The beauty and power of the traditions of the Caucasus. Sightseeing tour for 8 days

We invite you to go on our vivid sightseeing tour of the four republics of the Caucasus: Dagestan, Chechnya, Ingushetia and North Ossetia. 

During this trip we will see canyons, a beautiful lake, abandoned villages and ancient cities, as well as mosques and fortresses.

Location

the city of Makhachkala
from
$748
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Duration
8 days
7 nights
Departures
7 - 14 Jun
14 - 21 Jun
21 - 28 Jun
28 Jun - 5 Jul
5 - 12 Jul
12 - 19 Jul
19 - 26 Jul
26 Jul - 2 Aug
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    7 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 18 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Group meet at
the city of Makhachkala
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Hamsutl Ghost Village
An abandoned and mysterious village will make a strong impression on you.
Taste discoveries
Let's taste the dishes of the national cuisines of the peoples of the Caucasus
The Chechen Republic
Let's admire the young and developing capital — the city of Grozny

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival in Makhachkala. Makhachkala – Sarykum barkhan — Sulak Canyon

    11:00 Gathering of the group at the railway station in Makhachkala: main entrance, opposite the monument to Makhach Dahadaev, Emirova str., 10.

    11:45 Group meeting at Makhachkala airport.

    It starts at 11:45.

    The unique Dagestan welcomes and is ready to cordially reveal to you the secrets of ancient legends, introduce you to the history, traditions, local cuisine and hospitality.

    Transfer to Sarykum dune.

    Sarykum dune is the second largest dune in the world and the largest dune in Europe. Sarykum, a piece of the Asian desert in the heart of the mountainous region, was the filming location for the cult film "The White Sun of the Desert".

    Transfer to Sulak Canyon.

    The grandiose Sulak Canyon, up to 1920 m deep, a great creation of nature, stretches across the territory of Dagestan for 53 km. The canyon is impressive and fascinating even in photos, and when you see it live, it takes your breath away!

    An observation deck with views of the Sulak Canyon.

    Dubki village has several secure viewing platforms, from where the canyon will appear in all its glory.

    Chirkey reservoir.

    The panorama of the Chirkeysky reservoir will leave unexpected and vivid impressions. On request and for an additional fee, there will be an opportunity to take a boat ride along the reservoir and visit the Noho caves.

    Lunch (extra charge) – trout farming. A good place for a friendly lunch to complement an eventful day and an exciting journey. A lot of positive emotions, a boost of energy, and fresh trout dishes are guaranteed here!

    Lunch is served according to a set menu in one of the cafes along the route (pre-order at the beginning of the tour/cash payment):

    • 800 rubles/person, Rahat restaurant: trout, chudu, rustic potatoes, sliced vegetables with cheese, tea;
    • 850 rubles/person, Glavryba complex: trout, chudu with meat, sliced vegetables with cheese, bread, compote, tea.

    Transfer and accommodation to the hotel, Izberbash/Kaspiysk/Makhachkala.

    Mileage per day: 290 km, duration 9 hours.

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  • Day 2 - Gamsutl – Chokh – Karadakh gorge or waterfall Tobot – Matlas - Khunzakh – Karadakh gorge
  • Day 3 - Lun — Derbent Ekranoplan
  • Day 4 - Sightseeing tour of Makhachkala and Grozny
  • Day 5 - Grozny — Kezenoi Am Khoy — Shali — Vladikavkaz
  • Day 6 - An exciting trip to Mountainous Ingushetia from Vladikavkaz
  • Day 7 - Three gorges: Kurtatinsky — Karmadonskoye — Dargavs
  • Day 8 - Alagir Gorge — Tsey — Mamison
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    7 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale

The tour provides accommodation in hotels along the route of the tour.

The cost of the tour PER ROOM, depending on the accommodation and selected dates, in rubles:

PLACEMENT ALONG THE ROUTEPrice on the date of arrival during the period

 Dbl

Two-month

 Twin

Two-month

 Single

One

Triple*

The third

DBL+CH

2bz+1reb

 
Lord Hotel 3*, Makhachkala – Berkat 3* – Kadgaron 3*05.04.2026-30.05.2026 109600 109600 68600 157600 150500 
31.05.2026-02.09.2026 114900 114900 74000 165600 158500 
03.09.2026-10.11.2026 109600 109600 68600 157600 150500 
Lord Hotel 3*, Makhachkala – Berkat 3* – Planet Suite 3*05.04.2026-30.05.2026 112700 112700 72890 164200 158500 
31.05.2026-02.09.2026 118000 118000 78200 172200 166500 
03.09.2026-10.11.2026 112700 112700 72890 164200 158500 

