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

Our bright sightseeing tour of the four republics of the Caucasus: Dagestan, Chechnya, Ingushetia and North Ossetia. During this short trip we will see canyons, a beautiful lake, abandoned villages and ancient cities, as well as mosques and fortresses.

Location

the city of Makhachkala
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Duration
8 Days
7 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 29 September – 6 October
    • 6 – 13 October
    • 13 – 20 October
    • 20 – 27 October
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    7 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 40 people
Minimum age
10 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
The abandoned and mysterious village will make a strong impression on us
Juicy cuisine
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. Sulak canyon, Dubki — barkhan Sarykum — Izberbash
    • 11:00 Gathering of the group at the railway station in Makhachkala: the main entrance, opposite the monument to Makhach Dahadaev, 10 Emirova str.
    • 11:45 Gathering of the group at Makhachkala airport.

    It starts at 11:45. 

    Makhachkala — Sulak canyon, Oaks — trout farming — Sarykum — Izberbash dune.

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

    The program of the day: transfer to the Sulak Canyon — observation deck with views of the Sulak Canyon — Chirkeyskoye reservoir — boat trip through the reservoir (optional, extra charge) — trout farming.

    Lunch (included in the price).

    Nokhyo cave complex (optional, extra charge) — Sarykum dune. 

    Transfer and accommodation to the hotel, Izberbash/Kaspiysk.

    Mileage per day: 290 km, duration 9 hours.

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  • Day 2 - Izberbash — Gamsutl — Chokh — Karadakh gorge — Izberbash
  • Day 3 - Izberbash — ekranoplan Lun — Derbent — Izberbash
  • 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 — aul Nar
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone
Tour organizer's comments

The ascent to Gamsutl involves a drop-off by car and a walking route. In the parking lot, local residents provide drop-off services on mountain transport (UAZ, Niva). You can drive by car for about 1.5 km, and at this moment the steepest part of the climb is overcome. The cost of the service is 100-200 rubles / person in one direction. From the car stop, the path to the end of the route will be 1.8 km, the height difference is 1450-1670 m.

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    7 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale

The tour includes accommodation in hotels.

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

ACCOMMODATION ALONG THE ROUTEPrice validity period

Dbl

Two-month

Twin

Two-month

Single

One

Triple*

The third

DBL+CH

2bz+1b

Okean Group, Izberbash 3* - Berkat 3* – Planet Lux 3*

 

07.04.2024-01.06.202410680010680069300154600150000
02.06.2024-29.06.202411175011175074700162000155900
30.06.2024-31.08.202411620011620079200165300158600
01.09.2024-28.09.202411175011175074700162000155900
29.09.2024-30.11.202410680010680069300154600150000
Okean Group of Companies, Izberbash 3* - Berkat 3* – gost. Vladikavkaz 3*(comfort)07.04.2024-01.06.202411040011040075600162000155000
02.06.2024-29.06.202411580011580081000169400162600
30.06.2024-31.08.202412000012000085000172000165000
01.09.2024-28.09.202411580011580081000169400162600
29.09.2024-30.11.202411040011040075600162000155000
AZIMUT 4*, Kaspiysk - Berkat 3* – gost. Vladikavkaz 3*(comfort)07.04.2024-27.04.202412480012480087750182250175500
28.04.2024-31.05.202413650013650099000198450189000
01.09.2024-01.10.202413650013650099000198450189000
02.10.2024-30.11.202412120012120081450174820170100
AZIMUT 4*, Kaspiysk - Berkat 3* – DoubleTree by Hilton 4*07.04.2024-27.04.2024150450159450109305216675203850
28.04.2024-31.05.2024162150171150120500232875217350
01.09.2024-01.10.2024162150171150120500232875217350
02.10.2024-30.11.2024146850155850103000209250198450
MONTO 4*, Makhachkala-Berkat 3*-Vladikavkaz 3*(comfort)09.06.2024-31.08.202412600012600088000182250174500
01.09.2024-01.10.202412200012200085000178000168000
02.10.2024-30.11.202411600011600078000170000164000
MONTO 4*, Makhachkala-Berkat 3*-DoubleTree by Hilton 4*09.06.2024-31.08.2024150000159000108000216000202500
01.09.2024-01.10.2024148000156000104000210000196000
02.10.2024-30.11.2024142000150000980000198000188600

Twin — double room (has two separate beds).

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

Singlesingle room.

Triple — for triple accommodation, hotels/camp sites along the route provide DBL/TWN + additional. 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 years old inclusive.

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

Berkat Hotel or Tiynala Hotel 1 night
Berkat Hotel

Offering a restaurant and a garden, Berkat Hotel is located in Grozny, 5 km from Akhmat Arena Stadium. The rooms at this 3-star hotel have a private bathroom. The windows offer views of the city.

All rooms at the hotel have a desk. There is also a wardrobe.

A buffet breakfast is served every morning.

The staff at the 24-hour front desk speak Russian and English.

Grozny Airport is 6 km away.

Another option
Tiynala Hotel

Tiynala Hotel is located in Grozny, 12 km from Akhmat Arena Stadium. Tiynalla Hotel offers a restaurant, free private parking and a garden. It offers a 24-hour front desk, airport shuttle, luggage storage and free Wi-Fi.

A continental breakfast and a buffet breakfast are served every morning at the hotel.

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The Ocean Hotel or AZIMUT 4* or 3 nights
Planeta Lux Hotel or Vladikavkaz 3* or 3 nights

Tour conditions

Group
up to 40 tourists
Minimum age
10 years old
Duration
8 days 7 nights
Group meets at
the city of Makhachkala

Included in price

  • group transfers from Makhachkala airport and railway station on the first day of the tour upon arrival;
  • 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;
  • meals: breakfast at the hotel + 7 lunches/picnic lunch along the tour route -program for 8 days / 7 nights;
  • entrance tickets to the sites of visits according to the excursion program, environmental fees of nature reserves.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Makhachkala and back from Vladikavkaz;
  • meals not specified in the tour program;
  • excursions, entertainment not included in the tour program;
  • entrance tickets to attractions not included in the tour program: boat trip along the Chirkeysky reservoir, Nokho cave complex;
  • individual transfers from / to the airport and railway station of Makhachkala and Vladikavkaz, as well as any individual transport service;
  • ticket for the chairlift in the Tseysky gorge - 500 rubles/person.

Book in advance, the number of seats is limited:

  • Alan evening show program in ethno-national style with dinner and tasting:
    • adult — 2,200 rubles/person.;
    • a child under 16 years of age — 1,800 rubles/person.;
    • children's menu up to 8 years old — 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

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    29 Sep – 6 Oct 8 days 7 nights
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    13 – 20 Oct 8 days 7 nights
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    20 – 27 Oct 8 days 7 nights
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    27 Oct – 3 Nov 8 days 7 nights
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