets to cultural and recreational facilities outside the tour program;
meals not included in the tour program;
excursions not included in the tour program;
private excursions;
cable car rides;
the surcharge for 1-bed accommodation is 15,000 rubles/the entire tour period;
resort fee.

It's important to know

The key to a successful and pleasant passage of the program routes is the right choice of shoes and clothes.

personal first aid kit and insect bite repellent (if necessary);
a raincoat (preferably not a disposable one) or a membrane jacket;
waterproof windproof jacket and warm clothes for mountain climbing;
sunglasses, lipstick and cream: the sun is very active in the mountains;
comfortable sports hiking shoes for the season (not to be confused with sneakers and ballet flats!);
cash (it doesn't catch the net well in the mountains);
cap / panama hat.

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6 – 11 Jun 6 days 5 nights

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Anastasia

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31 Oct, 2025

The organization was excellent, everything was well planned, and all the information was up-to-date and provided on time.
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Valeria

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5 Oct, 2025

Excellent tour organization!!!
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Alexandra Kroitoru

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14 Apr, 2025

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Everything was perfect