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

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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

Sightseeing tours

from

US$ 680

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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 - Izberbash — Gamsutl — Chokh — Karadakh gorge
Breakfast at 07:00.
Start of the program day 07:30: transfer to the Gunib district — Hamsutl ghost village - panorama of the high—altitude village of Chokh — Karadakh gorge.
Lunch (included in the price).
Transfer and accommodation to the hotel, Izberbash/Kaspiysk.
The order of excursions on the second and third days of the program may vary.
Mileage per day: 330 km, duration 10 hours.

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Day 3 - Izberbash — ekranoplan Lun — Derbent — Izberbash
Breakfast at 07:30.
The program of the day starts at 08:00: moving to Southern Dagestan — the Lun ekranoplan.
Sightseeing tour of Derbent: the fortress wall of Dagh Bars, Juma mosque, a walk through the magals of the old city — Naryn Kala citadel — visiting the market — buying souvenirs.
Lunch (included in the price).
Transfer and accommodation to the hotel, Izberbash/Kaspiysk.
The order of excursions on the second and third days of the program may vary.
Mileage per day: 190 km, duration 9 hours.

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Day 4 - Sulak canyon, Oaks — trout farming
Breakfast at 07:00.
The beginning of the program of the day 07:30: transfer to the Sulak Canyon — observation deck with views of the Sulak canyon Chirkeyskoye reservoir — boat trip through the reservoir (optional, additional fee) — Nokhyo cave complex (optional, additional fee) — trout farming.
Lunch (included in the price).
15:00 Group transfer to Grozny, arrival approximately at 18:30 (130 km, travel time 3 hours).
Accommodation in Grozny/Shali, hotels: Tiynalla 3*/Berkat 3*/Shali city 3*.
Mileage per day: 280 km, duration 8-9 hours.

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Day 5 - Grozny — Kezenoi Am Hoi — Shali — Grozny
It starts at 08:00.
The program of the day: Vedenskoye gorge — village of Kharachoy — lake Kezenoy-Am — ruins of the ancient village "Khoy".
Lunch (included in the price).
Mosque "Pride of Muslims", Shawls.
Accommodation in Grozny/Shali, hotels: Tiynalla 3*/Berkat 3*/Shali city 3*.
Mileage per day: 235 km, duration 9 hours.

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Day 6 - Sightseeing tour of Grozny
08:30 Sightseeing tour in Grozny: Grozny City — Flower Park — Mosque Heart of Chechnya — Church of the Archangel Michael — Prospect M. Esambayeva is an Alley of Fame.
12:00 Transfer to Vladikavkaz (120 km, travel time 2 hours).
Accommodation in hotels.
Lunch. (included in the price).
16:00 Sightseeing walking tour of Vladikavkaz — iconic places and the centuries-old history of the city.

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Day 7 - Three gorges: Kurtatinsky — Karmadonskoye — Dargavs
It starts at 08:30.
The program of the day: Karmadon — Dargavs — The City of the dead — The Tower of Kurt and Tag — the village of Tsmiti — Holy Dormition Alan Monastery.
Picnic lunch (included in the price) — Kurtatinsky gorge — Kadargavansky canyon — Dzivgis rock fortress
Mileage per day: 120 km, duration 8 hours.

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Day 8 - An exciting trip to Mountainous Ingushetia
To enter the border zone of the Dzheyrakh gorge, the presence of a Russian passport is mandatory, foreign citizens need to obtain a pass. The pass is issued by the tourist independently one month before the start of the tour.
It starts at 09:00.
The program of the day: Jeyrakh gorge — Erzi — Ceyloam pass — ancient Egical — Targim — Vnushki tower complex — Thaba-Yerdy Temple.
Picnic lunch (included in the price).
19:30-21:30 Alan evening show program in ethno-national style with dinner and tasting (extra charge).
Mileage per day: 180 km, duration 8-9 hours.

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Day 9 - Alagir gorge — Tsey — aul Nar
It starts at 08:30.
The program of the day: The sanctuary and the rock monument of Uastyrdzhi — Tsey gorge — a cable car to the Skazsky glacier.
Picnic lunch (included in the price).
Nar Village is an observation deck of the Zaramagskaya HPP reservoir — an obelisk to the Gazdanov brothers.
Return to Vladikavkaz by 17:00.
Transfer to the airport/train station for evening flights/trains, later than 18:00.
Mileage per day: 207 km, duration 8 hours.

Difficulty

For any person

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

Hotel

8 nights

Comfort

Upscale

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

Placement	The 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*	07.04.2024-01.06.2024	116580	116580	75800	169200	162600
	02.06.2024-29.06.2024	121800	121800	81000	176300	169800
	30.06.2024-31.08.2024	126000	126000	85400	179600	172400
	01.09.2024-28.09.2024	121800	121800	81000	176300	169800
	29.09.2024-30.11.2024	116580	116580	75800	169200	162600
Okean Group of Companies, Izberbash 3* — Berkat 3* — gost. Vladikavkaz 3* (comfort)	07.04.2024-01.06.2024	121800	121800	83900	178700	171300
	02.06.2024-29.06.2024	127000	127000	89000	185000	178000
	30.06.2024-31.08.2024	131000	131000	93500	189000	181000
	01.09.2024-28.09.2024	127000	127000	89000	185000	178000
	29.09.2024-30.11.2024	121800	121800	83900	178700	171300
AZIMUT 4, Kaspiysk — Berkat 3 — gost. Vladikavkaz 3* (comfort)	Prices are being clarified
AZIMUT 4, Kaspiysk — Berkat 3 — DoubleTree by Hilton 4*	Prices are being clarified

* 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

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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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

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).

Dates and Prices

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23 Apr – 1 May, 2025 9 days 8 nights

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