Ocean 3*, Izberbash – Berkat 3* – Kadgaron 3*

 

05.04.2026-30.05.2026 111900 111900 70800 160200 153100 
31.05.2026-27.06.2026 120900 120900 80000 173900 169400 
28.06.2026-29.08.2026 129000 129000 84200 181500 175000 
30.08.2026-19.09.2026 120900 120900 80000 173900 169400 
20.09.2026-07.12.2026 111900 111900 70800 160200 153100 

Ocean 3*, Izberbash – Berkat 3* – Planet Lux 3*

 

05.04.2026-30.05.2026 115000 115000 74000 166500 161000 
31.05.2026-27.06.2026 123500 123500 83900 180000 175000 
28.06.2026-29.08.2026 132300 132300 88400 188200 183100 
30.08.2026-19.09.2026 123500 123500 83900 180000 175000 
20.09.2026-07.12.2026 115000 115000 74000 166500 161000 

Ocean 3*, Izberbash – Edelweiss 4* – Vladikavkaz 4*

 

05.04.2026-30.05.2026 130000 130000 94200 180000 171800 
31.05.2026-27.06.2026 138900 138900 103500 193300 185800 
28.06.2026-29.08.2026 147800 147800 107900 201300 193800 
30.08.2026-19.09.2026 138900 138900 103500 193300 185800 
20.09.2026-07.12.2026 130000 130000 94200 180000 171800 

MONTO 4*, Makhachkala – Edelweiss 4* – In Planet Lux 3*

 

05.04.2026-30.05.2026 127800 130500 85700 186000 178400 
31.05.2026-29.09.2026 131400 134900 88400 191300 182400 
30.09.2026-07.12.2026 122500 124300 80400 180700 174490 

MONTO 4*, Makhachkala - Edelweiss 4* - Vladikavkaz 4*

 

05.04.2026-30.05.2026 141600 144300 103000 197300 187800 
31.05.2026-29.09.2026 145180 148700 105700 202680 191800 
30.09.2026-07.12.2026 136300 138000 97750 192000 183800 
AZIMUT 4*, Kaspiysk – Edelweiss 4* – Vladikavkaz 4*(comfort)05.04.2026-28.04.2026 150000 150000 112100 209300 203700 
29.04.2026-30.05.2026 159800 159800 123200 225300 217100 
31.05.2026-29.08.2026 171380 171380 134380 239980 230400 
30.08.2026-29.09.2026 159800 159800 123200 225300 217100 
30.09.2026-07.12.2026 142960 142960 104600 200000 194400 

Twin — double room (has two separate beds).

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

Single — single room.

Triple — for 3-bed hotel accommodation along the route, DBL/TWN + additional services are provided. a bed or sofa, or three separate beds (depends on the hotel's facilities).

DBL+CH — room for two adults and a child, 7-12 years old inclusive.

The specified accommodation facilities can be replaced with similar ones by the decision of the tour operator.

The Lord Hotel or The Ocean Hotel or 3 nights
The Lord Hotel

The Lord Hotel is located in Makhachkala, almost in the city center. Free Wi-Fi is available here, as well as a car parking space. Cleaning is carried out daily. It is possible to order a taxi.

Comfortable rooms of various categories are available for guests' accommodation. All of them are equipped with comfortable sleeping places and standard furniture. There is a hairdryer in the private bathroom.

You can have lunch or dinner at nearby cafes, bars or restaurants.

There are large hypermarkets, shops and entertainment complexes nearby. The distance to the airport is 15 kilometers.

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Another option
The Ocean Hotel

A hotel complex, the buildings of which resemble modern Western hotels. The advantageous location of the cottages with access to the terrace overlooking the sea.

The hotel is ready to offer its guests a full range of services:

A 15-meter swimming pool, a massage room, a cafe-bar, a cafe on the beach, a restaurant, cottage houses, euro—luxury rooms, standard rooms, an observation tower.

The hotel provides laundry and ironing services. Wi-Fi is available.

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Another option
The Monto Hotel

Monto Hotel is located in Makhachkala, 2.8 km from Goryanka Beach. The hotel has a restaurant, bar and fitness center. Guests can relax in the sauna and on the terrace. The reception is open 24 hours a day. Room service and currency exchange are available at the hotel.

All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a desk, a fridge and a kettle. A shower is also provided. The rooms are equipped with bathrobes. Towels and bed linen are provided.

A buffet breakfast is served every morning at the Monto Hotel.

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Another option
AZIMUT Park Hotel Kaspiysk

The hotel is located in Kaspiysk, 1.3 km from Laguna Beach. 

