The beauty and power of the traditions of the Caucasus. Sightseeing tour for 9 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.

Weekly on Wednesdays from 10.04 to 10.30.2024.

Location

the city of Makhachkala
from
$564
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Duration
9 Days
8 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 2 – 10 July, 2025
    • 9 – 17 July, 2025
    • 16 – 24 July, 2025
    • 23 – 31 July, 2025
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    8 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

Dagestan
We will have three days to explore the most interesting places of the republic
Chechnya
Let's admire the young and developing capital — the city of Grozny
North Ossetia
We will see three of the most famous gorges, a rock fortress, a city of the dead and a monastery
Ingushetia
The mountainous part of the republic, as well as the memorials and the temple will not leave us indifferent
Juicy cuisine
Let's taste the dishes of the national cuisines of the peoples of the Caucasus
Hamsutl Ghost Village
The abandoned and mysterious village will make a strong impression on us

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival in Makhachkala, Sarykum barkhan
    • 13:15 Gathering of the group at the railway station in Makhachkala: the main entrance, opposite the monument to Makhach Dahadaev, 10 Emirova str.
    • 13:45 Gathering of the group at Makhachkala airport.

    It starts at 14:00 from the airport.

    Program of the day: Sarykum Barkhan — sightseeing tour of Makhachkala.

    Sightseeing tour of Makhachkala the port city, the young capital. 

    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 and accommodation to the hotel, Izberbash/Kaspiysk.

    Mileage per day: 170 km, 6 hours.

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  • Day 2 - Gamsutl — Chokh — Karadakh Gorge
  • Day 3 - Lun — Derbent Ekranoplan
  • Day 4 - Sulak canyon, Oaks — trout farming
  • Day 5 - Grozny — Kezenoi Am Hoi — Shali — Grozny
  • Day 6 - Sightseeing tour of Grozny
  • Day 7 - Three gorges: Kurtatinsky — Karmadonskoye — Dargavs
  • Day 8 - An exciting trip to Mountainous Ingushetia
  • Day 9 - 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
    8 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale

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

PlacementThe validity period of the price / arrival date

Dbl

Two-month

Twin

Two-month

Single

One

Triple*

The third

DBL+CH

2bz+1b

Okean Group, Izberbash 3* — Berkat 3* — Planet Lux 3*07.04.2024-01.06.202411658011658075800169200162600
02.06.2024-29.06.202412180012180081000176300169800
30.06.2024-31.08.202412600012600085400179600172400
01.09.2024-28.09.202412180012180081000176300169800
29.09.2024-30.11.202411658011658075800169200162600
Okean Group of Companies, Izberbash 3* — Berkat 3* — gost. Vladikavkaz 3* (comfort)07.04.2024-01.06.202412180012180083900178700171300
02.06.2024-29.06.202412700012700089000185000178000
30.06.2024-31.08.202413100013100093500189000181000
01.09.2024-28.09.202412700012700089000185000178000
29.09.2024-30.11.202412180012180083900178700171300
AZIMUT 4*, Kaspiysk — Berkat 3* — gost. Vladikavkaz 3* (comfort)Prices are being clarified     
AZIMUT 4*, Kaspiysk — Berkat 3* — DoubleTree by Hilton 4*     

* 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, from 7 to 12 years old inclusive.

The Ocean Hotel or AZIMUT 4* 3 nights
The Ocean Hotel

The Ocean Hotel is located on the seashore in Izberbash, 100 meters from the city beach. There is also a bar and a terrace on site. It offers a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and free Wi-Fi in all areas. Room service is available. Guests can book family rooms.

All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a refrigerator, a kettle and a hairdryer. There is also a shower. All rooms at the hotel have a seating area.

You can play table tennis at the Okean Hotel.

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Another option
AZIMUT 4*

AZIMUT Kaspiysk 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 units also have a kitchen, equipped with a microwave, a fridge, and a minibar.

A buffet breakfast is served every morning at the hotel.

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

Anzhi Arena Stadium is 4 km away and Kaspiysk is 1.7 km away. The nearest airport is Uytash International Airport, 11 km from AZIMUT Kaspiysk Hotel.

The pool is open from April 1st until the end of October.

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Berkat Hotel 2 nights
Planeta Lux Hotel or DoubleTree by Hilton 4* or 3 nights

Tour conditions

Group
up to 40 tourists
Minimum age
10 years old
Duration
9 days 8 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 + 8 lunches/picnic lunch along the tour route;
  • entrance tickets to the objects 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 and entrance tickets to facilities 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.;
    • a child under 16 years of age — 1,800 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.

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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    2 – 10 Jul, 2025 9 days 8 nights
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    9 – 17 Jul, 2025 9 days 8 nights
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    16 – 24 Jul, 2025 9 days 8 nights
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    23 – 31 Jul, 2025 9 days 8 nights
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    30 Jul – 7 Aug, 2025 9 days 8 nights
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