It offers a restaurant, free private parking, a seasonal outdoor pool and a fitness center. The reception is open 24 hours a day. 

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the complex. Room service is also available. 

The hotel has a bar. Some rooms have a kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator and a minibar. A buffet breakfast is served every morning at the hotel. 

At the AZIMUT Kaspiysk Hotel, guests can relax on the terrace.

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Berkat Hotel or The EDELWEISS Grozny Hotel or 1 night
The Planet Lux Hotel or Kadgaron Hotel or 3 nights

Tour conditions

Group
up to 18 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Duration
8 days 7 nights
Group meets at
the city of Makhachkala

Included in price

  • group transfers from the airport and railway station of Makhachkala on the first day according to the conditions in the tour program;
  • group transfer to Vladikavkaz airport and railway station upon departure on the final day of the tour for flights/trains later than 18:00;
  • accommodation in hotels/tourist complexes according to the tour program;
  • 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;
  • Meals: breakfast.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Makhachkala and back from Vladikavkaz;
  • ticket for the chairlift in the Tseysky gorge – 900 RUB;
  • tickets for attractions not included in the tour program (price may vary): 
    • a boat trip along the Chirkeysky reservoir – 600 rubles.;
    • Nokhyo cave complex – 700 rub.;
  • meals along the tour route: picnic lunch or lunch (paid on site. The composition of the group set menu and the cost are presented in the programs of the days);
  • the resort fee or tax is paid independently upon check-in at the hotel;
  • individual transfers from/ to the airport and railway station of Makhachkala 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 — 2,600 rubles/person.;
    • child under 18 years of age — 2,200 rubles/person.;
    • children's menu for up to 8 years — 800 rubles/person.

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.

There will be an opportunity to visit the thermal springs in your free time from the program, then you need to take a swimsuit (if there are thermal baths. sources in the program, check with the manager).

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Dates and Prices

  • $784
    7 – 14 Jun 8 days 7 nights
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  • $784
    14 – 21 Jun 8 days 7 nights
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  • $784
    21 – 28 Jun 8 days 7 nights
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  • $784
    28 Jun – 5 Jul 8 days 7 nights
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  • $784
    5 – 12 Jul 8 days 7 nights
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Reviews Leave a review

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    Alyona
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    1 Jun, 2026
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    I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the tour providers for their professionalism and attention to detail. Everything was thoughtfully planned, from the itinerary to the warm and welcoming atmosphere throughout the trip. a special thank-you goes to our guide, Dmitri. Thanks to him, every participant felt cared for and included. We shared many laughs, had wonderful conversations about the mountains, and truly enjoyed every moment of the journey. I would also like to thank our driver, Yuri, for his calm demeanor, confidence behind the wheel, and the sense of safety he provided every step of the way. in the mountains, that kind of reliability is priceless. Thank you for your professionalism, patience, and positive spirit. Traveling with you was more than just getting from one place to another - it was an essential part of a truly unforgettable adventure ! ✨🏔
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    Zhanna
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    29 May, 2026
    I would especially like to highlight the excellent organization of the tour. Everything was arranged at the highest level: comfortable minibus transfers, well-located hotels, precise scheduling, and great attention to detail. I was particularly impressed that we traveled through Dagestan and Chechnya during the holy month of Ramadan, when Muslims observe strict fasting. Because of this, many cafés and restaurants were closed during the day, and even some grocery stores were not operating. Nevertheless, this did not prevent us from discovering the delicious Caucasian cuisine, hearty breakfasts and lunches were organized for us everywhere we went. I would also like to thank our guides for their courtesy, punctuality, and the fascinating way they introduced us to the culture and traditions of the peoples of the Caucasus.
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    Svetlana Neustroeva
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    20 May, 2026
    A huge thank you to the providers and the entire team!!!! 🤝👍 My husband and I went on a weekend tour to North Ossetia, and we absolutely loved it. I completely fell in love with the mountains ❤️ the scenery was so breathtaking it literally made my head spin. It’s unbelievably beautiful there 😍!!:) The trip lasted 4 days : the first day included a sightseeing tour, followed by three days in the mountains with skiing, snowboarding, and visits to the thermal springs. Everything was pleasant and well organized right from the booking stage. All of our additional questions were answered in great detail, everything was honest and transparent :) which is really important :D You can tell that everything has been carefully thought out: the service was attentive without being intrusive, and everyone involved was genuinely friendly and passionate about their work!:) We will definitely travel with “Big Country” again!! If you’re still hesitating - don’t overthink it, just choose a tour and go!!! :D The company of these wonderful people will truly make your trip unforgettable! Special thanks to our guide, Akhshar 🫶🏻 we were so happy to meet you!